The best B&Bs on the UK coast — theguardian.com

If you fancy a change from the honeypot parts of Cumbria, here's a chance to discover the west Cumbria coastline. There is something of a frontier-town atmosphere and faded majesty to Whitehaven. Georgian Lowther House is a good base from which to explore both the coast and the western lakes. Owner Trevor Lloyd is a local man whose former career in motorsport took him around the world, before he returned to create a townhouse B&B with antiques, maritime drawings and White Company linens in three bedrooms. Ask about special Cumbrian or local history evenings.• 01946 63169, lowtherhouse-whitehaven.com. Doubles £90 B&B

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