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David C.
5 April 2026
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David C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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Salkeld Cottage, dog friendly rural retreat for couples. Near lake district.
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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
- Spa pool on site
- Onsite parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Kitchen
- Barbecue
- Deck or patio
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Salkeld Cottage, dog friendly rural retreat for couples. Near lake district.
Salkeld Cottage is just outside the village of Gilcrux, which is situated between the beautiful Solway coast and the Lake district national park, ideal for walkers and pet owners. There is a dog friendly pub in the village within walking distance, which serves great food. The cottage is part of a barn/stables conversion along with 5 other cottages which all only accommodate 1 couple each. It features an open fire, four poster bed and a steam cubicle. Guests can privately hire the hydro therapy hot tub for an additional charge of £15 for a 45 minute session.. Total relaxation.
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About the area
Wigton
Located in Wigton, this cottage is in a rural area. Brayton Park Golf Club and Lake District Coast Aquarium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Gilcrux Springs Trout Fishery and Arkleby Leisure Swimming Pool. Spring Lea Leisure Centre and Maryport Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Gilcrux, England
What's nearby
- Gilcrux Springs Trout Fishery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Lake District Wildlife Park - 37 min drive - 30.6 km
- Derwentwater - 41 min drive - 41.1 km
- Buttermere Lake - 51 min drive - 53.0 km
- Lodore Falls - 57 min drive - 48.9 km
Getting around
- Aspatria Station - 11 min drive
- Carlisle (CAX) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
- Her Citi - 12 min drive
- The Greyhound Inn - 13 min drive
- Aroma Takeaway - 13 min drive
- Jack's Surf Bar - 12 min drive
- Greggs - 16 min drive
Reviews
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Excellent
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Cleanliness
10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jo E.
22 April 2019
Peaceful and perfect
Had a wonderful time here. So peaceful and tranquil. Will be coming again :)
Wayne and Jo were the perfect hosts.
Jo E.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
John D.
2 January 2019
Friendly welcome, quiet, easy access to village by foot or car. Perfect place to relax.
Jo was on hand to greet us when we arrived. The initial emails were helpful for our travel preparation and the welcome packet was straight forward. It was a lovely touch to have our cottage decorated with the festive season in mind a special bonus. The outdoor hot tub was a great place to unwind after a day of wandering. Our dog was content to sit in front of the log burner. Jo was easily accessible if we had any requests or questions and couldn’t be quicker with answers or finding solutions. The walk to the village is 10-15 minutes and a small torch—which is in the cottage— is handy if walking home after dark. We didn’t do much off road walking so can’t really offer an opinion on what is available. Overall a lovely stay if you want to kick back and relax and listen to river running outside your door.
John D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thank you, John, for the lovely review. It was a delight to meet you and Adele. We hope that one day we may welcome you both back again.
Warmest regards
Jo and Wayne
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6/10 Okay
Sarah T.
29 December 2024
Sarah T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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