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Bluebird Loft

(Ref. 922442)

Coniston near Hawkshead, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

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  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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33 Customer Reviews

  • "Really nice little apartment, super convenient for village amenities, and perfect as the base for a walking holiday."

    This was my second stay, I first came two years ago and loved it then as well. Not everything in the place looks brand new, but it's in good condition and is very easy to relax in. The frying pan is rubbish though. ;-)

    Reviewed by Josh4.4Sep 2024

  • "Lovely flat, great views, excellent location and well presented."

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Sep 2024

  • "Unable to close bathroom door Many bulbs need replacing Storage an issue as fridge door milk shelf is missing Chipped drinking glass Cracked dessert dish Noisy leaking tap Hall stairs had been vacuumed We have mentioned the fridge problem on many other occasions when we have stayed."

    All the above issues could easily be rectified and make for a more pleasant stay.

    Reviewed by Anthony2.5Jul 2024

  • "Some time ago there must have been some money spent on Bluebird Loft."

    However ongoing maintenance seems to have been let go. Several light bulbs were out, could not see out of kitchen windows (dirty), grouting along tap end of shower was crumbling, the front door to flat would not stay shut without being locked. The internal door handles creaked and made noise, they would also not stay shut and kept opening... Lamp in bathroom above sink is rusty. When anyone sat on toilet the floorboards creak (warped floorboards or broken joists ?) Fridge door storage broken (seriously reduces what can be stored ! Wonderful location. Would I stay in Coniston again, YES Would I stay In Bluebird Loft again, NO

    Reviewed by Giles3.1Sep 2023

  • "Fridge door milk tray missing (2 time reported) still missing having to store milk in veg space."

    Most inconvenient limits where you can store other items.

    Reviewed by Anthony3.1Aug 2023

  • "Had a lovely stay at Bluebird Loft."

    Facilities were all we would have wished for. Quiet location but a short walk to pubs and restaurants. Would definitely stay there again.

    Reviewed by Kathryn5.0Jul 2023

  • "Fridge door shelf missing unable to store milk/wine unable to use salad compartment due to us using it to store the milk."

    Reviewed by Anthony4.7May 2023

  • "We did list things that would have been handy for anyone staying, in their visitor's book ie table mats for hot plates, a pint of milk and a couple of tea bags left for anyone after a long drive, perhaps complimentary shower gel (as that's what hotels have available)."

    Other than these small items, Bluebird Loft is ideal for a couple for a short break and is perfectly placed within the village.

    Reviewed by Barbara5.0May 2023

  • "We had a really great time, the flat was very comfortable and was exactly what we needed."

    Reviewed by Benedict T5.0Apr 2023

  • "We had a lovely week, with the weather being kind to us."

    Bluebird Loft is a nice apartment, well situated for a quiet break in the Lakes or for travelling out to other locations. The only minor thing I noted was the wobbly glass table...may be needs changing or making more stable. Thank you, we would book again.

    Reviewed by Kevin5.0Oct 2022

  • "Comfortable apartment, perfect for 2."

    Super views from kitchen windows. Night sky was amazing. Milky Way so clear. Great having pizza place so close, it sells lovely bakery products and coffee through the day and pizza early evening. Steam bistro even closer open at weekends. Super food. Really enjoyed sitting out front enjoying a glass of wine or cup of tea after a day on the fells. Ate and enjoyed a pint or 2 of real ale at several pubs in Coniston. The only glitch was an unwelcome, faint, stale cooking smell when we arrived. Rectified by opening windows and leaving them open overnight. Maybe an air freshener or new filters on cooker. Didn’t spoil our stay at all. Highly recommend.

    Hi, Air freshener, replaced. Thank you for your lovely comments, much appreciated :) Property Owner

    Reviewed by Patricia5.0Aug 2022

  • "The apartment was as described, if anything a little nicer."

    Though the apartment is for 2, it would be nice to have a bit more by way of crockery and glasses, so you don’t have to wash up so much.

    Hi, More crockery and glasses have been supplied. Glad you enjoyed your stay. :) Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard4.7Aug 2022

  • "A lovely apartment in the centre of the village."

    Very clean and well furnished with beautiful views at the back. Very warm and cosy. Everything thing that you need for a relaxing holiday close to shops , pubs and eating establishments. Would certainly recommend.

    Thank you for the lovely feedback, much appreciated. :) Property Owner

    Reviewed by Maureen5.0Jun 2022

  • "Lovely property, Great views."

    Would stay again.

    Reviewed by Alan5.0Apr 2022

  • "There was a problem with the water heater but a call to Sykes' help line got me on touch with the property owner very quickly and we were able to resolve the issue over the phone."

    Reviewed by Andrea5.0Jun 2021

  • "Bluebird Loft is a lovely comfortable little apartment in the centre of Coniston."

    The shops, cafes and pubs are nearby and there are amazing walks from the door. The village was nice and quiet at night so there was no disturbance & I slept really well. Incredibly comfy bed, lovely deep bath, tons of hot water and very effective central heating so, despite ridiculously cold weather for May, I was very snug indeed. The washing/drying machine was really useful and the kitchen had everything I needed. All the furniture etc was of good quality and the flat was spotlessly clean. WiFi was a bit iffy at times but no real issues. My only criticisms are that the electric heater would not work, I didn't need it for warmth but it would have been cosy to have the log effect on in the evenings...and the bulbs in living room wall lights were gone, either that or something was wrong with the wiring. All in all it was fabulous, I really enjoyed mý stay.

    Reviewed by Joanna5.0Apr 2021

  • "Apartment was all as described, perfectly clean, everything worked, nicely located right in the centre of Coniston village."

    Communications on entry details etc all worked well. Very satisfied

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Apr 2021

  • "Lovely comfortable flat which was well provisioned."

    Reviewed by Anne5.0Dec 2020

  • "We had a super holiday in the Lakes."

    Bluebird Loft was a nice clean and comfortable place to stay.

    Reviewed by Peter4.7Aug 2020

  • "Lovely accommodation and brilliant location for walking and amenities"

    Reviewed by Victoria5.0Aug 2020

  • "Gorgeous, well situated loft."

    Sparkling clean and comfortable! Close to great pubs and great walks!

    Reviewed by Kate5.0Jan 2020

  • "Great apartment for 2 people."

    Very comfortable- exactly what I needed after completing the Lakeland 50 mile run! Only small criticism - please get a new frying pan. The one there is almost unusable.

    Reviewed by Sarah4.7Jul 2019

  • "Amazing apartment in a perfect location - we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend!"

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Jul 2019

  • "Great spot!"

    Small but perfectly formed place to stay.

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Apr 2019

  • "We had a fantastic holiday in Coniston."

    Bluebird Loft had everything we needed, and so conveniently located for access to mountains, lake, pubs and shops.

    Reviewed by David5.0Apr 2019

  • "Great location in the centre of Coniston we stayed to run the Coniston 14 mile race and so was a perfect location to make it all accessible."

    Could do with a towel rail or an airer to dry the towels when you don’t have the heating on but that is the only thing. Everything is very high standard and comfortable.

    Reviewed by Georgina4.7Mar 2019

  • "Snug apartment but has everything you need and good facilities in kitchen area."

    Please note that there is a hairdryer, although not mentioned in inventory, so I unnecessarily brought one with me! Convenient location with bistro next door, 3 pubs and other eating places. Coniston is smallish village, but perfectly formed and perfect for location.

    Reviewed by Linda4.4Sep 2018

  • "Slight problem at the start, swiftly dealt with by your staff."

    Accommodation up to our high expectations.

    Reviewed by Terence5.0Jul 2018

  • "The flat was very comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay at the flat."

    Very clean and nicely located for the village. Comfortable bed and all essential amenities. Will be pleased to stay there again. Sykes emails and instructions were clear and the app was useful. The only issues were that we couldn't figure out how to use the oven/grill or the washing machine and the instructions were not there or didn't help. The CO alarm went off because of low batteries but that's understandable and something that happened by chance.

    Reviewed by Azfar4.7Jun 2018

  • "The apartment was really well appointed, whilst it was small, it had everything you needed."

    We didn't expect it but the only thing lacking was a little outside space like a balcony, that's the only thing that would prevent us rebooking this particular property but you really couldn't fault it in any other way.

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Jun 2018

  • "I arrived on the Friday morning, collected the keys and went upstairs, my first ..."

    I arrived on the Friday morning, collected the keys and went upstairs, my first impression after opening the day was, wow this is lovely, the flat was very clean and tidy and had absolutely everything i needed, one nice touch was, even though it sleeps only two, it had enough plates etc for a couple of guests, having a washer drier was useful as being in the Lake District, the weather is unpredictable,its situated close to every thing, food shops, pubs etc,very quiet and peaceful even being on the road side, only thing I would suggest would be maybe update to a blueray player, but it wasn't much of a problem, I have recommended it to family members and will do to friends, i will definitely be back in the future, lots of good walking right on the doorstep, hardly using my car

    Reviewed by John5.0Apr 2018

  • "Nice cottage, good location, fairly small but fine for a week."

    It would be good to include a map to the bike store as difficult to find.

    Reviewed by Christopher4.2Sep 2017

  • "Although it was called Bluebird Loft and we should have realised, but it was a but of a struggle initially with luggage up the 29 stairs."

    Possibly this should be included in description for people with poor mobility or health issues

    Reviewed by Judith5.0Jun 2017

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Summary

  • All second floor
  • One king-size double bedroom with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
  • Gas central heating with electric fire
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, radio, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking outside apartment
  • Bike storage post
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and pubs 1 min walk
  • Note: Shared access with Ref 21912
  • Note: Property not suitable for children or infants
  • Note: this is a top floor apartment and not suitable for people with health or mobility issues
  • Note: This property can only accept holidays that start Friday or Monday
  • Note: Must provide own lock for bike

The property

This perfect second floor apartment is centrally located in the popular village of Coniston in the Lake District.

Ideally located, this wonderful apartment boasts spectacular views from the cosy open plan living area to the stunning Coniston fells – a view that is constantly changing with the passing clouds.

There are numerous paths and bridleways to wander up and down with lots of excellent cafes and pubs to enjoy at the end of the day.

This contemporary Lake District apartment has an open plan living area and a spacious king-size double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.

Being surrounded by spectacular scenery, this apartment makes a perfect base for a relaxing holiday with the quaint villages of Hawkshead, Ambleside and Grasmere all within a 25-minute drive.

This lovely property is situated next door to a popular Bistro which is well worth a visit, but early booking is recommended.

Whilst the beautiful Coniston Water is just a 10-minute walk away, which is of course, where Donald Campbell fatally crashed Bluebird back in 1967.

The fascinating Ruskin Museum in the village has a wing dedicated to Bluebird which contains extensive displays and is a great place to visit.

This lovely apartment makes an ideal base at any time of the year.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 21912, together they sleep 4.

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About the location

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: Property not suitable for children or infants.
Note: this is a top floor apartment and not suitable for people with health or mobility issues.
Note: This property can only accept holidays that start Friday or Monday.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas