Wander through the woods to Coniston Water from this gorgeous former gatehouse in the picturesque Lake District. Sleeping eight guests, the four-bedroom, stone retreat sits at the road entrance to a leafy Edwardian estate 5 miles from Coniston village. Beautifully refurbished, it offers features including a wood burner and a lovely, private, terraced garden to the rear and the side of the property.
Enter to find the cottage offers comfortable, welcoming, reverse-level accommodation to make the most of its superb setting. Head up to the first floor to your open-plan lounge/diner to unwind together over delicious meals made with the fresh Lakeland produce you have sourced. Open the doors to the balcony on fine summer days to take in the woodland views. Amble through to the snug to sink back into comfortable seating as the wood burner crackles gently. Gather in here to watch the Smart TV or listen to music via the Bluetooth speaker. The cottage encompasses a well-equipped kitchen to ensure you have everything you need to help you cater for your group. There is also a utility room at ground-floor level. A family bathroom and a family shower room are also downstairs. These are conveniently located for your bedrooms which include two doubles, a twin and a king-size that can also be made up as a twin if discussed at booking. Savour the sunshine and serenity in your private garden as you light the BBQ and dine outside. From the front door, stroll 5 mins along the estate drive through the trees to the private lakeside area that is shared only with other guests staying on the estate. There is parking for four cars with this property.
Hire canoes in Coniston so you can paddle out on the water under your own steam. You can also take cruises out on the lake, including trips to take you past Wild Cat Island, famously featured in Arthur Ransome’s novel Swallows and Amazons.