Riverside Cottage is part of a historic 19th century terrace & affords views of Craggy Wood behind Staveley. The River Gowan runs directly outside and there are a variety of stunning walks from the front door. The cottage is conveniently just a stone's throw from a cosy pub with beer garden, a playground & all of Staveley's amenities which include a Spar, microbrewery, artisan bakery, gelato shop to list just a few. The cottage also has the benefit of having been recently updated throughout. Perfect socialising space in the open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area complete with a stylish log burner and oak and slate floors. To the rear of the property you will find a well equipped family bathroom and access to the enclosed bbq patio area complete with teak furniture. There is also a secure slate shed where you can store bikes if you wish. On the first floor you will find a king and double bedroom both with recently fitted ensuite shower rooms. The second floor is a twin room with a den area with TV/DVD and beanbag armchairs. A baby cot is also provided, should you need it. Please do note that guests staying in the twin room on the 2nd floor do not have an ensuite so will need to use the family bathroom on the ground floor. Guests have full access to all areas of the house, patio and shed. There is a grassed area to the rear of the property but there is no physical boundary between the gardens of each cottage so we don't recommend using it for dogs. Please feel free to contact me via Airbnb anytime At the end of Gowan Terrace is the Eagle & Child pub with it's riverside beer garden - and Staveley's children's playground. A short 2-minute stroll into Staveley village conservation area will take you past Kimi's gelato (hard not to be enticed by the stunning flavours), the Post Office, well stocked SPAR store and the excellent Hayton's traditional butchers...carry on along Main Street for quirky cafe 'eclec' and the faultless chippy! Turn into the 19th Century historic Mill Yard and you'll find many thriving craft, foodie and mountain sport orientated businesses including; Wheelbase Cycles, the Blind Chocolatier, Hawkshead Brewery, More? artisan bakery (and yes, you will want more!). Tucked away you'll also find the brand INOV-8 (hike & fitness) 'forge' flagship store. Fields, farms and fells and long views to surrounding crags and scars providing an attractive rural backdrop! Staveley village is the only access point to the Kentmere Valley and the classic ‘Horseshoe Round’ which can be done in a day! This ultimately residential and post-industrial village has so much to offer for families, hikers, mountain bikers, road cyclists and fell runners alike -who want to avoid the main tourist centres, yet still have everything the Lake District has to offer literally on the doorstep. The village centre is just a short stroll over the footbridge directly outside the cottage. The frequent 555 bus route (some with open top) from Kendal to Keswick passes along Main Street through Staveley and is ideal for visiting the main towns and villages of the National Park. The nearest bus stop is just outside the pub at the end of Gowan Terrace. Staveley train station is around the corner from the cottage, at the end of The Banks and is just one stop away from Windermere.
