RiverVistaRetreat: Luxury Apt w/Views, Parking&Spa

Entire condo in Backbarrow, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Lee
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

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Inside of Lake District National Park

This home is near the national park.

Self check-in

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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!

The space
The main features at the River Vista Retreat:

A warm Hygge welcome awaits:

Enter the second floor River Vista Retreat duplex apartment with its uninterrupted river and woodland views using the electronic video entry system. The property has a welcoming spacious entrance hall with solid oak flooring as well as plenty of storage for coats, bags and shoes.

Modern Open Plan Living Room

A feeling of belonging and warmth, comfort and contentment (hygge) as you relax in the spacious open plan Scandi-styled living and dining area. There is an abundance of natural light with the huge bay window the perfect place to sit back and read or enjoy a coffee or glass of wine whilst overlooking the River Leven and surrounding woodland. On the opposing side of the room there two roof windows with views out to the other side of the woodland valley where you’ll be able to regularly see the steam engines as they meander past on the Haverthwaite steam railway line.
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The attractive lounge area is designed with comfort, ergonomics and style in mind. Choose between a soft comfy sofa for full on relaxation or if your back needs a little more support (after all that walking and cycling) there is a sleek ergonomic leather chair and coordinated foot stool to rest those weary legs upon. Maximise your relaxation with FREE access to the Netflix subscription and enhance your experience with the state of the art ‘ambi-light’ TV (also including Freeview) making your viewing a more immersive event. If you want to go a bit more retro there is also a selection of board games including Lake District Monopoly and Lake District Top Trumps.

Well Equipped State of the art kitchen and cosy dining area

The kitchen is very well equipped and includes a large fridge freezer, electric oven and induction hob. As well as the usual kettle, microwave and toaster you will also find a Tassimo coffee machine, which includes cappuccino pods for your first day or so of that luxury coffee shop taste. Once you’ve cooked your favourite dish you can dine in style at the designer live-edge solid acacia wood table and enjoy mood lighting and stream your own music via the Sonos speaker. There is a dishwasher and washer/dryer for your convenience because no one wants to wash up on holiday!

Restful sleeping and peaceful office space

Up the stairs are the bedroom and separate office space. The bedroom is light and airy with a view across the landscaped Ironworks site grounds and historic ruins, the woodland valley and up to the Haverthwaite Steam Railway line. In addition two skylights allow views of the unpolluted starry night sky within the Leven Valley. The bed is a very comfortable super king (can be split into two singles upon request), which was selected with both back health and comfort in mind with its medium firm orthopaedic mattress. There is a large fitted wardrobe with plenty of hanging space and a glamorous Hollywood-style dressing table with stool. A hairdryer is also provided for your convenience.
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The office is just off the landing and although its compact it has the desk and chair and is a great space to catch up with work or plan your holiday via the free high speed internet. Also on the wall there is a 3D Lake District relief map which is really useful for planning and getting to know the area.

Bathroom bliss...

Just off the hall is the spacious modern bathroom. Indulge in a relaxing bath with spa-like mood lighting after a hard day walking on the fells or if you prefer enjoy the naturally energising feel of the waterfall shower. There are plenty of white fluffy towels, Egyptian cotton waffle robes and complimentary eco toiletries provided for guests. You will also find the WC and hand basin plus lots of space for your toiletries and belongings.

Guest access
The entire River Vista Retreat duplex apartment plus amenities included within this rental are all yours to enjoy. Make yourself at home!

Unlimited access to the local spa, sauna, steam room, gym, pool and tennis courts etc can be added at a reduced rate for the duration of your stay....... so why not add that extra bit of luxury with a spa day!! - Charged at £15/person for half the duration of your stay e.g. 2 night stay for two people £30. A week is capped at £50 for unlimited access for the week of your stay.

Other things to note
Please note that you are staying in our home away from home, not a hotel. We want you to feel at home but please treat the apartment and public spaces with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to take action immediately and remedy any issues ASAP, but there is no one living onsite 24/7.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Park view
Garden view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 81 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Backbarrow, England, United Kingdom
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Neighborhood highlights

Nestled in the Leven Valley, Backbarrow is a tranquil village ideal for exploring the Lake District, the Cumbrian Coast and The Yorkshire Dales. Set within the historic grounds of a former ironworks, the attractive apartments are complemented by private parking, spacious shared grounds and beautiful views of the River Leven and waterfalls. Within walking distance are the Lakeland Motor Museum, the historic Haverthwaite Railway Station and Cascades Health Club and Spa where there is a lovely riverside bar and restaurant.
A great area for cycling the River Vista Retreat comes with private cycle storage. Explore nearby Grizedale Forest and surrounding country lanes.
A short drive away are the famous Lakeland towns such as Bowness, Windermere, Coniston and Hawkshead. Neighbouring Newby Bridge offers a local store, lakeside hotels and pub. Close by are famous attractions such as Beatrix Potter’s Hilltop, Windermere Cruises and the Lakes Aquarium.

Nearby is Ulverston which has numerous independent shops and supermarkets. Close by is also the picturesque village of Cartmel, home of the famous sticky toffee pudding and Simon Rogan’s Michelin Star Restaurant, pubs and Cartmel Races.

Meet your host

Superhost
81 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
My work: Specialist Health & Fitness Consultant
Speaks English
Hi, I’m 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 that utilises the latest science and techniques to help everyday people improve their health and overall quality of life. Since starting in the profession over 25 years ago, my passion is and has always been to help people achieve the best quality of life in terms of enhancing their health and fitness whilst managing any existing injuries or medical conditions. Having studied for both my BSc and MSc degrees at the highly respected Leeds Metropolitan University (Carnegie) my specialist interest is helping people optimise their mindset as well as their bodies in terms of muscular balance, postural awareness, and biomechanics in order to prevent inefficient movement and ultimately injury. 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!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm