Riverbank At Stepping Stones
ID: S281915
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Riverbank At Stepping Stones is praised for its stunning location, ideal for local walks and with ample parking. Guests enjoy the beautiful views and grounds, and the property is considered well-equipped and cosy. Some guests have concerns about cleanliness and maintenance, but the comfortable bed and the convenience for walks are frequently appreciated.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including dust, cobwebs, and mouse droppings, which suggests a need for improvement. However, not all reviews are negative, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The location is consistently lauded for its convenience to local walks and attractions, ample parking, and beautiful views, making it a highlight for many guests.
Guests find the bed very comfortable and the property cosy, although there are some comments about the sofa being small and uncomfortable, and issues with heating control.
The property is described as well-equipped, but there are frustrations with the shower temperature, lack of crockery, and challenges with using the hob and coffee machine. No instructions for some appliances were a noted concern.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches in the reviews provided, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Riverbank is set within Stepping Stones House which is an historic country property, once owned by William Wordsworth's son, overlooking Rydal water and its famous stepping stones. Beautiful views in every direction, this lovely location is within walking distance of Ambleside and a short drive to Wordsworth's Dove Cottage in Grasmere. Within this 'picture postcard' rambling property are several holiday apartments. Each one is rated by Visit England as four star; having pretty comfortable interiors and each with their own front door leading into the garden and grounds. They offer a lovely and private home from home for you to enjoy your Ambleside cottage holiday.
The ideal Lakeland retreat - beautiful views, fantastic walks straight from your door, an abundance of local wildlife including ducks, red deer, the occasional otter and red squirrel, open fires, a myriad of local pubs and restauarants, shops, cinema and of course amazing walks or cycles, Riverbank at Stepping Stones has it all.
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.
Accommodation
Sleeps 2 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom.
Open fire, comfortable lounge & kitchen Small private patio with furniture
Gas central heating, open fire.
Bathroom with shower over.
Smart TV.
Ipod Dock with Sonos system.
Shared garden, small private patio with furniture.
Parking for one car
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Esthwaite Water
- Lodore Falls
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (10)
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Anthony
Location is fabulous, the cottage is very well equipped. A good parking spot, I can highly recommend this cottage for a break in the Lake District.
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Anthony
Location is key for local walks to Rydal water , Ambleside , Grassmere. I look forward to bioking a another visit here in the near future.
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Patrick
But some practical aspects were frustrating. Keen as we are to conserve water the shower was unusable because the water was so hot and difficult to control. So we were forced to have baths, where we could control the cold water for safety reasons. We suggest you turn down the temperature of the hot water on the boiler. We also found a lack of crockery and cutlery. The cups provided were either tiny or enormous! If you provided a bit more of the above there would be enough to run a full dishwasher. Instructions for how to use the hob would be really useful. We found it a total mystery and got it going after about 45 minutes trying! A simple, illustrated paragraph on a laminated sheet would have been so helpful. Coffee machine was another mystery but we couldn't be bothered with it - no instructions! I know it would probably be hard to get a bigger sofa into the property because of the doors but the sofa was very small and not very comfortable. Unfortunately there were a lot of clothes moths, but this may have been a seasonal thing. But the bed was very comfortable so we always got a good night's sleep.