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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets: No
What you’ll love
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
16 Customer Reviews
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"Comfortable, clean & warm apartment, everything we required for a weeks stay!"
Great location for walks from the door into Coniston or up on the fells! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Low Dow Crag!
Thank you for the feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"I would definitely stay here again."
The property was ideal in so many ways including privacy, comfort, accessibility to Coniston, parking, facilities etc. The only negative point was that the kitchen sink tap was workable but loose (wobbly) and requires fixing.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. The sink tap has since been repaired. Property Owner
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"There was a few issues with the apartment, but overall there was a lot of positives, compared to the negatives."
Firstly, without a car, it's quite a way out in terms of the walking distance, specially in bad weather. Secondly, the door lock is extremely stiff, and needs immediate attention, thirdly, the noise issues due the thinness off the walls, your able to hear everything from the apartment above, can be disruptive to sleep. Fourthly, the tap in the kitchen needs securing and tightening up, and lastly, the wood burner in the living room as no specific manual/instruction leaflet for the guest to know how to use this, which the guest/s can experience the coldness of the apartment in the evenings. Furthermore, the heating was timed to come on between 10.00 am until 6.00 pm in the evening, with the rest of the evening having no direct heating, which was extremely cold and chilly. In short, the rent of the apartment cannot be justified positively, it was too expensive, if you take into account the issues mentioned above. The positives however are the beautiful views from the apartment location, the calmness and quietness of the location, and the extremely comfortable bed, very lush and warm.
We are glad to hear that you found plenty of positive things about the property, but sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied. We have made a number of improvements to the property since we took it over, and we do aim to help all of our guests have a great stay. To address your specific points: 1) the property description clearly states that it is “close to Coniston” and that it is 0.8 miles to the nearest shop and 0.4 miles to the nearest pub. Many people enjoy the semi-rural location with views towards the lake on one side and the field on the other. The walk to the village, along the path of the former railway, is one that many guests enjoy. 2) we will take a look at the door lock and the kitchen tap. 3) We are sorry to hear that the property was not as warm as you would have wished. There is no wood burner at the property, but we do have a gas stove as well as gas central heating (as stated in the description). The property is kept cooler when it is empty, but the expectation is that guests will adjust the central heating to suit their needs during their stay and then revert it to a cooler setting when leaving. There is also the option of using the gas stove, for which the manual is kept in the kitchen drawer with the others. 4) We are sorry to hear that you thought the rental was too expensive. We believe it is very competitive with similar properties in the area, and we have kept prices quite stable over recent years despite large increases in costs for cleaning, utilities and the like. Property Owner
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"Nice house in a lovely spot, great for visiting lots of places."
Well stocked and comfortable. I would definitely recommend it for a holiday. The door was hard to open with the key sometimes. Could do with a sign saying low Dow Cottage at the front. The postman found it hard to find.
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"Lovely cottage in a beautiful and quiet location."
Ideal for a solo traveller or couple. Very clean and well equipped. Would definitely recommend.
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"Lovely cottage, perfect for a couple."
Easy walk in to Coniston where there are good amenities. We'll located for lovely walking.
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"Everything about the apartment could not have been better, small problem unlocking door from inside, but very pleased with everything, I replaced the bird feeder it seems to have been out of action for some time, happy birds, very happy mick & linda Lowestoft."
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"Lovely cottage in ideal position for our holiday."
No complaints suited our needs. We apologise as we think we forgot to empty the dish washer just before we left.
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"Would stay again, lovely accomodation, set in one of the most beautiful parts of the world,"
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"Thanks for a lovely stay."
Just a couple of details to bring to your attention. The path leading round to the entrance was quite slippy and the porch light under the french doors was not working (bulb). We will be back next year to stay, it was the perfect bolt hole for us and met all our expectations.
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"It was a great stay, thanks."
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"Lovely well equipped apartment in very good position with walks from the door."
Only comment (not a problem for us) but we couldn't get all Freeview channels on TV.
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"Just spent a lovely week in Low Dow Crag cottage ."
Extremely clean very comfortable well equipped accommodation in a beautiful setting. Two very minor niggles the bedroom needs blackout curtains and the toilet flush is a little temperamental. Would definitely stay again. Coniston is a great location for exploring the Lakes. Great pubs for eating out after a long day walking.
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"Absolutely lovely property and location."
Very clean and tidy everything there we need, made our stay fabulous. Many thanks again will defo be booking again in the future.
Dear Brendan We are very glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back. Diana and Malcolm. Property Owner
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"A lovely warm, quiet apartment in a good location for walking from the door."
The TV is a bit old fashioned with limited channels, work space in the kitchen area was also limited. The extractor fan in the bathroom needs attention.
Dear Ann We are glad you found the apartment warm and well-located. Thank you for the feedback on the extractor fan. We are pleased to say this has been replaced with a new unit. We have added extra shelving in the kitchen too. We hope the TV offers enough variety for those rainy days when one cannot enjoy the fabulous surrounding outdoors, however we will look at options to enrich the DVD collection. Diana and Malcolm Property Owner
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"Very clean & comfortable."
Ideal for walking - 20 minutes to Coniston village on old railway line. Follow advice and take a torch as the lane is unlit. Access at the rear of the property.
Dear Bryan We are glad you found the apartment comfortable and well located. Thank you for the feedback on lane lighting. There is a torch in the apartment however we have now furnished additional ones. Property Owner
Your stay at a glance
- All-ground-floor
- One double bedroom
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas coal-effect stove
- Utility
- Gas central heating with gas stove
- Electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, and dishwasher
- TV with Freeview, CD player, Wi-Fi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 1 car
- Patio with furniture and barbecue
- Sorry, strictly no pets and no smoking
- Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.4 miles
- Note: This apartment is suitable for adults only.
Your home away from home
This immaculately-presented apartment, Low Dow Crag, is situated on the ground-floor of a semi-detached property in an outstanding location, close to Coniston in Cumbria.
Boasting breath-taking views of the fells and open countryside, including that of the Old Man of Coniston, this delightful property is an ideal base for a couple or solo traveller wishing to visit and explore all that this area has to offer.
Inside this lovely apartment there’s a spacious open-plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a gas coal-effect stove, as well as French windows that open out to the patio, from where you will be able to admire glorious views and birdlife, including woodpeckers.
The patio is a perfect spot for a morning coffee with a newspaper or local map as you decide on the day’s activities, or for unwinding with a glass of wine in the evening, after which a place to rest can be had in the double bedroom.
Coniston has a number of pubs, cafes and shops, as well as its own brewery producing Bluebird Bitter, which is named after the boat that broke the water speed record by Donald Campbell in 1950.
You may wish to decide to take a water cruise on one of the steamers, relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of the fells, or visit Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin, which is on the other side of Coniston Water.
Local hiking and walking are in abundance from the Old Man of Coniston to the surrounding fells of Dow Crag and Yewdale, plus the famous beauty spot of Tarn Hows is close by.
A short drive away from the apartment is Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere making Low Dow Crag the ideal touring base for exploring the Lake District National Park and beyond.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
Where you’ll be staying
CONISTON
Hawkshead 4 miles; Ambleside 8 miles.
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 Grasmere just a short drive away. Superb walking, mountain biking and climbing are available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, and the lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. For watersports enthusiasts, the quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, whilst the less active can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola’, or visit Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin. Nearby attractions include the award-winning village of Hawkshead, home of the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Tarn Hows, one of the most visited beauty spots in the country and Esthwaite Water, famous for its fishing. A first class holiday location at any time of the year.
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Note: This apartment is suitable for adults only
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Christmas