About this property
Located nearby the banks of the River Brathay in the Langdale valley is River Bank. A traditional Lakeland cottage overlooking the ancient river bridge, this is a lovely base for families or two couple to enjoy.
Enter through practical boot room and through to the kitchen with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The living room is centered around the woodburning stove to enjoy on the cooler evenings, and dining area is the perfect spot for a social evening catching up around exploring the area over a glass of wine. Upstairs there is a spacious king-size double bedroom with views over the river, a twin bedroom and the family bathroom boasting bath and separate shower. Venture outside to the private rear garden furnished for dining al fresco with BBQ.
Away from the hustle and bustle of the more popular villages, Skelwith Bridge is perfectly situated for exploring the nearby Langdale Pikes and Blea Tarn as well as a short drive from the vibrant village of Ambleside. Skelwith Bridge itself has plenty to offer, take a stroll down to Skelwith Force and enjoy a delicious brunch at Chesters by the River, a popular vegetarian café with gift shop and take away bakery.
This is an ideal spot for a relaxing break in the Lakes with walks from the door and just a short drive from Ambleside and the central Lake District.
Often referred to as Great Langdale, to distinguish it from nearby Little Langdale, Langdale's name comes from the Old Norse for 'long valley'. Langdale is a u-shaped valley formed by glaciers. It encompasses the two villages of Chapel Stile and Elterwater, as well as the hamlet of High Close. Set in the centre of the Lake District, Langdale is probably best known for its mountains, from the Langdale Pikes – a group of mountains on the northern side of the village – to England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike. Rock climbers will also love Raven Crag, Gimmer Crag and White Ghyll. There Not surprisingly Langdale is also famous for it’s spectacular views, including Dungeon Ghyll Force Waterfall, Harrison Stickle and Pike of Stickle. it is an extremely popular holiday destination and loved by hikers, climbers, fell runners and lovers of the outdoors in general.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin.
1 x bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC, en-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, both bathrooms feature underfloor heating.
Boot room.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove
Electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric double oven with hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD player, indoor and outdoor WiFi, Telephone for incoming and local calls only, selection of books, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lawned rear garden with furniture, front garden with river views.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Pub 4 mins walk.
Shop 1.8 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (19)
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Rosey
'Chesters' on the doorstep was a bonus. Also a good nights sleep with comfy beds and little noise to bother us. Ideal for two people and fine for four. Some small things would improve the welcome when arriving, some logs for the log burner, some washing up liquid and enough dishwasher tablets for a week , its disappointing having to turn round when arriving and go out again for the basics. The one really negative part was that there was not enough hot water to fill a bath, numerous trips up and down stairs were required with boiled kettles of water to have something approaching a normal bath temperature, even with the emersion switched on. Maybe the tank thermostat needs adjusting??
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Katie
Cottage was well equipped and we cooked with ease most nights. Very warm, which was welcome to dry wet clothes. Fabulous boot room- weâve done many Lake District stays and this was a winner for us. Nice selection of books and games were appreciated.
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Rosey
'Chesters' on the doorstep was a bonus. Also a good nights sleep with comfy beds and little noise to bother us. Ideal for two people and fine for four. Some small things would improve the welcome when arriving, some logs for the log burner, some washing up liquid and enough dishwasher tablets for a week , its disappointing having to turn round when arriving and go out again for the basics. The one really negative part was that there was not enough hot water to fill a bath, numerous trips up and down stairs were required with boiled kettles of water to have something approaching a normal bath temperature, even with the emersion switched on. Maybe the tank thermostat needs adjusting??