River Cottage

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

19 Customer Review(s)

“Beautiful location on the river.”

So cozy and the sound of the river far outweighed the sound of traffic coming over the bridge. Bottle of red wine in the kitchen was a nice touch. The garden is enclosed which was great for our dog. We enjoyed walking accross the bridge, down the gravel path and following the river along to see Brougham Castle. There were tea towels, so you only need to take your bath towels. The shower noise is okay if you put it to the right pressure also. All cleaning products are there so you only need ...

So cozy and the sound of the river far outweighed the sound of traffic coming over the bridge. Bottle of red wine in the kitchen was a nice touch. The garden is enclosed which was great for our dog. We enjoyed walking accross the bridge, down the gravel path and following the river along to see Brougham Castle. There were tea towels, so you only need to take your bath towels. The shower noise is okay if you put it to the right pressure also. All cleaning products are there so you only need toiletries. We went to one of the dog friendly pubs, The Beehive, which is only two minutes walk away right over the bridge. Didn't get time to go to The Crown, but they do tai food! If you need a shop, you will need to go left and carry on over the round about, roughly 15 minutes into town, which a lovely local lady showed me. You will pass B n M, a Spa Garage then Sainsburys is further up, so no need to take half the kitchen cupboards like we did. We absolutely loved our stay here and hope to come back for longer to do more exploring! Oh and the bed was so comfy too. There is also an outdoor shed with a barbecue inside if you get the weather.

- Miss Makepeace-nunn, September 2019
“The road noise at night can be a problem as the traffic passes over the bridge next to the cottage”

- Mrs Davies, September 2019
“Lovely cottage”

Lovely comfortable cottage, stayed for a week with our dog, there was plenty of room for us, the garden is lovely with the river running past the end. We sat in the conservatory when the weather wasn't so good relaxing with a book and a drink. It's well situated to get to Penrith and there's a good pub down the road. The cottage is on a main road so can be noisy with traffic but it didn't bother us. The only downside was the shower was very noisy.

- mariebJ9685LA, August 2019
“The cottage was lovely and comfortable and the garden was beautiful to sit out in watching the river.”

Our dog loved the conservatory and we sat in there most days reading and relaxing. The shower although good was very noisy. The cottage is beside a busy road which was noisy at times but it didn't bother us as we live on a busy road and we were aware of the cottages location before booking.

- Mr Burnett, August 2019
“Delightful holiday cottage, full of comfort and charm.”

Sitting in the garden , overlooking the river or when outside temperature slightly down, enjoying the comfort and views from the conservatory. Bedroom comfortable, bathroom highly functional. Penrith within walking distance . A lovely, relaxing venue.

- Dr Williams, June 2019
“Loved the location being right next to the river, the main road didn't bother ...”

Loved the location being right next to the river, the main road didn't bother us at all, cottage was very comfortable

- Mrs Scott, June 2019
“Great location for the Northern Lake ,even a trip into Scotland ,with Penrith just 5 minutes up the road with a very good selection of shops ,M6 less than a mile away .”

The cottage is next to the traffic lights for Eamont bridge during the day could get a bit noisy but as we are out all day it did not bother us ,the Wi-Fi comes in at 23-25mbs so very good .Please could either Sykes or the owner make it clearer than you need to take your own towels ,we did but it is not that clear on the web site .

- Mrs Gunn, June 2019
“It was my third visit to this cottage so I knew exactly what to expect.”

There are a few very minor niggles such as road noise, cramped bathroom and plate sizes which do not fit the dishwasher, but these in no way impacted my enjoyment of this comfortable and unique property. A little guidance on refuse collection and recycling possibilities would be helpful.

- Mr Kerr, May 2019
“This cottage was ideally suited for a stay in the lakes, easy access to main roads and Penrith.”

A short drive to many of the popular lakes and surrounding countryside. It was dog friendly and clean.

- Mrs Howson, April 2019
“It should have been advised that the cottage was beside a very busy road that had traffic controlled lights and hence very noisy .”

Also was surprised that the fridge did not have a freezer compartment ( which is quite unusual) . Conservatory was excellent!

- Ms Hoey, February 2019
“Beautiful cottage & location AMAZING VALUE”

Reading other reviews it's clear the owners have taken on board feedback given as we were extremely impressed with this well equipped cottage and we use holiday rentals regularly . The cottage is very comfortable and cosy and soon felt like home. There is a lovely village pub serving great food within easy walking distance. We walked into Penrith a couple of times too and it's only 15 minutes! We booked directly with the owner who was very helpful when contacted but also never bothered us during our stay. Staying at River Cottage was cheaper than staying in the Premier Inn by £250- no brainer, WE WILL BE BACK!! Thank you ..

- T H, February 2019
“Beautiful cottage in a gorgeous location.”

The river setting made it peaceful place despite the traffic. The sound of the flowing river and stunning views add to its delight! Recomendations: It was only me and my dog for a short stay but for a couple and longer stay it could benefit from a big frying pan maybe even 2 and bigger pan. Hooks in the wet room for towels an advantage. Working outdoor lights for the back garden.

- Miss Hunter, November 2018
“Generally the cottage was as expected.”

The washing machine/tumble dryer made our clothes smell. WiFi was particularly slow and intermittent which was poor especially as the phone signal was also very low. Road noise didn't bother us and pleased the furniture was comfortable as a lot of places we viewed had poor second hand offerings which meant we avoided.

- Mrs Chadwick, October 2018
“Cottage is right beside the road and extremely noisy, particularly the bedroom which was on a level with the bridge which traffic passed over all hours of the night and day.”

Also not well provided - one frying pan , minimal crockery meant the dishwasher had to be used more than it needed to, no toiletries at all , couldn't even find a brush and pan. Comfortable bed and nice conservatory with views of the river but otherwise disappointing.

- Ms Fox, October 2018

Many thanks for your feedback, we have fed your comments back to the owner in order to maintain our property standards. Your views are as valued as your initial booking so that we can keep providing the best UK holiday experience. Your points will also be reviewed to ensure that our property descriptions are accurate and not misleading. Owner relations
“Really lovely cottage.”

Comfortable & relaxing. Every thing you need

- Mrs Lafferty, September 2018
“Quaint cottage very comfortable all you need for a weeks holiday comfortable ...”

Quaint cottage very comfortable all you need for a weeks holiday comfortable settee & chair bed was spotless and comfortable garden views were outstanding

- Mrs Pickford, August 2018
“The cottage was too close to the A6 road and the constant traffic almost 24/7 was annoying and made it difficult to sleep at times.”

I think people should be warned about this. Other than this the position next to the river was just as expected. The area has some history that we discovered from one of the local publicans.

- Mr Davis, June 2018
“This was just an amazing little cottage.”

.. it exceeded expectations and we walked through the door with a smile and left with a bigger one... We thoroughly enjoyed our week here truly could not have asked for more...

- Mrs Pryor, May 2018
“Second time around”

Extremely comfortable home from home,,wonderful riverside location for Lakes and Scotland ,Penrith one mile away,Ullswater 4 miles. My second visit from Australia to this cottage and hopefully not the last ,Numerous restaurants and local pubs,with a fantastic Superking bed.

- A TripAdvisor Member, November 2017
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The property

River Cottage as the name suggests has a view over the River Eamont, centrally located in the village of Eamont Bridge which is midway between Penrith and Ullswater.

The cottage has a beamed lounge with exposed stone walls and will appeal to couples at any time of year. Eamont Bridge is ideally based to tour the north Lake District and Eden Valley being located only minutes away from the M6 and A66 almost midway between Penrith and Ullswater.

Winding its way through the village is the River Eamont, hence the name, the village dates back many years and has two ancient henges, King Arthurs Round Table and Mayburgh Henge.

The market town of Penrith has a wealth of shops, bars and restaurants along with swimming pool and cinema and Pooley Bridge offers traditional inns serving local ales and food. River Cottage is a characterful cottage that enjoys a superb location on the banks of the river in the centre of Eamont Bridge.

The cosy lounge has beams and exposed stone walls whilst the conservatory enjoys views across the river where long leisurely walks can be taken.

The garden with patio and lawn is the perfect retreat from which to relax on a summers day, dine al fresco or enjoy a picnic next to the river with a bottle of wine. The cottage has gas central heating and comprises: Heavily beamed lounge with gas fire and TV. Kitchen with gas oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. Conservatory with dining table overlooking the river. Double bedroom with super king size bed and TV. Wet room with shower, hand basin and WC. All gas, electric and bed linen included. Cot and highchair available. Private parking. Garden with garden furniture overlooking the river and outhouse suitable for storing bikes. PLEASE NOTE One dog is welcome .

Summary

1 x super king size double bedroom
Wet room with shower, washbasin and WC
Living room
Conservatory/dining room
Kitchen.
Gas central heating
Gas oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, TV in living room and bedroom, WiFi
Gas and electricity included, bed linen supplied
Towels are not included
Off road parking for one car
Riverside garden with furniture
1 dog welcome
Outhouse for secure bike storage
Pub 5 minutes' walk
Penrith and Ullswater 10 minutes.

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About the location

PENRITH

Keswick 17 miles; Carlisle 20 miles.

The bustling market town of Penrith, once the capital of Cumbria, enjoys a central position between the Lake District and North Pennines and is ideally placed for taking in all that the region has to offer. Renowned for its wealth of specialist shops, the sandstone buildings of Penrith hide intriguing yards, lanes and alleyways, with a myriad of attractive cottages, gardens and little shops. With a wide choice of excellent pubs, hotels, restaurants and entertainment, Penrith also offers a museum, and Millennium Trails round the historic city streets. Within easy reach of the town is Rheged – an innovative visitor centre with shops, restaurants, exhibitions and a giant cinema screen showing educational and informative films. Brougham Castle (The Windsor of the North), Long Meg and her daughters (the 3rd largest stone circle in England) and the historic city of Carlisle are all a short drive away, as is the stunning scenery of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Beautiful location on the river.”

“The road noise at night can be a problem as the traffic passes over the bridge next to the cottage”

“Lovely cottage”

“The cottage was lovely and comfortable and the garden was beautiful to sit out in watching the river.”

“Delightful holiday cottage, full of comfort and charm.”

“Loved the location being right next to the river, the main road didn't bother ...”

“Great location for the Northern Lake ,even a trip into Scotland ,with Penrith just 5 minutes up the road with a very good selection of shops ,M6 less than a mile away .”

“It was my third visit to this cottage so I knew exactly what to expect.”

“This cottage was ideally suited for a stay in the lakes, easy access to main roads and Penrith.”

“It should have been advised that the cottage was beside a very busy road that had traffic controlled lights and hence very noisy .”

“Beautiful cottage & location AMAZING VALUE”

“Beautiful cottage in a gorgeous location.”

“Generally the cottage was as expected.”

“Cottage is right beside the road and extremely noisy, particularly the bedroom which was on a level with the bridge which traffic passed over all hours of the night and day.”

“Really lovely cottage.”

“Quaint cottage very comfortable all you need for a weeks holiday comfortable ...”

“The cottage was too close to the A6 road and the constant traffic almost 24/7 was annoying and made it difficult to sleep at times.”

“This was just an amazing little cottage.”

“Second time around”

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PENRITH