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Ref: 2172 Lake Cottage    
CONISTON WATER Torver 2 miles; Coniston 6 miles. 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 District National Park and makes a superb base for touring Hawkshead, Ambleside and Windermere. Superb walking, mountain biking and climbing are available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, while Grizedale Forest offers lovely woodland trails. The quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, or a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola'. Visit the Beatrix Potter Gallery at Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, one of the most visited beauty spots in the country, or Esthwaite Water, famous for its fishing.
The Property: Lake Cottage A modern, stone and timber detached cottage situated on the southern shore of Coniston Water, 6 miles from the village of Coniston. This delightful property, with open plan living area, shares a private 4 acre estate with one other cottage on the shores of Coniston Water and provides a rare opportunity to combine peaceful seclusion with a wonderful lakeside holiday. A full-length verandah provides spectacular easterly views over the lake and to the hills beyond. The property boasts an open plan living area with woodburning stove and guests are offered complimentary (but responsible) use of the owners' boats and canoes or use of a private launching facility for guests' dinghies. With boating, sailing, fishing, swimming, walking, climbing, pony-trekking or mountain biking available in the area that inspired Arthur Ransome's 'Swallows and Amazons', this is a quality property in one of Britain's most-loved holiday locations. Accommodation Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 2 x 1st floor twin (zip & link beds - can be doubles on request). Ground floor bathroom with bath, basin & WC. 1st floor bathroom with shower, basin & WC. Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, sitting area with woodburner & dining area. Amenities Electric central heating & woodburning stove. Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, library of books/games. Power/wood for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Cot & highchair on request. Ample off road parking. 4 acres of grounds with furniture. Sorry, no pets & no smoking. Shops 6 miles, pubs 2 miles. Note: There is no TV at this property. Weeks commencing: 11th Apr, 12th Sep, 10th, 17th & 24th Oct charged at High rate in 2009. Week commencing 26th Sep charged at Mid rate in 2009. Use of owner's boats/equipment is at guests' own risk. Life belts not provided. Important notes and links, please read |
| Weekly Rental | |   | 2009 | 2010 | | Winter | £400 | £412 | | Low | £455 | £469 | | Mid | £608 | £626 | | High | £773 | £796 | | Peak | £948 | £976 | | WSB | £280 | £288 | | Xmas | £999 | £1029 | | NY | £999 | £1029 | | Please remember to include our Booking fee: £29.50 per week or short break, plus optional Travel Insurance. |
| Features |  | No Pets |  | Open Fire |  | Cot Available |  | High Chair Available |
| Previous Visitors' Comments | The property was lovely and the location excellent.It really was a wonderful place. The use of the boats was an added bonus that kept the boys entertained all through our very sunny week.
Mr McLoughlin, Wirral, Merseyside
Jun 2009 | The quality of the accomodation, location and facilities were excellent. The owner was helpful and friendly. I would recommend this location.
Dr Jones, Chester, Cheshire
Apr 2009 | Fantastic to have use of boats. Beautiful views. We would return.
Dr Moss, Canterbury, Kent
Apr 2009 | Wonderful location, peaceful, great to have the use of such a variety of different boats.
Mr & Mrs Rose, Stourbridge, West Midlands
Feb 2009 | Excellent property in superb setting and with very good provided furniture fixtures, fittings and fire. Thoroughly recommended in all respects. Would be happy to go again!
Mr Atkinson, Wrexham, Wrecsam
Dec 2008 | Great location, lovely place, use of the boats was excellent. Wood burning stove was great.
Mr Bird, Stourbridge, Staffordshire
Nov 2008 | I've travelled a lot this year and seen some great places. This was a great place to 'time out' and reflect... Just brilliant, was in no mood to find fault.
Mr May, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
Oct 2008 | The cottage was excellent. As was the location. I would recommend this cottage to everybody
Mrs Roberts, Ashford, Kent
Sep 2008 | Cottage excellent throughout. Great location.
Mr Hodgson, Todmorden, West Yorkshire
Sep 2008 | Excellent location. Proximity to lake and lack of crowds. Use of owner's boats. Spacious accommodation.
Mrs Bartlett, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Aug 2008 | |