Located on Lord Street in the heart of old Morecambe, this holiday let places you perfectly to enjoy everything this classic seaside town has to offer. Just a minute's stroll brings you to the promenade and sandy shoreline, where you can take in sweeping views across the bay and experience some of the UK’s most famous sunsets.
Poulton is full of character and traditional coastal charm, grand Georgian houses and cottages, the two oldest pubs in Morecambe, a Bingo Hall and the Police Station featured on The Bay TV series. The Smuggler's Den with its fishermans' lanterns originated in 1640, and the Morecambe Hotel is 200 years old. Walking five minutes along the Promenade to the Clock Tower, you'll find a great mix of cafes, pubs, and shops such as A Beach Bird which is a treasure trove of handmade jewellery, bags, clothes, vintage and a magic shop. The Beach Shack sells rock, ice creams, buckets and souvenirs. Scenic walks along the seafront and the iconic spots of Morecambe Bay such as The Art Deco Midland Hotel, The Winter Gardens and The Platform venue. The owners recommend Poulton Chippy for the best taste and price, a five minutes walk along the street. Close by, Bare Crescent, is a smart area with a row of shops, cafes and craft brewery bars. Stroll around Happy Mount Park and visit the crabbing pool.
Nature lovers are especially well catered for, with the picturesque villages of Arnside and Silverdale which are 25 minutes drive away, and offer beautiful coastal and woodland walks, quiet coves and a slower pace of life - perfect for day trips and exploration. This designated AONB is known for its peaceful landscapes, limestone pavements and the RSPB Leighton Moss Natural Reserve for abundant wildlife.
Take the train there or further on to Grange-Over-Sands, Cartmel and Ulverston, a stunning scenic route. Grange is a small quaint Victorian resort, Cartmel is a charming medieval village and Ulverston is a bustling market town with lots of independent shops, old streets and the Laurel and Hardy Museum.
Whether you're here for seaside relaxation, scenic adventures, or simply to enjoy great food and fresh sea air, this location offers the perfect base for your stay.
Getting to and around Morecambe is easy and convenient, making it an ideal base for a relaxed seaside break or exploring the Lake District, Cumbria or North Yorkshire Moors.
By train, Morecambe is served by its own railway station with regular services connecting to nearby Lancaster, where you can access the West Coast Main Line for direct routes to major cities including Manchester, London, and Glasgow. Some services also run through to destinations such as Leeds, and the scenic coastal Furness Line offers beautiful journeys along the bay towards Cumbria.
A quick train to Lancaster then a train to Silverdale and Arnside is a stunning scenic route of 45 minutes or further on to Ulverston.
By bus, the town is well connected with frequent and reliable routes. Services run regularly between Morecambe, Lancaster, and Lancaster University, as well as to surrounding towns. Stagecoach bus 555 runs from Lancaster to Kendal, Windemere, Ambleside, Grassmere then Keswick at a capped low price, but please check the Stagecoach website. Buses run along the promenade and through the town centre, making it easy to get around without a car.
By road, Morecambe is easily accessible via the M6 motorway, providing straightforward links north towards Scotland and south towards Blackpool, Liverpool and Manchester.
A day trip to Skipton is recommendable to experience its multitude of independent shops, cafes, pubs, riverside walk and amazing castle in a lawned courtyard, this is around 1 hour and 17 minutes drive away. Kirby Lonsdale is a quaint historic market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District, with a riverside walk leading back up the radical steps to views of the surrounding countryside, this is around a 30 minutes drive. Drive 40 minutes through rural villages to Ingleton for the White Scar Caves, shops, cafes, the antique centre and walk the invigorating 4.5 mile Watersfalls Trail.
Whether you’re arriving for a weekend escape or planning day trips to the Lake District, the area’s excellent transport links make exploring simple, flexible, and stress-free.
