Title: A River Runs By Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A River Runs By Cottage in Kendal with kitchen ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365214/d34afcc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365214/f55c92d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365214/2fdfd245.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365214/8357edb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365214/84cd1235.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Lake Windermere, A River Runs By provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi £392 includes taxes & fees 1 Oct - 2 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A River Runs By Cottage in Kendal with kitchen Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. A kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher are available, and other amenities include a washing machine and 2 bathrooms. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31010000/31004600/31004519/0b66057b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Honeypot Cottage Kendal - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as A River Runs By Kendal A River Runs By Cottage A River Runs By Cottage Kendal ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.374,-2.819114&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qx%7BjIlre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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GSUUvKPNr1LzuSiEdeE-WKXkJk4=) Kendal, England #### What's nearby - Lake Windermere - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles - Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles - World of Beatrix Potter - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles - Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles - Bowness Pier - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles #### Getting around - Staveley Station - 4 min walk - Manchester Airport (MAN) - 91 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Watermill Inn & Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive - ‪Homeground - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wilf's - ‬3 min walk - ‪Cafe Italia - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A River Runs By pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at A River Runs By? > As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A River Runs By on 1 Oct 2025 start from £392.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kendal-Hotels-A-River-Runs-By.h65365214.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at A River Runs By? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at A River Runs By? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A River Runs By? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A River Runs By located? > Situated in Kendal, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lyth Valley and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Windermere and Orrest Head. The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition and Kendal Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km). Staveley Station is only a 4-minute walk. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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