A River Runs By

A river runs by is a very nice cottage with most things a holiday maker would need.

When we arrived the first thing we did was to put the kettle on but unfortunately the kettle was'nt playing game as it was broken. Tried changing the fuse with one we found in a tool box under the sink and also swopped the socket over but to no avail. We rang the help number but being Saturday no one answered but on the Monday it was changed after another call to the office. I found the duvet fine but my wife was'nt that keen,don't know why. Maybe clean pillows might be an idea to think of? It's in an ideal location for anyone who has'nt their own transport as the 555 bus runs through Stavely to Kendal and Keswick and from there you can reach other places. Two great pubs,a chippy,a pizza,mini market,a butcher and chemist are all on the doorstep We would most definitley book again and recommend this cottage.

We loved our stay here.

Beautiful location. Hope to return soon!

Great place in a great location, absolutely loved it and would return.

Great little welcome pack. Great cafe across the road More, we visited twice, Staveley Chippy was lovely and a great price. Only a couple of small issues we had, the double bed squeaked everytime you turned over which was fairly annoying every night plus the duvet needs replacing as it had yellow stains on. The upstairs bathroom window needs fixing as it seems stuck together with tape.

We found the accommodation to be clean, comfortable and well equipped.

It is in a unique situation next to a tree lined river and has a balcony which was very pleasant to sit out on overlooking the water. Parking was a little tricky in our medium sized car but manageable with care We had a lovely stay.

The cottage was extremely well equipped, and in a lovely location, the only drawback was the parking, but luckily we have only a small car so just about managed.

Unfortunately on the Tuesday morning the central heating broke down, we were supplied with portable heaters which were just about adequate, but there seemed no urgency to fix the problem.

It was a lovely house.

Perfect for holiday. Warm& peaceful

My wife and I stayed here for four nights at end of October/early November.

Yes, the parking is a pain for a medium sized car (15 year old Honda Civic 8th gen.) and made worse by the three-seater settee that had been left in the tiny turning area. The property is the least spacious I’ve stayed in for some time and at first it seemed a bit cramped, but we got used to it and, to be fair, it was entirely adequate for our short stay. It seems in pretty good condition although a couple of window frames need attention. I could not fault the standard of cleanliness. We found the double bed comfortable, the downstairs shower very good, the kitchen well equipped, and as a cyclist I appreciated the little bike store. The location by the river is quiet and peaceful. Would recommend the Dales Way walk to Bowness (you can get the bus back if you like) and a meal at the nearby Eagle and Child, which seems to be thriving.

The place was lovely as expected, and as the listing suggests, easily the best thing was the last hour of sun on the little balcony enjoying a beer after a long day walking.

The things to note, and that might want being looked into are: -We stayed for 5 nights during a british heatwave (day temps reaching 29) however the house still felt cool/chill, so we can imagine it's cool most of the year round. -the window frames seem in need of repair. We dared not touch the upstairs bathroom window as we could see through holes in the wooden frame to the outside outside. -there seems to be a wasp problem (internally?) as we had to kill and remove about 10 wasps from the bedroom across the week. -the kitchen has million useful utensils (like a toast holder), but no scales or grater (making cooking more complicated) -the downstairs toilet (which has the shower) regularly felt cold and damp, taking most fo the day to dry the condensation inside it - external walls and cold, thought beautiful, tiles getting soaked from the heat of a shower. -the parking is really tight. Getting in isn't that challenging for a normal car, but the 6-point turn in the little courtyard around the other vehicles to leave was a joy each morning. -the table top seems to have broken down and was that constant sticky you can't clean off. Other than that we loved the place and would happily stay again, if walking in that part of the Lakes again - and it had great access to Kendal for any bits we needed to pick up. We also didn't have half enough time to explore the games or books in the flat, but they seemed like they had loads of options.

Absolutely gorgeous property,the river outside was stunning ,sat out on the balcony everyday even in the rain .

Beds were really comfortable. Jonathan the neighbour was very friendly and helpful . Didn't find an issue with parking. The village was also very charming. Only two things that was not great, mop and bucket by the front door was a bit smelly and no recycling information but we had a wonderful chilled out stay and would definitely come back .

What a beautiful relaxing little place, it was clean, well equipped, only thing we found was we could do with a fold away clothes horse maybe to help dry clothes as with an active 6yr old who likes getting dirty and in and out of the rivers etc it would be easier to dry the clothes, but it even had a fan which nowhere else ive been has.

The river was so lovely to watch with the crayfish and the birds and bats. It was too tight to get our car down everyday (range rover evoque) but we managed to do it once to unload and then parked in the mill yard overnight (100yds away) the description does say its tight so we were prepared for that. The neighbour is lovely, friendly and helpful, thank you Jonathan

Gorgeous cottage, beautiful location, clean, comfy, and owner is super lovely!

This is my third two week stay in the cottage this year so I obviously find it very suitable.

I did live in the area for 25 years so am quite familiar with it. The cottage has everything one needs and is cosy and warm. The only slight difficulty is the parking but this can be overcome. I leave my car on the main street without any problems.

We had a lovely week staying here.

The cottage is delightful and we loved being able to see the river flowing by. The views from the main bedroom is also delightful Kitchen is well equipped, shower is good and beds very comfortable. As everyone one else has said there is no room for a car, it would be better to suggest parking in the main road. With two cars and a boat already there you can’t even turn your car around and I have a fiesta.

We absolutely loved ' a river runs by" .

We walked in and saw the beautiful balcony view . The rivers gentle sounds . We were home. The house had every thing you would want in a home. Never mind a holiday let . The village is so quaint . Walking out of your door beautiful countryside hit you in minutes . We walked for miles through narrow lanes along the river. Also a Cycling paradise. The cafes and pubs on your doorstep were so unique . The bed was so comfortable . Narrow road to get car into area infront of house . But negotiable . We asked next door to move car once . We were so sad to leave this stunning place . To be on the edge of a river was an amazing experience. The place was lovely and clean also . And to have a bath or shower was my dream too. We will be back definitely . Thank you thank you thank you

Lovely cottage in a very pretty village.

We loved sleeping with the bedroom window open and listening to the flowing water. No problem with parking as we have a small car, but always places to park in the high street. Everything we needed in the village, but close to most of the amazing Lakes scenery and towns. We would come again

This was my second 2 week stay in a River Runs By this year and I was again very comfortable.

I lived in Kendal for 25 years so know the area. The property suits me perfectly to meet up with old friends and do a lot of the walks again. The cottage has everything I need and has all you require.I know the parking is not ideal but you know this when you book. I did leave my car on the road except the day I arrived and left but there was never a problem. I am sure I will be returning in the future.

Good property in a very handy location for the South Lakes.

Not super-smart but perfectly adequate and comfortable accommodation. The parking access is tight, as was shown in the listing, but manageable with a Ford Mondeo and a lot of care! Good walking even from the front door and easy access to Kentmere, Troutbeck, Windermere and beyond.

We loved the village of Staveley and found the cottage quite charming and adequate for our needs although a little tired.

This property however should not be advertised as having private parking. We drove in as the paperwork stated to find that having driven in there was absolutely no room to turn around as the courtyard already had 2 big cars and a boat there and these were there all week. This meant that the next morning we had to back all the way around a very narrow turn and lane to the main road. Needless to say we felt unable to repeat this everyday so we had to park in the roadway wherever we could find space. My husband has spent his life driving for a living and is very good at tight spaces, but trying to back out of there each morning was not worth it. I have since read on other reviews that others have had the same problems. There is parking in the streets around the property but I feel this issue should be stated clearly in the property details.

On arrival the outside of cottage was a little off putting it needs TLC but once inside it’s a neat compact has everything that’s needed.

The beds are very comfortable.It’s obviously a popular rental as the premises is a little tired. The location is excellent close to rail and bus services and in the train and link on bus to Windermere/Bowness in total takes around 25 minutes . The village has amenities ie Wilfs cafe ,spar, traditional butchers and chemist and chippy and pub and more.. The people are really helpful and welcoming . Plenty to see and experience . The parking outside the premises is very challenging but there are plenty of parking on the main road a short walk from the premises . We had a pleasant stay.

Great cottage in an ideal location friendly neighbours who were very helpful Peaceful in an evening but lovely vibe in village during day

This is the fourth time I have stayed at this holiday cottage with my husband and we both love it, hence re-booking.

The balcony overlooks the river, making it a really special place to stay, including falling asleep to the calming sound of the river at night. It also has 2 bathrooms, with a large downstairs shower and a bath upstairs which is another bonus, as lots of cottages we have stayed in only have a shower, so it is nice to have the option of a bath as well! I was really surprised to see the recent review complaining about the parking and the mattress in the main bedroom. Firstly, the parking is really not a problem - just a slightly tight turn into the area at the front of the property. Besides, it is another bonus to have a parking space directly outside a holiday cottage and there is also plenty of additional parking on the surrounding streets. As for the bed, we have stayed in this cottage both before and after the mattress was changed and we have always found it to be very comfortable and have slept really well. The village of Staveley is a lovely area to stay and there are some beautiful walks from the village; there are also stunning waterfall walks close by which are easily accessible by car, bus or train, with bus stops and the train station just down the road. I highly recommend this holiday cottage.

Whilst the property was well provided in the kitchen and bathrooms the 2 bedrooms were an utter disgrace.

In 50 years of using holiday accommodation we have never experienced such uncomfortable beds as were here. The mattreses were woefully inadequate. The double bed was so bad I left it to use the single bed so we weren't rolling into each other. What a pity the owners have not provided good quality sleeping facilities. Above anything else sleeping comfort is what makes or breaks a holiday accommodation. This failed badly! I see previous visitors have made similar comments but clearly no action has been taken to deal with these complaints. The extreme difficulty of parking access should be advised in your description of the property. The information in the property folder is inaccurate: no phone and incorrect email address of owner.

Spent a great week here, it had absolutely everything we could have wanted and we were particularly impressed with how well the kitchen was equipped compared to some other places we have stayed before, which made things so much easier after a number of long days out on the fells.

Watching the wildlife from the balcony was great fun at all times of day, and we thought the eclectic DVD collection was inspired! Fantastic location too. We would very happily return again!

This was a lovely place to stay, brilliant facilities and a gorgeous balcony with great views.

Only downside which wasn’t mentioned in the description was how awkward the parking was. We had a small car and still struggled as there was a resident car parked in the same area along with a boat and a large trailer which meant we had to back out of the small lane so we parked away from our place of residence on the road each day which was a shame. If you had a larger car it would be impossible to get in and out of there. Also the cleanliness of the place wasn’t perfect, the surfaces when we arrived were all full of dust and every corner of the place was covered in cobwebs. But apart from those couple of things we would still stay again as it was close to other towns and a lovely village

Overall Staveley is a great base due to its location.

There are plenty of local amenities and everyone was really friendly. The cottage was really clean and the perfect size for 2 people. My only niggles were that the parking is not easily accessible in a large car as we found out the hard way and some warning on the website would have been appreciated!! Also the bed is so uncomfortable that we left a day early after a week of very poor sleep. If the mattress was replaced it would be the perfect holiday cottage as we found plenty of on street parking to avoid the difficulty of accessing the private courtyard.

Very nice cottage for the two of us.

It was very clean with all the facilities we needed. Very good shower on the ground floor (with bath upstairs). A small hallway/porch was useful to remove wet shoes & coats. The river was just outside the small balcony. The cottage was quiet and within a short walk of local shops (inc. Wilf's Cafe, Hawkshead Brewery bar and Mr Duffins Coffee). Broadband was fast & reliable. Parking access to the courtyard might be a bit tricky for a big car.