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Riggs Cottage

Routenbeck, near Cockermouth, Cumbria
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Cosy cottage with exposed beams, an open fire and games barn
  • Double bedroom in separate accommodation for additional privacy
  • Mature terraced garden with pond, stream and countryside views
Overview
Property code: OC-SZ405

An ideal location for nature lovers, Bassenthwaite Lake is a popular osprey viewing station and is also home to Atlantic salmon, grasshopper warbler, curlew and geese. For families, the Lake District Wildlife Park on the northern edge of the lake makes for a fun-filled day out, as do the high ropes course, mountain biking trails and Segway adventures in nearby Whinlatter Forest Park, 8 miles away. Just 2 miles away, the pretty village of Embleton boasts a popular pub, spa hotel and restaurant, and children’s play area, with a well-respected 18-hole golf course just outside of the village itself. With a multitude of excellent walking in all directions, discover the gentle slopes of Sale Fell from the doorstep or head 8 miles east to take on the mighty Skiddaw.

Inside, this 17th-century cottage is brimming with original charm, through exposed ceiling beams, stone walls, a large inglenook fireplace with an open fire, and slate flooring now adorned with cosy rugs. Prepare tasty meals in the spacious kitchen, which is fitted with 2 ovens, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, table to seat six and underfloor heating for making that first cup of tea on chillier mornings. A handy utility room houses the washing machine and tumble dryer, and opens onto a downstairs WC and the side patio. A sunroom overlooking the garden and up to Sale Fell is a peaceful space in which to relax with a good book and make the most of some peace and quiet. Meanwhile, the cosy lounge with its exposed beam, inglenook fireplace with open fire, and Freeview TV is the perfect place to warm up after a long day outside. Steep wooden stairs lead up to a spacious bathroom with a separate shower. Continue climbing to reach three charming bedrooms: one twin with views towards the lake, one smaller twin overlooking the games barn, and one king-size with an en-suite shower room and views up to Sale Fell.

Outside, the garden wraps around three sides of the cottage and features a pond and stream, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sunshine. Dine alfresco in one of the two patio areas equipped with out door seating and BBQ or head into the games barn for a spot of snooker , table football or table tennis. A separate stone building accommodates the fourth bedroom: a king-size with en-suite shower room - perfect for couples. A large gravel driveway provides parking for up to four cars.

Please note the property is accessed by 8 stone steps from the parking area to the front door and both house and garden are multi-level, so this cottage may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

 

 

 

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 double, 2 twins, and 1 double in a separate building
  • 3 bathrooms - 2 en-suite shower rooms (1 in separate building), 1 bathroom with separate shower and 1 WC
  • Double oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Automated Biomass central heating
  • There is underfloor heating in the lounge, kitchen and bathroom
  • Freeview TV  - there is access to a variety of apps such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Open fire with initial supply of logs provided (winter months only)
  • Games barn with snooker table,  table tennis and table football
  • 2 patio areas with furniture and BBQs
  • Office area in the sun room
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars; 7kw charger for electric or hybrid vehicles available
  • The garden contains a pond and stream - children must be supervised at all times
  • Please note there are 8 stone steps from the parking area to the front door and both house and garden are multi-level, so this cottage may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
  • Please note that the internal stairs are steep so may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
  • Pub 0.7 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael 3rd August 2026

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Wonderful cottage with separate annex bedroom & shower and games room. Loved it all in the fabulous northern Lakes. Not the cottages fault but the only problem was keeping the grandchildren happy if they are not good walkers. The coast was an option only 30 mins drive away but would have liked more for them to do. However, the games room was ideal Read morefor everyone of our party of 7 except for the youngest child. Nice gardens if weather permits (which it didn't really) and was notified of wasp nest which was dealt with the same day. All the bedrooms were immaculate and clean with ours having en suite. Shower cubicle in en suite a bit 'tight' but always good flow and always hot water. Downstairs a traditional cottage lounge was a bit 'dark' but that;s what you get with a 300 year old cottage and it had loads of character. Kitchen large, even for all 7 of us and well equipped generally. With 7 of us perhaps a bigger fridge/freezer would have been even better. Nice to have a downstairs toilet as the stairs to bedrooms very steep. Family bathroom looked fabulous although we used the en suite. I did google the location before we left which is advisable as the cottage is not easy to find, as it's down a track. Must look for 'The Riggs' sign at side of lane to know where to go. Parking was easy for our 2 cars. The cottage was a bit of a height problem for my 6ft 5ins son but, again, it;s a 300 year old cottage so that's what to expect. All in all though, a lovely cottage and lovely country position. Would love to revisit but perhaps when grandchildren are a bit older. Hide

Reviewed by David 26th July 2026

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This cottage itself is brilliant, the games room is fantastic and the setting is magnificent. There is plenty of room, very comfortable and just a dream place at the edge of the Lake District. The main negative issue is the stairs which have quite high steps, are of polished wood with no visibility/ anti slip edges, all of which may make it probabRead morely not suitable for elderly and young children. (One of our party slipped and fell down the stairs during our stay, injuring himself badly. Despite our comments I would recommend the cottage but advise those with young children and elderly relatives to be aware of the stairs issue. Hide

Reviewed by Emily 25th July 2026

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Reviewed by Sue 30th May 2026

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A lovely traditional property. Beautiful gardens well equipped. Make note of the steps and accessibility if taking elderly infirm etc as lots of steps / levels. A beautiful setting in easy reach of many great places in Western lakes.

Reviewed by Julie 14th March 2026

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This is a really pretty cottage with great accessibility to the Lake District National Park. A comfortable, cosy cottage with a lovely games barn on a rainy day. The cottage retains its quaint quality even though it comes with all mod cons.

Reviewed by Ellis 3rd February 2026

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Really nice house and outbuildings, very nice views and local walks.

Reviewed by 'P' 2nd January 2026

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Riggs cottage was truelfy lovely. Unlike other cottages we have stayed at, therre was enough comfortable seeting for everyone (three large couches), plentiful hot water and lots of kitchen/dinning equipment. The games room was amazing. One of the best places we have stayed - and I would highly recomend it. Holidaycottages.co.uk, however, was Read morea real let down. Unlike other companies we have booked thorugh, they could not give additional information about what was in the cottage. It was difficult to find out if there was a cafetier (when I called to ask they simply read what was listed on their website! I could - and had - read that myself) They also put in genaric arrival and departure times, simply stating "unless otherwise specified" making it hard to plan. So Riggs cottage - YES (deffinitly!), holidaycottages.co.uk - NO Hide

Reviewed by John 13th December 2025

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Lovely cottage with amazing games room (well used by all) and comfortable all round. Underfloor heating throughout ground floor, very luxurious and we didn't need the open fire. I have an EV so the charging point was very much appreciated. Unfortunately, as we stayed in December, we didn't make much use of the outside spaces, but wished we could anRead mored are planning to stay again in the spring/summer. Hide

Reviewed by Arthur 2nd December 2025

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We had a wonderful stay here. Good for multigenerational family with most of the nights in the games barn. Great location and lovely views. Cottage had everything we needed. Hopefully back next summer.

Reviewed by William 5th September 2025

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Reviewed by Clare 22nd August 2025

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Lovely comfortable house with everything you need. Games room was a great addition. We loved it!

Reviewed by Shionagh 1st August 2025

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Great cottage in a lovely location. Very happy family holiday here.

Reviewed by Christopher 18th July 2025

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Reviewed by Ian 13th June 2025

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My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at Riggs Cottage, it was just the two of us. If I was taking my family an additional TV would be useful. The kitchen was well stocked, and it was nice things like dishwasher tablets were provided. I chose the property for its location, both walking directly from the cottage, or short drives to the northern lakeRead mores and mountains. Being an EV owner, having a 7kwh charging included in the cottage price was a massive bonus! Hide

Reviewed by Kim 6th June 2025

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We had a lovely week staying at Riggs Cottage, lovely property and the games barn was a fab added bonus and we had lots of fun playing in there in the evenings. The location is beautiful and really peaceful. It was very well equipped and very comfortable. Having the separate garden room was great for my parents to have their own private space to reRead morelax with a cuppa in the mornings. Would definitely stay here again. Hide

Reviewed by Pauline 23rd May 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay at Riggs cottage.The games room and 2 lovely BBQ areas plus a pretty garden were a bonus.Local walks straight from the cottage and a pleasant pub within walking distance were also enjoyed. The open fire would be a welcome and cosy feature for the winter months and the underfloor heating also enjoyed for the cooler morningRead mores and evenings. Modern bathrooms , a well equipped kitchen and comfortable bedrooms complete the picture. Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 18th April 2025

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Fantastic cottage. Perfect for friends or families holidaying together. Beautiful garden and the games room was excellent. Plenty to do in the surrounding area.

Reviewed by Rohan 4th April 2025

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Lovely cottage in beautiful setting - games barn makes it weather-proof and a hit with all ages. Second visit and hoping very much to return again at some point.

Reviewed by Ian 7th March 2025

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Lovely cottage with great facilities. Four lovely bedrooms large lounge and kitchen. Terrific games room with pool, table tennis and table football. Fabulous position with easy access to the rest of the lakes. Couldnt be better.

Reviewed by Tony 14th February 2025

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Reviewed by Mark 7th February 2025

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Fabulous holiday in a beautiful cottage. Warm, extremely comfortable and very well equipped. The games room was a wonderful addition. Lovely area and great local pub. Many thanks!

Reviewed by Nicole 20th December 2024

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We loved our stay at Riggs cottage over Christmas. Perfect for our family holiday: decorated for Christmas, great space for everyone, well stocked kitchen and brilliant location. The fire place and the games barn were a real hit.

Reviewed by Kenneth 13th December 2024

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Perfect in every way.

Reviewed by Nigel 29th November 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 22nd November 2024

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Excellent holiday cottage. Our group found the home very well equipped. We made good use of the games barn and were pleased with the parking availability at the property which comfortably held four cars. Would definitely consider booking again.

Reviewed by Maria 8th November 2024

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Perfect for a grown family get-together. The cottage was very comfortable and very well-equipped, blending quaint traditional aspects with modern conveniences. The location is rural and peaceful, giving a true feeling of being nestled in wonderful Lakeland, yet not far from amenities. The games barn was superb, allowing for endless fun and excitemeRead morent. Top marks to the cottage owners, Riggs Cottage is outstanding. Hide

Reviewed by T 1st November 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 4th October 2024

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Could not have picked a better property everything was perfect.

Reviewed by Sandra 9th August 2024

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Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.
Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.