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Light & spacious lounge with 2 large comfy sofas
The house is full of our landscape prints from the Lakes, Cornwall & Snowdonia
Theres a wood burning stove on a green slate hearth for cosy evenings planning
This is our beautiful leaded light by Sarah Lace and she takes commissions!
Dining room with extending oak table and 6 chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6109 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Coniston, ENG
  • John Ruskin Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Old Man of Coniston
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Coniston Water
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village

A turn of the century house with a private garden located in the centre of Coniston, 2 minutes stroll from village shops, pubs, and restaurants.
A short walk to the shores of Coniston Water and a stones throw from the fells and footpaths. Views of the Old Man and Yewdale Crags from the house and garden are inspiring.
The whole house has been renovated and furnished to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings.

There is a unique and stunning piece of artisan leaded glass work in the lounge depicting Coniston Water and Fells, this was designed and crafted by Sarah Lace a friend (Sarah does commissions if you have an idea for a unique piece of glass)

Set out over three floors there is a lounge a separate dining room, fully fitted new kitchen, 2 king size bedrooms & a twin bedroom, a bathroom and shower room.
The kitchen has a Bosch cooker and hob, Zannusi fridge freezer and Neff dishwasher.
In the lounge the are 2 sumptuous Bouyant sofas to sink into after a day on the fells and a Stovax log burning stove on a beautiful green slate hearth to keep you cosy in the evening.
The two large double bedrooms both have stunning oak beds and very comfortable pocket sprung mattresses. The master bedroom on the top floor has oak chest of drawers and matching bedside cabinets with drawers. There's a built in/walk in wardrobe The twin bedroom at the rear of the house has 2 modern full size single beds with quality mattresses, pine wardrobe, with drawers and matching bedside cabinet and a view of Coniston Old Man to wake up to.

The front double room on the first floor also has a beautiful oak king size bed a classy period vaneered double wardrobe and chest of drawers both with decorative inlays, one of the bedside cabinets is lovely grainy pitch pine

On the top floor there is a fully tiled family bathroom with a 800mm wide bath, mira mixer shower over, his and hers basins and a wc.
We also have a ground floor shower room with large enclosure, wc and full size basin. This is decorated with beautiful travertine tiling.

To the rear there is an enclosed yard paved with local stone and across the small private lane is the garden and garage.
The garden is mainly lawn and herbaceous borders with a small patio area. It is a south facing sun trap and there is an absolutely fantastic view of the fells.
We've have provided good quality garden furniture for six people.
Just 2 minutes from the house is the village centre. Here you'll find all amenities needed and fortunately some great pubs. There is a village butcher within the Nisa shop, the home cured bacon and sausages are great. Each pub has its own character, good real ales and terrific food. The Black Bull has its own brewery! There is even an excellent Indian restaurant.
The house has unlimited wifi, a smart TV, we allow one well behaved dog only which must not go upstairs or on the furniture.
The stairs up to the first floor are steep.
We do not allow smoking/ vaping of any kind in the house or in the yard.
Our preferred guests are couples and families.

Property manager

Brad or Sue Thompson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The stairs are very steep
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
1 well behaved dog, not allowed on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking of any kind in the house
Guests must agree to follow the recycling procedure that is provided as the bin men will not take incorrectly sorted recycling.
We do not accept any hen parties or stag parties. We expect visitors to respect the neighbours and not make excessive noise in the house or garden.
No pets are allowed on the furniture or upstairs. Pets must not be left alone in the house.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Coniston

Located in Coniston, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Scafell Pike. Travelling with kids? Consider Go Ape Grizedale and Raw War Paintball. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cave exploring.
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Coniston, ENG

What's nearby

  • John Ruskin Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grizedale Forest - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Old Man of Coniston - 9 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Coniston Water - 11 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Silecroft Station - 21 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village located?

This family-friendly Coniston holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of John Ruskin Museum, Brantwood and Old Man of Coniston. Tarn Hows is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in Coniston
A beautifully decorated house, with everything you could need provided. Information from the owners was excellent, with plenty of local recommendations for activities and eating out. Well located in the heart of Coniston, with lovely views of the fells.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DAvid W.

Lovely property, very nicely done+perfect location
We were very impressed with the property. Really well equipped, nice decor, very comfortable beds and very cosy. Loved the wood burner... Couldn't be more impressed with the house and that along with perfect location for a visit to the lakes... Will definitely be staying here again next time we're in the lakes.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage in Centre of Coniston
What a great property well put together with every amenity you could want. Very comfy beds enough room for 4 adults and a dog! Well appointed Kitchen, great bathrooms and the garden is a little slice of peace and quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Walking Escape
Very nice house for a family of 5 and well located for a selection of easier and harder walks around the area. Shops also very close.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M., Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return to Coniston
Returned to stay in this lovely house in Coniston. Ideally located for walking, paddle boarding, and enjoying the lakes. Close to all the amenities Coniston has to offer. This characterful house is well equipped and maintained with a lovely little garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful few days in the lakes
Excellent stay. The house is perfectly located to the village- 2 minutes walk to the nearest pub. The house is well equipped and has everything you need for a relaxed, home from home stay. Communication with Brad was second to none
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

SARAH R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruskin
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alyson C.

Ideally placed, immaculate home
We arrived late on Friday night, but it didn't cause a problem, as the heating had been turned on and we had been given clear instructions about where to get provisions. The house was great, plenty of crockery and cooking equipment and very comfy beds. Coniston is a great base for walking and exploring the Lakes and the house made relaxing in the evenings or visiting pubs and restaurants very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

8/10 Good

Phil M.

Nice house and very handy for shops, access for walks and pubs
All mod cons, clean and ready to use. A sack of logs was left for us but the weather was too mild to warrant lighting the wood burner. Would come again so long as the group wasn’t more than 4 - a bit cramped in the dining room.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Exceeded our Expectaions!
We booked to stay in this accommodation and expected it to be nice but the photos really don't do it justice. The place has very large rooms, it was very clean, well equipped and in the perfect location. It has a very homely feel, the log burning fire was fantastic and there was a lot of books and maps to help with the local area if you are unfamiliar with it as we were. We can't wait for our next stay here next year in August! David & Jayne - October 2017
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Weekend in the Lakes
This property is perfect for a weekend away in the lakes. It’s very central in Coniston but still quiet so much so we never took the cars out at all! The house is well equipped and beautifully appointed and the communication from Brad was excellent. As noted in the details the staircase is steep and one of the bathrooms is one the second floor but we just felt you needed to be careful on them and then they were fine. Thanks Brad and Sue for a very memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Wonderful cosy Christmas stay
This is the best self catering accommodation we have ever stayed in, because it’s a beautiful home. Stayed for 5 days over Christmas. The home was spotlessly clean, and had lots of lovely little touches, Christmas Tree and lots of lovely decorations, door mat, logs for the fire, hand soap, games, logs for the wood burner, basically everything you need, it felt very thoughtful and extremely homely. The house is very spacious for 6, with lovely rooms, comfortable beds and the best stocked kitchen, which was superb for cooking our Christmas lunch in. Highly recommend the property, Brad and Sue were great, good communication, they gave us tips on the area, and a few walks which we did and really enjoyed. We would love to stay again. Coniston is such a lovely place to stay, especially in the winter, we had some stunning walks and views. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Kerstin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Drei Tage im Lake District
Wir haben mit unserer Familie eine England Rundreise gemacht, bei der unser dritte Stop das Haus von Brad und Sue in Coniston war. Im Haus war alles in Ordnung. Was uns gefehlt hat war die direkte Anbindung vom Haus zum Garten, was aber bei vielen Unternehmungen außerhalb des Hauses und bei dem wechselhaften englischen Wetter akzeptabel war.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

GLEN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Had a lovely time at property coniston is beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in an excellent location
The house is in an excellent location in the village, is well-appointed and the owners are extremely helpful and responsive. We would not hesitate to recommend or stay there again - we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully kept property
A lovely property central to everything in Coniston. Plenty to keep us entertained inside and out. All mod cons. Lovely warm property. Especially helpful with things to do, places to eat and wonderful walks to go on. Will stay again in a heartbeat. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb property in the heart of Coniston
Myself and 2 friends rented this property for our annual visit to the lakes. The house was super clean, very well equipped (up-to-date) and tastefully decorated. It's location is fantastic with only a few minutes walk to shops and pubs. There's takeaways in the village if you don't want to eat at the pubs also. There's a dedicated parking space for 1 car and the house has a lovely log burning stove in the kitchen which makes for a lovely warm sitting room after a day walking the fells. The owner was very helpful with suggested walks and places to eat and very responsive to emails and queries. The only thing to note is that the staircase to the 1st floor is very steep so anyone whom is infirm or has difficulty with stairs might struggle. The house was exactly as described/shown on the advertisement and I cannot recommend the house enough for a welcoming place to stay in Coniston as a base. I'd wouldn't hesitate to use the property again when visiting Coniston in the future.

8/10 Good

Joanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Excellent Property - Shame About the Parking
An excellent base for exploring this area of The Lakes. A real home from home, very comfortable, clean & well equipped. However, one of the key reasons we booked this property was for the off road parking & use of the garage to store bikes & kayaks. What we didn’t foresee was the neighbour deciding to not only use the parking space for themselves but to also block the garage door access. Sadly when asked to move the car the neighbour was less than obliging & very rude. We contacted the owner & he did his best to sort it but tbh it soured the end of our holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a great location
Very clean accommodation, central to Coniston. Beautiful part of the world, house had everything needed for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and well-equipped house.
We were very comfortable in this house in Coniston. It was spotlessly clean, furnished and decorated to a high standard and everything felt new or nearly new. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The little garden was charming. Unfortunately the weather wasn't good enough for us to spend much time in it. The house is in a quiet side road just a couple of minutes walk from the village centre and about ten down to the lake. Gave 4 stars not 5 for location only because the view from the lounge is the houses across the street. Not a big deal, and obviously you pay more for a view. Brad was very helpful with lots of information about walks and places to eat, and when I couldn't get the heating to turn on (easily fixed). If you like somewhere quiet with lakes and hills on the doorstep this is a lovely place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property in a great location
A lovely traditional property in a good location. Coniston is a lovely quiet village, away from the crazy busyness of the more tourist areas, yet only 20 minutes from Windermere. I hope we will have the opportunity to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles G., Towcester, Northamptonshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommended
I 100% recommend this property. Stayed here with my wife, two adult sons and dog for a four day long weekend of hiking in the Coniston fells. The house is immaculate, equipped with everything we needed for cooking and relaxing. The location is great - literally less than 5 minutes to walk to all shops, pubs, cafes . Coniston itself is a great place, not too big or touristy but very picturesque, with the mountains looming above. Did some great hikes - we and our dog in particular especially enjoyed a 16km trek up The Old Man, round to Wetherlam then back down to the Yewtree Inn for a well deserved pint in the sunshine. Communications from Brad and Sue before and during our stay were first class.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

Great stay in coniston - good central location
Really nice property, good location in the middle of coniston. Perfectly located for hiking and activities. Very clean and tidy with good facilities. good communications from owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Brilliant house in a great location
We couldn’t have wished for anything more, what a great place to stay! The house is beautifully furnished with a well stocked kitchen. The log burner makes for a cosy living room and the bedrooms are spacious and comfy. The location is unrivalled in the centre of coniston just seconds from pubs, shops, restaurants and most importantly beautiful walks on your doorstep. We’ll be looking to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris haward

Delightful property within 1 minute of Coniston centre
We were delighted with the property - it was spotless on arrival with ample space for a family of four (2 adults and 2 teenagers). The lounge was a great place to relax at the end of a long day walking. With the kitchen at the rear and a shower room at the end of the kitchen this made getting clean so much easier and helped to keep the rest of the house mud free (we had rain) and all the more relaxing for it. The top bedroom was very cosy and comfortable giving a good nights sleep. The kids seemed to like their rooms too and this allowed them to have some space to themselves too. Brad and Sue (the owners) have everything covered and provided lots of excellent information before hand on where to eat and drink etc. We had a fantastic meal in the Steam Bistro but you will have to book in advance. We also ate in 3 of the pubs while there - we first visited the Yewdale Inn where the general bar staff were very welcoming and helpful and the food was very good overall. However, we were disappointed by the landlords attitude who ignored our children at the bar when no-one else was waiting and, initially, told us we would have to eat somewhere else because his kitchen would close in 15 minutes. Thankfully his bar staff recovered it for him and checked if the kitchen would be able to take another order. The landlord seemed more intent on imparting his knowledge or fine wine and gins to anyone who would listen rather than looking after customers. Its a nice pub with nice food and staff and would recommend regardless. One to avoid is the Sun Inn - we had a drink in here on the second night and they were very welcoming and we had a great time. As a result we decided to go back and eat there and very much wish we hadn't. The food arrived extremely quickly but with one dish (fish and chips) missing. This didn't arrive without chasing and when it did the fish batter was a pale grey and looked half cooked - which it was. The sun did replace it and offer a drink on the house which recovered some ground for them but the food overall was not up to scratch and lacked a little flavour and imagination compared to: The Black Bull - we stopped in here for a quick drink after a 13 mile hike - the food looked excellent and the fish and chips was superb (several classes above the Ship's offering). The range of beers and ales was also better in here and the whole atmosphere was so much more enjoyable. This was our favourite pub for food and drink
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Brad or Sue Thompson

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We live in South Cheshire and have spent many happy days around the fells and mountains of the Lake District and Snowdonia. The photo above is us near the Summit of the Old Man after traversing Dow Crag last September, terrific day out.

Why they chose this property

We have always loved the Lake District and especially the quieter unspoilt towns and villages such as Coniston, it is a privilege to be able to spend time and relax in such a community in the midst of some of Britain's most stunning scenery. We worked hard for a year to create a home in the village, during that time we experienced unbelievable help and hospitality and made new friends, this makes Coniston a special place for us.
We have refirbished, decorated and furnished the house as a home as though we were intending to live there and so you should find every comfort needed for great holiday.
You really could dump the car and not need it all week. From the house you can access every level of walk from flat easy trek to serious mountain day out. Just over the hill is Grizedale Forest if mountain biking is your sport. You're only a short distance from all central high fells and within reach of the remote western fells if you want a longer day out. You can easily get back to base camp in Coniston from any of these .
If you really want to visit the hub bub of the big town you can pop up to Ambleside safe in the knowledge that Coniston isn't far away!
The house is 2 minutes from the village centre where you can find the Co op, cafes, bakers, hardware shop and Hutchinsons butcher in the Nisa shop, the home cured bacon is great. There's outdoor shops, news agents and gift shops too, including the famous Honesty Shop selling a variety of hand made products, jam and cakes.
The Spar /garage which sells practically everything is open until 22:00. There are several good pubs in the village centre and more further afield. The Black Bull has a brewery making great real ales including famous Bluebird bitter.
We have a great bakery supplying a whole range of artisan breads.
Saras Indian restaurant is very good. Steam Bistro is excellent "gastro" dining (150m from home) Both are unlicensed so take your own "medicine". Saras is cash only. You must book ahead at Steam.

What makes this property unique

The views from the house and garden are incredible, we find it impossible not to delight at the morning sun lighting up Yewdale Crags when you pull back the curtains, when you step out of the back door you can't help but glance up to the fells. If you sit in the garden you'll undoubtedly end up studying the endless cliffs and crags of the Old Man whilst all the time you will hear Church Beck rushing off to Coniston Water.
The house has every home comfort that you may need from comfortable beds to a range of Bosh appliances. BT super fast broadband allows you to stream movies on the smart TV. Plenty of guide books help you plan your days out.
Hotel quality sheets and towels are provided.

Languages:

English