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7 Railway Cottages

(Ref. 1110651)

Newby Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

What you’ll love

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

What guests have said

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  • stay (7)
  • lovely (7)
  • cottage (6)
  • garden (5)
  • clean (5)
  • lake (5)

13 Customer Reviews

  • "Starting with positives: Nice South facing garden with the excitement of steam trains passing every half hour during the day!"

    Rather too many issues with the house: The kitchen diner is on the North side of the house and is very dark with poor lighting. The fridge needs maintenance or replacement, very noisy motor. Insufficient lighting to read a book in any of the rooms but bedside lights in particular are too dim to read by. Poor signal on most of the TV stations. Eg not able to receive clearly most BBC stations. Bed linen was clean but had stains. The garden is mostly laid to lawn but the grass was very overgrown.

    Thank you for your feedback. See responses on each point: Lawn: Apologies-we will contact our gardener to rectify asap. This is supposed to be cut every two weeks. Linen: this is provided by a 3rd party professional changeover company, and we will give your feedback. This has never been mentioned by any previous guests and we generally receive positive from the cleanliness of the property. TV: There is a firestick option available on each tv which includes all apps for terrestrial tv as well as Prime and Netflix (own accounts required). This information is included in the information document sent to all guests. Lighting: There are main lights available in each room as well as lamps. We decided to keep a cosy environment with the lamps. Fridge: This is in the utility area which is separate to the kitchen and has a door. This has never been raised previously but again we will check if this has deteriorated recently. Kitchen direction: Sadly there’s not a huge amount we can do with this. The kitchen window faces out into the glass / coat area. You can still see out to the fields at the back of the house though and is a nice outlook. Thank you again for your feedback and the positive aspects highlighted. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Patrick3.4May 2025

  • "Absolutely perfect."

    Clean, comfortable and v convenient for exploring. Loved having breakfast in the garden;)

    Thank you for the kind review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and that you were able to make use of the sunny garden! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0May 2025

  • "We chose the cottage for our stay as it was the perfect location for us and our dog, we didn’t want to be driving on a daily basis so when we read the reviews and it mentioned the locality and access to Lakeside and ferry to Bowness, we knew this would work well for us."

    Also having the Swan Hotel within a couple of minutes walk to enjoy a drink after a day of walking was perfect. Isobel was lovely who was in contact when we arrived to ensure all was ok and also when we were leaving. We would recommend the cottage.

    Thank you so much for the very kind review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and also the local area. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Linda5.0Feb 2025

  • "We had an excellent stay, perfect location for everything, the contact via what’s app with the owners was great, all info on property sent beforehand and any issues were sorted out straight away."

    Only issue I had with the property was the very noisy toilet that was very loud when you flush it, wakes you up during the night if used. If that was updated with a quieter one, then it be 10 out of 10. I would definitely stay again though. Very quiet area to stay in and the swan inn 2 mins walk away was lovely too.

    Reviewed by Mark4.4Aug 2024

  • "Railway cottages are perfectly positioned for accessing the lakes, with it being in easy reach to most places."

    We especially liked the new walk that has been created from Newby Bridge to Lakeside, about a twenty minute walk to lake Windermere. It is here that you can hop on a boat across Windermere with the added bonus of leaving the car at home if you want to. The cottage is very quirky and quaint with all the added comforts of home. The kitchen had everything you needed, and it was nice to light the fire a couple of evenings. The stairs are very steep but manageable but not suitable for those with mobility issues, or small children. The garden is very pleasant and is fully enclosed which is handy if you are taking your dog. The railway runs at the bottom of it and lovely to see the old steam train a few times a day. Lots of wildlife form pheasants, rabbits, a variety of birds and red deer if your lucky. The owner was very good with communication, however what I would suggest that it would be very handy to have a folder with the printed information in , as not everyone wants to scroll through a heap of information on their phones. I would not hesitate to use the cottages at some point in the future.

    Reviewed by Debbie3.8Jun 2024

  • "We enjoyed our stay at the cottage."

    We did feel slightly exposed, in the bathroom ( although our main neighbours were sheep and pheasants!), with no blind, at the window. Also it would be useful to provide a non slip mat to put into the bath, when using the shower. It was lovely to see the train go past and we enjoyed watching all the birds that visited.

    Reviewed by Kay4.4Apr 2024

  • "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

    As we are old school we would of enjoyed a guest book to share things to do or recommend in the area

    Reviewed by Nancy5.0Sep 2023

  • "Brilliant cottage in a beautiful location!"

    It's got everything you need. Clean and comfortable. The pub down the road does amazing food but it's recommended you book as it gets very busy. Would definitely love to come back.

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0Aug 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay at 7 Railway Cottages."

    The whole cottage very clean. The beds were comfortable and there was everything that you needed for a self catering stay. A short walk to Lakeside opened up so much more of the lakes to explore. My only constructive feedback was that the garden was a bit overgrown, so felt like we couldn't sit outside to watch the train, but that could be easily sorted with a lawn mower and strimmer. I would definitely recommend staying here. Communication was brilliant too.

    Reviewed by Lynsey5.0Aug 2023

  • "Thank you, we had an excellent time!"

    Reviewed by Kirsty5.0Aug 2023

  • "A lovely holiday cottage, very clean and had everything we needed to cook and make our stay enjoyable."

    Within easy reach of the towns of Ambleside, Hawkshead, Coniston and Kendal. Lots of National Trust estates, Grizedale Forest and lakes to explore even when the weather was too miserable to tackle the higher fells!

    Reviewed by Claire5.0Jul 2023

  • "What a beautiful property, loved the area, very quiet and stunning surroundings, but our favourite part was the steam train running along the line at the bottom of the garden, so lovely, with the river also close by, that leads you to the lakeside, also a perfect location for catching the boats & exploring the lake, we drove to a few nice spots, and spent a day at bowness, Our only disappointment was the weather!"

    2 full days of rain! Out of our 3 days here, but nevertheless we really enjoyed our stay, the house is lovely and homely and was a perfect home from home! And would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in this stunning area, next time I'll bring my grandaughter she will love the river walk, the ducks, the parks and the boats and steam train rides, as well as the aquarium! And that was just local, lots to explore! Need a full week next time, it's just gone so fast, thankyou for a wonderful stay ❤️

    Reviewed by Wendy5.0Jun 2023

  • "Good and welcoming home."

    Ideal location. The vendor was very responsive when asked questions on 2 occasions. Good facilities including, dishwasher, washer dryer etc. Well equipped kitchen. Carlos

    Reviewed by Carlos4.7Jun 2023

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Your stay at a glance

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x bunk room, with a Smart TV and built in DVD player, with a selection of childrens DVD's
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Utility
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric oven and halogen hob, microwave, Nespresso machine, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request
  • Designated off-road parking space for 1 car
  • Enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture
  • One well-behaved pet welcome with a £20 supplement to pay when booking
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.2 miles
  • Note: The stairs up to the first floor are steep, please take care

The property

Nestled against the charming backdrop of Newby Bridge is this historic terraced cottage.

It sits on the route of the historic Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway, whose steam trains trundle along the garden’s edge, within the outstanding Lake District National Park.

7 Railway Cottages offers a perfect, pet-friendly base for a family of four, welcoming children both young and older, or for couples wanting to get away from it all.

A generous boot room gives you space as you enter the property to kick off your muddy boots after a day on the fells, hang your coats and dump your bags.

The kitchen/diner is a great size, for hanging out in, over breakfast or playing boardgames or relaxing with the papers.

There’s a dining table for four which can be extended further for special family meals.

You’ll find everything you need in the contemporary and fully equipped kitchen for whipping up your favourite meals.

There’s a separate well kitted out utility room which means laundry and dirty dishes don’t have to clutter your kitchen/diner space.

The living room is a haven to return to at the end of the day, featuring plush seating, a woodburning stove, and a Smart TV, perfect for relaxing with loved ones.

The staircase leads you to a stunning master bedroom on the right, with a good size bathroom and a delightful bunk bedroom on the left.

The Farrow and Ball pallet that the rest of the house enjoys extends to the upstairs.

The well-presented double bedroom offers spectacular views over open countryside, a perfect sight to wake up to on your stay in the Lakes.

This is also the ideal spot to take pictures of the steam train as it chugs past the end of the enclosed garden.

Choose how you want to start your day in the family bathroom, either with a lazy morning bubble bath, or a quick refreshing shower.

Outside, there is a lovely, enclosed garden to the front, with a patio area, and uninterrupted views.

At the back there is ample parking.

One minute walk from the property is the award-winning Swan Hotel and Spa, which has great beer, a fantastic pub grub menu and a fine dining restaurant.

Not to mention a 5* Spa for when you fancy a little extra pampering.

Newly opened for 2023 is the West Windermere Way - a National Park walk that takes you from Newby Bridge to Lake Windermere.

There’s a great nature trail and playground out the back of the hotel that can keep kids amused for hours.

Day or night the Swan is such a short stroll away it gives you the option of food and drink on tap with no washing up, and no designated driver!

There is a really well stocked convenience store just moments away in Newby Bridge where you can get all your essentials and more (a Costa Express) or there’s a Booths a short drive away in Ulverston.

There’s fantastic walking in this part of the lakes, whether it’s a good fell walk you are after, or a long beach or promenade stroll.

Newby Bridge is within a short drive of Cartmel, Bowness on Windermere, Windermere, Ambleside, Kendal, Ulverston and Grange over Sands.

Coniston is also very accessible.

There are endless gourmet pubs dotted around the area and an abundance of places to eat and drink in any of the towns.

There are even two Michelin Star restaurants nearby.

Days out within easy reach include boat trips on Windermere, swinging through treetops at Go Ape in Grizedale Forest, trying your luck at horse riding at Bigland Hall, or discovering thrilling watersports activities on Coniston Water.

There's even plenty to do on a rainy day, from Cliffhanger Escape Rooms to the Lakeland Motor Museum, and the Lakes Aquarium.

Don't miss the chance to visit Fell Foot Park (National Trust), just paces from the house or slide on your walking boots and ramble up Gummers Howe, before treating yourself to Sunday Lunch at the renowned Mason’s Arms on Strawberry bank.

Whatever your taste in Lake District holidays, 7 Railway Cottages is the perfect base from which to enjoy it.

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

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Where you’ll be staying

NEWBY BRIDGE

Bowness-on-Windermere 8 miles.

The small village of Newby Bridge takes its name from the five arched stone bridge built in 1651 over the River Leven. The famous Furness Railway, one of Britain's oldest working standard gauge steam railways, runs between Haverthwaite and Newby Bridge. Visit the Lakeside Hotels and enjoy magnificent views across Windermere and the surrounding fells, or enjoy the Aquarium of the Lakes, where the naturally themed habitats, bring the history of the Lakes vividly to life. Bowness-on-Windermere provides a lovely day out, plus the picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, and admire the views at nearby Gummer's How.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas