Cabin ∙ 11 bedrooms ∙ 20 guests | Cottage in Southport
11 Bedroom Cottage in Southport
Situated in a prime position in the bustling town of Southport, Lancashire, is Marine House, a fabulous, eleven-bedroom, pet-friendly home. Enjoying a convenient location near a host of amenities, the beach, and various attractions, Marine House makes the ideal base for a family or group getaway, inviting 20 guests. With the Southport train station within reach, this coastal holiday home has all you need for a group gathering, with home comforts including WiFi and an enclosed garden, along with extra touches to make your holiday special, such as a hot tub and en-suite bedrooms. Arrive to two off-road parking spaces, before ascending the steps, entering the front of the property. Start off your getaway in the sitting room, where you can catch up on your favourite programmes after a day of adventure. Locate the kitchen to fulfil your self-catering needs, complete with a super array of high-quality appliances, before gathering in the dining room with seating for 20 guests to enjoy meals as a group. As the night unfolds, relax in the rear garden, adorning a babbling hot tub under a pagoda, where you can indulge in a soak after traversing across Lancashire. Marine House offers flexibility to all when it comes to resting your eyes, with the choice of eleven bedrooms, all resting across the five different floors. Once you're ready to explore, head to the local shop to stock up on the essentials, or perhaps make a reservation to dine out at one of the abundance of restaurants lying on your doorstep, including Bistrot Pierre, Auberge Brasserie, and The Office Bar & Restaurant. Within proximity to Marine House, you'll also locate King's Gardens, perfect for strolling around for vistas of Marine Lake, Southport's bustling Pier, the beach, the Botanic Gardens, and Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Local Nature Reserve. Further afield, towards Ormskirk, visit Windmill Animal Farm, offering petting and feeding sessions, hike across WWT Martin Mere, follow the walking trails through Mere Sands Wood, a true wildlife haven, or experience a taste of history at the National Trust property, Rufford Old Hall. Round off your travels with a stroll across Formby Beach or a round of golf at the local golf club, before returning home in time for the sunset. Gather your entire group together at Marine House.
Southport, along with its neighbour Ainsdale, lies on the coastline where the Irish Sea meets North West England. The town was founded in 1792 when an innkeeper, William Sutton, built a bathing house at what is now the south end of Lord Street, the main road running through the town. The town was small and not very widely populated until the turn of 19th century, when it became popular with tourists due to the easy access it provided to Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It quickly expanded and now boasts the second longest pleasure pier in the British Isles, the Southport Pier Tramway and Lord Street, an elegant, tree-lined shopping destination. From Birkdale to Woodvale, sand dunes stretch along the coastline and in Ainsdale in particular, the dunes have now been listed as a National Nature Reserve and a designated Ramsar site. The coastline stretches for 22 miles, with plenty of beaches to be discovered, making this classic seaside resort the perfect place to relax and unwind. There are scenic parks and gardens to explore, fabulous shopping opportunities, an exciting nightlife, as well as a mouth-watering array of restaurants and traditional seaside amusements. Stroll down the UK's oldest iron pier and try the old penny slot machines in the Pavilion, or ride traditional carousels at Silcock's Funland. Family attractions include Splash World, Martin Mere and Farmer Ted's, while The Atkinson, an £18 million arts venue, is set in a Grade II listed building hosting a variety of visual and performing arts events. Southport's extensive events programme includes the World Musical Fireworks Championships, the Southport Food and Drink Festival, Southport Air Show, Southport Flower Show and the Southport Jazz Festival. It is part of England's Golf Coast and is home to seven championship courses, including Royal Birkdale, which hosted The Open Championship in 2008. In a great spot for a beach break, there really is something for everyone!