Self-Catering at Riverside View | Holiday Cottages in Kendal

Holiday home
Riverside View is a semi detached house overlooking the river on the edge of the village of Cark in Cartmel just two miles from Cartmel itself. With two twin bedrooms, one double with an ensuite and a folding bed available, the cottage can sleep up to seven people. The accommodation also includes a family bathroom, a fitted kitchen, a ground floor snug and a sitting room with a dining table and an electric fire. To the outside of the cottage is off road parking for one car, bike storage and an enclosed patio with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. With lovely views of the surrounding countryside and the river running alongside, Riverside View is a stunning cottage in a breathtaking part of the country.

Accomodation Details
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin (both with TV). Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area (seats 3). Utility. Sitting room with dining area and electric fire. Ground floor snug with TV.

Area
The small village of Cark in Cartmel lies just a couple of miles from its more famous neighbour, Cartmel, in lovely Lakeland countryside. Cark is a stop on the Furness railway, and visitors to the village will enjoy a stroll to the local beach, or a quiet pint in one of the two friendly pubs. Holker Hall house and deer park are just a short walk from Cark. Cartmel is renowned for its racecourse, and the town is well served with a selection of shops, traditional pubs and a Michelin starred restaurant. There is so much to enjoy in the area, from country walks to boat trips on Windermere or a trip to the seaside resort of Grange over Sands. A great Lakeland base for your holiday.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Gas central heating with electric fire. Electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot, highchair and double sofa bed available. Off road parking for 1 car, additional roadside parking. Enclosed patio with furniture and BBQ. Bike storage in lockable outbuilding. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pubs 2 mins walk. Please Note: This property now has Sky TV and Fiber broadband.

Mrs Jackson

July 2020

Absolutely fabulous house, perfect for a large group or family.. The snug room is lovely for a little bit of peace and quiet. Large bedrooms, very comfy beds. Utility room ideal for the dog. Stream at the back with a few ducks on it. Nearby train station, pub and shop. Chip shop/Chinese in Flookburgh just a 10 min walk. Had a great time, and would recommend.

Mrs Jackson, July 2020

This is a large and comfortable home from home in a quieter part of Cumbria..

Mrs Parker, July 2020

February 2020

We had a brilliant time in a lovely cottage in a very nice place in the countryside

Mr Luty, February 2020

November 2019

Lovely house everything and more than you need.. Gorgeous views. Would def book again loved it .

Mrs Smith, November 2019

October 2019

A beautiful cottage situated in an excellent location, close to railway station, two very good pubs 5 mins walk and local shop.. The cottage is perfect with everything supplied, very spacious and immaculately clean when we arrived. We have a lovely week here and will definitely return in the future, it was one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in.

Mrs Young, October 2019

Just lovely.. Ideally situated,everything we could have hoped for.Even the weather was brill.

Miss Nicholson

March 2019

Absolutely fantastic holiday! The photos of the cottage didn’t even do it justice! We had such a lovely time, only regret is we didn’t stay longer. The cottage has a fresh, modern interior and is situated in a gorgeous, friendly little village. Thanks for providing the perfect little getaway for a group of 21 year olds!

Mrs Welch

February 2019

A beautiful clean spacious cottage in a great little village, with a lovely walk and two dog friendly pubs - perfect for a weekend away..

Mr Davies

December 2018

Everything was beyond expectations, super property which was tastefully decorated for Christmas.. Very comfortable with great amenities and lovely decor. Great location with the bonus of a very friendly pub in the village. All the family agreed the holiday was special and will be remembered forever. Thank you Sykes Cottages.

Mr Lobban

November 2018

No issues with cottage whatsoever, a great base for the lakes..

Mr Robinson

October 2018

The house was fantastic, ultra clean and tidy, facilities were second to none, didn't want to leave will certainly return.. can't praise the place enough.

Mrs Lundstram

We had a lovely stay.. The Cottage had everything you need and in a lovely area. We went out every day visiting all around and even as far as Cumbria. A very enjoyable stay. We've used Sykes for many holidays and can't fault them. Thank you

Mrs Geelan

September 2018

No but every thing very enjoyable great place to stay

Ms Cathrae

It was a perfect family holiday.. Celebrating my 60th birthday. The stream at the back of the property was home to wildlife, ducks and a kingfisher. The cottage was close to Grange over sands, windermere and the walking with wolves experience. Just the most perfect holiday Norma Cathrae

Mr Aguilar Garcia

August 2018

The house is perfect for six persons.. Traditional house with modern functional furniture, a very complete kitchen. Literally hundreds of maps, brochures and books in the house to help you prepare your excursions. Perfectly located for visiting the peninsulas and the Lake District. The owners are most helpful and live nearby.

LisaGEssex

July 2018

Really loved our stay. The house is like a tardis inside - huge - more than enough room for 2 adults and 2 teenagers and a small dog. Everything you could need. There is a small yard rather than a garden but the front garden is also enclosed and nice to sit and watch the world go by. Owners were very helpful and responded quickly to any queries. There is a shop, a baker's and 2 pubs within a couple of minutes walk and another pub with a lovely garden in Flookburgh 1/2 a mile away. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back one day.

The cottage was probably as outlined so my views are pragmatic.. The lack of parking within the site,with 2 cars and no downstairs loo ,and a semi hip bath in the bathroom were the downsides.The property was clean,good kitchen/bedrooms and 2 sitting rooms. The area allows you to include the lakes and the coastal areas to the south and west.

Mr Taylor

Great location in a beautiful village.. House had everything we needed plus more.

Mrs Gridley

Stunning house with everything you could ask for.. Like a tardis inside - much bigger than it looks even in the photos. Lovely location with a shop, baker's and pubs being a stone's throw away. Owners very responsive and helpful. Will definitely recommend and hopefully return one day.

Mrs Speakman

June 2018

Really lovely cottage but lets get the niggles out of the way 1st.. .. I would not say it had an enclosed garden. It had a yard and a narrow walled area in front of the property with no grass. Also think it could be made even more family friendly with a baby gate option and plastic crockery for young children. Now for the good stuff... clean, comfortable beautifil views, lots of helpful local info in the property too and a great base for adventuring the lakes. Also well situated - 2 local parks, pub, a bakery and shop. We had a great time. Thank you. X

Mrs Forber

November 2017

Excellent accomodation fantastic location on edge of village, very friendly .... Excellent accomodation fantastic location on edge of village, very friendly owners very well equipt kitchen, comfy beds and will be booking again for next year

abrindles

August 2017

Our party of 4 adults 1 child and dogs found this cottage ideal as a relaxed base for enjoying the lakes. The rooms easily accommodated our various needs. tv's in downstairs rooms and each bedroom and wi-fi connection helped when we wanted our own space. Kitchen is well equipped and utility room was useful for our dogs. The bedrooms are spacious with marvellous built in wardrobes which i would have liked to have at home. A stream runs immediately along the back of the cottage and we appreciated the scene of cattle grazing in green fields on the other side of water although one of our dogs was wary of the sight of cows. One negative is that Cark like many villages in the area has narrow pavements and it was difficult to negotiate around the village with child and dogs.

There was no off-road parking as advertised, and my car got vandalised by drunk people passing by to reach the train station..

Sarah C

April 2017

Love this place, we will hopefully get to return soon. Lovely & clean, bigger than expected. Sofa's & beds super comfy. Flat screen tv in every bedroom + the lounge & sitting room. Plenty of wardrobe space. Some amazing views from the kitchen/lounge/back bedroom

Fantastic cottage.. Really clean and had everything we needed. Lovely location for walks. Our dog had a wonderful time exploring. Handy local shop for the every day essentials and a friendly local pub. Would definitely recommend.

Mrs Buck

June 2016

We had an excellent stay, the cottage was well equipped with everything there. Good location for all surrounding areas cartmell races. Good if you are staying with dogs as there is a big utility room for them to sleep.

Mr Del Valle

May 2016

The property is very spacious and has been recently renovated, we are very impressed with very aspect of the house. The location is good too with a bakery and small grocery shop just a minute from the house, we will definitely come back and stay in this house again.

January 2016

This was fantastic holiday, enjoyed equally by the whole family! A truly beautiful setting and lovely accommodation. Perfect for the dog too and a great base to explore the lakes! Can't wait to go again!

ElaineGall

August 2015

It is called a cottage but is more a house - with three double bedrooms, spacious bathroom, two lounges, utility room and large fully equipped kitchen. When I say "fully equipped" I mean it. All you need to bring is your food. The house was spotless and so comfortable. I dare not sit down on the sofa in the morning because I knew that if I did, I would not have wanted to get up again. The village has a shop within a minutes walking distance, a bakery and two pubs, The next village, Flookburgh, has a couple of shops, pubs, sandwich shop and fish and chip shop. I loved the walks in the area, and more importantly so did my dogs. A fantastic house, highly recommended.

Mrs Green

The house was really great and suited our family well, the reviews we have seen saying the owners think of everything is totally right! We liked the river running outside the window and the lovely view.

Mrs Palmer

July 2015

We had and amazing stay here at the cottage. It was so clean and well equipped. The views were absolutely stunning and it is very well placed to visit all of the Lakes. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.

Mr Withers

February 2015

High standard of accommodation and facilities, we were very very impressed when we walked in.

Mrs Beach

December 2014

The cottage was perfectly situated and had amazing views! It was great for a family with plenty of room to hang out or gather together. Local pub and shops were great. The cottage itself was welcoming and light, well laid out and comfortable. All my family loved it and would definitely book again.

tessWigan

Cottage is spotless and spacious. The bedrooms and bathroom are much bigger than they look on the photographs and the beds are comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped with anything you might need and the utility room is large. The owners kindly left a box of biscuits and a bottle of wine for us and readily came out to help us sort the central heating at 10pm on our first night. The train station is 100 metres from the cottage so great for trips to Ulverston or Grange.

Mrs Borrows

November 2014

Fantastic cottage, we will definitely book again.

Guest

August 2014

Large comfy cottage in a lovely small village two good pubs dog friendly lovely walks good base for many places we had a lovely holiday

Mr Murphy

June 2014

This was our second stay in a year in beautiful Cark. Surrounded by stunning countryside, lovely walks, a train station and peace and quiet we feel that this is a perfect base for us. Riverside View is a really nice, clean, comfortable and large house with a to die for bathroom. We loved its location especially being able to feed the ducks from the hall window and ease of parking. We particularly liked the enclosed garden with bolted gate which made it safe for our dogs to be outside without us having to keep an eye on them. We will definitely be returning to this fantastic property for our next holiday.

Mr McLaughlin

Walks available nearby with good local amenities. The yard was a sun-trap in the afternoon!

Mrs Davey

Loved the cottage and area, would recommend cottage for families and a great place to stay.

Mr Walls

Superb cottage in a prime location, could not ask for more.

Mr Butler

From the moment we arrived we could not have asked for anything better than the Riverside View, even if it means letting the secret out about this place being the best we have stayed in. Thank you we will be back soon!

Mrs Morrison

May 2014

The cottage was excellent, the kitchen and bathroom were so nice. The location was great for getting around and we went to lots of places the pubs in the village were lovely and dog friendly, food great. A great holiday.

Miss Bamber

April 2014

This is a spacious well kept cottage with a fantastic view from the rear windows. The river is an added feature with friendly ducks.

Mr Bricklebank

A spacious property that is perfect as a base to explore the area.The standard of furnishing is very high and I would highly recommend for a family holiday.

Mr Crickson

March 2014

Excellent property, excellent location. Overall a wonderful holiday break.

December 2013

This cottage was much bigger than we expected and very well furnished. The bedrooms were large and there was more than ample room downstairs. Great location for touring the South Lakes region and less than 30 minutes drive to Bowness on Windermere. The local pub has a really good atmosphere with friendly staff and serves a number of real ales and good food. All in all a fantastic option with or without a pet.

Mrs Hall

October 2013

Lovely little village, nice walks and lovely local pubs.

Mr Blair

September 2013

A marvellous cottage with nice big rooms, and plenty of amenities. The local area is beautiful, and we would recommend the local pub/restaurant the Engine.

house was well equipped and very clean. some of the bedroom furniture needs updating. limited outside space was a bit disappointing. location was fantastic, great for all south lakes attractions. easy walking distance to local pubs/restaurants and shops. also garden centre close by with coffee lounge.

This was one of the nicest holiday homes we have ever stayed in. Beautifully furnished and really spacious. The views across the countryside from the rear of the house are truly beautiful. I saw deer on several mornings. The river runs right under the windows and it was a joy to feed the ducks from the window. It is in a really good location for getting around the South Lakes. Perfect.

Mr Duffin

June 2013

A great location from which to explore the Lake District and coast line. The cottage is spacious and well equipped

Ms Maguire

The property was excellent and in a great location - the small village was lovely and really handy for visiting other great locations.

Walkfarwoman

Fabulous spacious cottage in lovely village,Well equipped and everything thought of including wine and biscuits on arrival.Two pubs in village serving good food and dog friendly. Small village shop selling most things and very friendly staff. Enjoyed feeding the ducks from hall window as river is directly behind. We would definately return.

Mr Bailey

May 2013

It was a very spacious property in a wonderful location, with plenty of dog walks nearby.

Mr Garraway

April 2013

Beautiful, well equipped house in a great location.

Mrs Whittaker

February 2013

That the cottage was pet friendly. Nice walks in the area both for my granddaughter and the dog. Shop close by and also the The Engine Inn which was child and pet friendly.

December 2012

first time using sykes cottages so please booked for next year cottage. clean & well appointed cark charming village with good food at local pub and allowed our dog in as all the pubs did very charming village recomended first class

carolmack_11

November 2012

Riverside View is located in a lovely little village named Cark. It is a beautiful spacious property and has been kitted out with everything you could possibly want or need on a self catering holiday. We found the villagers very friendly and helpful especially in the shop and the local pub, I would definately recommend this lovely area of Cumbria, Cartmel in particular and it's beautiful Priory and Quaint pubs and Shops are a treat.We will be booking again in 2013 can't wait.

Mrs Mackenzie

October 2012

Everything, the cottage, the beautiful Lakeland scenery and the good eating establishments.

Mr Smith

Excellent standard of spacious accommodation, with outstanding views and the rippling sound of the river. Convenient situation of the property for visiting the many attractions in the lake district and surrounding area.

Mrs Dodd

September 2012

We loved the house and views from the window were superb. The village was very pretty but practical and friendly. The owners had put in some nice personal touches.

The property, the location, the local pub. Very handy to get to other villages.

Quite possibly the best cottage we have stayed at.

Mr Dodsworth

August 2012

Excellent location. Easy to get to many attractions. Well equipped, very comfortable and spacious cottage and the dog could come too!

Mrs Jardine

What a lovely house, great location and we would definitely recommend.

Cutsforth

July 2012

The view from the cottage was lovely, a good central point for touring.

Miss Moore

We liked everything. The cottage was a home from home, and 'what to do' brochures covered everything. A much needed break. Thanks to the owner - it was a credit to you. Fantastic views from the kitchen and bedroom windows.

Mr Buckland

Brilliant property.

Mr Bow

We enjoyed the cottage and the area, and will definitely return.

Mrs Francis

This was our first visit to the Lake District and we loved it and we had great walks with the dogs. The cottage was far beyond our dreams, we didn't want to leave. Will visit again and stay longer.

Miss Nixon

The cottage was much larger than we expected and it had plenty of space for the 7 of us. Bathroom was also very spacious and the kitchen was well laid out and stocked with everything we needed. Great location too and the pub down the road served very good food. Would love to come back.

February 2012

We are a group of friends who have been going away together for a number of years and its the first time we have booked a cottage in the Lake District. We planned an early christmas break and it was everything and more that anyone could have wanted. The cottage was fantastic, bedrooms were well furnished and really cosy, bathroom was amazing and the views from the back of the cottage just breathtaking. The owners have thought of everything you will need for self catering, you don't need to take anything. We had a wonderful time and will certainly be going back again next year. Ideal for families, friends and couples. We all liked how homely the cottage felt and we settled in right away, really relaxing and just what we needed.

Ms Shackleton

December 2011

It really was fantastic and just what we wanted. We did take some things with us but didn't need anything, everything has been thought about. Thanks it was fantastic. Have already recommended it to family and friends.

Mrs Thornley

November 2011

Riverside View is very roomy and it felt like a family home not just a holiday let. Good location with shops, pub, walks and the train station all close by. A picturesque setting with lovely views from the back windows and a stream running directly behind the house with ducks and even the occasional kingfisher.

The house felt like a family home not just a holiday let and had every conceivable luxury. The owner was accessible, friendly and helpful but was not intrusive.

October 2011

The holiday house met all our requirements and more. Very comfortable and well equipped. Great bathroom. Lovely view from the kitchen and back bedroom over river and fields to fells, and well located near the station, village shop and pub.

Mrs Gooding

September 2011

A beautiful cottage which is perfectly situated for exploring the Lakes with lots of local walks. There is good pub food and a well stocked shop minutes away. The wine and biscuits on arrival were a lovely touch. Amazing views from back of house. We can thoroughly recommend Riverside view, just perfect.

Ms Mills

A very comfortable property that suited us perfectly, and we liked the views very much.

Mr Walker

August 2011

The cottage was absolutely right for us as it had 2 lounges, a utility room and the bedrooms were all a good size. The views were fantastic and we could feed the ducks directly out of the window - super!!!

Mr Marshall

Everything was fantastic about the property. Thanks very much.

Mr Bruce

July 2011

The location, a beautiful village. The cottage very welcoming and clean. The local shop was excellent and stocked all manner of useful things. There were lots of interesting places to visit for ages 1 to 90 yrs - we had three generations. All in all a fantastic holiday we will certainly come again. Thank you.

Mrs Westwood

May 2011

Lovely location for exploring the Lake District, excellent views from cottage across the fells. Very relaxing.

Mrs Gill

Fabulous property, lovely touch supplying a bottle of wine and biscuits on arrival! Great information in leaflets and a book of suggested activities in the area very useful. Also lots of cleaning stuff available and games and access to games and 2 tvs to keep kids and us happy on an evening! Lovely area with local shop very good and the chippy at Flookburgh and pubs with friendly locals giving us lots of info and advice. It is a great base from which to tour and visit the South Lakes, Barrow and the zoo at Dalton in Furness.

Miss Gillon

March 2011

The cottage was in a great location. We loved our time here, it was clean and spacious. It was so picturesque. Top marks.

Mr Dawson

Excellent location and the local amenities are within walking distance. A nice touch to have a bottle of wine and biscuits waiting for us on arrival.

Mr Shumel

The Riverside View was fantastic and the property itself was amazing. All the facilities are in the property, felt like our own home. I've had a great time in the Lake District.

Mrs Kelly

February 2011

The cottage was beautiful, I just hope its available next time we book!

Mr Druce

September 2010

A very comfortable, well appointed house, well situated (we could take our dogs for pleasant walks close by) and with a delightful view at the back. It was close, too, to some very beautiful parts of the Lake District.

Mrs Legge

What a lovely spacious cottage. It was extremely clean and well decorated. Had a great week. The attention to detail made the week we had very special. The owners left lots of information about nearby attractions and walks etc. Plenty to do on a rainy day - great choice of maps, books and DVD's left in the cottage.

August 2010

Lovely location, the house was just as described in the brochure. The kitchen had a large utility room off, which was perfect with our 2 dogs.

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Riverside View in Kendal, Cumbria