About this property

Spacious Accommodation: River Vista Retreat in Backbarrow offers a spacious, adults-only apartment with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy garden and river views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private entrance. Modern Amenities: The apartment features free WiFi, a washing machine, and a work desk. Additional facilities include a steam room, wellness packages, fitness room, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Located 119 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport and 15 km from the World of Beatrix Potter, the property is near water sports and boating. Guests appreciate the host, spa, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Roseanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and well equipped. Lovely view and overall a very relaxing place to stay.
  • Woodstock
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This apartment is tucked away nicely in a quit complex, river out the back to wake up to every morning, plenty of amenities near by, not far from the main places either
  • Ravishankar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location The apartment was very clean Communication with host was fantastic
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Parking. Fully equipped apartment. Beautiful decor. Excellent communication from hosts. Spa access and nearby bar/restaurant. Fantastic stay. Will definitely book again
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation was immaculate and the attention to detail was evident . We liked the location and surrounding areas . We went on the steam train , public transport and rented E bikes from the nearby Coach House at a reasonable price . We were...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Modern apartment provided with everything any guest would need. Lee and Wendy are excellent hosts, keen to ensure that guests make the best of their stay and experience of the Lake District.
  • Leon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about the property was great! The hosts were extremely welcoming and ensured we had the best stay possible. The property is in a great location and the spa add on was a good idea for us, we really enjoyed it. I would 100% recommend this...
  • Andrea
    Ireland Ireland
    Very comfortable apartment, very tastefully decorated. Everything you needed to a high standard. Excellent onsite arrival instructions.
  • Hazviperi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully decorated apartment and comfortable all round and I would highly recommend. The hosts were very helpful with information before and during our stay
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very well appointed apartment with everything you could need. Spacious for 2 people. lovely views of the river. Hosts really helpful and gave lots of tailored advice when asked.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Lee and Wendy Smith

9.9
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Lee and Wendy Smith
River Vista Retreat - Relax . Explore . Restore Relax - Enjoy tranquil views of the historic Ironworks site, steam trains meandering by or sit in the bay window enjoying captivating vistas of the river. Explore - Perfectly located for local attractions, relaxing or adventurous walks and exploring further afield via cycling - secure bike storage available. Restore - With high standards of furnishing feel rejuvenated in the sleek ergonomic chair or comfy sofa. Restful sleeps are assured in the orthopaedic Superking bed (or 2 singles) Zzzzzzz! Only a couple of miles from Windermere and just 20 minutes by road from Coniston Water, Backbarrow is a great spot from which to explore the southern Lakes and surrounding areas. The location of the River Vista Retreat at the Ironworks development in Backbarrow is situated next to an historic monument, which is the oldest ironworks site within the Lake District. The main products of the ironworks, established in 1711, were gun carriages, cannon and cannon balls. Its blast furnace, which was fuelled by charcoal, was one of the first to be built in the county. It has now been granted special status by Historic England, the ruins of the Ironworks site have been renovated to form an integral part of the development.
Hi, my name is Lee and I live in Bingley, West Yorkshire with my wife (Wendy) and two sons. We have a passion for food and drink and the outdoors which makes the Lake District an ideal place for us. Wendy spent most of her childhood in the Lakes and introduced the place at a much deeper level when we met. We absolutely love the Lake District now and used to hate having to leave after yet another day out and having to drive home. We just had to find a way of getting a place up here! We decided the way to do this was to set up an experience for others through AirBnb by offering a high-end, luxurious experience for other lovers of the Lake District. That is when we bought the duplex apartment within the newly developed historic Ironworks site. We understand that peoples time away from their busy working lives is precious and we launched River Vista Retreat to do our best to make sure that all of our guests have everything they need whether its access to adventure or purely for relaxation. This was when we devised the Relax . Explore . Restore concept in conjunction with my business Aspire4Health which is now an award-winning and growing family business. The River Vista Retreat is now the ideal platform to enhance the services that Aspire4Health offer with all customers getting preferential rates ranging between additional 10-20% discounts. Whether it is a base to access the wide array of outdoor adventures that the Lake District has to offer or just a place to unwind..... River Vista Retreat is perfectly located within a beautiful natural setting to do just that. The apartment is open to everyone and we aim to maximise your experience of the Lake District whilst experiencing luxury and comfort during your stay. We believe........ Our home is your home and we look forward to welcoming you!
Luxury apartment on the banks of the River Leven with uninterrupted views of the river, beautiful woodland valley and the Haverthwaite Steam Railway. River Vista Retreat is a new-build duplex apartment for two set within the grounds of the historic Ironworks site and within the Lake District National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site. Close to many top Lakeland attractions yet tucked away in a peaceful river side setting at the southern end of Lake Windermere. It is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day exploring in the Lake District.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

River Vista Retreat - Luxury duplex Apt - Views - Parking - Cycle storage - Spa access option takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £345 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

Children 18 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £345 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.