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A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen.

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Near Yorkshire Dales National Park, A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

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About this property

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.

    Suitable for up to 1 pet

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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.

About the area

Located in Kirkby Stephen, this cottage is on a river. Lesley Rowe and Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pendragon Castle and Brough Castle. Eden Valley Railway and Appleby Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Kirkby Stephen travel guide
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Kirkby Stephen

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by large boulders.
    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Lesley Rowe
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Frank's Bridge
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kirkby Stephen Library
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stainmore Railway Company Ltd.
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bay Horse Inn
    3 min drive
  • The Old Forge
    4 min walk
  • The Taggy Man
    4 min walk
  • Brough Castle Ice Cream & Tearoom
    7 min drive
  • The Black Swan
    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.

How much is parking at A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen.?

On-site parking is available at the 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 on a river, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eden Valley and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Frank's Bridge and Lesley Rowe are just steps away.

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A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage, great views.

Lovely cottage, great views. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

L

Lovely cottage, well equipped and in a lovely location Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

L

Lovely place Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

W

We loved our stay here such a beautiful little cottage in a stunning place Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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Needs tv in the kitchen Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very pleasant, peaceful location.

Very pleasant, peaceful location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed a lovely relaxed week in this fabulous cottage.

We enjoyed a lovely relaxed week in this fabulous cottage.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful location for two people.

Beautiful location for two people.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

a

a very pleasant location
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

R

Really enjoyed our stay lovely cottage nice town
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

First time stay in Kirkby Stephen liked the place and the cottage.

First time stay in Kirkby Stephen liked the place and the cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

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.
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10/10 Excellent

L

Lovely ltitle cottage and a great place for views and amazing walks and friendly local people