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On the edge of the Lake District National Park
An abundance of activities to enjoy at Ullswater only 20 miles away
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36 / 37  On the edge of the Lake District National Park
37 / 37  An abundance of activities to enjoy at Ullswater only 20 miles away

Riverside At Armathwaite

Armathwaite, near Carlisle, Cumbria

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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
pets No Dogs
grade 5 star
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautifully styled 1960's mid-century modern property with British design house soft furnishings
  • Ideally situated to enjoy the Eden Valley, the Scottish borders and The Lake District National Park - with walks from the front door
  • Two pubs and the village shop all within a few minutes walk on a stunning setting on the river with large garden and covered hot tub
Property code: 78167

Encompassed by large gardens, complete with a fabulous covered hot tub area, this impressive five-bedroom property boasts luxurious accommodation for families and friends in the heart of Cumbria. Located in the beautiful village of Armathwaite, there are walking and cycling routes through the tranquil countryside straight from the front door. Enjoy salmon fishing, riverside rambles and peaceful picnics on the banks of the River Eden running through the village, before returning to the property for a competitive evening in the games room or to relax in the spacious lounge.

Tastefully decorated in neutral shades throughout, with contrasting soft furnishings and bright artwork, this stylish house has a light and airy feel, creating a relaxing environment for your whole party. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining room is a sociable space for spending time together. Cook up storm in the well-equipped kitchen where you can plan your day’s activities around the large breakfast table. For more formal meals, gather around the elegant table in the dining area and linger over supper late into the night. Sink into one of the comfortable seats in the living area and relax in front of the TV after a long day of outdoor adventures. Younger guests will love the garage games room where they can let off steam over a board game or game of pool. Five indulgent en-suite bedrooms can be found on the first floor, all individually designed and offering a haven for peace and relaxation. For quieter moments, there’s a cosy study and hidden library with a balcony and seating for two. Venturing outside, picnic under the fruit trees in the orchard or spread out your blankets for sunbathing on the lawn. There are two patios with garden furniture for al fresco dining and a charcoal BBQ for relaxed evening meals. Enjoy an indulgent soak in the covered hot tub that can accommodate seven guests. There is driveway parking for five cars.

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  • 5 bedrooms – 1 twin ,2 super king-size and 2 king-size
  • 3 en-suite bathrooms with shower over bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with showers and WC and ground floor wet room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, multi-functional microwave, coffee machine, dishwasher, fridge and additional
  • American fridge/freezer with ice machine
  • Electric fire in lounge and gas fire in breakfast area off kitchen
  • Ample private parking for up to 5 cars
  • Smart TV’s in every bedroom and in lounge with Freeview
  • Utility room with 1 washing machine
  • 6’3 Snooker table in converted garage with board and garden games
  • Covered 7 seater hot tub
  • Secure storage for bikes and sports equipment
  • Bathrobes included Additional pillows available in each room
  • Large mature garden with views across the river, two patio areas and charcoal BBQ (starter pack of charcoal included)
  • Please note there is no access to the riverbank from the garden of the property
  • Fire Pit
  • Please note that owner lives next door, privacy is guaranteed, but please be aware that the house does have other neighbours within close proximity, so your consideration is appreciated
  • Please note, stag or hen parties will not be accepted
  • Maximum occupancy of 10 including infants
  • Please be advised that EV charging is not supported at this property
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Perfectly positioned between the historic market towns of Penrith (11.5 miles) and Carlisle (11 miles), spend your days exploring the Eden Valley, Lake District and Scottish Borders. Lace up your walking boots for a hike along Hadrian’s Wall (15 miles) taking in the stunning scenery that surrounds you. Explore the ancient town of Carlisle with its majestic cathedral and imposing castle. Uncover innovations in aircraft design at the Solway Aviation Museum and test your head for heights on the bouldering wall at Eden Rock. Further afield, head to the pretty Lakeland town of Ullswater (21 miles) where you can enjoy the views of the water from a lake cruise or hire a sailing boat to navigate your way around the lake.

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This property is personally managed by Lyndsey.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lisa 4th July 2025

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Excellent stay at this property! Excellent communication prior to stay. Property was lovely and felt home from home. Arlene has carefully thought of whats needed for a perfect stay (flip flops for hot tub use, dressing gowns, utensils all things you could of. Arlene is a lovely lady who works hard to make sure the property is ready for hire. Would Read more100 percent recommend this property for family and friends stay and hope future groups respect the property as well as we did. Hide

Reviewed by Julio 27th June 2025

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As a group of 9 everyone agrees that this property was incredible. It has everything you need for a lovely stay. Hot tub, very good fire/bbq area, a huge variety of cooking equipment. We left the property wanting to stay for longer. The location is very good with a lake and hiking trail near by. I honestly cant fault anything. Arlene, the host, wasRead more very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed also providing us with good recommendations with pubs in the area. Hide

Reviewed by John 6th June 2025

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The property is very well looked after and was perfect for a double family celebration for my birthday and our golden wedding. The garden is massive and the view over the bridge makes it the perfect location for a family get together. The owners who live next door ensured that we had everything for our needs in what turned out to be a very enjoyablRead moree weekend. For those interested there are some great walks for all the family nearby. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 20th December 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay. its a lovely property in a great location. The Christmas decorations were a lovely touch. Arlene and Chris being next door is very helpful. They were great hosts.

Reviewed by Tracey 25th October 2024

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What a beautiful house. What Arlene & Chris have achieved is incredible and the photos dont do it justice. We had a great week, perfect location to visit all areas of the Lakes and the house made it. It hosts all the things you could imagine you may need and more. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Claire 11th October 2024

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A fantastic stay for a large group of friends (5 couples). The cottage has been well thought out and has everything we needed for a fantastic weekend away!! It is so spacious, you can get easily lost in the house! It is so quiet upstairs, you cant hear anything in the bedrooms from other rooms. It is in a fab location, lovely little village! PerfecRead moret for nice walks and afternoons in the pub. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 2nd August 2024

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High spec, spacious, well equipped, relaxing place to stay. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Caroline 26th July 2024

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Excellent property in beautiful setting by the river with 2 pubs and a village shop. House Very stylish, well equipped and of a very high standard. Lots of lovely outdoor space and hot tub to enjoy. Owners very helpful and we would return in a heartbeat.

Reviewed by John 12th July 2024

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Cottage and surrounding area was great.

Reviewed by Graham 21st June 2024

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What an amazing location with owners who truly care and look after their property. They could not have been more accommodating and also available should you need anything during your stay. I can not recommend this place highly enough and we will certainly be back. We stayed as a group of 10 and can not fault any part of the accommodation or villageRead more and surrounding areas. Get yourself booked up! Hide

Reviewed by Matt 17th May 2024

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A spectacular weekend. We had incredible weather which hugely helps this property as I don't think we'll ever stay somewhere with grounds and views like it. The furniture outside is high quality and you can follow the sun everywhere. The river is a two minute walk over the bridge and we took our paddleboards. The pubs are lovely; one is 100 yards aRead moreway and the other 5 minute walk and the walk in the woods were lovely too. Bedrooms all great, lovely bathrooms. All perfect really. 10/10! Hide

Reviewed by Reint 3rd May 2024

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Reviewed by Ian 29th March 2024

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The property is amazing and with a wonderful view of the river. The owners live next door so are available if you do have an issue but otherwise we did not even see them. Local pubs are very convenient and serve good food. Also a well stocked local store is a short walk away.

Reviewed by K 8th March 2024

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Beautiful house, beautiful views. Pub outside house was lovely. Highly recommend. We are already looking at when we can come back. Every detail well thought out.

Reviewed by Julie 8th December 2023

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Superb location, exceptionally well equipped house. Spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. Everything has been thought of and to top it all the pub over the bridge, Fox & Pheasant, is superb.

Reviewed by David 24th November 2023

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Second time here and it's everything we wanted. Thank you.

Reviewed by Sandra 15th September 2023

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This idyllic stress free environment both House, Garden, Village ( out the side gate )The scenery Stunning. The is so much to see and do right on the doorstep. We went to public house for a celebratory meal top notch food Made just as welcome by the village pub regulars friendly people. Never got to the pub across the bridge but recon it would be jRead moreust as good. Chilled Relaxed ready for whatever comes are way. Do not miss this place a jewel to visit. Hide

Reviewed by David 1st September 2023

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The house is in a beautiful location with stunning views set in extensive grounds. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very comfortable and well appointed. We were fortunate to have hot weather for the whole week which allowed us to fully use the excellent outside space. We loved Armathwaite, it's a quiet and friendly village and the Fox and Pheasant pRead moreub a short walk across the bridge was excellent. A trip on the Settle and Carlisle railway from Armathwaite station was also a real treat. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 18th August 2023

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Wonderful house lots of room inside and outside,great for large families, very comfortable and very clean lovely walks nearby, with two local pubs with excellent food. very helpful owners nearby we would recommend this property to anyone interested we all had a wonderful time

Reviewed by Sandra 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by Lynn 13th July 2023

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Just back from spending a fantastic week at Riverside. The best holiday house we've ever stayed at - super clean and facilities are excellent. Garden areas are fantastic, such an idyllic and relaxing space with stunning river views and bird song. Beds were really comfortable, bathrooms were spotless and the decor was lovely. The care, love and atteRead morention which Arlene and Chris have poured into this house is clear to be seen. Don't hesitate to book - you'll definitely not regret staying here! Hide

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