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!
The Beech Tree is a very welcoming traditional house located in the village of Coniston (with all its facilities) within the Lake District National park. It sleeps 8 to 16- people comfortably (giving plenty of room in communal areas) in 10 bedrooms. ( thus allowing for a few rooms to be used as single.). More than 16 people only on request. The house has large attractive gardens and plenty of parking space. The house gives views of all the local mountain scapes and hills.
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
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)
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.
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
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. This property enjoys a tranquil location just across the water from the pretty village of Coniston on Coniston Water. It is just as suited for those who want to relax and unwind as it is for those who want to get out and enjoy the huge choice...
"High Dow Crag" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cumbria. The property lies in an fantastic location, nestled below Coniston Old Man, the mountain that dominates the area. Walkers will be rewarded with memorable views from the top whilst the lake is ideal for boating, kayaking, swimming or canoeing....
"Ellis Howe" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cumbria. Torver is a small hamlet nestled in some of the most magnificent scenery in the Lake District, with a pleasant 14th-century inn and a 19th-century church built on the site of an earlier chapel. Torver boasts two terrific pubs, so you'll be...
"Gatesgarth" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Cumbria. Located at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring. Within easy reach Hawkshead, Ambleside,...
"Log Cabin in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. This cosy, romantic pod is the perfect getaway for a couple and your idea of the perfect Lake District. Here, footpaths lead to the summit of the Old Man of Coniston (1 mile), giving walkers a panoramic view of the Lake District. A meadow path...
"Watersong" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. If your idea of the perfect Lake District holiday is to have magnificent lake views, walks from your doorstep up onto mountain paths, a village within walking distance, and plenty of activities, both on and around the water, then this may well...
"Holly Tree Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Coniston is a pretty village sitting within the Lake District National Park, at the head of the scenic Coniston Water. Home to a good selection of local shops, as well as pubs which also serve delicious food, you can find everything you need...
"Holme Ground Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and...
"1 Lake View" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park. Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere, and Grasmere are just a short drive away. Coniston Old Man, Wetherlam, and Grizedale Forest...
"Hazelodge" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Located on the privately owned Atkinson Ground Estate, this property enjoys a peaceful and unspoilt setting. The northeast head of Coniston Water is within easy reach, offering wonderful walks and spectacular scenery. Rugged mountain ranges are...
"Guardswood Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cumbria. Coniston, located at the top of Coniston Water, is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the Lake District National Park. An excellent travelling base, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere, and Grasmere all within a short drive....
"Forest Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and...
"Gable End" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Coniston Water, one of the most imposing and beautiful English Lakes, is situated to the west of Lake Windermere. To the northern end of the lake, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake...
"Rose Cottage Coniston" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and...
"Low Dow Crag" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The pretty village of Coniston is situated at the head of Coniston Water, surrounded by beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park. A walk through the village will find a delightful selection of independent shops, pubs, cafes and...
"Sunbeam Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The cottage is located down a quiet single track road just outside the village of Coniston. The village provides a range of amenities such as a choice of eateries and pubs, as well as several shops and a boating centre from where guests can...
"Lavender Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and...
"The Farmhouse" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The pretty Gloucestershire village of Coaley lies in beautiful countryside, close to the Cotswold towns of Stroud, Dursley and Nailsworth. Boasting an 18th century village pub and community shop, the village offers many wonderful walking...
"House in Cumbria" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Stylish single storey property located on a country estate sleeping four guests, enjoy a stunning position on the eastern side of Coniston Water, just over one mile from the village of Coniston. Perfect for couples, families with up to two...
"Bracken Ground" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and...
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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.
