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Lake District Holiday Homes
Gatesgarth, Coniston
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Gatesgarth is a luxury, contemporary converted bungalow set in the Coniston countryside. The property has four bedrooms, a super-king-size with TV and en-suite shower room, a ground-floor super-king size with TV and Jack and Jill shower room, a twin with TV and Jack and Jill bathroom with shower over bath and a ground-floor twin with TV and en-suite shower room. the property also has a kitchen/diner, mezzanine-style first-floor sitting room with woodburning stove and a small balcony, a first-floor snug and a utility room. Outside is a decking area with furniture and a private hot tub, as well as off-road parking for up to 4 vehicles. There are 2 charging points nearby, one in the centre of Coniston village and one at the Blue Bird cafe. Gatesgarth is a stunning, high-quality property from which to base your rural retreat in the Lake District. Note: This property only accepts a Friday/Monday check-in. Any booking that does not coincide with this will be subject to cancellation. There is a £25 per pet supplement.
Amenities
Gas heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, fridge, 6 x TVs and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 5 cars. There are 2 EV-charging points nearby, one in the centre of Coniston village and one at the Blue Bird cafe. Small balcony on first floor and rear decking with furniture and private hot tub. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles, Coniston Water 0.7 miles. Note: No stag/hen parties or similar. Note: This property only accepts a Friday/Monday check-in, Any booking that does not coincide with this will be subject to cancellation. There is a supplement of £25 per pet.
Accommodation
Sykes Gem Awards 2025 Silver winner for Best in North West. England Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with TV and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin (or king size), with TV and Jack and Jill bathroom with shower over bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size with TV and Jack and Jill shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin (or king size), with TV and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen/diner. Utility. First-floor sitting room with balcony and woodburning stove. First-floor snug/ TV room
From £2,341 per week
Up to £8,030 at peak
Prices are a guide only. Always check current rates when booking.
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