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Monks Bridge

Crosby Ravensworth, near Penrith, Cumbria
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Charming traditional property with large peaceful garden on the banks of the Lyvennet Beck
  • Beautiful walks straight from the door and close by in the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Pennines
  • Great, friendly local pub serving excellent food just a few minutes walk away
Property code: OC-CM058

Monks Bridge is a charming three bedroomed single-storey converted former school house, ideally situated at the edge of the peaceful village of Crosby Ravensworth and within easy walking distance of the local pub. The property is located next to Lyvennet Beck and Monks Bridge from where the cottage takes its name. Dating back to the 1700's this spacious property is in an ideal location for those wanting to explore Cumbria, the Yorkshire Dales and the Pennines. There is a delightful garden to relax in, or if the weather is not in your favour why not take a seat in the sun room that overlooks the Beck. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of the red squirrels, ducks and other wildlife that visit the area. Monks Bridge provides modern amenities yet has retained much of the character of the original building such as the lofty ceilings, arched windows and wooden floors and is an ideal holiday destination for families or groups of friends. 

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance: Hallway.
Lounge/Dining: Wood burning stove (unlimited fuel provided), Smart TV, home theatre system, digital radio, dining table and chairs, original wooden floors, arched windows, comfortable seating, desk.
Kitchen/Diner: Samsung Chef's edition induction Hob and dual cook oven, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine (few welcome pods provided), fridge freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
Bedroom 1: Wrought iron double bed, wardrobe.
En suite: Large walk-in shower, wash basin, toilet, underfloor heating, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2: King-size bed, wardrobe, dressing table, arched windows overlooking the beck, vaulted ceiling.
Bedroom 3: Single bed, chest of drawers, hanging space for clothes, full height windows overlooking the garden and beck, door to patio.
Bathroom: Bath with shower over, washbasin, toilet, heated towel rail, underfloor heating.

Pets: Sorry no pets.
Parking: Off-road parking for two cars.
Heating: Woodburning stove (fuel provided), electric storage heaters.
Garden/Patio: Gardens to the side and rear with garden furniture. Please note that the garden is not fenced off on the beckside, so children must be supervised at all times. 
Shop: 4.2 miles. Pub: 0.2 miles.
Notes: Unlimited WiFi is available free of charge. Mobile phone signal is variable. For every holiday taken at Monks Bridge the owners will donate £10 each to Riding for the Disabled, a charity enriching the lives of disabled people through horses and Crosby Ravensworth Parish Tree Group, a dedicated team of volunteers planting trees and hedges throughout the local parish.

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with walk-in shower and WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Induction hob and a dual cook oven, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner (unlimited logs provided)
  • Smart TV, home theatre system, digital radio
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Garden to the side and rear with lawned area and garden furniture.
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Pub 0.5 miles
  • Shop 4 miles
  • The garden is not fenced off on the beck side, so children must be supervised at all times
  • For every holiday taken at Monks Bridge the owners will donate £10 each to Crosby Ravensworth School and St Lawrence’s Church, both of which play a vital role in the local community.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michele 11th May 2026

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Reviewed by Patricia 4th April 2026

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We had a lovely stay at Monks Bridge. It is a comfortable house, charming and full of character. The kitchen is extremely well equipped. The beds are very comfortable. We enjoyed the generous welcome goodies, particularly the fudge! The information on local walks and where to eat was helpful. We had two very good meals at the Butchers Arms.

Reviewed by Craig 3rd November 2025

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Absolutely loved our stay at Monks Bridge! This was our third visit but a few years on from our last stay. Happily everything was exactly as we remembered it. The property is fantastic as is the location, perfect for getting outdoors into the countryside or just for cosying up indoors. The owners are incredibly thoughtful, having made sure the propRead moreerty is equipped with everything you could need, plus making you feel extremely welcome with little touches like the fantastic welcome pack and plentiful firewood. We definitely hope to return for another visit, our Autumn break at Monks Bridge has been a real highlight of the year! Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 27th September 2025

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The property is delightful. Very cosy, comfortable and wonderfully clean. Somewhere where the bath towels are lovely and large. The local people are friendly, especially at the busy community pub. There is no village shop but Tesco will deliver to the property without any problem. The village is lovely and there is no shortage of walks from the proRead moreperty. The owners are extremely helpful if there are any queries. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 13th September 2025

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The cottage is in a nice village with a great pub just up the road. We had an issue with the cottage being cold but the owner sorted it out very quickly and for that we were very grateful.

Reviewed by Christopher 6th September 2025

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Lovely building with quality furnishing and fittings, the log burner was brilliant for us as the weather was unkind and kept us in for three days so were very comfortable.

Reviewed by Suzanne 7th July 2025

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We had a wonderful week at Monks Bridge. The house is beautiful and in such a lovely location. We had everything we needed in the house and also thoroughly enjoyed the garden and very comfortable garden furniture. Sitting outside enjoying the sunshine with the sound of the babbling brook was just perfect!!

Reviewed by Becky 14th April 2025

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This is a fabulous holiday home. The building is simply stunning, totally aesthetically perfect in how it has been decorated. All the furniture and pictures and everything is absolutely right for the character of the place. Very clean and very comfy and cosy all round. Nice big comfy sofas by the fire and TV area, two different indoor eating areas Read moreand the lovely conservatory overlooking the stream as another place to relax. The garden also had many places to choose from to sit and enjoy what was to offer, either the babbling stream or the different areas of patio, grass, trees and flower beds as a vista depending on your preference. This is the best equipped holiday home we have stayed in, both kitchen wise, heating wise, electronics wise, everything has been thought about and properly provided. While we were there we needed to contact the owners for one query that we had, and they were brilliant and quick at getting it all sorted, communication was excellent. Lovely countryside around for easy walking terrain, and if you want more...half an hour drive takes you to the dramatic fells of the lake district for more challenging climbing and walking. I would fully recommend a stay at Monks Bridge. Hide

Reviewed by Lorna 25th March 2025

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Beautiful property and the owner was so helpful and pleasant.

Reviewed by Susan 5th January 2025

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A beautiful area and village, great local pub and charming cottage thoughtfully converted from its previous use as a village school. Well furnished - super comfortable bed - and very well equipped. It would be heaven for a spring, summer or autumn break especially since there's a lovely garden. Our visit was in December when the problem of heating Read morean old property in cold weather was highlighted. Storage heating, externally controlled and restricted, was not enough even though supplemented by a living room log burner and unlimited wood supply. Take the long johns and multiple hot water bottles for those winter visits! Hide

Reviewed by Clare 3rd January 2025

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Our stay here was absolutely perfect. Everything about the accommodation was fault less

Reviewed by Susan 31st October 2024

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Monks Bridge Cottage was perfect for our stay on the edge of the Lakes. The cottage is very well equipped and has the best instructions I've ever seen for a holiday home - the owners have thought of everything, which made it easy to get the coffee machine going and the wood burner fired up! The beds were really comfy and linen and towels were lovelRead morey quality. Parking was a little tight, but we managed fine. The Butchers Arms is just a short walk away and does a cracking evening meal. We are keen to come back when the weather is a bit better to make the most of the lovely garden. Hide

Reviewed by Voirrey 27th October 2024

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Fabulous. We will certainly be back next year. Can't fault the property or owners. Everything is available to make this a comfortable and homely stay. We all love it here, and that's saying something when our ages range from 12-83!

Reviewed by Steven 15th September 2024

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Nice, well equipped cottage in a very quiet location. Great pub within walking distance.

Reviewed by Ashish 7th September 2024

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Great cottage, very rural Great hosts Great pub just 50 metres away For EV drivers we recommend you fully charge your vehicle at Tebay services on the way to the cottage

Reviewed by Annette 24th July 2024

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This gorgeous, quirky property was a great place to stay in a wonderful location. It was very well equipped for all our needs and the local pub was friendly and supplied some delicious meals. We made lots of visits to National Trust properties and to the Lakes and even managed a boat trip in sunshine. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Alison 7th July 2024

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A delightful cottage, full of character and very well equipped.

Reviewed by Fiona 22nd June 2024

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A peaceful cottage in a lovely village, community pub and food Excellent. Walks on your doorstep, felt like stepping back in time.

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