About Riggbank

Riggbank is a four-storey holiday cottage in Windermere that sleeps six guests. This Lake District base sits in the heart of town, minutes from England's largest lake. The property features three bedrooms and four bathrooms across multiple levels.

Windermermere offers direct access to the Lake District National Park. You can walk to Bowness in 10 minutes or explore Windermere town in 20 minutes. The area provides lakeside walks and mountain trails.

The second floor hosts a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom featuring a freestanding bath and walk-in shower. First floor accommodation includes another double with en-suite shower room and a twin bedroom. A first-floor bathroom and lower-ground floor shower room complete the facilities. The open-plan living and dining room features bay windows and smart TV. The galley kitchen includes an induction hob and dishwasher. The basement games room has a pool table and PS4 Pro. Outside you'll find an enclosed patio with hot tub.

World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (1.2 miles, 5 minutes) and Treetop Lake District (2.8 miles, 8 minutes) are nearby. Ambleside (5.4 miles, 15 minutes) and Grasmere (9.1 miles, 20 minutes) offer additional exploration options.

Riggbank suits families and groups wanting a Windermere base with entertainment space and outdoor relaxation.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with electric fire
✓2 x smart tvs, ps4 pro, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Enclosed yard with patio, hot tub and seating
✓Roadside parking available
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 mile
✓Please note as of the 30th september 2023 this property will have 3 bedrooms and 1 games room in the basement

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Riggbank Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Riggbank during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Blackwell

Distance: 2.1 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 3JT

Orrest Head

Distance: 1.6 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 1AP

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 9.2 miles (17 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Millenium Gardens

Distance: 0.6 miles (2 min drive)

LA23 2EF

Dales Way

Distance: 0.8 miles (3 min drive)

School Knott

Distance: 1.3 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 2DS

Oakwood Farm Bakery

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

LA23 3AP

Fell & Fold

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

LA23 3BJ

Booths

Distance: 1.2 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Windermere Station

Distance: 1.3 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 9.3 miles (16 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Bowness Pier 1

Distance: 0.6 miles (2 min drive)

LA23 3HQ

Blackwell

Distance: 2.1 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 3JT

Orrest Head

Distance: 1.6 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 1AP

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 9.2 miles (17 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Millenium Gardens

Distance: 0.6 miles (2 min drive)

LA23 2EF

Dales Way

Distance: 0.8 miles (3 min drive)

School Knott

Distance: 1.3 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 2DS

Oakwood Farm Bakery

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

LA23 3AP

Fell & Fold

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

LA23 3BJ

Booths

Distance: 1.2 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Windermere Station

Distance: 1.3 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 9.3 miles (16 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Bowness Pier 1

Distance: 0.6 miles (2 min drive)

LA23 3HQ

Is Riggbank Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The basement games room provides hours of entertainment with a pool table and PS4 Pro console. Kids can walk to World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in five minutes or visit Treetop Lake District for high ropes adventures. The enclosed patio offers safe outdoor space. Lake Windermere sits nearby for boat trips and water activities. Three bedrooms accommodate family groups comfortably.

For Couples

The second-floor double bedroom features an en-suite with freestanding bath and walk-in shower for romantic soaks. Couples can unwind in the hot tub on the private enclosed patio. The open-plan living space with bay windows creates intimate evenings. Walk to Bowness restaurants in 10 minutes or explore lakeside paths together. The central Windermere location puts dining and entertainment within easy reach.

Pet Friendly

Riggbank does not accept pets. The property operates a no-pets policy so you cannot bring dogs or other animals. If you're traveling with pets you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the Windermere area. The property focuses on maintaining a pet-free environment for all guests. Consider kennels or pet-sitting services if you need to visit the Lake District with animals.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Riggbank

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1DX

Francine's Windermere

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 2EQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Riggbank

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Riggbank has a hot tub located on the enclosed patio at the back of the property. The hot tub is available for guest use throughout your stay.

Is it pet friendly?

No, Riggbank does not accept pets. You'll need to make alternative arrangements for your animals during your stay.

How many people does Riggbank sleep?

The cottage sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. The second floor has a double, while the first floor offers another double and a twin room.

What entertainment is available at the property?

The basement games room includes a pool table and PS4 Pro console. The living room features a smart TV and the property has WiFi throughout.

What cooking facilities are in the kitchen?

The galley kitchen has an electric oven with induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. All essential appliances are provided for self-catering.

Where can I park at Riggbank?

Roadside parking is available on the street outside the property. Previous guests have successfully parked multiple cars within feet of the house.

How far is Riggbank from Lake Windermere?

The property sits in Windermere town, a short walk from England's largest lake. Bowness-on-Windermere is just 10 minutes on foot from the cottage.

What bathroom facilities does the property have?

Riggbank has four bathrooms total. Two bedrooms have en-suite facilities, plus there's a family bathroom on the first floor and a shower room on the lower-ground floor.

Riggbank Reviews

We had a fantastic short stay at this property. The house is in an ideal central location, making it a perfect base for exploring the area and heading out on local walks. The property was spotless, tidy, and very wellmaintained throughout. Coming back to the hot tub after a long day of hiking was an absolute bonus and much appreciated! The only minor downside was that the mattresses in the twin room were a bit thin, which impacted our sleep a little. Overall, though, its a wonderful home and we would definitely return!

Lovely property well appointed and with easy walking distance to the waterfront. Hot tub was great and we used it daily. Constructive feedback for the owner the double beds would be more comfortable as kings or better still super kings. And the basement games room is a real bonus but needs shorter pool sticks to play properly in the narrow room and the table tennis net was broken. Minor constructive criticisms of an otherwise great rental property.

It is a fantastic place to stay, especially locational. It was clean, comfortable and spacious. Minor issues for us was the front door being very difficult to lock when warmed by the sun. The shower head in the 1st floor ensuite is below head height and won't stay above. Like I said, minor issues, we had a great stay and would stay again if in the area.

Claire

Absolutely fantastic holiday cottage for our family of 6 4 adults and two children. Perfect location just a short walk to town and the ferry to Ambleside. The kids were delighted to discover the basement games room we could enjoy hot tub, playstation, table tennis and pool after spending our days out walking. Clean and comfortable, would definitely book again!

Eleanor

The property needs a really good clean and the basement smell needs addressing. Apart from that we had a lovely weekend

Francesca

Such a wonderful home we had a great long weekend. The house was comfy and cosy. The kids loved the games room. We didnt get to use the hot tub because of the weather but a nice addition. After reading the feedback from others I can say its been taken on board. The house felt very clean and there was a welcome pack of bits for the kitchen cleaning, toilet rolls in each bathroom. No broken bed or mirror. The only thing Id say is king size beds would be much better but definitely not a deal breaker. Location was perfect and the house is decorated lovely. Id recommend and also book again myself.

Stunning,well designed, great space near to the centre. Games room in cellar a bonus. Great social spaces and decor. Everyone loved the themed rooms Think the maintenance crew maybe letting down the house it deserves better. Less than 14 of toilet roll left and no spare Im okay with using up but going shopping when I get there given all the stuff we brought is bad. Just say toilet roll not provided not enough for 6people. Needs a bread knife. Serrated edge and so many people have complained about the attic room bed but not even a note left to say its being looked at. This could be sensational as its so beautiful youd expect the finishing touches. Having said that , now I know I need to bring toilet roll I would book again.

Really lovely place to stay. Everything great in the house apart from no hot water in the shower on Sunday night, only on the top floor. Also neighbour next door shouting to tell us to shut up early Saturday evening when we were in the hot tub. Spoiled the atmosphere a bit. Would definitely stay there again though. Thank you

We enjoyed our week staying at Riggbank. It was a large comfortable house with the wonderful addition of a hot tub and a games room. Parking was easy on the road outside and with only a 10 minute walk to Bowness it is really well located. The house was very nicely furnished. Unfortunately even though it's clear that a lot was spent on the matching furnishings in each room there are a few things that need to be looked at. The bed frame in the attic room was broken at the bottom as was the free standing mirror in the first floor bedroom both were reported to Sykes even though feedback previously stated issues with both so hopefully they are fixed for the next visitors. The quality of the mattresses and bath towels were very basic and not in keeping with the quality of the rest of the house or the rating given to the property. Both double mattresses felt very softwell used and the bath towels very thin. Coat hooks boot holder in the hall would be useful instead of having to take wet things all the way through to the cupboard past the kitchen.

Tracey

We loved our holiday, the house was lovely, very clean and very well equipped. Suggested improvements could include Some hooks in the first floor bathroom would be very helpful as you have to put your towel on the floor at the moment. The bins could be explained a bit clearer too, we got help from the neighbour who kindly explained what happens with the rubbish from Riggbank. The mirror on top of the chest of drawers in the double bedroom on the first floor needs to be fixed securely as it fell off and hit my head as I was closing the bottom drawer.

Graham

Overall the property was great however the cleanliness left a lot to be desired, there was discarded food stuffed down the side of the settees and under them it looked like no attempt had been made to clean under the furniture there were items of dirty clothing discarded under a bed. Perhaps it would be nice to offer guests the opportunity to prebook a welcome pack, milk etc. The supply of cleaning materials i.e. tea towels, washing up liquid, bin liners and spray cleaners etc was sadly lacking as was the amount of toilet paper which amounted to around 1 roll per person for a stay of almost 1 week. Should it not be noted in the description that these items might be required.

Excellent holiday home. Well presented and comfortable house with lots of space and an added bonus of a bathroom for each bedroom. The living space was a great size. The hot tub was brilliant and easy to use in their quiet yard. Plenty of towels provided! The location of the house was fantastic, very close to the main town via an easy walk. We had no problem with parking on the street in front. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be looking to come here again in the future.

We had a lovely stay at Riggbank. Access was straight forward and first impressions were great. The bedrooms were all comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. It was lovely to have a bathroom per bedroom, although the main bathroom could do with a shower screen or shower. As per other reviews, the basement floor had a stale smell, but Im sure if we had used it that would have disappeared in time. Its a difficult space to ventilate and didnt detract from our stay at all. The hot tub was a welcome addition, very private but with debris behind it, no doubt left over from previous guests, which was a shame. On street parking could be an issue but we were lucky enough to get spaces outside the property. It really did feel like a home from home and we all said wed definitely return in the future. The position is perfect for walking and visiting the area.

Was a lovely and big holiday cottage, had everything we needed and was perfect for our little holiday! The neighbour next door had a few complaints but im sure you are used to hearing this as a few comments in your book said the same, didn't ruin our holiday tho, lovely decorated and perfect location, thanks for everything Amy

Bradley

Heating was not working all weekend, had to go home a day early.

Flys all around the property Hot tub outside not welcoming, all moss on the hot ... Flys all around the property Hot tub outside not welcoming, all moss on the hot tub cover, also had to ring maintenance as the hot tub wasnt working properly No remote for down stairs TV The cooker hob turned on but didnt work

Christopher

A lovely property and very warm and clean. One of the few that we have booked that has lived up to our expectations. Well done.

A lovely location ideal for exploring the area and an easy walk into Bowness and Lake Windermere. The house was stunning and very well equipped with a perfect setup for two families on holiday together.

Thank you the house was perfect, very clean and plenty of space. We had a great time and would recommend staying here.

The cottage was superb and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would 100 book again. My only criticism is that the bathroom on the 2nd floor, adjacent to the twin room, would benefit from a shower screen and a fixing to position the shower higher. Apart from that we can't wait to return again in the future.

Lyndsay

Really nice property, well furnished throughout. Kitchen has everything you can need. I did take tea towels and washing up things but they provided a little welcome pack with everything we needed. The basement was perfect for my 14 year old. He loved having his own space. Hot tub was a great bonus. There was however no slippers and only 2 towels. This wasn't an issue for us though as we took our own. A back door mat would be useful for after using the hot tub. We had no issue with the neighbours like some of the reviews had mentioned. The lady to the left was lovely, took the time to talk and tell us about the local walks. I would highly recommend this property, we would definitely book again.

This property is just beautiful, set walking distance from Bowness it offered great accessibility to the village but we found it difficult to leave as it was so comfortable and the hottub was a great way to unwind after a long day hiking. Highly recommend this property it offers a real home from home feel with everything available to make the stay luxurious.

Loved our stay! Everything we needed perfect home from home experience . Lovely location! Only issue we had was with a fault to the electrics on the lower floor! It wasnt the best as meant we had to juggle the sleeping arrangements out as unable to use the shower on that floor. Owners did contact us on our arrival date though and did make us aware that they couldnt get anyone out until after new year. So it was just one of those things.. We just made the best of it and enjoyed our stay! Thank you xx

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