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Gate House

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Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

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  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • well (6)
  • house (5)
  • property (5)
  • beautiful (5)
  • kitchen (5)
  • equipped (4)

10 Customer Reviews

  • "Superb cottage in a great location."

    Very well equipped cottage, could be mentioned in property listings as I was unsure what I would need kitchen equipment wise. Decor, quality of appliances, crockery, beds and en suites all excellent. Only let down by quality of welcome pack, sachets of long life milk!!! (a fresh pint of milk would have been much better!) and a starter pack of logs for the fires would have been appreciated. We will definitely be back.

    Reviewed by Elaine5.0Nov 2024

  • "Beautiful property set in a lovely quiet spot but in close proximity to centre of the village."

    Beautifully furnished, excellent kitchen & Bathrooms, & comfy beds.

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Nov 2024

  • "We had a wonderful stay at The Gate House, with our two children and their partners (as well as three dogs)."

    The house is large, with beautiful appointed rooms and a well equipped kitchen. Being November, we didn’t make use of the spa or rear patio area, but no doubt this space provides a relaxing atmosphere next to the adjacent babbling stream. In all, this is a lovely house and well situated for walks, local pub/restaurants and shops.

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Nov 2024

  • "Returned for a visit to this lovely house."

    We had good weather and did plenty of walks from the door. There are plenty of places to eat in the village all within walking distance. There were however a few housekeeping issues namely the fan oven on the range appears not to be working and the timer is broken. There is no tv remote in the snug and most of the jets in the hot tub are not working.

    Thank you for your feedback. Most of the jets in the hot tub are working and there are only a few that not. The hot tub is being replaced. The TV remote for the snug was in the main lounge down the back of the sofa and has now been put back in the correct room. The Rangemaster oven has two ovens, one fan oven , one conventional oven( No fan). Both ovens have been tested and are fully operational. The timer has been checked and is working. The cooker is 100% operational and has is no issues. We will make sure a copy of the instructions for the cooker left in the kitchen. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Keith4.4Sep 2024

  • "Lovely property very well presented and maintained."

    Beautiful area and so easy for walks direct from the house. If we come back to Coniston we will definitely be back at the gate house.

    Reviewed by David5.0Aug 2024

  • "A very comfortable, smart and well equipped property."

    Well appointed. Suited us very well. Having the four ensuites was great. Good location. The hot tub was appreciated after hikes on fells. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by David5.0May 2024

  • "The property was excellent."

    The rooms were very spacious . It was really clean . The only downside was as dog owners was there wasn’t a lot a walks that near for a bigger dog . We loved the area busy with cars and walkers. Definitely recommend this property .

    Reviewed by Heather4.4May 2024

  • "Had a wonderful stay."

    Cottage beautiful and furnished to a high standard. Facilities in the kitchen were excellent. Perfect location too.

    Reviewed by Gillian4.7May 2024

  • "What a great location and such a comfortable house."

    We loved that wee could holiday on luxury with our dogs. Super well equipped kitchen. We would have liked a few more champagne flutes please and just a little starter pack of logs would be a nice touch. We’d absolutely love to visit Coniston and this house again soon

    Reviewed by Anne5.0Apr 2024

  • "One of the best cottages that we’ve ever been to!"

    Attention to detail, a luxury rental with everything you need for a restful stay. I can’t recommend this cottage enough, the restoration is just beautiful and the Gate House is well cared for, thank you

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Feb 2024

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This property is part of the Lakelovers collection.
We have properties to suit every occasion throughout the southern and central Lake District including; Ambleside Cottages, Bowness Cottages, Coniston Cottages, Grasmere Cottages, Hawkshead Cottages, Lakeside Cottages, Langdale Cottages, Troutbeck Cottages, Ulswater Cottages, Windermere Cottages and smaller hamlets between, which although seldom heard of are none the less equally wonderful. With hundreds of properties available, Lakelovers are sure to have a property to meet your needs.

Summary

  • Four bedrooms with Smart TVs: 2 x king-size with en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Snug with woodburning stove
  • Reading room with woodburning stove
  • Cumbria Tourism Superior Award
  • Gas central heating
  • Range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
  • 6 x Smart TV with FreeSat, 2 x DVD player, WiFi, PlayStation, selection of books
  • Fuel, power, and Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Off-road, private parking for 3 cars
  • Enclosed, front lawned garden, and enclosed, rear garden with patio furniture, hot tub, secure storage, and riverside views
  • Three well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles, Coniston Water 0.8 miles
  • Note: No stag, hen, or similar parties
  • Note: Strictly no cats at the property, due to allergies
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Gate House is a historic, riverside home, resting in an enviable position just a short distance from Coniston Water, in the Lake District National Park.

Enjoying an elevated position above Church Beck, this award-winning property is enveloped by rural views, whilst a stone’s throw from a selection of shops, eateries, and attractions, making it an ideal base for families or groups of eight, travelling with their furry companions.

Park up on the private driveway, and unload your belongings, before taking some time to appreciate your new, tranquil surroundings, in the heart of the lakes.

Step indoors and make your way to the social hub of Gate House, the fully-equipped kitchen/diner, complete with state-of-the-art appliances, and country-style cabinetry, along with a formal dining table to gather, dine and socialise together.

With three homely sitting areas to select from, all featuring plush seating and a woodburning stove, retire to the reading room and delve into a good book, or flick on the Smart TV, and catch up with your favourite programmes, whilst the snug offers the perfect nook for the children of your group, complete with a PlayStation.

If the sun is shining, make memories in the rear garden, fully enclosed and overlooking the river, where you can dine alfresco, over a bottle of wine, or relax the night away in the indulgent hot tub.

Four fabulous bedrooms await upstairs, all featuring Smart TVs and plenty of storage to make yourself at home, starting with two king-size bedrooms, enjoying rural views and access to private en-suite bathrooms, each with the luxury of free-standing baths and walk-in showers.

A further king-size bedroom is on offer, with an en-suite shower room, whilst the twin offers plenty of space for the family, also featuring an en-suite shower room.

If you can tear yourself away from Gate House, head into the village to dine, stock up on the essentials, tour The Ruskin Museum or board the National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola, for a trip across Coniston Water, available through April to October.

With Lake Windermere a car journey away, arrive to a wealth of lakeside attractions, including National Trust - Hill Top, The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, National Trust - Wray Castle, and Blackwell gallery, or if you’d simply prefer to feel at one with nature, spend the afternoon hiking, trailing, cycling, kayaking, or sailing, with plenty of activities available at Brockhole on Windermere.

Enjoy the lofty peaks, rolling hills, and calming waters across the national park, before returning to Gate House, your exclusive, award-winning home-from-home.

All of this awaits by booking Gate House.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.

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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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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter