The Lighthouse Hide

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A breakfast table with croissants, a jar of jam, strawberries, and a vase of flowers.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a blue sofa, and a view of the outdoors.
A deck with outdoor furniture, including a wicker sofa and chairs, near a white building with large windows.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining table with chairs, a guitar, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of a hill, a bedside table with a bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Walney, ENG
  • Place, South Walney Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Barrow-in-Furness

Located in Barrow-in-Furness, this cottage is in a rural area and by the ocean. South Walney Nature Reserve and Bardsea Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Dock Museum and Park Vale Leisure Centre. Park Leisure Centre and Dalton Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Walney, ENG

What's nearby

  • South Walney Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Barrow Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King Alfred - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Round House - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Devonshire Hotel - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪mccleys pies - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Clarks Arms - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lighthouse Hide pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lighthouse Hide?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lighthouse Hide on 29 Oct 2027 start from AU$893, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Lighthouse Hide?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lighthouse Hide?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lighthouse Hide?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lighthouse Hide located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is steps from South Walney Nature Reserve and within 9 mi (15 km) of The Dock Museum and Park Vale Leisure Centre. Holker Street Stadium and Barrow Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Views peace and quiet sound of the sea

Views peace and quiet sound of the sea
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful place.

Everything was spotless and a great location for a relaxing holiday.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location, amazing walks and comfy, cosy accommodation

Beautiful location. V cleverly arranged to make most of space. Comfy bed, great shower. Very relaxing place to be - we enjoyed the jigsaw on a snowy afternoon!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2026
Thank you for your review following your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely time and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Hide Walney Island

Beautiful location surrounded by nature.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This place is amazing for chilling completely.

This place is amazing for chilling completely. we absolutely loved spending New year here. You definitely need a 4x4high clearance car to get there but its worth it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing time!

We had an amazing time on a third visit to the Lighthouse Hide. Stunning location and fantastic accommodation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful, idyllic location and an excellent property.

Idyllic location & well equipped property, spacious with great outdoor areas. Perfect for relaxing & bird spotting on the nature reserve all on your doorstep. Excellent value and superb find.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful haven for a weekend retreat

The location was amazing, the cottage really well equipped perfect for a back to nature, recharge your batteries, weekend I truly can’t think of anything it was lovely
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing homely space to rest, with the bonus of unique surroundings

Unique, remote and the constant pleasing sound of the waves. Weather.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lighthouse Hide

well equipped cottage , comfortable, warm and very peaceful simple microwaves!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer retreat

location, facilities, nice extras bed not very comfy
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tranquility

Well designed for two, beautiful accommodation and an unbeatable location
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The PERFECT stay

Stunning location, incredible little extra touches from the guitar to the iPad with surround sound. We absolutely loved it. So many lovely memories made there. Already looking into booking another trip soon
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay here Amy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic time

A lovely property in a lovely location. Great for bird and wildlife watching. We had a fantastic time and are already looking to book again for next year. Need we say more about how much we enjoyed it
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hideaway

Gorgeous location. Well designed accommodation. Nothing that matters.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love The Hide

This was our second stay and we absolutely love it here. Lovely comfortable accommodation in the most beautiful tranquil spot. Nothing
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect retreat

This place is the most perfect "escape". We loved the isolation, the vast views and the abundance of bird life. we certainly felt away from it all and it came at a time when we needed it most! The accommodation was comfortable and mostly had all we needed. When not exploring the island we spent most of our time on the perfect patio areas to the east and west of the Hide. The welcome pack in the fridge was a lovely touch. Thankyou. A dustpan and brush would be useful as would a few tea towels and a dish cloth. A couple of reclining patio loungers would also add to the luxury of the place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Holiday Location

Without doubt one of the best properties and locations to actually be able to relax and unwind. Great opportunities for bird and seal watching on the surrounding nature reserve. The property has all of the facilities needed for a couple to self cater or visit the local hostelries. Highly recommended. For us there was nothing to improve.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
Wow, this is so lovely to read! Thank you so much. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

What a beautiful place. Quirky, modern, warm, comfy. Fabulous surroundings. In the middle of the south nature reserve on Walney. Weather was fab. Lovely places to walk. Seals and birds everywhere. Would reccomend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The Hide Walney

Good accommodation, in fantastic location, but now needs a bit of updating. e.g. new pans/and the garden needs a tidy up.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peace and solitude

It was an absolute brilliant place to relax and unwind. We loved the wind at night. We found the bed a little low and could possibly do with an upgrade. Although we both slept well on it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rest and Recuperation

So cozy and really clean. The shower is amazing as is the Sonos sound system. The nature reserve was lovely with plenty of birds and seals on show as well as flowers and butterflies. The weather was perfect and the welcome pack was a lovely touch. The views around the reserve were amazing and a visit to Piel Island is a must. The seals sang us to every night.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Hello Catherine, Thank you for your review. I am glad you had an amazing time. Being so near such beautiful scenery and being able to connect to nature through the gorgeous reserves certainly sounds specially, seeing seals and butterflies really adds to the picturesque stay. I am glad you appreciated the welcome pack and the sound system. I hope you will stay again with us in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Beautiful hide, amazing views, lots of wildlife. If you like the peace and quiet, this is for you. Facilities are great, just remember to take your food with you as popping out is not a short job! We loved it. So peaceful. A wonderful way to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great 3 day break.

The Lighthouse Hide is well equipped, warm and comfortable. It's a unique location and a great place to relax for a short break. As we like bird watching being within the Nature Reserve was ideal for us - lots of ducks and waders at this time of year. The seals hauled up on the beach and in the sea were an added bonus. We were lucky with the weather. Nothing comes to mind.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2022
Hi Andrew, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. SO amazing you got to see some seals!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely quiet retreat, ideal for nature watching.

Fantastic remote location on a coastal nature reserve, very quiet and peaceful. Just a few minutes walk from several wildlife hides . Pleasant, flat walks around the reserve. Ideal to watch seals and an abundance of bird life. The property is very well set up and has good facilities and the hosts were very friendly and helpful. Advisable to bring plenty of provisions due to location (several miles from nearest shop, and long bumpy track on the reserve itself). Will definitely go back.
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