Guests say
Riverside is a well-loved cottage praised for its beautiful location, spaciousness, and family-friendly environment. Guests appreciate the enclosed garden for pets, access to a private beach, and the peaceful setting. The property's cleanliness and comfort are generally well-regarded, with some minor maintenance issues noted. The facilities, including the kitchen and outdoor areas, are highly valued, although suggestions for improvements such as better Wi-Fi and lighting are mentioned.
The property is generally found to be very clean, with a few isolated comments about dust under furniture and worn towels. The majority of guests did not raise cleanliness as an issue, indicating satisfaction with the standards maintained.
The location is highly praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and proximity to Coniston Water. Guests love the private access to the lake and the peaceful surroundings, making it an ideal retreat.
Most guests find the cottage comfortable, with a family-friendly atmosphere and luxurious bathrooms. However, some guests mention the need for better mattresses and more comfortable seating in the lounge.
The facilities are generally appreciated, especially the well-equipped kitchen and outdoor spaces. Criticisms include inconsistent water pressure, electrical issues, and the need for better Wi-Fi and lighting. Some guests also suggest the addition of a hot tub and handrails in showers for safety.
While guests mention a warm welcome and a helpful gardener, there is no consistent mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate a level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Beautifully appointed, Riverside Cottage is a rare gem set in breathtaking surroundings overlooking Torver Beck, with its own pedestrian bridge leading to a private jetty and beach. The detached house, gardens and surroundings are an absolute delight and provide a heady mix of luxury and beauty. All three bedrooms have super king-size beds, two of which can be cleverly converted into two single beds on request, and with two en-suites and a house bathroom, queues are a thing of the past! Outside there is a choice of peaceful patios, including a charming covered seating area adorned with fairy lights. What is really magical about Riverside Cottage is it has its very own pedestrian bridge which crosses Torver Beck to an enormous expanse of green leading to Coniston Water. You can while away the hours in the summer house, or dangle your feet over the water on the private jetty. In such stunning surroundings, it is very easy to see how our Lakeland poets were so inspired! Just over a mile away is a footpath leading to The Old Man of Coniston which at 2635 feet is not quite a Munro, but deserves its place in the great Cumbrian fells. On a fine day the views from the top are so intoxicating they should be experienced by everyone. Arthur Ransome based his book Swallows and Amazons on Coniston Water, and it is fun trying to discover the locations featured in the book. There is boat hire available, as well as sailing courses and the steam yacht Gondola, which offers an opulent sail with a difference. Riverside Cottage is addictive and one visit will not be enough.
Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park and makes a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside and Windermere just a short drive away. Superb walking, mountain biking and climbing is available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, and the lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. For water sports enthusiasts the quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, whilst the less active can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola'.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three super king-size double bedrooms (all zip/link, can be twin on request) and two with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with AGA and dining area.
Utility.
Sitting room with dining area and log burner.
Oil central heating with log burner.
Electric oven and hob, AGA, 2 x fridge/freezers, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Front patio with furniture, rear area and patio with furniture.
Private pedestrian bridge over the river, jetty, launch and summer house.
Use of paddock over foot bridge.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome at the cost of £10.00 each.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1 mile, pub 1.3 miles.
Note: Unfenced river adjacent to cottage, care should be taken.
Please be advised that although all ground floor there is one step into the hallway and two steps down into the lounge.
Note:The charging of electric cars is not permissible at the property nearest charge point is 1 mile away at the Wilson Arms pub.
Nearby points of interest
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Lakes Aquarium
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
Reviews (54)
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Allyson
The lake is stunning and fells incredible. Plenty of places to sit inside and in the sunshine outside. Ping pong, boules, cards all available to play with. We will definitely come again. Fallen in love with the Lake District too. Walks a plenty, Coniston boathire is there to hire paddle boards, sailing dinghyâs or a ride on the steamer boat. Some people were open water swimming just higher up the lake. Canoes and kayaks too. The sunshine rising over the fells with the clearing mist was a sight to behold.
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Lynda
Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Only thing is we would have liked more instructions eg refuse/ recycling collection. Definitely want to go back.
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Jonathan
Really spacious, wonderful wood burner, great kitchen with aga, fully secure garden which was great for the dogs and the front garden is exception, a private and picturesque entry into Coniston Lake where we enjoyed a lot of time relaxing and paddle boarding. 10/10 !