Riverbank At Stepping Stones

3.6★

Good

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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3 Customer Reviews

"The property was grubby, items in the kitchen were covered in dust and grease , work top backs were dirty, small appliances had not been moved for months / years."

We had mice which were dealt with but there were mouse droppings in the kitchen cupboards which any decent cleaner would have spotted and dealt with. The secondary glazing had not been opened and cleaned in years which when you have stunning views to look at is distracting and disappointing. The skirting boards were thick with dust and cobwebs . There are even dog paw marks on the rug and the carpet and this is supposed to be a dog free accommodation! The fridge freezer also smelt bad and tainted ice cubes and food stored in the fridge part the shelfs had had never been lifted and cleaned on the support where they sit.When I first complained to Sykes about the mouse I also expected a cleaner would turn up to clean the mouse droppings but no they didn't. The cottage was perfect for walks and hikes straight from the door which is perfect for us and had the cottage been in a better state we would have paid to stay the following week as it was free. We would to come back but the standard of cleaning put us off.

Reviewed by ChristineApr 2022
"Cleanliness very poor for price of the cottage."

On arrival the dishwasher had not been emptied, there were multiple cobwebs, the secondary double glazing was full of dead flies and the magazine rack had scruffy magazines dating back to 2018.

Reviewed by DavidAug 2021
"Beautiful location Fortunate with the weather and had a great week."

Walks and cycles from Riverbank are lovely. Enjoyed sitting on wee patio area chilling out and admiring the view. Access to Lake Rydal meant that we were able to enjoy a swim in the lake which was surprisingly warm. Our only negative comment is that we were surprised we had little control on heating and wondered if this would be a problem if we came when the weather was cooler [one evening felt a bit cold but could not get any heat as boiler is obviously on a timer]

Reviewed by JamesJun 2021

This property is part of the Lakelovers collection.
We have properties to suit every occasion throughout the southern and central Lake District including; Ambleside Cottages, Bowness Cottages, Coniston Cottages, Grasmere Cottages, Hawkshead Cottages, Lakeside Cottages, Langdale Cottages, Troutbeck Cottages, Ulswater Cottages, Windermere Cottages and smaller hamlets between, which although seldom heard of are none the less equally wonderful. With hundreds of properties available, all of which are inspected and graded by the English Tourism Council, Lakelovers are sure to have a property to meet your needs.

Summary

Sleeps 2 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Open fire, comfortable lounge & kitchen Small private patio with furniture.
Gas central heating, open fire
Bathroom with shower over
Smart TV
Ipod Dock with Sonos system
Shared garden, small private patio with furniture
Parking for one car

The property

Riverbank is set within Stepping Stones House which is an historic country property, once owned by William Wordsworth's son, overlooking Rydal water and its famous stepping stones.

Beautiful views in every direction, this lovely location is within walking distance of Ambleside and a short drive to Wordsworth's Dove Cottage in Grasmere.

Within this 'picture postcard' rambling property are several holiday apartments.

Each one is rated by Visit England as four star; having pretty comfortable interiors and each with their own front door leading into the garden and grounds.

They offer a lovely and private home from home for you to enjoy your Ambleside cottage holiday.

The ideal Lakeland retreat - beautiful views, fantastic walks straight from your door, an abundance of local wildlife including ducks, red deer, the occasional otter and red squirrel, open fires, a myriad of local pubs and restauarants, shops, cinema and of course amazing walks or cycles, Riverbank at Stepping Stones has it all.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

AMBLESIDE

Windermere 4 miles; Grasmere 4 mile; Keswick 15 miles.

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.

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Lake District Holiday Cottages

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Riverbank At Stepping Stones

Rydal, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1042001)

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Reviews & Ratings

"The property was grubby, items in the kitchen were covered in dust and grease , work top backs were dirty, small appliances had not been moved for months / years."

"Cleanliness very poor for price of the cottage."

"Beautiful location Fortunate with the weather and had a great week."