Isel · Cockermouth · Cumbria

A Georgian vicarage
on the river's edge.

Built in 1611 and quietly restored. A house of two halves set beside sweeping riverside gardens and the whole of the Lake District at the doorstep.

The house, at a glance

A house of two wings.

Two self-contained wings, each with four bedrooms — book one side, or take the whole house for larger groups of up to fifteen.

West wing

4 bedrooms · sleeps 8

The original Georgian side of the vicarage.

  • 01
    Master suite
    King bed with original beam.
  • 02
    Double bedroom
    Sash window over the lawn.
  • 03
    Twin room
    Two singles for children or friends.
  • 04
    Fourth bedroom
    A quiet double at the back.
East wing

4 bedrooms · sleeps 7

The riverside extension, with its own entrance.

  • 01
    Master double
    Garden-facing with en-suite.
  • 02
    Double bedroom
    Looking out toward the Derwent.
  • 03
    Twin room
    Bright, with views over the patio.
  • 04
    Single room
    Cosy and tucked away.
Both wings together

The whole house · 8 bedrooms · sleeps 15

Combine east and west for larger gatherings — weddings, milestone birthdays, family reunions. One house, two wings, room for everyone.

8
Bedrooms
15
Sleeps (whole house)
9.7
Booking score
Around the house

The bridge, the trees, the gardens & the key.

  • The Bridge
    Across the Derwent
  • Old Oaks
    Centuries of shade
  • The Gardens
    Roses & herb beds
  • Your Key
    Self check-in, 4pm
Isel Bridge House — the Georgian vicarage with sash windows and slate roof
The main house · est. 1611
The House

Quietly restored, generously kept.

Sash windows look out over the lawn, beyond the wrought iron gates and down to the bridge. Inside, original beams and open fires sit alongside a generous kitchen, four large bedrooms and rooms made for slow afternoons.

  • Log fire in the snug
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Smart TV with Netflix
  • Free private parking
  • Dog friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Washer & dryer
  • Riverside garden
Inside the house →
Glimpses

A house with rooms to settle in.

Beamed farmhouse kitchen with long oak tableMaster bedroom with original ceiling beamPatio breakfast set in the courtyardBedroom with sash window looking onto the garden
The area

On the doorstep of the Lake District.

Cockermouth's Georgian streets and independent shops are a five-minute drive. Bassenthwaite, Loweswater, Buttermere and Crummock Water are all within easy reach.

01

Walks & fells

Latrigg, Catbells and Skiddaw — classic Lakeland walks within twenty minutes.

02

The River Derwent

Flowing right past the garden — wild swimming spots and quiet riverside walks.

03

Cockermouth

Georgian market town with independent shops, a great deli and a brilliant gastro pub scene.

Part of the Derwent Collective

Heritage spaces & proper Cumbrian pubs

Isel Bridge House is one of eight buildings in the Derwent Collective — a small group of places to stay and pubs to drink in, gathered across the northern Lake District, Cockermouth, Keswick, Penrith and the Eden Valley.

  • The Old Mill Inn
    Dearham
    Stay
  • Tithe Barn Hotel
    Cockermouth
    Stay
  • The Tithe Tap
    Cockermouth
    Pub & Bar
  • Sandgate Chapel
    Penrith
    Stay
  • Highfield Hotel
    Keswick
    Stay
  • Isel Bridge House· You are here
    Isel
    Stay
  • The Cross Keys
    Penrith
    Stay
  • The Highland Drove
    Gt Salkeld
    Stay
Visit the Derwent Collective →
Guest reviews
"Beautiful house and grounds. A lovely living room with fire and games — easy to set off from for great local walks, in a quieter part of the Lakes."
Thomas · United Kingdom · 9.7 / 10 on Booking.com
Roll-top bath with candles and a glass of wine

Come and stay.

Check-in 4pm · Check-out 10am. Booking handled through Booking.com — or get in touch directly with Amy & Josh.

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