Located in the heart of Coniston, this beautifully renovated century-old house boasts a private garden and inspiring views of the Old Man and Yewdale Crags. With its unique leaded glass artwork, sumptuous sofas, Stovax log burning stove on a beautiful green slate hearth in the lounge plus unlimited WiFi to stay connected.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms109 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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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 amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Note from host: strictly no smoking of any kind in the house
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the mountains
Things to do
Boat
Kayak
Tennis
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
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.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: 1 well behaved dog, not allowed on furniture
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: The stairs are very steep
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking of any kind in the house
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Coniston, this holiday home is in the mountains. John Ruskin Museum and Beatrix Potter Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brantwood and Go Ape Grizedale. Travelling with kids? Consider Raw War Paintball and Cocoa Hearts. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Coniston travel guide
Is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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 1 mi (2 km) of John Ruskin Museum and Coniston Water. Brantwood and Old Man of Coniston are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village Reviews
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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.
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.
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.
Jacqueline M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
DAvid W.
14 Nov 2016
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.
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!
Beautifully presented and excellently equipped house with tremendous views of the hills around Coniston, particularly from ensuite bedroom on top floor. Feels more like a home than a holiday rental with all the framed pictures, books, maps and very well equipped kitchen. Good shower in downstairs bathroom which is accessed from the kitchen. Choice of 3 food shops and 3 pubs within 5 minutes walk offer dining choices. We preferred cooking ourselves after an early evening drink sitting in the sunshine outside a pub. Communication with owners Brad and Sue was simple and efficient from start to finish.Would highly recommend staying here.
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
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.
Alyson C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
Verified
8/10 Good
Phil M.
11 Aug 2018
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.
Phil M.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
David W.
29 Nov 2017
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
David W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen W.
3 Jan 2018
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!
Karen W.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
chris haward
26 Feb 2019
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.