Riverbank Cottage

A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. The space A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. Feed the ducks from your window, or hop on one of the most scenic railway lines in the country.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Smart TV Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV, Electric Woodburner. Electric underfloor central heating, electric wall heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . 1 small dog welcome. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole and there is a river 20 yards away.. This unique, detached holiday home sits right on the River Eden beside an old pack horse bridge, with wonderful views across the river and farmland towards the Howgill Fells. Well-presented and furnished and making good use of the available space and also offers Wi-Fi, making it an ideal retreat for couples or a single person. You can even feed the ducks from the window! The property is also festively decorated at Christmas time for a home-from-home feel. It is just a two-minute walk from the interesting, traditional, small market town of Kirkby Stephen which stands on the famous Coast to Coast walk and is close to the scenic Settle to Carlisle railway line, two miles away. The magnificent Eden Valley is sandwiched between the Lakes and Dales. National Parks, is less well known than the Lake District and is a real delight to visit. The surrounding countryside offers spectacular views and numerous walks of various levels and there is an excellent tourist office in the town to help plan your activities. The closest lake is Ullswater, 25 miles, which is regarded as the most romantic of the lakes. There is a regular boat service running up and down the lake with stop offs for those wishing to walk part way. There are plenty of water sports available along with terrific walking and cycling. A drive along the lakeside runs over Kirkstone Pass and down into Windermere and Ambleside, a scenic drive not to be missed. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards. Free WiFi Can comfortably fit up to 2 people