About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Riverview Apartment in Backbarrow offers a 4-star holiday home with one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free on-site private parking. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, washing machine, and kitchenware. A TV provides entertainment, and a private entrance ensures privacy. Convenient Location: Located 119 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the property is 15 km from the World of Beatrix Potter. Nearby activities include water sports and boating. Highly Rated by Guests: Guests appreciate the comfortable accommodation and excellent facilities, making Riverview Apartment a highly rated choice.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Samuel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Furnished to a great standard. Really fantastic location. Hearing the stream outside is a dream for a city dweller.
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great little property, so peaceful, loved sitting and listening to the river. Everything you need for a break in the Lakes.
  • Rashida
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    10/10 very comfortable and host was really helpful and friendly
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenient for what I needed. Appropriate size for me, relatively peaceful
  • Kirsty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Apartment was clean and had what we needed to cook breakfast. Balcony was nice to sit out. Great location for Lake Windermere. We did kayaking at Fell Foot and watched the sunset at Gummers How - both 10 min drive away. Bowness is 20 min drive...
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location away from crowded Lakeland towns but only 30 mins from Ambleside, 20 mins from Bowness etc Clean, quiet and well kitted out. It had a bath! Sitting on the balcony was nice by the river, watching birdies
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment was equipped to a high degree. A great view of the river from the bedroom lounge and balcony. The location was amazing just a short drive to the town, spa and shops. The apartment was a great size for the two of us for a well...

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Property information

This charming second floor apartment has unrivalled views of the River Leven. It’s stylish and contemporary design makes it perfect for any couple.. 1 step to entrance. All on the Second Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: 42" Smart TV Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Riverview Apartment is based in the Ironworks Development, where still in situ is the 1711 blast furnace that was once used to make gun carriages, cannon balls and cannons. With historical monuments to the front of the building and the River Leven to the back, you really are steeped in rich Cumbrian culture! The River Leven runs from Windermere all the way to Morecambe bay, and is often used by kayakers due to its Grade Three rapids. If you are lucky you might also see jumping salmon! Backbarrow is set in the South Lakes Peninsula and is a perfect gateway to explore many popular attractions, the closest being the Haverthwaite steam railway. Take a leisurely train ride into Bowness-on-Windermere and witness the stunning landscape as you go. Just a 5-minute drive down the road and you are in Newby Bridge, popular for its fantastic riverside pubs and home to the Lakes Aquarium and Windermere Lake Cruises. Take a wonderful cruise across the largest lake in the UK over to the popular town of Ambleside. Beach 7 miles. Shop 7 miles, pub 6 miles and restaurant 520 yards. Free WiFi

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

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From 15:00
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Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
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Smoking is not allowed.
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Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.