Villa Marina | Roa Island | Piel Channel | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.6★

10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

40 Customer Review(s)

J
September 2024

“What a wonderful property, we have had the most amazing and peaceful time at Villa Marina.”

The garden and outside space is fantastic, with a choice of dining areas and hot tub with a view! Early mornings were spectacular with a sunrise we could never tire of from the gorgeous airy bedroom with comfortable bed and linens. Had chance to meet the lovely owners on our last day. We will most definitely try to be back sometime! Thank you!

The garden and outside space is fantastic, with a choice of dining areas and hot tub with a view! Early mornings were spectacular with a sunrise we could never tire of from the gorgeous airy bedroom with comfortable bed and linens. Had chance to meet the lovely owners on our last day. We will most definitely try to be back sometime! Thank you!

- J, September 2024

Thankyou so much for your lovely feedback and it was lovely to meet you both. Hope you got to see the Lifeboat Station. We would most certainly welcome you back to Villa Marina again. Best Regards Carol and Philip Property Owner
Andrew September 2024

“Fantastic house in beautiful surroundings, the views in the morning on bright clear days were stunning, at night time we could see accros the bay to blackpool tower.”

The house was warm and very well equiped including washing powder etc. Instructions for all equipment was provided. A great base for the lakes and seaside days out, local beaches such as bardsea were well worth a visit. Since our group were late fifties to late eighties the small twin room was not really suitable but it would be no problem for younger groups. All in all highly recommended.

- Andrew, September 2024

Hi Andrew, so glad you enjoyed your time at Villa Marina. We appreciate your feedback and try and improve our guest’s experience as much as possible. We hope you will come back again in future. Best Regards Carol and Philip owners Property Owner
Jonathan August 2024

“We took the whole family for a week, staying at the Villa Marina and found it a fantastic large home in a great location.”

It was clean and very well presented with plenty of space for all ten family members. Indeed we rarely used the second living space upstairs as we had enough space for everyone downstairs. The open plan kitchen area and wrap around conservatory space with comfy seating was as good as it looks in the photos and the main place for us when we were at home. The gardens were beautiful and the numerous outdoor seating options utilised to look at the views of morecambe bay. Would most definately recommend

- Jonathan, August 2024

Hello Jonathan, We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at Villa Marina and we appreciate your feedback. We hope that you will come back and stay again some time. Best Regards Carol and Philip Owners Villa Marina Property Owner
Sara August 2024

“The property is beautiful, spacious, with an amazing outlook, so in that respect it is a lovely place for a holiday.”

We watched some amazing tall ships come in, and our smallest had a fab time running round the garden. Unfortunately our time there was marred by the general uncleanliness of the place. Given they were still cleaning it when we arrived at 5pm (and check out is 10am), you would assume it would be thoroughly cleaned, alas that was not the case. Dirty floors, a massive collection of detritus and previous occupants things around/under beds and sofas etc, this included 3 different medication tablets which was particularly concerning as we had small children with us. The hot tub wasn’t clean, tide marks round the bath. The AGA is also not on in summer months, so you have a tiny combi-oven to try and feed 10 people, which doesn’t work. When I contacted about this, I was told we could put the AGA on but it would take 12 hours to heat up and make the house warm if left on. It would have been useful to know this in advance so less “oven” meals could have been planned and bought. Sykes asked for feedback after the first night to which I reported the above concerns and I was phoned quickly and asked to send photos through the app which I duly did. They said they would contact the owner about this, especially the tablets as they deemed this “disappointing” but I didn’t hear anything further. Sykes did suggest a cleaning team come in but I explained as we had an elderly disabled person with us, that it made it difficult to “go out for the day” as they wanted us to, and they didn’t feel comfortable with people cleaning around them. I was asked “well what do you want then? You can’t pursue compensation if you don’t let a cleaning team in” - which was frankly an irritating and disappointing comment. I’d been asked to give feedback, that was how it started, and ultimately it should have been immaculate on arrival, not need a cleaning team to ‘make right’ the issues, especially when it would make someone on holiday feel uncomfortable. This attitude is frankly not respectful of an elderly disabled person’s feelings. Ultimately, none of the photographs, or any of my future messages or emails have been responded to by Sykes (of which I have sent several). I don’t know if Sykes actually passed on the photos to the owner like they said, or if the owner also was not concerned by the feedback. Sykes apparently are not interested and will not be a company I will recommend in future, much like Villa Marina.

- Sara, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that you had issues but all these could have been resolved during your stay if you had accepted the offer from Sykes or the management team and it would not have marred your enjoyment of the property. However there was one area under a bed that had been missed by the cleaners,this is a double bed with a heavy oak frame, it takes 2 adults to move it in addition an oak cabinet needs to be moved so a child would find it impossible to move it. The cleaners do their best to leave before guests arrive but it does depend on how it is left. The hot tub is drained, cleaned and filled with fresh drinking water then tested before the next guest arrives. The AGA is generally not on in the summer as the house has a lot of glass which takes in the heat and can make the kitchen feel like a sauna. If guests want the AGA lit they can request it as the last guest did. You can also light it yourself, instructions are behind the door of the AGA and in the book (similar to a gas fire ). As it is gas it will reach cooking temp after 4 hrs and would be fine for the rest of the week.The combi oven is not tiny, it is a standard size under the counter oven, grill and microwave. There is an additional oven/microwave on top of the counter, and also a four ring induction hob. There is also a charcoal barbecue which is fine to use all the time and we have previously never had any complaints. Sykes did act appropriately in trying to resolve the issues raised and their actions cannot be considered disrespectful. Sykes did pass the photos onto us and we are concerned when we receive comments such as yours. We attended the day that the you left, to check everything and to talk through the issues with the manager and cleaners and have implemented a revised cleaning scheme with them so that these issues do not happen again. We have checked regularly with guests since then and they have all been very happy with their stay. Regards Carol Owner Villa Marina Property Owner
Pamela July 2024

“Great location,superb property,well laid out with excellent facilities.”

Bits that would help going forwards,more dishwasher tablets please,also no rinse and or salt which it needed badly. Need something outside to dry washing on,grass badly needed cutting,nasty big nettles.Jacuzzi bath drains very slowly,needs drain unblocker put down plughole. Found 2x cups chipped ,1x glass cracked and 1x plate chipped,all hidden at the back of the cupboards. Aga oven shelves were dirty. Hot tub was dirty,cleaned when there but too quickly got dirty again.Having said this would definitely book again..would have appreciated being able to access fishing gear etc as was advertised when we booked this in January but nothing was accessible during our stay July/August.

- Pamela, July 2024

Hello Pamela Having spoken to you in person, as previously discussed with you, the issues you raised have now been resolved. We have changed from using tablets to using powder, this is placed inside the dispenser in both the prewash and main wash sections which are dispensed at the correct time making this more effective, instead of the tablet inside the machine being used up in the prewash. We do state that if guests bring their own sailing dinghy’s, kayaks or winsurfing equipment these can be launched from the slipway next to the property. Thankyou for your feedback, we are constantly trying to improve things and hope that you will visit again in the future. Regards Carol Owner Property Owner
Andrea July 2024

“These things have been mentioned in previous reviews but the issues have not been resolved.”

It is a beautiful property and is in an amazing location and it is such a shame that the cleanliness lets it down. The house requires a good deep clean. Greasy things covered in dust on kitchen work tops. Things which have not been cleaned properly in cupboards and drawers. Cobwebs internally and externally at the entrance area. I am not a big fan of all the instructions all over the house either. I believe that liquid soap should be available in the kitchen and downstairs bathroom. I know in summer we should be able to rely on the sun to warm the property but with the aga not switched on and the central heating locked at 21.0c we were really cold on the first 2 nights of our stay so we reached for the wood to start a fire in the lounge but no started pack was left for us. So we had to make a trip to Barrow for fire wood and blankets, not ideal. Also in the kitchen lots of the mugs and plates have chips or glazing cracks. I have stayed in lots of rental properties and this one just felt a bit below par. I think every other one has provided at least a bottle of milk on arrival some have provided much more cakes wine chocolate and toiletries in the bathrooms. So in conclusion we enjoyed our stay but with these things attend to it would have been a truly remarkable experience.

- Andrea, July 2024

Hello Andrea I am sorry that the property did not meet your expectations. The issues you have mentioned have been brought to the attention of our Housekeeping and Maintenance team and are now being resolved. The AGA is off during the summer months because there is a lot of glass and the house faces South the kitchen can sometimes feel like a sauna. This is the reason there are alternatives cooking facilities. There is firewood available on site in the shed, it was an oversight by the Housekeeper not to leave you some, but if you had contacted the team they would have given you the codes to access the shed to get the wood. The heating is set at an ambient 21C but you can increase up to 23 C on the wall controls, which is very warm. Thankyou for your feedback, we are constantly trying to improve things and hope that you will consider visiting again in the future. Regards Carol Owner Property Owner
Louise December 2023

“A home away from home, Villa Marina is beautiful, very spacious and has gorgeous views of the sea.”

Perfect for our extended family Christmas holiday.

- Louise, December 2023

Thank you for your lovely review, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you’ll come back again. Best Regards Carol and Philip Owners Property Owner
Ruth October 2023

“Spacious, beautiful, the views are fantastic.”

A glorious holiday place to stay for 10 people: a family gathering. The Aga and electric oven were a bit of a challenge and the Hot Tub needed more water but "Cheerful" Kevin came to our aid

- Ruth, October 2023

Thanks for your lovely review it means a lot when people make an effort to leave a review. Hope you will come back again in the future. Best Regards Carol and Philip owners Property Owner
Julie October 2023

“We had a fabulous holiday at the villa marina.”

The house and views are spectacular. It is a great place to relax. We would definitely recommend and we hope to return. Many thanks.

- Julie, October 2023

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review in the book and online. Hope for you to come back in the future. Regards Carol and Philip owners Property Owner
Pauline September 2023

“Everything we wanted and more.”

Have already recommended this property to friends. We spent most of the week in the sun room just watching the sea. It was lovely and warm with the aga on. The house was so relaxing and we instantly felt at home.

- Pauline, September 2023

We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Villa Marina, we hope you will come back again sometime. Best Regards Carol and Phillip Owners Property Owner
Ashok September 2023

“Already raised many issues for our stay with the owner but they were not entertained and we were all insulted in the way the owner suggest how we use the jacuzzi.”

None of the bathroom were furnished with soap/shampoo. The GAS cooker ignition did not work. To mention a few.

- Ashok, September 2023
Elizabeth July 2023

“One of the best places we've ever rented: the pictures don't do it justice.”

The views are unreal, from the garden & from the house itself, direct on Morecambe Bay, & a really beautiful garden full of flowers. From part of the first floor is open plan/sunroom, with water views all around. Nice snug living room at the back of the house. Plenty of places to sit both inside & outside: benches, sofas, table, a little hidden deck right on the water In case you're confused by the photos (we were) the back of Villa Marina is attached to the Victorian brick house, but they are very separate, with a fence, and both house & garden are private. Nice hot tub, too. We took the ferry to Piel and drove into lovely Ulverston. We'd rented a place from someone else that turned out not to be as advertised & Sykes helped us arrange this at the last minute. We couldn't believe our luck.

- Elizabeth, July 2023

Thank you for your lovely review, we really do appreciate it that you took the time to write such a wonderful descriptive review. We hope that you will return again in the future. Best Regards Carol and Philip Owners Property Owner
Deborah April 2023

“Lovely place but when the weather turned cold you could not turn the heating on or up.”

As I said when I phoned on landing a spindle was broken you could see it had been glued previously as it was right on the bend it was not safe for young children. It was lovely the views were fantastic. Would stay there again.

- Deborah, April 2023

Thank you for your feedback. The maintenance and housekeeping team are on hand to assist you with any issues you have during your stay. In relation to the issues raised, the heating is set to automatically come on if the temperature drops below 19.5 C but guests can increase this by 2 degrees if they wish to. In addition, the spindle was broken previously and had been repaired, this will now have a more permanent repair to it. Once again, thank you for your feedback. Carol Owner Property Owner
Ross January 2023

“Great property as described in a wonderful location.”

Enjoyed the hot tub very much. Is there a way I can contact the owner about a couple of things? For example we found a Nintendo Switch under one of the sofas. We weren't sure if this was meant to be in the property or whether it may have belonged to a previous guest? Also one of our group lost a set of keys. It would be great if they are found that they could be posted back to us. Thank you!

- Ross, January 2023

Hello Ross Thanks for your feedback, so glad you enjoyed your time at Villa Marina. We have found a set of keys, we will send them as soon as we get the address where to send them. Many Thanks Carol Owner Property Owner
Aaron October 2022

“Hello, before I mention some of the feedback, I should say the house was beautiful and as described, and the only real issue we encountered was the lack of Aga Cooker.”

Additional examples for improvement: *Missing parts of instructions for induction hob *Broken shower door back upstairs room *Leaking front door in heavy rain *Lots of dirt and dust (e.g layer of dust in wardrobe upstairs and cobwebs by deckchairs in conservatory and cobwebs above bed in small room with dusty wardrobe. *Lots of cobwebs everywhere… *Drain flys in bathroom with broken shower door *Hot tub dirty lots of bits floating in there. *Dirty glasses and cups when we arrived and a few chipped *A few bulbs out *No soap in the house when we arrived *No fire lighters, no gas in the lighter to light the fire. Again, overall, we had an excellent time, but end up spending more on Takeaways and meals out that we would have preferred. Thank you for your time. Aaron

- Aaron, October 2022

Hello Aaron Thank you very much for your feedback and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay as it is a wonderful location. We have had a few issues with the Aga as we had been awaiting parts. We apologise for this, but the Aga is now back fully working! This should, however not have affected your ability to cook meals as the kitchen is fitted with a separate full size induction hob and a separate electric oven, in addition to a microwave oven, as in the summer the Aga is generally turned off at the request of our guests, as the room can become too warm. We take on board your comments and we are pleased you took time out to provide us with feedback and we will pass on your comments to our cleaning team. The hot tub has a full drain down each change over and is filled with fresh potable water followed by fresh chemicals and new filters, any bits in the hot tub may have arisen from windy conditions whilst in use, however the filters usually collect these items during its cleaning cycle. Please do note that this is a large property and we must turn around the property the same day for new guests , on occasions the property needs more work (unfortunately not all guests leave the property in the condition they found it!) and as a result some areas can be missed. We take all comments seriously as we are proud of Villa Marina as it is a unique place and we try to ensure that guests have a wonderful stay, we do encourage guests to contact our maintenance and housekeeping team if they have any issues during their stay so that they can be dealt with as soon as possible. Kind Regards The Owners Property Owner
Lucy October 2022

“We enjoyed a lovely stay, the property was so much bigger than it looked in the pictures and was a beautiful place.”

The location was ideal, right next to the sea. We had everything we needed, the hot tub was great, although a couple of jets seemed faulty, but it didn’t hinder our enjoyment. The house was clean, spacious, and easy to find. We had a great meal at the Clarkes hotel down the road, and the nearest shop was about a 5 minute drive away. The house is right next to Piel Ferry and we were lucky enough to take a trip to Piel island, which was a great and cheap day out. We had a bit of a nightmare on the day of leaving as my car decided to break down. Whilst waiting for the RAC, the caretakers arrived. They were really kind and understanding. The gentleman insisted on helping me jump start the car, which thankfully worked! They were really nice people and I can’t thank them enough for going above and beyond to help us out of the pickle we were in. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

- Lucy, October 2022
Geraldine September 2022

“Property was absolutely amazing and catered from all ages in our party from age 89 to 2 years.”

On the downside however, I feel not being allowed into the property till 5pm when there is your first day gone and having to vacate at 9am was very challenging given the ages in our party. I’m not satisfied that this is for cleaning purposes as although the beds were made up, lots of other parts of the house were clean but not thoroughly as lots of surface dust.

- Geraldine, September 2022
Nick August 2022

“The property is amazing.”

A real gem of a property and a truely indulgent treat. The view of the sea through the windows and from the garden is mesmerising is all weathers. The house is beautifully designed and a fantastic space for family groups. I am not sure if we will be in a position to afford another holiday there but hopefully one day we can. Roa Island is a treasure.

- Nick, August 2022
Laura June 2022

“Absolutely stunning property for a girls weekend.”

The views are unreal and the house is just gorgeous. The only downside of our stay was that we arrived at 16:47 (check in is at 5pm) and were greeted by the rudest cleaning staff. We pulled up to the property and seen a few young people entering so we asked one if them “is this the right place because we’ve just seen some others walk in”. They replied “erm yes and those young people are making YOUR beds…and check-in is at 5pm you know???”. We waited outside overlooking the view until 17:30 because they hadn’t finished but as they were leaving offered us a late check-out on the last day. Also, AGA cooking facility kept going off so never got a chance to cook in it. Hot tub also required maintenance during our stay because it wasn’t hot enough. Other than any of that, i wasn’t put off and would 100% love to stay again (after the cleaning staff had cheered up a little because it doesn’t set the right tone when you’re only just arriving at your destination.

- Laura, June 2022
Rochelle May 2022

“The property is amazing!”

! The views are breathtaking!!! We never got tired of Watching the sea come and go everyday ! We watched the bats feeding most early evening’s as well … which the kids loved. The bats come really close to the patio doors, so it was a great view. The house has everything you could wish for. Very clean and all needs catered for. The only negative (and I really had to think of one) is that the toaster could do with an update … it was hit and miss on if it worked or not. Other than that the house was perfect! Thank you so much. We hope to be back.

- Rochelle, May 2022
Nadera April 2022

“Amazing property with a beautiful view!”

The pictures don't do it justice.

- Nadera, April 2022
Carl March 2022

“Lovely place to stay, really idyllic with it being right on the seafront.”

House had everything that was needed for a large family to stay in, ample bedroom space, large hottub, great kitchen facilities etc. Only thing to note is that there's no shop within walking distance of the property, however there are large supermarket chains and other conveniences within a 10 minute drive to Barrow itself. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of booking, we had a great time and thinking of booking again next year!

- Carl, March 2022
Julie January 2022

“This is a fantastic property to enjoy a peaceful getaway.”

It’s a very comfortable spacious accommodation. Views are idyllic and it’s a great position for exploring the lakes. The only niggles was the space above the aga needs de-cobwebbing. The TV fire stick was difficult to operate, as the remote was in poor condition and the hot tub needs more regular maintenance when people have booked a weeks holiday.

- Julie, January 2022
David October 2021

“Beautiful , spacious and very well furnished house in a fantastic location with stunning views across Morecambe Bay.”

Both lounges were extremely comfortable with the added benefit of an open fire in the downstairs one. The beds were also extremely comfortable and the view from the master bedroom was outstanding especially from the balcony. The kitchen area was also spacious with a large dining table ( perhaps the chairs could be a little bit bigger as you are quite low down when eating ) and had an Aga , electric hob and oven and microwave, every utensil you could possibly need was provided . There is a seating area incorporated into the kitchen area where you can sit and take in the views through the panoramic windows , there is also a sunroom where you can again just chill and take in the views. The massive garden which contains a fantastic hot tub led directly to the sea but be aware that if you have little ones keep an eye on them as there is no fence between the garden and the sea. We loved staying here and I'm sure anyone else staying here will feel the same . The photos of the house do not do it justice and although they are brilliant , its much better in real life. Thankyou for a wonderful holiday.

- David, October 2021
Kate September 2021

“Great place to stay.”

Amazing views of the beach. The house it’s self is lovely so much room inside and out. The bedrooms are beautiful with lovely views to wake up to. Highly reccomend for families or for a group of friends to stay.

- Kate, September 2021
Tom August 2021

“We had a lovely time in the house, it’s a great property.”

I would love to tell the owners that their kitchen table chairs are just too low for the table, making eating feel very strange! This has been mentioned by others in the guest book as well. It is really annoying! The standard of cleanliness was poor, significant amounts of dust, dead insects next to sofas and chairs for example. No problem with the very early checkout time of 0900, but requiring the dishwasher to be empty rather than on seems mean! The lack of recycling at the property is also strange, unless the waste company recycle it later? This should be made clear in the paperwork, which also had the wrong day for the bin, meaning we almost missed it! Overall though a great house, as described, peaceful and pretty location and a great place to relax.

- Tom, August 2021

Many thanks for the feedback provided. Sorry to hear about the chairs in the kitchen, the cleanliness issues you had and some confusion over the recycling. We will contact the owner to get these issues resolved. Property Owner
Lyann August 2021

“An amazing large house, with plenty of room both downstairs and upstairs.”

Lots of outdoor space also, with gorgeous views and setting Would definitely come again

- Lyann, August 2021
Tracy July 2021

“Beautiful home in a gorgeous setting”

- Tracy, July 2021
Julia July 2021

“The Villa Marina was spacious enough for three generations of our family to enjoy some precious time together.”

The bedroom with the balcony opening out to the sea is spectacular; all of the other rooms are spacious and well appointed. There are three large living areas for folk to do their own activities if they want and a huge kitchen to come together for meals. Our week was absolutely roasting hot and we spent most of each day playing with the children in the garden, and watching all the activities going on in the bay. When the sandy mud flats are exposed twice a day, the sight of an occasional person digging for cockles or sailor fixing the exposed hull of his boat is such a contrast to the kayaks, windsurfers, regattas, fishing boats and dredgers that fill the views when the tide is in. We had an on-line grocery delivery to the house and topped up with treats from the The Bosun's Locker cafe a stone's throw away. It is a great house and we were all very grateful for the opportunity to get together and relax in comfort.

- Julia, July 2021
Scott June 2021

“A fantastic house in an amazing location.”

The entire property had everything needed for an enjoyable stay.

- Scott, June 2021
Kathryn May 2021

“Six of our family enjoyed a three generation stay at Villa Marina.”

The Villa is beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean and well equipped. We especially enjoyed the hot tub and cooking on the Aga. However it was the location of the property that will remain in our memories. We sat for hours watching the tide ebb and flow, the coming and going of the sailing boats and fishing fleet. The children loved the direct access to the sea for paddling and stone skimming. Also a perfect location for birdwatching and walking. This has been a very special holiday, thank you for sharing your fabulous Villa with the Charlesworth family.

- Kathryn, May 2021
J April 2021

“Honestly I couldn't recommend this property enough.”

We had a fantastic family stay wit our 3 daughters and the house was big enough for them to have space when they needed it, but not so big that we lost any of them. The garden and hot tub were a fantastic way to relax and enjoy the amazing views. This property also had one of the best equipped kitchen I have ever come across, it was a pleasure to cook in, I especially loved the Aga. The location of the property is perfect. When inside the gates of the property, including the garden, it is so quiet you could be on your own private island. However a 30 second walk and there is a lovely cafe and there are several pubs within a short drive or even walk if you wanted. The property is ideally located for people looking to explore the Lake District, but escape to somewhere quiet at the end of the day. Barrow in furness is short drive away, with plenty of shops, restaurants and attractions. We also found that the property had many just-eat options available for delivery. I honestly loved this house, we had an amazing time and can't wait to stay here again.

- J, April 2021
Raman October 2020

“Location of the property and views were amazing !”

! Property had everything a family would need on a vacation.

- Raman, October 2020
Christina August 2020

“The group of us had a fantastic time, weather was amazing, great location and the property was clean, well looked after and had everything we needed.”

We recommend this place so highly.

- Christina, August 2020
Christine February 2020

“A fantastic house in a very special location.”

We had pretty bad weather including storm Dennis but being able to sit and watch the sea and the wildlife from the full length windows was great. There were a few issues when we arrived but these were promptly fixed. We were a party of three generations and all agreed this was the best house we have stayed in. The very large kitchen/family room/conservatory with its big windows is a great space but the cosy lounge with open fire was appreciated in the evenings. Lovely spacious comfy bedrooms and four bathrooms, not forgetting the hot tub which was appreciated even in the stormy weather!

- Christine, February 2020
Simon January 2020

“Perfect for the occasion - views spectacular.”

Enough room to find you own little space and great rooms to all sit together as one big group.

- Simon, January 2020
Christopher December 2019

“The house was fantastic and certainly made our Christmas special!”

Unfortunately the kitchen sink did not work properly and the hot water came out very slowly as opposed to when turning the mixer tap to cold. The window cleaner decided to appear the morning before the day of departure which was a bit uncomfortable as he did not let us know he was about to spend about an hour going around the house cleaning windows and we were all in the house...not even dressed. I personally think that this should have been arranged for the day of departure. The cleaning crew were also waiting outside the accommodation an hour before our departure deadline which was again a bit uncomfortable as it felt like we were being pressured to get out the house. All in all though this accommodation was fantastic so I would recommend it to others and perhaps would actually rent it again in the future myself.

- Christopher, December 2019
Georgia November 2019

“Lovely cottage and really spacious for everyone.”

Fresh clean towels and bedding provided and small toiletries in all the bathrooms. Will definitely be staying again and recommending Sykes cottages also as really helpful staff with any questions that I had asked on there app chat.

- Georgia, November 2019
Michael October 2019

“This is a beautiful property with spectacular views.”

The house had plenty sitting areas and furniture was good, plenty space for a party of 9. All beds were very comfortable and the bed Linen was good quality. The King bedroom only had a wardrobe, which was dusty and there was no where to sit items or unpack. There was also a travel cot up in the bedroom. It is great cots are available but if not required they should be removed from the room. 2 out of 3 of the double rooms only had one bedside table and reading lamp, this seemed odd and not convenient if both reading. The kitchen and dining area was large and we had chosen this particularly as we enjoy cooking and having meals together. The Aga was fantastic and a pleasure to cook on. Unfortunately there were not enough pots, oven trays or baking bowls, which made cooking for a group harder than it needed to be. There were two rather old tea towels available. We bought more tea towels and a Pyrex serving dish to make things easier. There was also a high chair set up and again I feel if this is not requested it could be removed. In the bathrooms there are A4 signs on the walls, in bold type with some words in red. We have stayed in holiday cottages in Britain at least once a year for the last ten years and I have not experienced this before. These signs basically say if you block the toilet or cause damp on the floor due to the positioning of the shower curtain, you will incur a charge. These signs give the feeling of a hostel rather than a luxury villa. A shower screen could be fitted instead of a short shower curtain and I would think it would be difficult to prove who had blocked the toilet! At the cost of this Villa I did not appreciate signs stating there would be extra charges. It was lovely to have a hot tub but this became cloudy and began to smell. Someone came to service this but within a day it was the same and we decided to stop using it. We did enjoy our holiday and relaxed enjoying the views however I feel attention to detail would make the stay more welcoming and pleasant.

- Michael, October 2019
Ahmad August 2019

“Fantastic villa, great facilities.”

Highly recommended

- Ahmad, August 2019

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Summary

Five bedrooms; 1 x king-size double with an en-suite Jacuzzi bath, separate walk-in shower, bidet, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x superking (set up as a twin) with en-suite with bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Sitting room with open fire
First-floor sitting room
Utility.
Gas central heating and open fire
Gas AGA, oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, TV and WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Fuel, power and starter pack inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot provided
Ample off-road parking and secure bike storage
Garden with lawn area, patio area with hot tub, table and chairs and decked area
Sorry, no smoking
Maximum 2 pets allowed
Pub within 0.6 mile, shop within 3.8 mile
Note: Garden is not enclosed; children must be supervised at all times
Note: No stag or hen parties
Please Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £750
The property is in an ideal and unique position to take advantage of the shared (with the property next door) launching slipway directly from the property, which is great for those who enjoy water sports, sailing, windsurfing or kayaking. There is also a sailing club on the island where guests can visit and use the facilities as day members
Guests who bring their own equipment such as boats, kayaks, windsurfers can store safely on private car parking area on the property

The property

Resting on the shores of Morecambe Bay is this spectacular property, Villa Marina, situated a short drive away from the bustling town of Barrow-in-Furness.

This wonderful residence overlooks the coast and has been designed to bring together a group of family and friends to the south tip of Cumbria, where you will find a magnitude of amenities and attractions to suit all ages and tastes.

After taking in the serenity of the stunning location, be welcomed into this brightly decorated accommodation, complete with carefully selected furnishings, quality features and breath-taking views from each room to enjoy.

Here, you will be spoilt for choice by the sleeping accommodation that awaits you, with five well-presented bedrooms situated across both floors to choose from.

Choose between a ground-floor double bedroom, a king-size double, a twin bedroom, a twin bedroom with breath-taking views and an en-suite, and finally, a king-size double bedroom with an en-suite, where you can dip into the Jacuzzi bath after a long day exploring.

Look forward to spending sociable evenings within the open-plan living room, complete with a well-equipped kitchen, where you will find all the essentials to cater for yourselves during a week-long break.

Relax into your evening with the sitting room, where the open fire gently fills the room with warmth during those chilly winter months, or venture up to the first-floor sitting room to sink into the plush leather sofas or throw open the patio doors to spend time on the balcony area.

To the outside, you will find a superb garden area where you can choose to dine alfresco or wander down to the waters' edge to enjoy the coastal views further.

If you can tear yourself away from this impressive base, venture to the Victorian town of Barrow-in-Furness, where you will find a selection of pubs and restaurants, as well as a choice of shops for picking up the essentials.

Alternatively, venture to the historic market town of Ulverston, where you will find further amenities and the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the world.

Other attractions include the selection of glorious beaches on the coastline, the Furness Golf Club and the South Lakes Safari Zoo.

Villa Marina is an elegantly-styled property for a group gathering to this corner of Cumbria.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £750.

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About the location

ROA ISLAND

Ulverston 6 miles; Barrow-in-Furness 6 miles.

A Victorian town with a proud heritage, Barrow-in-Furness is situated just where the Lakes meet the sea, at the south tip of Cumbria just to the north of Morecambe Bay. Influenced by the history of Britain’s shipbuilding, the town is set against the spectacular backdrop of the Lake District Mountains and surrounded by glorious beaches, fantastic scenery and wonderful coastal walks. As the Furness peninsula’s main shopping town, there are a wealth of leisure and tourist attractions, with an excellent range of cafes, bars and nightlife.

Note: No stag or hen parties.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

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Reviews & Ratings

“What a wonderful property, we have had the most amazing and peaceful time at Villa Marina.”

“Fantastic house in beautiful surroundings, the views in the morning on bright clear days were stunning, at night time we could see accros the bay to blackpool tower.”

“We took the whole family for a week, staying at the Villa Marina and found it a fantastic large home in a great location.”

“The property is beautiful, spacious, with an amazing outlook, so in that respect it is a lovely place for a holiday.”

“Great location,superb property,well laid out with excellent facilities.”

“These things have been mentioned in previous reviews but the issues have not been resolved.”

“A home away from home, Villa Marina is beautiful, very spacious and has gorgeous views of the sea.”

“Spacious, beautiful, the views are fantastic.”

“We had a fabulous holiday at the villa marina.”

“Everything we wanted and more.”

“Already raised many issues for our stay with the owner but they were not entertained and we were all insulted in the way the owner suggest how we use the jacuzzi.”

“One of the best places we've ever rented: the pictures don't do it justice.”

“Lovely place but when the weather turned cold you could not turn the heating on or up.”

“Great property as described in a wonderful location.”

“Hello, before I mention some of the feedback, I should say the house was beautiful and as described, and the only real issue we encountered was the lack of Aga Cooker.”

“We enjoyed a lovely stay, the property was so much bigger than it looked in the pictures and was a beautiful place.”

“Property was absolutely amazing and catered from all ages in our party from age 89 to 2 years.”

“The property is amazing.”

“Absolutely stunning property for a girls weekend.”

“The property is amazing!”

“Amazing property with a beautiful view!”

“Lovely place to stay, really idyllic with it being right on the seafront.”

“This is a fantastic property to enjoy a peaceful getaway.”

“Beautiful , spacious and very well furnished house in a fantastic location with stunning views across Morecambe Bay.”

“Great place to stay.”

“We had a lovely time in the house, it’s a great property.”

“An amazing large house, with plenty of room both downstairs and upstairs.”

“Beautiful home in a gorgeous setting”

“The Villa Marina was spacious enough for three generations of our family to enjoy some precious time together.”

“A fantastic house in an amazing location.”

“Six of our family enjoyed a three generation stay at Villa Marina.”

“Honestly I couldn't recommend this property enough.”

“Location of the property and views were amazing !”

“The group of us had a fantastic time, weather was amazing, great location and the property was clean, well looked after and had everything we needed.”

“A fantastic house in a very special location.”

“Perfect for the occasion - views spectacular.”

“The house was fantastic and certainly made our Christmas special!”

“Lovely cottage and really spacious for everyone.”

“This is a beautiful property with spectacular views.”

“Fantastic villa, great facilities.”

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About the location

ROA ISLAND