It's difficult not to wax lyrical about Coniston. The Lake District is one of England's most popular tourist destinations, yet despite its beauty, Coniston never feels crowded or hurried. Maybe it's the position beside the lake, or possibly it's the magnificence of the surrounding peaks (including The Old Man of Coniston), but life feels more relaxed the moment you cross the border. The Lake District is loved by ramblers who can't get enough of the hundreds of miles of paths going up mountains, around lakes, across fells, and through some of the prettiest villages you'll ever see, but even if you've never owned a pair of walking shoes in your life, you'll find plenty to happily occupy your time in Coniston. Read more
With private lake access and an abundance of character, this charming Lakeland cottage is the perfect base to explore some of The Lake District hidden gems. Ideal for those who love an adventure!
Puddleduck House is a dog-friendly holiday cottage situated in Coniston in the Lake District. The holiday home receives fantastic customer reviews for its convenient location to the centre of Coniston, well equipped kitchen and stylish décor throughout the bedrooms. Puddleduck can sleep up to six guests across three bedrooms with a quaint garden at the rear with beautiful views of Coniston Old Man. The house also comes with a garage and off-street parking. This self-catering accommodation puts you within walking distance of Coniston Water, village pubs, cafés, walking routes and local shops, so it's easy to settle in without constantly relying on the car. Days can start with coffee by the lake or an early climb up the many nearby fells before the village properly wakes up. Ambleside, Hawkshead and the Langdales are all close by for days out, while buses from the village make exploring straightforward for guests wanting a quieter, slower-paced Lake Distri
The Lake District is renowned for the staggering beauty of its natural landscape, with none more so than Coniston Water and the surrounding area. Located on the edge of Coniston village just a few minutes walk from five pubs and excellent cafes and shops, Mountain Cottage enjoys an elevated position with fantastic views. The peak of the Old Man of Coniston is around two and a half miles from the doorstep, and you can quickly reach the Cumbrian Way, Tarn Hows and the Wrynose Pass. The mature gardens feature a gorgeous reading room with some of the best views in the region, and with space for up to five people, Mountain Cottage is the ideal self-catering holiday home for families and friends.
Located within the Lake District National Park, this holiday cottage is less than five miles from Coniston Water and six miles from Windermere. On the fringes of a pretty village, Hill Top Farm enjoys a peaceful secluded location from which to explore the area and enjoy everything it has to offer including its many attractions and fabulous walks. Close by to local pub and shops. Facilities include chickens, field pond, greenhouse raised bed and fruit, bike shed, games room bbq, veranda, gazebo,- hot tub, secure large gardens and car park
Located on a Lakeland sheep farm amongst lovely Cumbrian countryside close to Coniston Water, this holiday cottage provides the perfect place for a relaxing holiday with walking from the door and an ideal self-catering base for exploring the Lake District National Park and its many attractions. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
A delightful Lakeland holiday cottage converted from a former Watermill with a cottage garden that provides an ideal place to relax and unwind. Located on the outskirts of a small village close to Grizebeck, The Watermill is ideally situated for exploring the Southern Lakes and its popular attractions.
Chester's Lodge is a stunning contemporary holiday home in a wonderful location. With space for eight guests in four bedrooms, it enjoys an enviable location just 300 metres from the southern shore of Lake Coniston, surrounded by six acres of private land. It's a fantastic place to get away from it all with family or friends yet is close enough to places like Hawkshead, Ambleside and Ulverston, so you don't feel too remote from attractions and amenities. Spend your days exploring the Lake District National Park, walking and cycling around lakes and mountains, admiring stately homes and charming towns and villages, and your nights sitting around the outdoor fire pit with a glass of local beer while you count the stars, or relaxing in the luxurious living room where your every comfort is catered for.
Eight good-sized, individually decorated bedrooms (2-ensuite). Sleeps 16-20 (sleeps 15 singles in separate beds). Ideal for all ages - especially family holidays and celebrations, short breaks available. Two sitting rooms with real log fires (logs provided in winter). Large garden, games room with pool table. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Large private car park (5/6 cars)
Tarn Hows is one of two delightful holiday apartments furnished in a traditional cottage-style, each with its own secluded garden patio, ideally located in a quiet spot on the edge of Coniston. Just a short walk from the shops and inns in the village centre, and only a 5 minute walk to the lake, Tarn Hows is an ideal centre for walking and touring the stunning Lakeland countryside. Tourist board rating: 4 Star AA
"2 Bed Lodge in Ambleside" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 3 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 single - 1 shower room - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer - Smart TV/DVD with Netflix and Xbox...
"The Boat House at Louper Weir" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Bowness-on-Windermere is settled within the stunning lands of the Lake District National Park. Hosting an array of shops, restaurants, and may attractions to suit all tastes, it makes a brilliant base for exploring this scenic area of England....
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"Maple Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Traditional lodge with one double and one twin. Bath with overhead shower and separate sauna. Open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area leading onto verandah. Outdoor hot tub. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation...
"Windermere Lodge" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Spacious lodge with one king-size double with en suite shower, one twin and one twin. Bath with overhead shower. Open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area leading onto balcony. Dishwasher. Outdoor hot tub. Pets in specific lodges only. Images are...
"Raffleys @ Engadine" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Bowness and Windermere are bustling, fun-filled Lake District communities. Both towns provide a variety of services, shops, and restaurants, but Ambleside boasts a boat excursion to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium, and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top...
"Ullswater" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 3 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is a traditional market town built around a cobbled main street. It boasts a fine selection of independent shops, café’s, and pubs with open fires and real ales. There is an extensive selection of eating places to suit everyone, from...
"Ramblers Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Set in the beautiful Lyth Valley, the tiny hamlet of Bowland Bridge is a hidden gem, with a small scattering of houses and two renowned pubs surrounded by beautiful meadows, woods and Lakeland fells. At the heart of the Lyth Valley are the...
"2 Bed Cottage in Ambleside" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 super-king-size that can be made up as a twin on request - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath - Electric...
"Heritage Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Modern and cosy lodge with one double and one twin. Bath with overhead shower and separate shower room. Open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area with doors leading out to verandah with views across the valley. Outdoor hot tub.. Brockwood Hall...
"Bank Barn at Rusland" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is a traditional market town built around a cobbled main street. It boasts a fine selection of independent shops, café’s, and pubs with open fires and real ales. There is an extensive selection of eating places to suit everyone, from...
"2 Bed Cottage in Seascale" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms - 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom - 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath, and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge,...
"Helvellyn Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Very comfortable lodge with one double and one twin. Bath with overhead shower and separate shower room with sauna. Dishwasher. Open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area leading onto terrace with outdoor hot tub. Images are representative and may...
"Lower Lake View" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Bowness-on-Windermere is a vibrant town, popular with tourists for its bustling activity and friendly atmosphere. Located in the Lake District National Park, it makes a perfect base for an action-packed holiday filled with walking with friends...
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"Highfield Lodge" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. In close proximity to the Kirkstone Pass, the sleepy Lakeland community of Troutbeck may be located between its more well-known neighbours Windermere and Ambleside. The settlement, which is made up of a variety of homes, cottages, and farms, is...
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"1 Bed Apartment in Grange-over-sands" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 king-size bedroom with log burning effect fire - 1 bathroom with shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge...
"Derwent" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is a traditional market town built around a cobbled main street. It boasts a fine selection of independent shops, café’s, and pubs with open fires and real ales. There is an extensive selection of eating places to suit everyone, from...
"Dove Holme Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the lovely village of Grasmere, probably best known as the home of William Wordsworth, a place he once described as "The most loveliest spot that man hath found". Any visit to Grasmere...
"Heron Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Ambleside is a charming cobbled town set at the Northern Tip of England's largest lake, Windermere. Complemented by a wide selection of cafés, pubs, restaurants and shops, this town has all the essential amenities for a smooth-sailing...
"The Gallery" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips...
"Tom Heights" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Ambleside is a true Lake District village with facilities and amenities for all, there is a large selection of shops ranging from walking and climbing to antiques and art galleries. Numerous restaurants, tea rooms and bars provide a welcoming...
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One of the best ways to explore the area is by boat, either on a scheduled cruise, hiring a canoe or day boat, or with a hop-on-hop-off ticket that lets you plan your itinerary.
Numerous historical houses and places of interest dot Coniston and the neighbouring villages. Brantwood House, once home to John Ruskin, is now an art centre and museum with a fine collection of paintings and breathtaking gardens. As well as Beatrix Potter World, fans of this well-loved British author should go to Hill Top, the 17th Century farmhouse and gardens maintained by the National Trust to look as they would have when she lived there. Coniston is also the final resting place of Donald Campbell; The Ruskin Museum in Coniston plays host to his memory and that of the famous Bluebird K7.
Coniston is liberally sprinkled with cosy pubs dishing up tasty fare made from top quality local produce. Just what you need after you have scaled 'The Old Man'. Pike, and to a lesser extent, trout and perch, live in the lake, so if you prefer a self-catering Coniston holiday, you could always spend the day catching your dinner!
The once rural community of Coniston has lost none of its copious charm. It has successfully avoided over-commercialisation and development to remain as attractive to visitors today as it was in the Victorian era.
