1 / 24The Retreat - Mawbray
Mawbray, Cumbria
A converted barn for eight at Mawbray on the Solway coast, with a private enclosed garden, a hot tub under a pergola and a hot outside hose for dogs, two dogs welcome.
Mawbray is a scatter of houses behind the dunes on the Solway coast, a stretch of Cumbria most people drive past on the way to the Lakes. The Retreat is a restored barn standing in it, dog friendly accommodation for eight with two dogs, and a hot outside hose is fitted by the door for bikes and for dogs, which after a day in the sand is the tap that matters.
The utility takes the arrival. Coats, boots and everything gritty stop there, and a shower room opens directly off it, so a soaked dog and a soaked child are dealt with in one place. Past the hall the barn opens into a kitchen, dining space and sitting area under one roof, with bi-folding doors onto the patio and pergola. A pool table and a games room sit at the foot of the stairs.
Two families sharing a pair of dogs is the shape this fits. Four bedrooms upstairs, each on its own animal theme, a bathroom with a freestanding bath beside a separate shower, and somewhere to send the children. Alongside the private enclosed garden the owners have made a second one for wildlife with a bug hotel in it, and the hot tub goes under the pergola.
Mawbray Banks starts where the lane runs out, one of the finest runs of dune on this coast, with open sand beyond it and the Galloway hills across the water. Allonby's long beach lies south, Silloth north with its green and its golf links. Maryport keeps a harbour, an aquarium and a Roman fort above the town. Dogs go loose on most of this shore because there is nobody on it to mind.
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from £1,347 for 7 nights
The Retreat - Mawbray takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- There is a private enclosed garden with seating to enjoy a good book or coffee on a nice morning
- Dog Facilities
- Outdoor tap
- Sleeps
- 8 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £1,347 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Games, Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
The Retreat - Mawbray from £1,347 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Retreat - Mawbray dog friendly?
Yes, The Retreat welcomes up to two dogs. The barn has been set up thoughtfully for visiting dogs, with a hot outside hose by the door for rinsing off after beach and dune walks, a utility room to handle muddy arrivals, and a private enclosed garden to let dogs roam safely.
Are dogs allowed at The Retreat - Mawbray year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the setup of the property — with its dedicated wash-down hose, utility room and enclosed garden — suggests it's geared for dog-friendly stays at any time of year. It's always worth confirming directly with the owners when you book.
What should I know before visiting The Retreat - Mawbray with my dog?
The property accommodates up to two dogs, so bear that in mind if you're travelling with more. On arrival, the utility room is designed to take wet coats and muddy boots, and a shower room opens directly off it — handy for a soaked dog coming in off the dunes. Mawbray Banks, just where the lane runs out, offers a long stretch of dune and open sand, and dogs can go loose on most of this quiet stretch of Solway coast.
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The Retreat - Mawbray from £1,347 for 7 nights
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