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NEW - River Barn - 5 Star - Luxury Riverside Retreat

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A house with a stone wall and a pond in the foreground.
A patio with wicker furniture, a table set with food and drinks, and a stone wall.
A dining area with a table set for six, large windows, and a view of a landscaped garden.
A modern living room with a large sofa, dining area, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a central island, black countertops, and white cabinetry. There are two bar stools at the island, and the kitchen has a skylight.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lyth Valley

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Bowland Bridge, England
  • Place, Winster Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyth Valley
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Grange-over-Sands

Located in Grange-over-Sands, this holiday home is on a river. Lakeland Motor Museum and Stott Park Bobbin Mill are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. Lakes Aqaurium and Brewery Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Bowland Bridge, England

What's nearby

  • Winster Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lyth Valley - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bowness Pier - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 20 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gilpin Bridge Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bodega Bar & Tapas Bowness - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW - River Barn - 5 Star - Luxury Riverside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at NEW - River Barn - 5 Star - Luxury Riverside Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEW - River Barn - 5 Star - Luxury Riverside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW - River Barn - 5 Star - Luxury Riverside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW - River Barn - 5 Star - Luxury Riverside Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Winster Valley and Lyth Valley. Lake Windermere and Fell Foot Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property with everything you could need and a stunning location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay yet again

Third time at this beautiful home away from home. Lived up to expectations yet again, great communication from owner, ensured all our needs were met, we will be nack.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay!

Cannot recommend enough! A lovely warm welcome from the hosts- as well as lots of information given for us to have an amazing break! Beautiful house with everything we needed! Will definitely visit again in the future!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay yet again.

Second stay in this dream house. Worth every penny has every thing you need for a perfect stay. Brilliant friendly and helpful hosts. We will be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly amazing 5 STARS *****

The house has everything you want and more, in fact we struggled to leave it some days. Beautiful location and perfect for the exploring the lakes surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous property in lovely peaceful location

River Barn is in a beautiful location, we enjoyed a lovely week in the sunshine there. The property is furnished and equipped to a high standard with everything you need for a totally relaxed stay. Communication was excellent and Otto responded quickly to any queries we had. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage and lovely area

Excellent customer care. Hosts extremely helpful and provide lots of relevant information. Would highly recommend especially if you love the outdoors. Easy access to Lake District.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful days at Ru ernarn, Bowland Bridge

Together with my wife we had a wonderful week in this immacculate place. In particular, we enjoyed our breakfasts with that stunning view (under ovservation of the cute little Robin of the house). We can only recommend the barn.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A 5star bolt hole

The property is exactly as expected, the views are beautiful and the peace and quiet is second to none. All that and less than a five minute walk to a pub, what more could you want. It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Stunning Property

We traveled from California to explore the Lake District but when we entered the house which looked out over the property and a lovely creek we did not want to go anywhere. It was peaceful, quiet and serene. The house has everything you would want and is tastefully and beautifully decorated. Rebecca and Phil were wonderful, and communication was great, even with an 8-hour time difference. If we lived in the UK this would definitely be a property I would go to often! Thank you for sharing this beautiful home. It is a little piece of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream house

Perfect house for perfect and quiet holiday. Beautiful river and view gives you feel of tranquility. High standard and quality finish throughout. All inside and out seems perfectly thought through and arranged for maximum comfort and relaxation. Nearby pub for eating out option or you could stay in and cook in the excellent kitchen. All information and advice given by Rebecca and Phil were very helpful and well organised, leaving you feeling like you were at home away from home. Thank you very much both of you for great opportunity you gave us to rest in tranquility. Highly recommended and for sure we will be back. 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful in every respect

This is just the most wonderful place. Fantastic property. Perfect location. The pictures make the property and its location look incredible. In reality both the property and its location are even better. The pre-arrival communications from Rebecca & Phil were first rate. We knew how to get there, how to get access and they also included many great suggestions of places to visit. The property is of the highest quality, beautifully decorated, wonderfully furnished and with every bit of equipment you could need in the kitchen, a great 5* hotel-like bathroom and Sky TV in the lounge. The location is very special. It’s in the middle of a small village and adjacent to a small stream with a lovely private garden. Less than 2 minutes walk is one wonderful pub (The Hare and Hounds) serving great food. No more than 10 minutes walk is a second (Masons Arms) that is just as good. We would also recommend the food at The Punch Bowl which is just short drive away. This is a great place which we highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in this modern and absolutely clean house! It has got everything you need, even a wine cooler!I could easily connect to the Sonos system and when we had a question, the manager answered promptly. We felt really at home. It‘s a good place to explore the lake district. Lake Windermere, ullswater and coniston water are only a stone‘s throw away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

Simply can’t fault this fabulous holiday home. It just has everything. Communication with Rebecca and Phil has been outstanding. The house is spacious, has all the mod cons you’ll ever need, and the log fire just finishes off the amazing living area. Shame about the weather (Nov.) so couldn’t enjoy the outdoor areas and features. Good reason to return :).Everything is so well thought out and organised right down to best way to park. If you don’t want to use the fab kitchen can recommend The Hare and Hounds very very short walk. So welcoming we went back a second night. Thanks also for the welcome goodies-another nice touch. Big thanks to our hosts Rebecca and Phil.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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simply perfect

Very impressed, definatley booking again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic stay at a fantastic cottage.

We had an amazing, if too short, stay at Rebecca and Phil’s place. The cottage is immaculate, quiet, cozy, and the view from the picture windows is breathtaking. We took to calling it the Posh Bothy. Our visit was during a hot spell, and the place got very warm during the day, despite lowering all the shades. At night, we opened all the windows and doors and it cooled right down. It would have been nice to leave everything open all night but we were concerned about bugs and critters, and the neighborhood kitty, Smudge, finding their way in. Pro tip for cool sleeping; leave the bedroom windows open all day with the louvres closed and keep the bedroom door closed at all times. You’ll be rewarded with a bedroom 10 degrees cooler than the rest of the cottage come bedtime. Could the bed be a touch wider and firmer? Would window/door screens help with cooling and bug control? Would air con be nice? Yes to all of these, but these minor points are offset by the utterly charming and idyllic location, the many amenities and thoughtfulness of details, and the timely, attentive responses by the owners. If you’re looking to stay somewhere close to the lakes but out of the mayhem of throngs of holiday makers, Bowland Bridge is THE place, and the Posh Bothy on Smithy Lane can NOT be topped for location, charm, convenience, and location. Many thanks to Rebecca and Phil for their hospitality and for having the vision to bring this former blacksmith’s shop into the 21st century.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place to stay!

This is a very special place to stay. The house is beautiful, tastefully styled with a gorgeous outlook. It has everything that you need including a great outdoor area. It is a close walk to dinner at Boland Bridge and the walks that Rebecca and Phil recommend are fantastic. I highly recommend this property and Rebecca and Phil were terrific hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent

"I probably do have an obsessive personality, but striving for perfection has served me well." Tom Ford There's a big Tom Ford book in the living room and his quote sums up our stay... as close to perfection as anyone would want. The setting is idyllic and the ambience sublime. Rebecca and Phil tell you everything you'd want to know when you need to know it, where to go and what to see. We ventured out to the Lakes, just a short drive away, but frankly we were very happy to get back to the house and sit by the stream, listening to the birds, watching the sheep and ducks, drinking G&T and breathing deep the fresh summer air. The riverside retreat is so tranquil, well appointed, and comfortable there is really no reason to leave, but if you must there are two fine restaurants a very short walk away and some of the best hiking in the whole of the Lake District to panoramic views of lake Windermere and beyond. We would come back and stay in a heartbeat as it's a place that served us well, calmed the minds and filled our hearts. Thank you Rebecca and Phil.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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