The ground floor has a lounge bar, separate lounge, and dinning rooms, all tastefully decorated, and furnished with antiques. Upstairs, the well proportioned, comfortable bedrooms with their super king sized beds (or twin if preferred) and quality en suite facilities offer the perfect resting place. There is parking in the grounds to the front of the house, whilst the large walled garden to the rear, remains a secluded haven.

Rudi, who qualified as a chef on the continent before coming to England, has an excellent reputation for his food which is expertly prepared and cooked in the traditional manner, using only the best, freshest, local produce. To accompany dinner there is a carefully selected list of over forty wines to choose from, and a well stocked bar.

This corner of Cumbria is steeped in history from Roman times to the heyday of the 19th century when Maryports' maritime connections were famed the world over. The Solway Coast, rich in wild flowers and butterflies is a popular haunt for bird watchers and those preferring flat walks. For golf lovers, the Maryport golf course is nearby and the championship course at Silloth is only twenty minutes drive. The Retreat is convenient for visiting the Lake District being only seven miles from Cockermouth, and twenty miles from Keswick. To the north, the historical city of Carlisle, on the borders of Scotland and Northumbria is only thirty minutes drive away.

A warm welcome awaits you at this family run hotel, where, once discovered, guests are happy to return year after year for peace, comfort and excellent food.