Title: A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. 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 unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. Cottage with kitchen, steps from Eden Valley ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32932600/32932513/a5bd76ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32932600/32932513/4a282c93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32932600/32932513/a3b81621.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32932600/32932513/3d60ed13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32932600/32932513/f8408466.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In Kirkby Stephen, River Eden Cottage offers a tranquil retreat beside the river. Feed the ducks from your window or stroll into town to explore. With an open plan living space, electric woodburner and underfloor heating, this cozy cottage has everything you need to unwind. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi ## 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 unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. 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: Smart 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, towels and Wi-Fi included. . 1 small dog welcome. 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 and also offers Wi-Fi, making it an ideal retreat for couples or a single person. You can even feed the ducks from the window! The property is also festively decorated at Christmas time for a home-from-home feel. 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 Windermere and Ambleside, a scenic drive not to be missed. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards. Free WiFi The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply. Small dog/s only allowed. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 1 space) ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35530000/35526200/35526157/845ebe55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly. 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 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 Cottage su-CC131162-CC131162 1 bedroom accommodation in Kirkby Stephen Kirkby Stephen 1 bedroom accommodation in Kirkby Stephen Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.47252%2C-2.34695&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CUryUpV27wyAueR7kz4GiMIIBpQ=) Kirkby Stephen #### What's nearby - Eden Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Yorkshire Dales National Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile - Brough Castle - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles - Ullswater - 42 min drive - 35.7 miles #### Getting around - Kirkby Stephen Station - 3 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sandford Arms - ‬9 min drive - ‪Stainmore Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪The King's Head - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Pennine Hotel - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Inn at Brough - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. located? > Situated in Kirkby Stephen, this cottage is steps away from Lesley Rowe and Eden Valley. Yorkshire Dales National Park is 1 mi (1.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### brett H. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy cottage We were hiking the lady Anne’s way and this place was ideal to spend a couple of days resting up after eight days on the trail cottage is located by the river in a quiet lane but within walking distance of pubs and a laundrette essential if you are without a car , ten/ten ##### brett H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue 12 Dec 2020 #### Lovely cottage, great views. Lovely cottage, great views. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Sue This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill 26 Oct 2020 #### we had a lovely week at River Bank Cottage and we are going again at the New Year, It was warm and c we had a lovely week at River Bank Cottage and we are going again at the New Year, It was warm and cosy. I did find using the cooker a bit complicated. But what I cooked cooked well. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Jill This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 10 Oct 2020 #### L Lovely cottage, well equipped and in a lovely location Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Andrew This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 10 Oct 2020 #### L Lovely place Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Robert This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### julie 14 Sept 2020 #### Beautiful, clean and comfortable cottage in a stunning location. Beautiful, clean and comfortable cottage in a stunning location. Gorgeous riverside views and country walks and some great pubs and restaurants yards away. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### julie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rach 13 Sept 2020 #### Although small, the cottage is perfectly comfortable for 2 people. Although small, the cottage is perfectly comfortable for 2 people. The bed was very comfortable. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Rach This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 9 Sept 2020 #### W We loved our stay here such a beautiful little cottage in a stunning place Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### David This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 5 Sept 2020 #### N Needs tv in the kitchen Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyndsay 20 Dec 2019 #### My partner and I have been going to the Riverbank cottage every December for the last five years. My partner and I have been going to the Riverbank cottage every December for the last five years. The cottage is perfectly situated on Franks Bridge with the river just outside of the window. The village is a two minute walk away where there are some beautiful bars and restaurants. We could not recommend this place enough especially at Christmas. Thank you so much to the owners for providing us with our perfect Christmas get away! Lyndsay and Stu x ##### Lyndsay This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 16 Nov 2019 #### A lovely cottage in a beautiful location with direct access to walks, including the Coast to Coast. A lovely cottage in a beautiful location with direct access to walks, including the Coast to Coast. ##### John This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin 31 Oct 2019 #### Very pleasant, peaceful location. Very pleasant, peaceful location. ##### Colin This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### PERRIN 26 Sept 2019 #### This was a really cute cottage in a perfect location. This was a really cute cottage in a perfect location. It had amazing views and was perfect for all types of walkers. It was also near many shops and pubs so some days we didn't use the car. The only reason we wouldn't use it again would be because the two seater sofa upstairs was just to small for comfort but I really don't know how you could improve this as there was limited space for anything else. ##### PERRIN This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret 17 Sept 2019 #### A fantastic cottage. A fantastic cottage. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Lovely view of the river. Two minutes walk to town with shops and pubs and friendly people everywhere. Nice drives to surrounding areas or take the old time bus! If you are a walker it is only 108 miles to Robin Hood's Bay!! A wonderful break,highly recommended. ##### Margaret This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda 8 Sept 2019 #### We enjoyed a lovely relaxed week in this fabulous cottage. We enjoyed a lovely relaxed week in this fabulous cottage. ##### Linda This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Patricia 3 Aug 2019 #### Beautiful location for two people. Beautiful location for two people. ##### Patricia This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Audrey 26 Jul 2019 #### Loveley cottage, brilliant setting and a very nice town. Loveley cottage, brilliant setting and a very nice town. Would recomend for a break at any time. ##### Audrey This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 21 Jul 2019 #### a a very pleasant location ##### Michael This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy 11 Jun 2019 #### R Really enjoyed our stay lovely cottage nice town ##### Andy This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Maria 14 Apr 2019 #### Great location, cottage just didn't work for us but for others it would be great. Great location, cottage just didn't work for us but for others it would be great. ##### Maria This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### R 7 Apr 2019 #### First time stay in Kirkby Stephen liked the place and the cottage. First time stay in Kirkby Stephen liked the place and the cottage. ##### R This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison 4 Feb 2019 #### Had a fantastic time in this quant cottage , great location , the cottage is compact and has everyth Had a fantastic time in this quant cottage , great location , the cottage is compact and has everything needed for a couple . So impressed we have booked again in May . It's a firm favourite. ##### Alison This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 21 Jan 2019 #### L Lovely ltitle cottage and a great place for views and amazing walks and friendly local people ##### Sarah ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Coppid Beech Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracknell-Hotels-The-Coppid-Beech-Hotel.h3809.Hotel-Information) > > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information)