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Open plan living/dining room/kitchen | Riverbank Cottage, Kirkby Stephen
Open plan living/dining room/kitchen | Riverbank Cottage, Kirkby Stephen
Kitchen | Riverbank Cottage, Kirkby Stephen
Kitchen | Riverbank Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kirkby Stephen
  • Place, Kirkby Stephen Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stainmore Railway Company Ltd.
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen.

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



The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.

Small dog/s only allowed.

Suitable for up to 1 pet

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen is home to this cottage. Lesley Rowe and Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Brough Castle and Eden Valley Railway. Appleby Leisure Centre and Kennedys Fine Chocolates are also worth visiting.
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Kirkby Stephen

What's nearby

  • Lesley Rowe - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kirkby Stephen Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Lake Windermere - 45 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pennine Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bay Horse Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The La'l Nook - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen.?

As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. on 8 May 2026 start from NZ$275, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. located?

Situated in Kirkby Stephen, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eden Valley and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Lesley Rowe and Kirkby Stephen Library are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

brett H.

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

Comfy cottage

We were hiking the lady Anne’s way and this place was ideal to spend a couple of days resting up after eight days on the trail cottage is located by the river in a quiet lane but within walking distance of pubs and a laundrette essential if you are without a car , ten/ten
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Lovely cottage, great views.

Lovely cottage, great views. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill

we had a lovely week at River Bank Cottage and we are going again at the New Year, It was warm and c

we had a lovely week at River Bank Cottage and we are going again at the New Year, It was warm and cosy. I did find using the cooker a bit complicated. But what I cooked cooked well. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

L

Lovely cottage, well equipped and in a lovely location Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert

L

Lovely place Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

julie

Beautiful, clean and comfortable cottage in a stunning location.

Beautiful, clean and comfortable cottage in a stunning location. Gorgeous riverside views and country walks and some great pubs and restaurants yards away. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rach

Although small, the cottage is perfectly comfortable for 2 people.

Although small, the cottage is perfectly comfortable for 2 people. The bed was very comfortable. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David

W

We loved our stay here such a beautiful little cottage in a stunning place Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

N

Needs tv in the kitchen Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay

My partner and I have been going to the Riverbank cottage every December for the last five years.

My partner and I have been going to the Riverbank cottage every December for the last five years. The cottage is perfectly situated on Franks Bridge with the river just outside of the window. The village is a two minute walk away where there are some beautiful bars and restaurants. We could not recommend this place enough especially at Christmas. Thank you so much to the owners for providing us with our perfect Christmas get away! Lyndsay and Stu x
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John

A lovely cottage in a beautiful location with direct access to walks, including the Coast to Coast.

A lovely cottage in a beautiful location with direct access to walks, including the Coast to Coast.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Very pleasant, peaceful location.

Very pleasant, peaceful location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

PERRIN

This was a really cute cottage in a perfect location.

This was a really cute cottage in a perfect location. It had amazing views and was perfect for all types of walkers. It was also near many shops and pubs so some days we didn't use the car. The only reason we wouldn't use it again would be because the two seater sofa upstairs was just to small for comfort but I really don't know how you could improve this as there was limited space for anything else.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

A fantastic cottage.

A fantastic cottage. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Lovely view of the river. Two minutes walk to town with shops and pubs and friendly people everywhere. Nice drives to surrounding areas or take the old time bus! If you are a walker it is only 108 miles to Robin Hood's Bay!! A wonderful break,highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda

We enjoyed a lovely relaxed week in this fabulous cottage.

We enjoyed a lovely relaxed week in this fabulous cottage.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Patricia

Beautiful location for two people.

Beautiful location for two people.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Loveley cottage, brilliant setting and a very nice town.

Loveley cottage, brilliant setting and a very nice town. Would recomend for a break at any time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael

a

a very pleasant location
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andy

R

Really enjoyed our stay lovely cottage nice town
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Maria

Great location, cottage just didn't work for us but for others it would be great.

Great location, cottage just didn't work for us but for others it would be great.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

R

First time stay in Kirkby Stephen liked the place and the cottage.

First time stay in Kirkby Stephen liked the place and the cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Had a fantastic time in this quant cottage , great location , the cottage is compact and has everyth

Had a fantastic time in this quant cottage , great location , the cottage is compact and has everything needed for a couple . So impressed we have booked again in May . It's a firm favourite.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

L

Lovely ltitle cottage and a great place for views and amazing walks and friendly local people

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