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Whistling Jack's

Rottington, near St Bees, Cumbria
Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Great for large groups, reunite with family or friends
  • Characterful property with exposed beams, an oak staircase and Scandinavian-style wood burner
  • Spend plenty of time in the fresh air in the lovely enclosed garden
Overview
Property code: OC-SZ558

Perfect for dogs and their owners exploring the St Bees Head Heritage Coast, this stylish property makes a wonderfully relaxing holiday retreat. Offering cosy, fresh and airy accommodation for 14 guests and two dogs, this delightfully furnished, and tastefully decorated hideaway is an ideal bolthole for larger families and groups of friends exploring the Cumbrian coastline. With the southern fringes of the Lake District nearby, this characterful period property provides an incredible backdrop to a memorable holiday and features exposed wooden beams, a beautiful oak staircase, stone walls, a warming wood burner and gorgeous scenery.

The property features a welcoming lounge/diner, colourfully decorated and providing an ideal space for everyone to unwind, enjoy a movie or chat about the day. The dining area has two tables, providing a great space for enjoying a celebratory meal in style. The elegant kitchen is perfect for creating all your favourite dishes. The first of the property’s six light and spacious bedrooms is on the ground floor: an en-suite double with a TV and seating area. The remaining bedrooms are all upstairs: a twin, a small en-suite single (please note this room has no window), an en-suite double with a TV, and two en-suite family rooms, each with a TV. There’s also a first-floor family shower room. Outside, the garden has a large patio making a great spot for a morning coffee or glass of wine in the evening. The lawn is ideal for dogs running about.

Marking the start of the Coast-to-Coast walk, St Bees is a great base for energetic dogs and their owners. There are some gorgeous dog-friendly beaches nearby or you can delve into the Lake District, with the nearest of the lakes being the stunning Ennerdale Water (13 miles).

  • Please note this property is only bookable for 3 night stays from a Friday.
  • 6 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 family room with 1 double bed and 1 single bed, 1 family room with 1 double bed and 2 singles, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 6 bathrooms – 3 en-suite bathrooms with shower and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 shower room with WC, 1 separate WC
  • American-style fridge/freezer, an under-work-surface fridge and wine cooler, 2 ovens, a 5-ring induction hob set into the island unit, microwave, mini oven, dishwasher, coffee machine
  • Drying room with washing machine
  • Wood burner
  • TV/DVD in lounge, TV in kitchen, TVs in 4 bedrooms
  • Towels not provided
  • Enclosed garden with patio and furniture, take care with small changes in level
  • Off-road parking for 5 cars and further parking for 2 cars available at the owner’s property which must be discussed in advance.
  • Ground-floor bedroom with en-suite suited to guests with limited mobility
  • Shop and pub within 1.5 miles, beach 1 mile.
  • EV Charging available, payment to be organised with owner.
  • Hen and stag party bookings will not be accepted unless checked with the owner before booking
  • Xmas & New Year 2025, 4 or 5 nights may be available alternatively to the 3 shown online, contact for more information.
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 14:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Kieron Anderson

This property is personally managed by Kieron.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Monika 27th May 2026

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Amazing stay for a group of 12 with pets .. more than enough space, very well equipped kitchen, amazing location within walking distance to great beach.

Reviewed by Joanne 14th April 2026

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The holiday home was perfect. Very well equipped kitchen. The rooms were so comfortable. The instructions we received prior to our visit helped us to organise and plan our trip. Beautiful location. The children loved the garden. Would love to revisit.

Reviewed by Geetanjali 8th August 2025

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We had a lovely time with family and friends at the Whistling Jacks. There was a big open outdoor space where the kids spent most of their time playing. Location was quiet and very close to beach .about 10mins walk. The rooms were big. They were well maintained and clean. Enough parking space for our 3 cars. We would definitely go back again xx

Reviewed by Jennifer 25th July 2025

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Whistling Jacks was a brilliant house for our family of 7 adults, 5 children and a dog. It was so well equipped and the rooms were spacious and spotless. We enjoyed a day out at Muncaster castle, its a super place for the whole family, and a day at the beach at St Bees. Also great morning kayaking at derwent water marina. Would certainly recommend Read moreWhistling jacks , it was lovely. Hide

Reviewed by John 11th April 2025

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Very comfortable and well equipped large property. It was ideal for our extended family group. We appreciated the thoughtful items in the welcome basket.

Reviewed by Ruth 7th February 2025

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We've just returned from the best weekend at Whistling Jacks! It's a fantastic property for a family gathering or reuniting with friends. The barn is so spacious yet cosy. It boasts under floor heating to kerp the place warm and a suberb log burner in the lounge for that extra homely feel. The garden was great for our children and dogs safely to plRead moreay in and the walks from the property were stunning. I can not recommend this property enough. Hide

Reviewed by Anna 17th January 2025

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Jacqui went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. The house had everything you could need, including fire wood, blankets and a more than fully stocked kitchen. The house is a dream, its cosy clean and the rooms are huge. The little extras such as the hamper on arrival made our stay even more special. We met Jacqui briefly before we left, wRead moreho was a delight. Will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Kathleen 22nd November 2024

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The property was very spacious and perfect for our party of 9 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs. Lots of comfortable seating and room for the children to have their own little area to play yet still seen at all times. Bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely . Safe garden space for dogs. Well stocked kitchen. Shops available fairly close if needed. Will certRead moreainly visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Laura 25th October 2024

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Whistling Jacks was the perfect stay for us, large but cosy very warm and welcoming but also clean and tidy. We had a lovely little welcome pack from the owner and a guide that gave us everything we needed. I cannot recommend this highly enough, we were a large family group with a baby and a dog and the house was perfect. Huge bedrooms and so much Read morecommunal space in the living room and kitchen. We had quite warm weather but you can tell the house is set up for guests if it is cold. Great stay! Hide

Reviewed by N 2nd August 2024

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Beautiful spacious cottage. All bedrooms were lovely especially the 1 downstairs and the 2 huge ones upstairs - my children were amazed by the sofa in the bathroom. Kitchen was well equipped and the welcome basket was a lovely addition. Living and dining room area were comfy and plenty of space for the 11 of us to sit and relax. Garden was safe andRead more secure for our children and the 2 dogs we had with us. Location was lovely and the town of St Bee's was lovely. Would love to return. Hide

Reviewed by Jess 26th July 2024

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We had the best time at Whistling Jacks! Beautiful rooms, bathrooms and garden. The kitchen had everything you could need and more! Location was ideal for days out but also nice and quiet. The owners were so lovely too when communicating before and after the trip. We'll definitely be back!

Reviewed by Sue 28th June 2024

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We had a fantastic family weekend celebrating mum/grandma/great grandma's 90th Birthday at Whistling Jacks. We had everything we needed with a very large garden. A nice walk to the beach, we had a lovely meal at The Manor Inn. Overall a fantastic weekend. Thank you.

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