Step back in time with a stay in this distinctive Lake District property, a former gatekeeper’s cottage within walking distance of Coniston Water (0.5 miles). Filled to the brim with character, you can stay amongst original beams, stone-flagged flooring and traditional décor in this bijou abode, a wonderful base for four guests. Stay as a couple and make use of a little bit of extra space or spend time here as a small family and get to know the thrilling activities on offer close by for guests of all ages and interests. The accommodation is also dog-friendly for those eager to fill their days with epic fell walking and lakeside hikes.
As you enter the property, you’ll immediately reach the lounge/kitchen/diner, a compact space kept warm and cosy thanks to a wood burner set in a handsome stone hearth. In the cooler months, prepare to curl up on the sofa in here, deeply satisfied after a home-cooked meal or something ordered in from the village. Take the steep cottage stairs up to find the double bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, before ascending right up into the attic to find the final twin bedroom. Just outside the property, a sunny grassy space is enclosed with garden furniture for morning coffee or an evening sundowner.
A real Lake District hub, Coniston (0.5 miles) is a vibrant village with a mighty fell towering up beside it. A trip up The Old Man of Coniston (2.5 miles) is a must for all hikers or mountain bikers. Back in the town, find the Ruskin Museum ready to regale tales of local history and a local microbrewery where you can try a new tipple. Heading down to the water, take a cruise on the beloved Steam Yacht Gondola for a relaxing way to see the sights or rent equipment to kayak or SUP board.