About this property
Set in the lively heart of Staveley, this contemporary riverside property is beautifully furnished and enjoys a charming balcony over the water. The village itself is a magnet for walkers and cyclists, with popular cafés and locally brewed beer from the famous Hawkshead Brewery. Windermere and the lakeside at Bowness are only a short drive away, with the market town of Kendal just down the road. Theatres, cinemas, quirky shops, fabulous walks and breath-taking scenery are all on the doorstep when you stay at ‘A River Runs By’.
Private parking for guests in the courtyard (Please note that parking is via a narrow lane and tight turns to a private space in a shared courtyard. It's tight but do-able for confident drivers of 4WD/larger cars.). Secure storage for bikes. The entrance hall with slate flooring, leads to a useful downstairs shower and cloakroom. The sitting room is comfortable and modern, with large patio doors leading on to the feature balcony. Natural light floods into this room, and with the added joy of comfortable leather furnishings, it is a wonderful space in which to relax. The contemporary kitchen has everything needed for the preparation of delicious family feasts to be enjoyed in the adjoining dining area.
A staircase runs from the sitting room to the upper floor and bedrooms. The double room has an impressive vaulted ceiling and fabulous views and shares the house bathroom with a pretty single.
The thriving Lakeland village of Staveley is situated on the eastern fringes of the Lake District National Park and offers superb access to the whole region. The beautiful Kentmere Valley is just a short walk away and with the River Kent tumbling its way through the valley to Staveley, it is very popular with mountain bikers and walkers alike. Staveley Mill Yard is a former wood turning mill at the heart of the village, which is now a thriving tourist attraction with cycle hire and outdoor shops, artisan bakery, brewery and the renowned Wilf's Cafe. This complements the excellent range of amenities in the village, which include a variety of shops, two village pubs, craft shops, a children's playground, a regular bus service and a railway station. Close by, the bustling towns of Kendal, Windermere, Bowness and Ambleside are popular with visitors, providing a range of amenities to suit all tastes. Lake Windermere offers boat trips, including a ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park. The 'Windermere Steamboat Museum' displays a fascinating collection of boats whilst children will enjoy the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life. Within easy reach of Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains, Staveley is ideally situated for exploring all that the region has to offer.
Accommodation
2 bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single, house bathroom with shower over bath, downstairs shower room and cloakroom.
Sitting room.
Kitchen.
Gas central heating.
Double electric oven with halogen hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Secure bike storage.
Private parking Please note that parking is via a narrow lane and tight turns to a private space in a shared courtyard (parking space more suitable for small/medium car).
River balcony with furniture.
Shared courtyard with bench.
Pub and shops nearby.
Lots of local walks from the doorstep.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (19)
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Xushuo
Perfect for holiday. Warm& peaceful
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John
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 Iâve 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.
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Jacob
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.