4.7★
Lakelovers rating
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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
42 Customer Review(s)
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Eric “Great place to stay ,everything you need is at hand ,the property is very clean ...”
Great place to stay ,everything you need is at hand ,the property is very clean and well presented ,very handy for the town which has everything ,great Italian resteraunt ,and a super butchers ,really enjoyed our stay ,we even phoned Tamara the host and negotiated an extra night ,big thanks for that ,great stay
Great place to stay ,everything you need is at hand ,the property is very clean and well presented ,very handy for the town which has everything ,great Italian resteraunt ,and a super butchers ,really enjoyed our stay ,we even phoned Tamara the host and negotiated an extra night ,big thanks for that ,great stay
- Eric, September 2024 -
Kelly “Lovely cottage in a great location.”
Very easy and straightforward checking in / out, had everything we needed and more.
- Kelly, July 2024Simon “Fab as always.”
..property had a recent refresh which was lovely. Highly recommend.
- Simon, March 2024Simon “Excellent as always.”
..thanks for being perfect hosts
- Simon, December 2023Thank you for your feedback. Have a great Christmas & hope to see you both next year Tamar & Chris Property Owner
Mandy “The location of the property was lovely, I felt that a little more time for a deep clean is needed, the blinds were dusty and the window edges were black in some places, also instead of instant coffee sachets a coffee pot would be better so guests can bring their own coffee, we had to go and buy one for the week, would have left it there but it got broken on last day.”
- Mandy, October 2023Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We genuinely appreciate your input, as it helps us improve our services at River View. I’ve personally looked into the cleanliness to make sure there is no areas been missed and have given the property a deep clean. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Property Owner
Simon “Wonderful stay as always.”
House was perfect. Thanks Chris and Tamar Best Simon & Jacqui
- Simon, October 2023Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you both again soon. Property Owner
Shani “Ideal location and lovely cottage.”
Equipment supplied was more than adequate, just (for us) a baking tray (for roasties) would've been a great addition. Beds were very comfortable but the sofa was feeling a tad unsupportive (drop of * under comfort). There was a smell of ammonia around the toilet, perhaps a deep clean or replacement of flooring should be considered (drop of * under facilities and maintenance). That aside, we wouldn't hesitate to book another stay there.
- Shani, September 2023Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.I want to apologise for the smell in the bathroom, I have spoken with our cleaner to check what cleaning products they are using for the floor to ensure this does not happen again. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Edit Property Owner
Joanna “Amazing place, great location.”
- Joanna, September 2023Thank you for your feedback & we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Property Owner
Pamela “When we arrived the Fossett at the sink in the kitchen wasn’t screwed and water got everywhere.”
The thermostat wasn’t working so couldn’t adjust the settings and there was green algae on the shower glass in the bathroom but other than that we enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to come back.
- Pamela, September 2023Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We genuinely appreciate your input, as it helps us improve our services. I want to apologise for the issue you experienced with the thermostat during your stay. We take such matters seriously, and if you had informed us during your stay, we would have promptly contacted our plumber to resolve it. Your comfort is our priority, and we regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Regarding the tap issue, I’ve personally looked into it and ensured that it’s functioning correctly. I’ve also discussed this with our cleaner to ensure better awareness in the future. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Property Owner
Elsie “Good location.”
Cottage very nice. "welcome pack" very basic
- Elsie, September 2023Janice “Lovely house, excellent location, very comfortable.”
Would definitely recommend. The only thing that could perhaps improve, is extra cutlery (there were only 3 forks) but otherwise perfect. Thank you for a lovely week
- Janice, August 2023Jeffrey “Great cottage, very clean , well equipped, really good location near the high street will book again.”
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- Jeffrey, July 2023Sharon “Had a wonderful stay at River View 2,clean and comfortable,ideal location for getting to various places.”
Dog friendly which was a bonus for our elderly pooch.Would definately return in the future.Only 1 issue we had was that one day we had been out and arrived back to the property that the gate had been opened which we had actually bolted from the inside so had we not have noticed this before letting our dog out then she wouldve escaped but luckily no harm done on this occasion but please check the gate at all times whilst staying here,better to be safe than sorry,thankyou Chris and Tamar for a lovely stay,will hopefully return in the near future.
- Sharon, June 2023Christine “We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.”
Great location and beautiful little cottage. Would easily visit/book again
- Christine, June 2023Ross “It was a perfect stay and we'd probably go back again.”
There was an issue with the boiler on the first day, but the owners got it rectified immediately and provided us with free passes to the Spa/Gym nearby to compensate. Thoroughly enjoyable holiday.
- Ross, June 2023Karen “Had a lovely time at cottage ideal for getting to places , only a couple of ...”
Had a lovely time at cottage ideal for getting to places , only a couple of things would make it perfect some basics like salt and pepper ,also i think if a family were staying maybe think about an extra sofa
- Karen, May 2023Joseph “The cottage had a welcoming friendly feel to it x the cleanliness and attention to detail rivalled a top star hotel.”
We would recommend this accommodation for anyone who wanted a home away from home relaxing break.
- Joseph, March 2023Richard “Had a great stay at river view, love the house and the location was just what we wanted, would stay there again and would recommend it.”
- Richard, March 2023Simon “Fab stay as always, thank you both.”
Noticed the blind in the rear bedroom is faulty, might want to fix it
- Simon, February 2023Simon “A lovely stay as always, in a beautiful part of the world.”
River View has everything you need: comfort, convenience and style, in a wonderful riverside setting. Thanks Chris and Tamar!
- Simon, December 2022Rebecca “Fantastic place, close to family we were visiting, amazing views, really big bedrooms with comfy beds.”
Loved the extra added touches like cleaning sprays for the kitchen, spare bulbs etc. Will be staying again when we are back up to visit family. (Although we weren’t cold because of the the time of year we had the heating on a lot , the bedrooms might benefit from curtains instead of blinds and would save on heating costs)
- Rebecca, November 2022Stephen “The property was warm, clean and well equipped.”
The location was fantastic, 50m from the high street and 2m to the footbridge over the river. There are good river views from the kitchen and double bedroom and seating in the private back yard when the weather allows. Although parking isn't included, it is available nearby at a cost of £6.20 per day (Oct 22).
- Stephen, October 2022Kevin “It was a lovely stay.”
The house was nice and clean. The vicinity of the property was great to visit the lakes and sea. The only issue was the main bedroom window could not close properly. I would definitely go back.
- Kevin, September 2022Faye “I had an amazing stay at this lovely cottage, very cosy and homely.”
Was very impressed on how clean the place was and especially the breath taking views in the morning along the river that went by right next to the cottage. Great location, only short walks to local pubs and facilities. Also had a back yard which is helpful for when having dogs, didn’t need to panic to find somewhere for mine to go for a wee! Included shampoo, conditioner, towels lv cutlery, pans, cleaning equipment etc the only items I would of required was salt and pepper, oil and a pen! Never the less highly recommend ! Xx
- Faye, September 2022Deborah “We had a really lovely stay at river view, the cottage was very well situated, easy walking distance to town and across bridge to river and park land, and easy commute to outlying towns.”
The kitchen had all the utensils that we required, as only cooked once for breakfast. However I had to clean the frying pan before hand, and noticed the cooker was not the cleanest(I do understand how difficult it is to clean everything in a short space of time). The bathroom shower screen had green slime on the rubber so cleaned that also before I could use shower, perhaps a shower/bath mat would have been a good idea, had to use towel, apart from that it was a really lovely cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we would definitely stay there again, the welcome tray was a great touch, personalised to the cottage, we parked in the Memorial Park car park, £6.25 for 24 hours, maybe a parking permit would be a nice touch, or at least a reduced parking fee.
- Deborah, August 2022Susan “Lovely & well located Cottage close to all amenities.”
Our only issue was we would have liked a few more Kitchen items ie: New frying pan, Cheese Grater, small mixing bowl etc. Kitchen items did seem a little sparse. We did have a fantastic holiday & it was nice to come to a well presented Cottage.
- Susan, July 2022Gemma “Fab holiday had in Bridge Street.”
Great location, the house was spotless and well equipped and the beds were unbelievably confirmable! We hope to return soon!
- Gemma, July 2022Lesley “Really enjoyable stay, lovely cottage, couldn't ask for anything more.”
- Lesley, June 2022Andrew “This is the second time we have stayed there and it was fantastic again.”
We had a brilliant holiday and would recommend staying there to anyone.
- Andrew, June 2022Simon “Yet again a wonderful long weekend in Cockermouth at a beautiful location in a lovely home.”
Looking forward to our next visit Big thanks to Chris and Tamar ❤️
- Simon, April 2022Sarah “A really lovely, comfortable property in a fab location, and we were fortunate enough to meet Chris himself.”
As I said at the time, the only drawback is the lack of parking, but that is a Cockermouth-wide problem, and there are ways around it. Couldn't fault it, and would definitely like to go back.
- Sarah, April 2022Caroline “Lovely cottage in an ideal location great for exploring the lake district and close to all amenities, our dog loved the walk by the river.”
We would definitely stay there again.
- Caroline, January 2022Simon “Excellent location and a beautiful home.”
Really enjoyed our short break, will book again
- Simon, December 2021Neil “Just two things to mention.”
First, website needs to be more explicit aboit parking. Second, the property needs a clothes drier to hang up wet items! The property was excellent; we loved it and would go again.
- Neil, September 2021Philip “Great place will be going back.”
Hope the sofa gets changed. Was very uncomfortable. But didn't spoil our time in this lovely place
- Philip, September 2021Simon “Beautiful home in a perfect location.”
Secure courtyard reassuring for pet lovers and those with small children
- Simon, September 2021Christine “Thoroughly enjoyed our time there very central for places to visit and dog friendly.”
Really would like to go again this year.
- Christine, August 2021Sheila “Everything we needed for a very comfortable week at the cottage.”
Shame you cannot park in the close opposite but downloaded parking App so was easy.
- Sheila, July 2021Steve “Property very clean and tidy.”
Beds very comfortable. Washing machine, but nowhere to hang clothes to dry. Parking close to the property is a problem.
- Steve, July 2021Chantelle “Amazing accommodation, very cosy and clean.”
Has everything you may need. Area is perfect, close walk to the centre and close drive to other nice spots.
- Chantelle, May 2021Simon “Perfect location, excellent quality of service.”
Rooms were brill... particularly loved the open plan kitchen space and secure courtyard.
- Simon, May 2021Janet “Beautiful cottage in a great location.”
- Janet, April 2021Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire
- Gas central heating with electric fire
- Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, TV and WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Enclosed courtyard garden
- Drop off and pick up guests outside property
- Pay & Display car park 200 yards walk with scenic views
- Two well behaved pets welcome, £25 per pet
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 mile
- Two (unlimited use) spa passes for Armathwaite Hall, Keswick (approximately 5 miles from property) are available to purchase at £100 per stay (If purchased the cards will be left on the breakfast table in the property, please leave these card's in the same position when departing the property). Please add on to booking at time of booking or call Sykes to add on at a later date. Additional passes are available to purchase directly from spa but are on a first come first serve basis
- https://www.armathwaite-hall.com/spa/spa-facilities/
The property
Nestled in the heart of the unspoilt market town of Cockermouth, on the fringes of the Lake District National Park and beside the River Derwent, is River View 2 Bridge Street, a traditional end-terrace cottage, boasting lovely river views and excellent walking trails for a couple or small family wanting to discover the picturesque Lake District. Enter the property into the open-plan living room to discover a well-equipped kitchen, filled with all the integrated appliances you'll need during your self-catered stay; here you can prepare delicious meals that can be enjoyed at the breakfast bar or around the dining table, which is nestle in the alcove beside the seating area, where you can retreat to in the evenings and curl up on the sofa in front of the warming electric fire with your favourite show on the TV. Venture up the carpeted staircase to find the two inviting bedrooms; a master king-size boasts wonderful river views and a spacious twin has a cupboard for hanging your belongings, both of which are served by the lovely family bathroom, styled with monochrome tiles and hardwood floor, offering a bath with shower over. Spend time in the enclosed courtyard garden, which overlooks the river, as you enjoy your morning coffee, before making your way into the centre of town to find a good selection of shops for grabbing any food items or essentials, along with pubs and restaurants for when you don't feel like cooking. You are within walking distance of some excellent attractions, including Wordsworth House and Gardens, the National Trust-owned, Grade I listed, former home of the poet, which showcases art exhibitions and is presented in a way that would be true to how it looked when Wordsworth and his family lived there. The 12th century, Grade I listed Cockermouth Castle is set within immaculate landscaped gardens, and is well worth paying a visit to for anyone wanting to learn more about the town's history. Enjoy excellent walking opportunities from the doorstep, with circular walks around the River Derwent available, and why not head to Jennings Brewery to sample some delicious beers and learn about the history of the brewery, which has been operating for nearly 200 years? You are well-placed for exploring the northern lakes of the Lake District National Park, with Dewentwater, Bassenthwaite Lake and Buttermere all within easy reach and offering great opportunities for walking, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding. Keswick is within 15 miles and offers a plethora of shops and pubs, as well as a theatre and fascinating pencil museum, while also providing easy access to the fells of Skiddaw and Blencathra, where you can take on challenging hikes and be rewarded with remarkable scenery. River View 2 Bridge Street is a wonderful home away from home for keen adventures ready to explore the Lake District.
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About the location
COCKERMOUTH
Bassenthwaite Lake 7 miles; Keswick 13 miles.
The small country market town of Cockermouth is situated in the quiet north-western part of the Lake District, a largely undiscovered and unspoilt area, yet only 13 miles from Keswick. The town is famous as the birthplace of both William Wordsworth and Fletcher Christian (of Mutiny on the Bounty fame) and Wordsworth’s Georgian family home, on the main street, is now a popular visitor attraction, owned by the National Trust. Cockermouth offers a good variety of shops, pubs and places to eat, but (of course) the main attraction of the area is the beautiful scenery and excellent walking in the northern lakes – Bassenthwaite Lake, Ennerdale Water and Derwent Water.
Please note : The spa passes are for an external spa Armathwaite Hall 7 miles away.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
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