MARINE HOUSE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Southport

Marine House in Southport, Lancashire, sleeps 20 guests in eleven bedrooms.

The living areas consist of a kitchen equipped with an electric range cooker and hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher, a dining area with seating for twenty guests, a sitting room with TV and a snug/games room. There are eleven bedrooms, consisting of a super-king-size, doubles and singles, serviced either by their own en-suites or the three bathrooms. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with furniture, hot tub, gazebo, as well as off-road parking for two cars. Within 0.2 miles you will find a shop and the Marine Lake, within 0.1 miles, a pub and within 0.8 miles, a beach and please note that two well-behaved, small dogs are welcome but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Marine House is a wonderful base for exploring Lancashire as a large group. Note: There are steps up into the property. Note: Due to the age of the property, there are single steps and split levels throughout the property, please take care. Note: No stag, hen, or similar parties. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric Range cooker and hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher. TVs, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Please bring your own towels for hot tub use. Highchair available. Off-road parking for 2 cars. On road pay and display parking is available on surrounding streets. Enclosed rear, gravelled garden with furniture, hot tub, pagoda. Two well-behaved, small dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and Marine Lake 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.8 miles. Note: There are steps up into the property. Note: Due to the age of the property, there are single steps and split levels throughout the property, please take care. Note: No stag, hen, or similar parties. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am

Region: The North West of England has something for every discerning traveller. Whether it is the fabulous sandy beaches of its famous seaside resorts or the historic backdrop of some of the country's oldest cities, it has something for everyone.

Town: Southport, along with its neighbour Ainsdale, lies on the coastline where the Irish Sea meets North West England. The town was founded in 1792 when an innkeeper, William Sutton, built a bathing house at what is now the south end of Lord Street, the main road running through the town. The town was small and not very widely populated until the turn of 19th century, when it became popular with tourists due to the easy access it provided to Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It quickly expanded and now boasts the second longest pleasure pier in the British Isles, the Southport Pier Tramway and Lord Street, an elegant, tree-lined shopping destination. From Birkdale to Woodvale, sand dunes stretch along the coastline and in Ainsdale in particular, the dunes have now been listed as a National Nature Reserve and a designated Ramsar site. The coastline stretches for 22 miles, with plenty of beaches to be discovered, making this classic seaside resort the perfect place to relax and unwind. There are scenic parks and gardens to explore, fabulous shopping opportunities, an exciting nightlife, as well as a mouth-watering array of restaurants and traditional seaside amusements. Stroll down the UK’s oldest iron pier and try the old penny slot machines in the Pavilion, or ride traditional carousels at Silcock’s Funland. Family attractions include Splash World, Martin Mere and Farmer Ted’s, while The Atkinson, an £18 million arts venue, is set in a Grade II listed building hosting a variety of visual and performing arts events. Southport’s extensive events programme includes the World Musical Fireworks Championships, the Southport Food and Drink Festival, Southport Air Show, Southport Flower Show and the Southport Jazz Festival. It is part of England’s Golf Coast and is home to seven championship courses, including Royal Birkdale, which hosted The Open Championship in 2008. In a great spot for a beach break, there really is something for everyone!