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Ripplings - Lake Bank

Coniston Lake, Lake District
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Internet access
Romantic
Four Poster
Parking on site / nearby
Apartment
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Boutique Lakeland property with stylish decor and luxury touches
  • Nestled away on a private estate with woodlands and lawns all-around
  • Available to rent alongside an additional apartment to sleep a total of four guests
Property code: SZ406

A warm welcome awaits at this luxurious hideaway nestled on a delightful private estate in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Dating back to the mid-1800s, when it was once part of a farm and later became a hotel, this beautiful property has been sympathetically refurbished to provide a contemporary, indulgent mood while retaining all its period charm. Stripped original floorboards and feature window sills blend well with modern luxuries to offer an excellent retreat that can compete with any boutique hotel. You'll find leaving the master bedroom difficult, as this relaxing space provides a real sense of indulgence with its contemporary free-standing bathtub surrounded by tea lights and its sumptuous four-poster super-king-size bed. The open-plan living area offers a social space in which to enjoy some quality family time and is the ideal spot to relax at the end of a busy day.

At this property, you can enjoy a car-free holiday in your own piece of the Lake District. The private estate boasts woodland, craggy outcrops and vast lawns with space to sit back with a coffee in the morning sun. Nature-lovers will enjoy spotting the abundance of wildlife that can be found on the estate, the famous Herdwick sheep being a regular visitor. From the doorstep, it is possible to take a gentle stroll down to the shoreline of Coniston Water via a footpath just over the road. Or for a fell top view, Beacon Fell and Beacon Tarn are both accessible from the garden.

Public transport makes it possible to visit Coniston without needing to start the car. From there you can take a trip on the Steam Yacht Gondola around the lake, enjoy a refreshment stop in one of its many cafes, restaurants and pubs, or visit the Ruskin Museum or Brantwood to discover some of the area's past. A little further on, Hawkshead's traffic-free village centre offers a delightful place to stroll, or a visit to Hilltop lets you explore the life and works of the famous children's author Beatrix Potter. South of the property you'll find two traditional pubs ideal for sampling a local ale or some home-cooked food. Other enjoyable days out include the lively market town of Ulverston, a steam train ride at the Haverthwaite and Lakeside Railway, a paddle and play at the Fell Foot Park on the shores of Windermere and a stroll along the promenade at the Georgian seaside resort of Grange-over-Sands.

The private estate on which this property resides has a sweeping driveway, which passes through delightful woodland, lawns and craggy outcrops, on the lead up to the property. Parking is available directly outside the main entrance which makes unpacking a breeze on arrival, and a friendly welcome awaits the moment you step through the door. A warm and elegant hallway offers somewhere to hang your outdoor gear and is immaculately presented throughout; it has exposed original floorboards and doors, alcove shelving stacked with DVDs and books for guests to enjoy, and beautiful furnishings. The wall in the small toilet room is lined with old maps of the area giving it a sense of personality. The shower room with walk-in shower, heated towel rail, wash basin and contemporary vanity unit, is attractively styled with two designs of coordinating slate-effect tiles.

Off the hallway is a chic master bedroom which is boutique in design with its contemporary four-poster super king- size bed, spectacular freestanding bathtub and dramatic black furnishings. Quality elegant bedding, fluffy towels and tea lights around the bath, give this space a restful and indulgent air, and the deep windowsill, rural views over the patio and original wooden floorboards reflect its sense of place in this period Lakeland property. An en-suite toilet and wash basin make this a fully self-contained retreat.

At the end of the hallway is the dual aspect open-plan kitchen diner and living room. The contemporary kitchen-suite and furnishings complement the aged solid dining table, panelled window seat and original alcove cupboards to offer a luxurious, yet homely feel. The kitchen is fully equipped with induction hob, electric fan oven, full height fridge/freezer with water chiller, washer/dryer and dishwasher. The owners' attention to detail is second to none with the inclusion of an espresso coffee maker (complete with a selection of capsules), a slow cooker, juicer and all manner of cooking and baking equipment. The well-stocked glassware, crockery and cutlery cupboards makes it easy for those also booking the next door apartment to dine together. A large comfortable corner sofa and additional seating set around a stunning coffee table complete the lounge area. A wall mounted flat-screen TV, Freesat, DVD player and Bluetooth music system offer entertainment for all ages, and books, visitor guides and games are in plentiful supply. Contemporary ceiling lights and lamps marry well with beautiful cushions and ornate mirrors to create a stylish and comfortable look.

From the front door, guests can enjoy free reign of the majority of the private estate which is shared with the neighbouring properties. Look out for the friendly Herdwick sheep who often roam the grounds, and enjoy the abundance of wildlife that also calls the estate home.

To the side of the property you'll find a dog shower and bath, complete with warm water.

  • 1 bedroom – super-king-size
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 with walk-in shower and WC, 1 with WC and bath, additional WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, slow cooker, juicer, espresso machine
  • TV/DVD, Bluetooth speaker
  • Shared gardens and lawn
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Complex of apartments – can be booked with neighbouring apartment to sleep up to four guests in total
  • Ripplings (SZ406) and Reflections (SZ402) are both ground floor apartments and Fairfield Lake Bank (91730) is the apartment above
  • All 3 apartments share the porch front door but have their own private internal front door
  • Please note Vodafone is the only network provider which works in the area – a pay as you go phone on this network is available from the owner for a small fee (shared with the other apartment on site)
  • Shop 5.5 miles, Pub 3 miles
  • Regret no children or infants, adults only, property with a maximum occupancy of 2
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hollie Tattersall

This property is personally managed by Hollie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ann 18th October 2024

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Great value dog friendly cottage and great location.

Reviewed by Kevin 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Neil 13th September 2024

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Superb cottage with great access to all areas of the lakes. Cross the road and visit the boat club and jetty for a bracing and enjoyable swim in the lake off the jetty. Brilliant week

Reviewed by Clare 19th August 2024

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The cottage location was perfect and in a beautiful peaceful location close to the lake. We had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday.We both enjoyed it and was perfect for our 2 dogs as well.

Reviewed by Gail 21st July 2024

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Ripplings is a wonderful find, great cottage with parking and the most amazing shower, enormous firm comfortable bed and a well appointed kitchen with open living space so that the chef isn't left out. The Herdy touches are great and the dining table was plenty big enough for our 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Lovely few days were had with husband and hRead moreounds thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Simon 15th July 2024

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Beautiful cottage in n a wonderful location. Owner very helpful thank you

Reviewed by Sioned 7th June 2024

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Great location and cottage, would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Katie 20th April 2024

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Perfect cottage for relaxing and exploring the Lake District. We loved heading down to the lake for a swim with our dog in the morning and enjoying the enormous bath at the end of the day! Couldnt have had a better trip! Thank you!

Reviewed by Bethany 29th March 2024

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Very spacious and great value apartment in a quiet yet convenient location. Fairly short drives to places like Coniston, Blea Tarn and Grizedale Forest. Plus only a 2 min walk to southern tip of Coniston lake! Definitely bringing a paddle board next time. Kitchen well stocked, enjoyable shower, access to outdoor courtyard and as someone who works aRead moret Ordnance Survey, I loved the map wallpaper :) Only consideration is WiFi can be slow. Hide

Reviewed by April 8th March 2024

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Reviewed by Katie 6th January 2024

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A wonderful place to stay we are so happy we found this gem! Set on private grounds with only a short walk to the water, we couldnt have asked for more. The place was clean and tidy with everything you could need. The lovely bath was a real treat. Its true there is a small additional space which could be listed as an extra bedroom! We would love toRead more stay again in this wonderful place. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 8th December 2023

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We had a lovely break in a beautiful cottage. Quiet location & would definitely recommend!

Reviewed by Nick 13th November 2023

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A lovely stay at a well-appointed and comfortable cottage. Super king bed a nice bonus and note that in addition to the main bedroom there is a small put-up room at the back of the sitting area that would sleep two more. Location is ideal for walking the western fells and the Grizedale Forest area. Worth stocking up before you arrive, as the nearesRead moret supermarket is around 10 miles away in Ulverston.... Hide

Reviewed by Marie 6th November 2023

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great apartment, ever thing you could possibly want, clean comfortable and secure a real home from home.

Reviewed by Angie 25th August 2023

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Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful I will definitely be booking again

Reviewed by Linda 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by Lynn 14th July 2023

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This was our 2nd stay at Ripplings. we had stayed in December when we were the only guest unfortunately we can hear the people and there dogs next door from the bedroom and this woke us up a couple of times. We love the location and the well equipped kitchen and especially enjoyed walking to the lake with our dogs.

Reviewed by Linda 10th July 2023

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Lovely warm modern accommodation. The kitchen is extremely well equipped. The shower room warms up quickly, was a pleasure to use. The bed mattress is one of the most comfortable lve ever slept on.

Reviewed by Keith 7th July 2023

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We were hesitant at booking an apartment due to potential noise and our little dog can be barky at sudden sounds. Nothing to worry about as we never heard the others staying next door. Wonderful apartment very comfortable and well equipped a home from home. Location to the lake was perfect for watersports. We had a great time, would love to return.Read more Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 19th June 2023

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We stayed in Ripplings. Loved our stay here. Really nice cottage, and had all the home comforts you need and a bonus extra bedroom in our cottage which wasnt mentioned in the description. Note there is an open garden grass area and gravel area with seating to sit and relax whilst the sheep roam around freely. Right beside the lake although you do hRead moreave to cross a fairly busy road. Hide

Reviewed by David 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by Ross 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Allison 14th April 2023

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I would recommend the house to others if the issues I raised were fixed

Reviewed by Christopher 17th March 2023

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The Ripplings Cottage is in a lovely quiet location with access to fells and lake across the road. The entrance is hard to find in the dark! The Ripplings and Reflections share the same front door! which isn't mentioned. The cottage was clean and well equipped. The flooring is a nightmare, very noisy with a hole and plywood patch! There is a separaRead morete shower room with a sink, separate toilet which is very small (watch the protruding mirror) and a ensuite toilet. Not a 4 star property for me! Hide

Reviewed by Tom 27th February 2023

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Reviewed by Nicola 10th February 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Hazel 23rd December 2022

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This was an excellent apartment, stylish, good facilities and very comfortable. We were much impressed. Most importantly for us, it was set in a small private estate adjacent to good dog walking areas. We will defiantly plan a return visit.

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2 more properties at this location

Fairfield - Lake Bank

Fairfield - Lake Bank

Sleeps: 2 | Bedrooms: 1

£531 - £934

Reflections - Lake Bank

Reflections - Lake Bank

Sleeps: 2 | Bedrooms: 1

£531 - £970

To arrange group bookings across one or more of these properties, call our team to check availability and book.

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