Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair.. Private parking for 2 cars; additonal on road parking, 50 yards. No smoking. Please note: The garden is accessed across a small lane.. Right in the heart of Coniston in The lake District National Park, this spacious apartment over two floors offers a superb location and views across to the Old Man of Coniston. Located above a craft shop on the quaint high street of Coniston, Mountain Escape provides the perfect base for families and friends who wish to spend time together in this popular location. The interior design and furnishings offer a contemporary mix of elegance and charm and you have the added bonus of a play room where younger children can happily play, and a study, which is perfect to relax, read or send a few emails. On the first floor, is the living room with views across the village to the Old Man of Coniston, plenty of easy seating and an electric fire, a well-equipped kitchen, a spacious dining room and a twin bedroom with comfortable beds and an en-suite shower. The second floor features three spacious bedrooms with views either to the village or to the garden at the rear. All feature a range of quality furnishings and excellent interior design, one with a super kingsize bed which can be made into twin beds on request, and two kingsize bedrooms.
Thanks to its excellent location there are plenty of local amenities on the doorstep, with a range of village shops including a family butcher and great local inns. A popular inn is just forty yards away and brews the famous Coniston Bluebird Bitter on-site. The Coniston Fells offer endless activities for you to enjoy, whether it’s exploring the beautiful countryside, the panoramic lake views or a challenging climb on foot, cycling through Grizedale Forest or getting out on Coniston Water. Pay a visit to the Ruskin Museum, and just two miles away is Brantwood with beautiful gardens and tea rooms. If you fancy a trip on the lake, the steam yacht gondola gently cruises up and down the lake stopping at various points along the way, an ideal way of exploring the eastern side with secluded beaches, perfect for picnics and wild swimming. Alternatively, you are just 4 miles from Hawkshead where you can wander around the quaint cobbled yards with whitewashed cottages and visit the Beatrix Potter Gallery. You will also find a selection of excellent pubs, an ice cream parlour and even a cat café. The vibrant town of Ambleside is also just 8 miles away with an abundance of bars, restaurants, coffee shops and outdoor clothing shops.
This superb cottage makes an ideal base for exploring this wonderful part of the Lake District. The pretty village of Coniston is located at the head of Coniston Water and is surrounded by beautiful scenery in the heart of the Lake District National Park making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere just a short drive away. Excellent walking, climbing and mountain biking are available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam. Nearby at Grizedale Forest you’ll find woodland walks and nature trails. If you like watersports the quiet lake is ideal for kayaks and canoeing. Also nearby is Tarn Hows, one of the most visited beauty spots in the country and Esthwaite Water, famous for its fishing. Overall, as the name suggests, this truly is a Mountain Escape!
Free WiFi
There is plenty of free parking in the village. Outside peak season (Oct-Mar) it is possible to park outside the house. Otherwise, there is free parking next to the Herdwick Cafe, or if you drive up the lane next to the Co-op, there is plenty of parking up there.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Coniston is home to this cottage. John Ruskin Museum and Beatrix Potter Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Go Ape Grizedale and Cocoa Hearts. The Herdy Shop and Raw War Paintball are also worth visiting. Visit our Coniston travel guide