Riverside

We have just got home from spending 4 nights in this lovely accommodation, wish it was longer.

It felt so homely, big, light and airy. We loved it and would definitely go back. The position is amazing with across to the lake. AMAZING

This accommodation was just perfect.

Everything you could possibly need is provided. The beds were very comfortable and the three bathrooms ideal for three couples and a baby. Immaculately clean. The outside seating areas are lovely and having the huge garden and access to the shoreline was a delight. Can do so much in this area, walks from the door, sailing and canoeing from the shore or just chilling in this beautiful house. The Lake District villages are short drives away for browsing, teas, coffees and restocking etc. Definitely going back. ps. We had the privilege of seeing an osprey successfully fishing from the shore one evening. Amazing

Great place to stay, beds were comfortable and house plenty big e ouch for our party of 6 + 2 dogs, and the garden to the lake was simply perfect!

Our second time at this property which is a beautiful house in a fabulous location.

We loved the field leading to the lake and used our kayak a few times. Lovely walks in the countryside around the property.

My family enjoyed the short time we spent at Riverside Cottage and wished only that we had booked for a longer visit.

It is a wonderful private location, nicely presented and comfortable. The dock and garden access to the lake make this a special choice for a family.

Great house, great location.

Well worth staying.

This was a beautiful cottage to say in.

Perfect in every way for our holiday. The size and layout perfect lovely big comfortable beds. Great location next to the lake. Loads of fabulous walks for the dog in a morning straight from the house onto Torver common. Will definitely recommend to friends and family and will use again ourselves.

The accommodation exceeded expectations and suited our party well.

The lawned and lakeside garden was put to good use for a morning run for the dog and for us to go paddleboarding and swimming.

This was our second visit and it was every bit as magical as the first.

The setting is unbeatable - peaceful, beautiful, and right by the lake. The cottage is spotless, really comfortable, and has everything we needed. We spent hours by the water and loved how private it feels. It’s the perfect place to switch off and recharge. We’ll definitely be back again.

Riverside is in a beautiful peaceful location opposite the Beck and has the added bonus of a private summerhouse at the edge of the lake.

A very well presented property throughout and equipped with everything needed for a perfect stay. Cleanliness was spot on, very comfortable beds, a lovely lounge to relax in at the end of a busy day and great outdoor seating for those warmer days. It does get very warm in the kitchen from the Aga but on a cold winter day very welcome. Good parking space for three cars at the front of the property. There are good walks from the door and Coniston village is about four miles away. I would highly recommend Riverside and will definitely return at some point.

The property is very clean, comfortable and very well equipped.

The situation with the garden and lake access is fantastic. Great property.

We really enjoyed our stay, 4 adults, 1 child and 4 dogs.

The cottage is really spacious, we were a bit concerned that there wouldn't be a lot of room but there was loads of space. The gardens lead down to the lakeside and are spectacular, a pity that the jetty was out of bounds and in need of repair. Great little summer house down there too. Part of the wall in the back garden is in need of repair, too but other than that there is plenty of space around the property and it's enclosed so we could let the dogs out without any problems. Overall a wonderful property, we would definitely visit again.

Riverside is an absolute gem.

The bungalow itself is really well equipped and spacious, we just spent a lovely week there and are already planning another visit , it is so peaceful but not too far from the town for shops and pubs etc. What made this holiday extra special for us was the access to the beautiful private garden leading directly down to the shore of Coniston…. Next time we visit we plan to be better prepared to enjoy the lake! It was lovely to sit beside though and just totally relax and enjoy the fantastic scenery, our 2 whippets loved playing in the garden and even ventured into the water a few times. We also enjoyed watching all the songbirds visit the feeding station outside the living room window along with the odd squirrel lol!

Lovely house in a great location.

The access to the lake was wonderful and tranquil. A great house for a family get together with lots of room and a large kitchen. Would go back to this house

Perfect property!

The bungalow was decorated to a high standard and very clean.

Everything you needed was in the kitchen. The garden and paddock great for the dogs. No milk and tea as stated in one review but luckily for us we had a home shopping delivery due. Beautiful location and would definitely visit again.

We had a great Christmas week at Riverside.

A really well equipped bungalow with private access to Coniston Lake for launching a canoe etc via excellent private dog walking paddock. Beds can be made up in any configuration. Super spot for us. I have mentioned to the owner that a few more consumables would have been useful eg bin bags, washing machine tablets & she is going to pick up on that & the missing food mixer beaters. Who want a food mixer apart from Christmas week anyway! If booking a home delivery eg Morrisons, be aware that the bungalow name has changed & Riverside does not appear in the drop down - Sykes & the owner resolved this for us

We have had the best time in this beautiful home and to be able to walk to the lake and sit by it from the house is a treat.

The lake is stunning and fells incredible. Plenty of places to sit inside and in the sunshine outside. Ping pong, boules, cards all available to play with. We will definitely come again. Fallen in love with the Lake District too. Walks a plenty, Coniston boathire is there to hire paddle boards, sailing dinghy’s or a ride on the steamer boat. Some people were open water swimming just higher up the lake. Canoes and kayaks too. The sunshine rising over the fells with the clearing mist was a sight to behold.

Great holiday home.

Really spacious, wonderful wood burner, great kitchen with aga, fully secure garden which was great for the dogs and the front garden is exception, a private and picturesque entry into Coniston Lake where we enjoyed a lot of time relaxing and paddle boarding. 10/10 !

Fabulous property in a wonderful location.

Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Only thing is we would have liked more instructions eg refuse/ recycling collection. Definitely want to go back.

This was an excellent cottage.

As described and more. Lovely location, well equipped with everything we needed and we had a great time. The little stream with bridge was lovely to sit by and watch the wildlife & the beautiful meadow was great for our dog as well. We spent several hours sitting on the jetty and in the summerhouse just watching the various activities on the lake. One point to note: If doing a food order for delivery check the supermarket have the correct post code and cottage name, we were left without our order and had to go shopping the next day.

Superb property in a perfect location.

Thank you.

Fabulous cottage.

Wonderful surroundings and great facilities

Absolutely wonderful property in a stunning location, we had a really special time and would definitely love to come back.

Only very minor complaint is the lack of hand wash or toiletries in any of the bathrooms, we know for next time to come more prepared though

There was no welcome pack on offer, random bits of paper stuck to a cork board behind a door did not live up to requirements.

Accuracy of the listing, it mentioned a 'rear lawned area' it was all paved, 'including a charming covered seating area adorned with fairy lights.' this was not the case, very poor lighting. There were no outside lights at the back door or courtyard area to the right of the rear, very frustrating at this time of year when letting the dogs out. Only one toilet roll supplied per toilet, not sufficient for four adults staying 7 nights. For 4* luxury as advertised the towels were rough to touch and extremely small, we had to go and buy bigger ones. No spare bin bags for the kitchen bin. Only one large wooden chopping board, not great for cutting raw meat as its hard to clean thoroughly or safely. The mattresses were rather uncomfortable, being zip and link the central link really stuck out. A mattress topper would make it much more comfortable and give the mattress a bit more softness rather than being so hard. No shower matts available, getting out of the shower onto tiled floor was lethal! No keys were provided for the summer house. the few keys we found were not labelled or not relevant, links back to the lack of welcome pack. A gate going into the paddock opposite would be much safer for the dogs who had a fantastic time running around over there! I know this sounds a lot, but i think for the price point and advertised 4* Gold standard then some of these are very easy to fix and improve. It didn't feel luxurious or like we were made to feel very welcome and has left me overall disappointed.

A lovely property set in idilic surroundings.

A bed configuration was not as advertised but the owner rectified without fuss. My only other comment is that the bed mattresses take a little getting use to. I am sure we will return. Thank you!

We had a lovely time at Riverside on a wet November weekend.

The house is spacious inside and out. The lounge is fab with lots of seating to sit around the fire, no one gets to sit on the floor. The kitchen is really well equipped with plenty of pans ect , could just with some chopping boards.Outside is a secure garden to keep children and dogs safe. Over the bridge is a huge lawn leading down to the Lake which would be lovely in summer, during our stay the jetty was covered in water , tip take your Wellys in winter. We walked along the lakeside into Coniston which is a beautiful easy walk. We had a lovely meal at The Crown Inn, the food and service was fantastic. One small point the front bedroom left hand mattress has a few worn springs which are a little uncomfortable.However a great stay and would like to come back some time.

Lovely bungalow in a gorgeous setting

This was our third stay at this lovely cottage so we knew what we were expecting.

Previous years there has been a well stocked log pile but this year there wasn’t. We had to go out and buy our own. We also brought supplies to do a BBQ but the actual BBQ wasn’t there either

Absolutely brilliant bungalow in a wonderful location.

Our first time in the Lakes and Sykes Cottages, first class. Will hopefully be back. It would benefit from a new frying pan…… a very minor thing but if we don’t tell you , you won’t know.

Loved this cottage and the area hopefully we will return and have better weather

This property is absolutely beautiful, me and my girlfriend stayed for a week and were absolutely gutted we had to leave.

The property was clean throughout and the kitchen very well stocked. The location of the property is amazing the river running right outside is so tranquil and the field with private jetty just the cherry on top. The property is within easy reach of local villages and towns for exploring but still far enough away that you still feel secluded, with the added bonus of also having some fantastic walks right on the door step. The local pub the Wilson Arms is just 5 minutes drive away and serves fantastic food and drinks. Overall we had a fabulous time and we will definitely be looking at booking up in the future to return to this amazing property.

Property was amazing and grounds were great for the dog.

everything you could possibly need with easy access to the sites

Was an amazing break to catch up with friends and enjoy the lakes we will definitely return

Beautiful cottage!

We did not want to leave, lake was absolutely stunning, dogs loved jumping in and out and off the jetty. We will definitely be returning and do not usually return to cottages we have been once already!

Amazing place, will book again for sure.

Facilities were great and had everything we needed. Maybe trays and stuff in the kitchen could do with replacing and there were a few broken/cracked glasses but there was an abundance of items that I guess it would be hard to keep track. Will be looking to book in the summer as the weather wasn't great but the outdoor facilities looked great.

Lovely property Great.

peaceful location with easy access to everything we want to do Love the fact you take the time to decorate it for Christmas that makes it more special Very homely

I had a wonderful time at this house!

5 stars definitely! The pictures don’t do it justice, it’s nicer than the photos show. Very impressed with how clean it was to say it was such a big house. The garden is amazing and the house definitely has a WOW factor, very clean and comfortable. We had such a great time here! I would definitely recommend it to anyone. The only slight improvements I would recommend; the beds were very firm so a mattress topper would be good, more trays near the door to put shoes on in winter, newer baking trays needed, some were peeling. Thank you, we will definitely come back at some point!

Perfect location for a family holiday!

This was our 2nd time at this cottage as everything about it is absolutely beautiful.

The private field that leads to the lake is just breath taking. There’s a canoe at the bottom of the lake that was chained up. It would be good if people could use this as part of the package OR maybe for a small fee im sure people wouldn’t mind paying to use it? The cottages next door do this and i think its a fantastic idea. Just a few things to consider, the WiFi was a bit iffy at times, the carpet in the middle bedroom could do with changing as its fraying at the door. A brush to use in the garden would be ideal to clean up after the dogs BUT I still think a hot tub would be the icing on the cake

I am slightly reluctant to tell others how wonderful this property.

is, as I may struggle to book it again in the future. The cottage is really well laid out for a family with plenty of space and everything you need. The garden with the access to the lake though, is simply out of this world. A true joy !

The cottage was spacious and superbly equipped in a magnificent location

The bungalow was lovely and we enjoyed our stay very much - we have been before so we knew it was a great place and we will probably visit again.

We left a note about a couple of minor maintenance details - not a complaint but if no-one tells you then you don't know to address them. The property and the amazingly good weather meant we saw the Lake district at its very best.

Our second visit to this lovely property which is very comfortable, well presented and equipped.

We were once again blessed with amazing weather allowing us to make the most of the jetty for early morning kayaking and swimming in the lake. This area with the meadow was perfect for us and our 2 dogs to enjoy. Were sad to see the damage the storms had done in bringing down trees and the summerhouse and hopefully they will build another one to replace it in the future. Sure we will be back again soon.

We had a lovely stay.

The location and setting is wonderful. Sadly, there was one big disappointment. There is no summer house. The listing is inaccurate and I do feel we should have been informed and the listing should be updated urgently. It was one of the reasons we booked this property as the intention was to spend a lot of time at the lake, both day and night (as we are amateur astronomers) so the use of summer house was very appealing and influenced our decision to book. Other than that, we were very happy with the property and would consider re-booking.

Fabulous cottage.

Amazingly well stocked, Kitchen fabulous. Brilliant log burner. Brought our boat and played on Lake, What a little gem. Thank you

Amazing cottage Only thing I would say is towels need updating !

Bath towels need to be bigger! Stay not as peaceful due to work on nearby cottage meant tractor going up and down lane all day . However will hopefully return

A loverly position, well equipped really enjoyed our stay.

One or two things to point out, two light switches one in the main room was tripping out the electric and a switch in the hallway. Front bedroom shower is leaking in corner near the toilet. We move some furniture in tv room and found thick dust under the chairs. This not a complaint but feel the owner should know if they are using an company to clean the property.

We all loved the property and location.

It had a lovely, comfortable family feel and ideal for the 2 dogs with the garden being enclosed. We will highly recommend to others and would definitely return .

Really lovely cottage and very clean, warm and comfortable.

Thank you.

Riverside is a luxurious bungalow, with all the facilities needed to make a stress-free holiday.

Having access to a private beach on Lake Coniston was brilliant, and anyone who is in to kayacking, paddle boarding, canoeing or most water sports would find this facility to be an added bonus. The Wi-Fi provided needs upgrading, as it drops out when being used, particularly watching Netflix. The lighting in some of the rooms is insufficient at night, and could be improved. Overall, we had a great stay at this unique property. Colin

Couldn’t of asked for anything better, Riverside Cottage was perfect in every way, Jackie was so helpful & made us feel so welcome, 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The cottage was absolutely outstanding and more than we expected.

We had fantastic weather which was a bonus but a hot tub would be ideal to have in the garden as well. One thing, the rugs in the hallway. One in particular wasn’t very nice to look at. Looked dirty and a mess. I suggest either buy a new one or just get rid of it and put nothing down. The flooring is good underneath and if you were to get a new one, dogs will only mess on it. Also, the water pressure to the red bathroom was a bit hit and miss. Apart from this it was brilliant. Definitely would book again. Oh, the gardener was very helpful as well.

We were very satisfied with our Holiday , as far as we are concerned it was Perfection .

very well equipped short of nothing , Location perfect for us as we love Peace and Quiet , Beautiful Lake and gardens helped us to recover from all our Problems , Great for children lakeside very safe , we are in our 80s it was perfect for us and for my family who enjoyed thlake for swimming and Kyaking thankyou for allowing us to stay ,

The cottage was absolutely amazing and much better than the pictures could begin to show.

Very relaxing and and well equipped kitchen too. Plenty of space for us as a group of 5 adults, 2 children and a dog. Great location and very peaceful.

The cottage is lovely and we had a great holiday - lakeside jetty fantastic for early morning canoeing & the meadow was great for the dogs to run and play (although be aware this is across a quiet road from the cottage).

Plenty of good walks on the doorstep by the lakeside and on Torver common. Pleasant outdoor dining space helped us make the most of the amazing weather we got. Cottage was well equipped and rooms especially bathrooms were very luxurious. Only negative for us was that this was advertised as a pet friendly property, however on arrival the rear lawn is no longer there - all stone now and there was a notice saying dogs not allowed in lounge - bedrooms I expect to be a no-go, but the lounge is the only place to relax in the evening and no one wants to be separated from their pets so only alternative is to stay in the kitchen or be outside. Do think this should have appeared on the property description. Also an outside hose pipe for washing down dogs, muddy boots and canoes would have been useful - there were some outside taps but limited to what you can reach from them. This didn’t spoil our holiday but think worth pointing out for other potential dog owners.

I called a couple of times with questions about the property and each time was told you would get back to me.

This did not happen.

Cottage was amazing, great location, clean and well laid out.

We're already looking to book again at the same place, beautiful setting. Local pub good food and happy to accommodate the pooch. Location on the lake was fantastic, very relaxing. Spoke with the Sykes guys once before heading across, no issues just we were late arriving and they were very professional and polite on the phone.

We had a lovely week in this property situated in such a beautiful area.

There is the added bonus of a private field leading down to Coniston Water. Decor in house was tasteful and the house is well-equipped. Ideal for dogs with useful back porch to dry them out after walks. Area is peaceful and scenic. Coniston Village, although small, had everything we needed. A slight disappointment was the comfort of the couches in the lounge which, although they look nice on the photographs, were not the most comfortable. One of our party, who is disabled, could not access the main part of the lounge due to two small steps from the tv area into the main lounge which meant he was rather isolated from the rest of us when we were in that area and, in addition, he is not able to get off couches so an armchair would have been useful. Also there is a step in the hall into the main part of the house - the only area which has level access from the front door is the kitchen which does have a second tv but only kitchen chairs to sit on. We had been expecting a completely level property from the description given. That apart, we really enjoyed our time there and would consider revisiting in the future

Cottage was very well equipped, beautifully clean & comfortable.

Ample room for 6. A little expensive but would go again without hesitation & try a warmer season to take advantage of the lakeside position.

Loved the lakefront and garden with sun and lake views.

Summerhouse useful and enjoyable.

The location of this cottages is perfect.

We spent the first week in May and it was fantastic. Accommodation suited our group of 3 couples really well.

Riverside cottage was by far the best cottage we have stayed in.

We have staying in the Lake District at Easter for the past fifteen years, and this cottage far exceeds anywhere we have been before. We arrived on Friday 12th April and by Sunday 14th April we had booked two weeks next Easter. What can I say the bungalow, the quality of the furniture and bathrooms, not to mention the kitchen, The garden (grass manicured) and to top it all a summerhouse right beside the lake. I would highly recommend this cottage, and of course the pub is a short drive away.

The bungalow is everything you'll read in the reviews.

The pictures don't do it justice. There is so much room, much bigger than the pictures would have you believe. The kitchen is a real family area with an aga masses of pots, pans, plates and kitchen equipment. There's an 8 seat wooden table in the middle and a seperate large utility room. The living room is huge with a large set of French patio doors which step out onto a large well appointed outdoor space with numerous tables and chairs and a covered, lit area. Back inside, the lounge is on 2 levels. The top area has a large freesat tv with seating whilst the lower sports 3 large sofas a single chair and a corner bench seat with a large fireplace made of local stone and a log burner. The fire was set up ready for us and there were plenty of logs. Kindling, paper and firelighters available. The bedrooms are lovely with comfy beds. They are well decorated and you won't run short of wardrobe or drawer space. Contrary to other reviews there are about 5 hairdryers available. The 2 en suites are luxurious and the family bathroom is equally well appointed (but the effect made by 3 walls of mirrors can be a bit much). The hallway has a coat rack and closet. The whole house is well appointed, decorated and feels like home from home. The outside space is immense. The garden backing into Coniston is so long the dog is still sleeping off his daily runs. All in all, we cannot recommend this place highly enough, in fact we've already dished out a few cards and flyers to friends. There is so much positive to say about this place but it would take an age to do it justice. Suffice it to say we're coming back next year. Perfect...

The cottage is lovely with long green garden to walk down to lake, perfect for my little Westies.

The cottage had a nice feel and very clean comfortable beds. Very spacious for cottage for 6 adults. Only complains we would have is the towels in bathrooms were a bit worn out (one had holes in it) and no toilet roll holders. There were not enough plug sockets in twin middle bedroom and it would have been nice to have hand soap in all bathrooms not just at kitchen sink. Our 70 & 80 year old parents said that hand rails in shower en-suite would have been good when coming out of shower. Water was lovely and hot and whole house set at perfect temperature.Outside space around property is good and nice seating areas with comfortable garden chairs, draw back is the road behind can be a bit noisy especially from motorbikes. I would still highly recommend the cottage.

Such a lovely holiday home we enjoyed every minute of are stay in feb, we didnt want to leave when are stay was over,so much so we have rebooked for may/june for a week , can not wait to go back .

The house was absolutely beautiful.

Perfect for my family to relax and celebrate New Year. The area is lovely and we enjoyed a number of walks around Coniston. The house was well equipped with amenities that made staying there feel more like home than a getaway. With villages and towns just a short drive away we enjoyed exploring the Lake District. Would definitely recommend and will be looking to book another stay soon.

Riverside is an absolutely stunning property.

.. Has everything you could need... So comfortable and warm inside and the grounds are fantastic with the private bridge over the river to the garden and the long garden down to the private jetty. Magnificent property and we will definitely be booking again.

The bungalow is very spacious and was spotlessly clean.

A loaf of delicious fresh bread, butter, a pint of milk and a dish amply stocked with tea, coffee and sugar sachets awaited our arrival. The kitchen was well stocked and the electric oven and the two rings on the electric hob of the AGA worked well. We did not use the rest of the AGA, as the weather was lovely. We made good use of the two fridge freezers. The showers are excellent, spacious and easy to access. The bedroom without the en-suite is immediately opposite the bathroom. We all slept well in very comfortable beds. It would be helpful if the leads to the lamps in the main bedroom could be lengthened to make the lamp switches more accessible from the bed. A shower stool in one of the showers was very useful for one of our party. For those of limited mobility, or likely to overlook a step when walking in the house, it is unfortunate that there is a step in the hall leading from the kitchen level to the bedroom and dining room level and two steps down from the dining room to the lounge. The garden down to the lake is lovely and there is seating outside or in the small summerhouse at the lake side. Immediately outside Riverside, on the banks of Torver Beck, is a bench where we relaxed on some evenings, enjoying the water and wildlife, including sighting a kingfisher.

I think the best cottage we’ve stayed at really really lovely

Fence between us and the field could have been a little better as there was new lambs in the field and we have a dog Otherwise for us everything was really good

Riverside is a beautiful property in a great location with ample space for a couple or group.

The property is comfortable with excellent facilities. We have been lucky to have stayed here 3 times and look forward to returning again. Highly recommended.

Riverside is above and beyond our expectations.

There was nothing we didn’t like about the property. The location is excellent with Coniston only a short drive away. There are beautiful walks from the doorstep and views from the private jetty that I will never tire of looking at. For us the garden leading down to Lake Coniston was an absolute treat for the dog and our little girl to run around in. I cannot recommend Riverside enough if you are looking for a quite location in the lakes without being miles away from civilisation and will deffinatly be returning.

Amazing and magical place and location

Could do with some soap holders in toilets and handrail to help elderly people into and out of shower.

.. apart from that the cottage and location is fantastic... will stop again

Riverside is the most amazing place we have ever stayed in.

The bungalow was extremely comfortable. The location was stunning. Everything you could wish for .

Beautiful bungalow in a perfect setting.

Great for kayaking and relaxing by the lake. Enjoyed by all the family - we have recommended it to friends.

A very comfortable large cottage, with excellent outdoor space and access to Coniston lake.

A very safe place for our dogs, in such a quiet area.

A really beautiful place to stay, luxurious, spacious and with all modern facilities.

I would highly recommend.

Most fantastic standard of accommodation and encourages me to use Sykes more.

Owners friendly and welcoming at their beautiful property and would look at going there again .