The Flowing River
ID: S1318319
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
The Flowing River is a modern, newly built apartment praised for its cleanliness and quiet, relaxing location next to a river, ideal for exploring the Lake District. While compact, the accommodation is well-equipped, though some guests noted issues with heating and maintenance.
Guests consistently described the apartment as clean and tidy, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The property is well-located for exploring the Lake District, with a beautiful outside space and a river nearby, contributing to a peaceful environment.
The apartment is generally seen as comfortable, particularly the bed, although some guests found the space and seating to be on the smaller side for taller individuals.
The apartment is well-equipped, but some guests experienced issues with the heating, towel rail, and hob extractor fan, which affected their stay.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
A charming one-bedroom apartment resting in the quaint village of Backbarrow, on the banks of the River Leven.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Grounds with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. The Flowing River is situated in the picturesque village of Backbarrow, The Flowing River is a charming ground-floor apartment on the banks of the River Leven. Designed with comfort and style in mind, the open-plan living space features modern decor and eye-catching elements like a plush blue sofa that invites you to relax after a day of exploring. The fully equipped kitchen allows for an enjoyable self-catering experience, whether dining indoors at the intimate table or taking advantage of warmer weather with alfresco meals beside the serene river. After a leisurely soak in the beautifully tiled bathroom, retreat to the thoughtfully laid-out double bedroom for a restful night’s sleep.
Backbarrow offers a peaceful base with plenty to see and do nearby. You can visit the Lakeland Motor Museum for a glimpse into local heritage or enjoy a drink at the Whitewater Hotel. For a unique outing, take a ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, where a steam locomotive transports you through the stunning countryside. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the hiking, cycling, and walking routes right from the doorstep, including the scenic climb to Finsthwaite Heights and the beauty of High Dam Tarn. A short trip away is Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, where you can board a steamer and explore Bowness or Ambleside.
Just seven miles from the property is Ulverston, a traditional market town rich in history and charm. Known for its festivals, independent shops, and cozy pubs, Ulverston is the birthplace of Stan Laurel and boasts unique attractions like the world’s largest foam pie fight. The town offers scenic walks with views of Morecambe Bay and the southern Lake District, along with family-friendly destinations such as the South Lakes Wild Animal Park. From here, all the wonders of the Lake District National Park are within easy reach, making it a perfect spot for nature lovers and those looking for a tranquil escape.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Lakes Aquarium
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- South Lakes Safari Zoo
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (8)
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Millie Davies
We really enjoyed our stay at the flowing river, it was perfect for our intended use of walking by day and relaxing in the evenings. Very good value for money and a brilliant location for exploring south lakes; just 15 minutes from Ulverston town who offer many pubs and restaurants and a booths supermarket for all your essentials, about 35mins from Windemere and 45mins from Grasmere. There is a few hotels and inns around in walking distance if you wished to visit one close to the apartment. So we found it very easy to get around for our planned walks whether that be by car or by bus as we saw lots of buses in use around the area at all times of day. Free designated parking outside the apartment block was very welcomed and made our stay more easy taking the worry of parking away. The apartment was very clean, very well equipped kitchen and had everything you needed for self catering, maybe a few more pieces of cutlery would be helpful if you were staying for longer periods of time and planning on eating most meals in the accomdation. The dishwasher tablets and tea bags left were very welcomed, thank you! The Smart TV offering all freeview channels and the use of Netflix and iPlayer was great and kept our evenings busy. The bed was super comfy with lots of extra bedding if it was cold and the central heating was easy to work to keep us comfortable during the cold spell we experienced during our visit, use the manual given to work this out otherwise it can drop very cold! The river view at the back of the apartment was just gorgeous, very quiet area so you can hear the river flowing from your bedroom (bliss!). We could imagine revisiting to take advantage of sitting outside to eat in the warmer months. Check out was super simple with the only request being to remove your rubbish before you leave in the bins outside provided; this is very fair and we would have done this anyway. The only things we would comment on for improvements is that the sofa wasn't very comfortable, this is probably just due to wear of the cushions as they seemed too flat when sat on and didn't provide much support. Also the shower pressure was dreadful and we couldn't get the temperature to be very warm, it took about 25 minutes to run a bath due to the low pressure and by this time, the bath was pretty much too cold to enjoy due to the very low temperatures. The bathroom was very modern and very clean but the shower pressure does need looking into, we found ourselves showering for longer to adequaltely remove soap and shampoo and shivering from the cold temperatures, this wasn't the most pleasant experience! We did feel a check in time of 4pm and check out time of 10am did cut into your stay but we understand there must be time for cleaning between guests, we just haven't experienced such an early check out and late check in before and felt like we lost a whole day between these times. We would hope our comments would be taken on board for the future as we would love to revisit again after these small changes.
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Miguel
Nice place
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Cheryl
Lovely accommodation, very clean. Very quiet and relaxing area. Found it hard to locate the parking space in the dark as the numbers didnt follow on. Also found it hard to find the key safe and a neighbour had to direct me. Once I sorted those problems it was a lovely place to stay.