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Rivers Edge

Ambleside, North West England

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.7 mi (Open Charge Map)

Rivers Edge
  • Eco getaway with floor to ceiling glazing and log burners
  • Built on the Stepping Stones Estate once owned by Wordsworth's son
  • Own interior designed look out over the river for watching wildlife
  • Short stroll to a local pub with home cooked food
  • Close to Ambleside's shops, cafes and restaurants
Rivers Edge is one of the Stepping Stones Riverside Terrace properties, set in a picture postcard spot near Rydal, just outside Ambleside in the Lake District. The curved stone-faced building offers contemporary luxury, with floor to ceiling glazing, log burners and underfloor heating, plus your own look out for watching the sunset and otters along the river. It sits on the Stepping Stones Estate, once owned by William Wordsworth's son, surrounded by World Heritage Lakeland countryside perfect for walking, cycling or boating. A short stroll brings you to a local pub, while Ambleside's shops, cafes and restaurants, plus Windermere station 5.3 miles away and Millerground Landing beach 4.8 miles away, are all within easy reach.

How far to…

Pub
short stroll
Station
5.3 miles
Beach
4.8 miles

Details taken from the operator's own website on 11 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Pet Friendly
  • 🔌 EV Charging Nearby

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Things to do

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Hawkshead Grammar School

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Windermere Jetty

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Windermere Jetty

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From Auschwitz to Ambleside

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From Auschwitz to Ambleside

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The Ruskin Museum

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The Ruskin Museum

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Brantwood

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Brantwood

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Bridge House

National Trust · 0.9 mi

Bridge House

Allan Bank

Stately Home & Palace · 2.4 mi

Allan Bank

Wray Castle

Castle & Heritage · 2.9 mi

Wray Castle

Townend

National Trust · 3.3 mi

Townend

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

Rattle Ghyll Fine Food & Deli

🧀 Delis & Local Produce · 0.9 mi

Rattle Ghyll Fine Food & Deli

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The Flying Fleece

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.9 mi

The Flying Fleece

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Costa

🫖 Tea Rooms · 0.9 mi

Costa

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Royal Oak

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1 mi

Royal Oak

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The Ambleside Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1 mi

The Ambleside Inn

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