Guests say
Riverside is a spacious, beautifully presented cottage in a stunning lakeside location near Coniston. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and extensive gardens with direct lake access—ideal for families and dogs. The peaceful setting, private jetty, and summerhouse are highlights. Minor issues include occasional maintenance needs, some accessibility challenges, and a few comments on towels and welcome packs. Overall, guests highly recommend Riverside for a relaxing Lake District getaway.
The property is frequently described as spotlessly clean and well maintained, with only rare minor comments about worn towels. Cleanliness is a consistent positive across reviews.
The lakeside setting, private garden, and proximity to Coniston are universally praised. Guests love the peacefulness, views, and direct access to the lake, making the location a standout feature.
Most guests find the cottage very comfortable, with spacious rooms and cosy beds. A few mention less comfortable sofas, mattresses, or minor accessibility issues, but overall comfort is rated highly.
Facilities are excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen, ample outdoor seating, and thoughtful extras like a summerhouse and games. Occasional feedback notes minor maintenance or missing items, but these are exceptions.
Some guests received welcome packs with bread, milk, and tea, but this is not consistent and cannot be guaranteed. Most reviews note good provision of essentials, though a few mention missing toiletries or consumables.
About this property
Beautifully appointed, Riverside Cottage is a rare gem set in breathtaking surroundings overlooking Torver Beck, with its own pedestrian bridge leading to a private jetty and beach. The detached house, gardens and surroundings are an absolute delight and provide a heady mix of luxury and beauty. All three bedrooms have super king-size beds, two of which can be cleverly converted into two single beds on request, and with two en-suites and a house bathroom, queues are a thing of the past! Outside there is a choice of peaceful patios, including a charming covered seating area adorned with fairy lights. What is really magical about Riverside Cottage is it has its very own pedestrian bridge which crosses Torver Beck to an enormous expanse of green leading to Coniston Water.
You can while away the hours in the summer house, or dangle your feet over the water on the private jetty. In such stunning surroundings, it is very easy to see how our Lakeland poets were so inspired! Just over a mile away is a footpath leading to The Old Man of Coniston which at 2635 feet is not quite a Munro, but deserves its place in the great Cumbrian fells. On a fine day the views from the top are so intoxicating they should be experienced by everyone. Arthur Ransome based his book ‘Swallows and Amazons’ on Coniston Water, and it is fun trying to discover the locations featured in the book.
There is boat hire available, as well as sailing courses and the steam yacht Gondola, which offers an opulent sail with a difference. Riverside Cottage is addictive and one visit will not be enough.
Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park and makes a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside and Windermere just a short drive away. Superb walking, mountain biking and climbing is available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, and the lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. For water sports enthusiasts the quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, whilst the less active can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola'.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three super king-size double bedrooms (all zip/link, can be twin on request) and two with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with AGA and dining area.
Utility.
Sitting room with dining area and log burner.
Oil central heating with log burner.
Electric oven and hob, AGA, 2 x fridge/freezers, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Front patio with furniture, rear area and patio with furniture.
Private pedestrian bridge over the river, jetty, launch and summer house.
Use of paddock over foot bridge.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome at the cost of £10.00 each.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1 mile, pub 1.3 miles.
Note: Unfenced river adjacent to cottage, care should be taken.
Please be advised that although all ground floor there is one step into the hallway and two steps down into the lounge.
Note:The charging of electric cars is not permissible at the property nearest charge point is 1 mile away at the Wilson Arms pub.
Reviews (65)
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Matthew
Well worth staying.
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Valerie
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.
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Simon
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. Itâs the perfect place to switch off and recharge. Weâll definitely be back again.