Guests say
Cockle Bay Cottage is a well-maintained, comfortable, and beautifully furnished property in a peaceful location with stunning views across the bay. Guests have enjoyed the quirky garden, cosy interiors, and thoughtful touches, though some have had concerns with a neighbour's dog and parking arrangements.
The cottage is consistently described as spotlessly clean, indicating a high standard of cleanliness that guests appreciate.
The location is praised for its peacefulness and stunning views, though there is a mention of difficult neighbours which could affect the experience.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with a homely feel and adequate heating, suggesting a high level of comfort.
The property is well-equipped and maintained, with a mention of an electric BBQ and sun terrace. However, there is a note about garden lights not working, indicating a slight issue with facilities maintenance.
While guests have mentioned a welcome pack and appreciated extras, there is not enough information to assess the consistency of these thoughtful gestures, and they cannot be guaranteed for future guests.
About this property
Cockle Bay Cottage is an idyllic abode situated within the bustling village of Heysham on the edge of the dramatic Morecambe Bay. This heart-warming retreat comes within close reach of the glorious coastline, a rolling countryside and a magnitude of historical landmarks to explore during your week-long break to Lancashire with your loved one. The interior comes with carefully selected furnishings and quality fixtures to ensure a welcoming base to return to each evening after an action-packed afternoon. Be welcomed into the kitchen, where you can look forward to rustling up delicious home-cooked meals before joining your partner at the dining table to plan the day's ahead whilst tucking into your meal.
This space has a warming gas fire which offers comfort during those chilly winter evenings whilst you're curled up on the sofa and tuned into the TV. As the evening draws to a close, retire to the night’s embrace within the mezzanine-style bedroom, where you will find a well-presented king-size double bedroom and a wall-mounted TV. During a balmy afternoon, spend a moment or two within the garden which is situated over two levels, with the upper level boasting breath-taking sea views to admire. If you don’t feel like cooking one evening, a short walk will bring you to a choice of pubs, restaurants and takeaways to cater to all tastes, as well as a number of shops for picking up the essentials.
Whilst here, venture to the port where you can hop onto a ferry and spend a day at the Isle of Man, or a short car journey will bring you to the city of Lancaster where you will find a larger selection of amenities, the superb Williamson Park and a number of historical landmarks to discover. Heysham has a local beach, and is close to the historic city of Lancaster, where you will find a castle, shops, and pubs. For those feeling adventurous, head slightly further afield to spend time upon the Forest of Bowland AONB, where you will find a magnitude of opportunities for walking and cycling amidst a landscape of moorland.
The property is also within reach of the Lake District National Park. Cockle Bay Cottage is a wonderful retreat for exploring this part of England with your loved one.
Heysham is a picturesque coastal village resting just a few miles from the town of Morecambe and the city of Lancaster. Woodland, open grassland and sandy beaches surround this village which houses a selection of shops, pubs, eateries and small businesses, offering something to suit all visitors. Brush up on the local history by spending time at the Heysham Heritage Centre, or if you are feeling adventurous, catch the ferry to the Isle of Man. Within striking distance is the larger town of Morecambe where you will find further amenities and attractions including the Eric Morecambe Statue and The Stone Jetty. Slightly further afield is the city of Lancaster, where you will find a medieval castle, four museums and Williamson Park which often hosts open-air concerts during the summer. Heysham is a peaceful base for exploring the area further.
Accommodation
One mezzanine king-size bedroom with TV.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting/dining room with gas fire
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, kettle toaster.
TV, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Raised decked area and lower patio area with hot plate.
The property is located just 2.8 miles from Morecambe Bay.
On-street parking nearby.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking allowed.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.7 miles.
Note: No children.
Please note: There are steps to the kitchen and a few outside in the garden, so the property may not be ideal for those with mobility concerns
Nearby points of interest
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
Reviews (5)
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Christine
Beautifully furnished and decorated. Very well equipped even down to dog bowls, dog towel and throws for the furniture. Lovely spot for walking the bay. Would definitely recommend this for anybody wanting to visit the area. We would go back again
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Catherine
When we arrived we pulled into the bay by the property to unload our belongings, a young woman from the house in front of the bay immediately came out and shouted at us, she also insulted me when I told her we were only unpacking our stuff, we didnât plan on parking there. The lady at the back said thereâs been a lot of bother from them; however they didnât bother us again. Then my husband and I were in the kitchen with the door open at the back when a large dog came bounding through the door and tried to attack me, my husband threw water on it and was able to intimidate the dog so that it moved and we managed to barricade ourselves behind the back door until finally my husband closed the door. I was quite shaken by the experience. My husband shouted through the window for the neighbour at the end to get his dog- he didnât and it continued to bark aggressively at us from behind the door; bearing its teeth and ready to attack when we tried to open/close the door window to shout to the man. He was actually hiding behind his gate as we could see him ducking behind the door. Iâm concerned that if I had have been a child or my new 12 week old puppy- this would have been a sad story. I loved the cottage though, so beautiful, comfortable and clean. I would say that I wouldnât take children or elderly people, just in case. Unless the problem is resolved but how could you resolve this? I would not allow this to stop you renting this property- it really is that good, just be careful about the parking and be careful in the shared backyard where thereâs no gate between you and the end neighbours with the dog. (The neighbour has a gate but heâd obviously opened it to let his dog out). Ok, so the garden is absolutely gorgeous, very quirky set up on two/three levels. Lovely lady lives next door feeds the seagulls everyday, be careful thereâs loads of them that flock there- not a problem for us as we werenât home in the morning. BBQ area is pleasantly arranged and plenty of seating and cushions. The lights didnât work when we were there, but we werenât in the garden late anyway. Overall I would stay here again because it felt very homely, but Iâd be extremely careful out the back door in the communal yard part. We never saw the dog before or after it attacked us. There is a gate on the main garden and itâs one step from the back door. Just be careful as you always are in public areas. And donât speak to the house on the left of the property, very rude. The heating was perfect, bedding ok, decor and condition of the place was just right and spotlessly clean. In a near perfect location. Two large Terraces that look across the bay- stunning. Thanks again.
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Paula West
!! We had a very comfortable and relaxing stayâ¦lots of little extras we didnât expect eg. Electric BBQ which we made use of on the sun terrace