Offering river views, Riverbank Cottage is an accommodation located in Kirkby Stephen, 32 km from Whinfell Forest and 33 km from Bowes Museum. Featuring free private parking, the 4-star holiday home is 37 km from Askham Hall. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.9 km from Brough Castle. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Brougham Castle is 35 km from the holiday home, while Kendal Castle is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 73 km from Riverbank Cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.7
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  • Annie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved our warm, bijou, riverside cottage. What a cute place! The ducks came on command, from up the river for their breakfast which we fed them from the window above. I was worried, as a previous guest had stated it smelt damp inside. It did...
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cottage was beautiful and in a wonderful location. It was picture postcard perfect. Would stay again without hesitation.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful location by the river, with walks from the door. We didn't need to use the car for the whole of the stay. Taggy Man and the Old Forge were great local pubs. Walked to pubs in Nateby and Winton for lunch.

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Property information

The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply. A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. Feed the ducks from your window, or hop on one of the most scenic railway lines in the country.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: (No TV) Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV, Electric Woodburner. Electric underfloor central heating, electric wall heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. . Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole and there is a river 20 yards away.. This unique, detached holiday home sits right on the River Eden beside an old pack horse bridge, with wonderful views across the river and farmland towards the Howgill Fells. Well presented and furnished and making good use of the available space, it is an ideal retreat for couples or a single person. You can even feed the ducks from the window! It is just a two minute walk from the interesting, traditional, small market town of Kirkby Stephen which stands on the famous Coast to Coast walk and is close to the scenic Settle to Carlisle railway line, two miles away. The magnificent Eden Valley is sandwiched between the Lakes and Dales National Parks, is less well known than the Lake District and is a real delight to visit. The surrounding countryside offers spectacular views and numerous walks of various levels and there is an excellent tourist office in the town to help plan your activities. The closest lake is Ullswater, 25 miles, which is regarded as the most romantic of the lakes. There is a regular boat service running up and down the lake with stop offs for those wishing to walk part way. There are plenty of water sports available along with terrific walking and cycling. A drive along the lakeside runs over Kirkstone Pass and down into Winde...

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Riverbank Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Parking garage
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoor & View
  • River view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Languages spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:59

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:01 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Riverbank Cottage

  • Riverbank Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Riverbank Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Riverbank Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Riverbank Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Riverbank Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Riverbank Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Riverbank Cottage is 150 yards from the centre of Kirkby Stephen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.