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River Cottage

Eamont Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1150541)

Customer rating

4.7★

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  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing
Cleanliness
Comfort
Facilities and Maintenance

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35 Customer Review(s)

  • Ellen

    “While this cottage has a lovely setting and it's proximity to the river was beautiful there is without doubt that it is an extremely fast flowing river with a VERY strong current-even the ducks found it difficult to swim againstso we obviously did not let our dog out in the garden without a collar and lead on.”

    He has never seen ducks before and each time he did he strained to get into the water-so of course he was supervised at all times. The overriding factor to us never booking River Cottage again, was the traffic-it was CONSTANT and I mean CONSTANT. It just never stopped and we wonder how the local people live with it. On our first Saturday night I was still awake a 2am due to the boy racer cars and motorbikes going over the bridge for hours. The roadworks around Penrith are horrendous and even the ...

    He has never seen ducks before and each time he did he strained to get into the water-so of course he was supervised at all times. The overriding factor to us never booking River Cottage again, was the traffic-it was CONSTANT and I mean CONSTANT. It just never stopped and we wonder how the local people live with it. On our first Saturday night I was still awake a 2am due to the boy racer cars and motorbikes going over the bridge for hours. The roadworks around Penrith are horrendous and even the locals are finding it difficult to navigate and they had leaflet drops explaining it to them. Sorry but we won't be back but it's not a reflection on the cottage-just it's location

    - Ellen, September 2026

    Hi Ellen, thank you for your response. We are sorry to hear you won't be back and very disappointed you rated us 2☆ for accuracy of listing, cleanliness, comfort and facilities. The first people out of hundreds ever to do so. We will review all in light of this but you do not mention specifics of the cottage in detail. The location re-river & road are clear on the website and the setting as you kindly mentioned are part of its attraction. Unfortunately we can't control road works but understand your frustration. Also, the river and wildlife around it are one of the reasons many people choose River Cottage. I can assure you the ducks are totally in control of their actions while on the river so no need for concern there. Unfortunate that your dogs reaction to the ducks meant restraining it but again this is something we can't control. Hope you find the right place for your next break. Best wishes, Derek & Gillian. Property Owner

Summary

  • 1 x super king size double bedroom
  • Wet room with shower, washbasin and WC
  • Living room
  • Conservatory/dining room
  • Kitchen.
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Washing machine, dryer and freezer in the outhouse. Gas central heating. TV in living room and bedroom. Iron, ironing board and hairdryer in the bedroom. Wi-Fi. Gas and electricity included. Bed linen supplied. Towels are included. No Cot or Highchair, Off road parking for one car. Riverside garden with furniture
  • 1 dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Outhouse for secure bike storage, also portable BBQ in outhouse Pub 5 minutes' walk. Penrith and Ullswater 10 minutes.

The property

River Cottage as the name suggests has a view over the River Eamont, centrally located in the village of Eamont Bridge which is midway between Penrith and Ullswater.

The cottage has a beamed lounge with exposed stone walls and will appeal to couples at any time of year.

Eamont Bridge is ideally based to tour the north Lake District and Eden Valley being located only minutes away from the M6 and A66 almost midway between Penrith and Ullswater.

Winding its way through the village is the River Eamont, hence the name, the village dates back many years and has two ancient henges, King Arthurs Round Table and Mayburgh Henge.

The market town of Penrith has a wealth of shops, bars and restaurants along with swimming pool and cinema and Pooley Bridge offers traditional inns serving local ales and food.

River Cottage is a characterful cottage that enjoys a superb location on the banks of the river in the centre of Eamont Bridge.

The cosy lounge has beams and exposed stone walls whilst the conservatory enjoys views across the river where long leisurely walks can be taken.

The garden with patio and lawn is the perfect retreat from which to relax on a summer's day, dine al fresco or enjoy a picnic next to the river with a bottle of wine.

The cottage has gas central heating and comprises: Heavily beamed lounge with gas fire and TV.

Kitchen with gas oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave.

Conservatory with dining table overlooking the river.

Double bedroom with super king size bed and TV.

Wet room with shower, hand basin and WC.

All gas, electric and bed linen included.

Private parking at the side of the property.

Garden with garden furniture overlooking the river and an outbuilding housing the washing machine which is also suitable for storing bikes.

EPC Rating: Band D

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

PENRITH

Keswick 17 miles; Carlisle 20 miles.

The bustling market town of Penrith, once the capital of Cumbria, enjoys a central position between the Lake District, the Westmoorland Dales and North Pennines and is ideally placed for taking in all that the region has to offer. Renowned for its wealth of specialist shops, the sandstone buildings of Penrith hide intriguing yards, lanes and alleyways, with a myriad of attractive cottages, gardens and little shops. With a wide choice of excellent pubs, hotels, restaurants and entertainment, Penrith also offers a museum, and Millennium Trails round the historic city streets. Within easy reach of the town is Rheged – an innovative visitor centre with shops, restaurants, exhibitions and a giant cinema screen showing educational and informative films. Brougham Castle, Brougham Hall (The Windsor of the North), Lowther Castle and Gardens, Long Meg and her daughters (the 3rd largest stone circle in England) and the historic city of Carlisle are all a short drive away, as is the stunning scenery of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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