Holiday Homes in Coniston
For a quieter corner of the southern Lakes with an outsized story to tell, make for Coniston. This former copper-mining and slate village sits at the head of Coniston Water beneath the great whaleback of the Old Man of Coniston, and it rewards a slower, more thoughtful kind of holiday. The lake, the fells and the village's rich history give it a character all its own, a little off the busy central-Lakes track but all the better for it. The water is the obvious draw. You can sail the lake aboard the restored Victorian steam yacht Gondola, now in the care of the National Trust, or cross to Brantwood, the lovely home of the artist and thinker John Ruskin, who spent his last thirty years here. In the village, the Ruskin Museum holds the story of Coniston, including the rebuilt Bluebird in which Donald Campbell chased his water speed records on the lake. Above it all, the Old Man of Coniston, a little over 800 metres, gives a grand half-day climb with old mine workings and a glorious summit view. Walkers, families and lovers of literary history will all feel at home here, and the surrounding fells and tarns reward exploring on foot. This is the countryside that inspired Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons, yours to roam at leisure. Choose one of our Coniston holiday homes and let this characterful village, its lake and its legendary fell become the backdrop to your week.
Sykes CottagesBraeside, Torver
Braeside is a detached cottage in the hamlet of Torver, two miles from Coniston in the Lake District. The cottage sleeps ten people in four bedrooms which are…
- 10 sleeps
- 4 bed
Sykes CottagesAsh Gill Cottage, Torver, WiFi, In a National Park, Lake District, Smart TV, Garden, Patio, En-suite
The living areas in this property consist of a kitchen and a living/dining room. Appliances include an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher,…
- 6 sleeps
- 3 bed
Sykes CottagesAcorn Cottage, Coniston
Acorn Cottage is one of a row of eight terraced cottages, formerly owned by the author Beatrix Potter, on the outskirts of Coniston in the Lake district. The…
- 5 sleeps
- 3 bed
- Dogs welcome
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Sykes CottagesTilberthwaite Farm Cottage, Coniston
Tilberthwaite Farm Cottage is a stone-built property nestled on a working farm, surrounded by beautiful fells, in the lake District. Hosting two bedrooms; a king-size double and a…
- 4 sleeps
- 2 bed
- Dogs welcome
Sykes CottagesRiverside, Cumbria
Riverside is a wonderful, ground floor, detached, cottage in Torver, near Coniston Water. The cottage has three super king-size double rooms, two of which have en-suite shower rooms…
- 6 sleeps
- 3 bed
- Dogs welcome
Sykes CottagesSouterstead, Torver
Souterstead, a rural holiday cottage, consists of a kitchen/diner with Smart TV, dining seating, range cooker, and microwave, a utility with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine, a sitting…
- 6 sleeps
- 3 bed
- Dogs welcome
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Cottages.comSouterstead
Souterstead is a holiday home in Coniston, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 6 guests, it holds a 4-star rating. Inside you'll find a hot tub. Dogs are welcome. This…
- 6 sleeps
- Dogs welcome
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Sykes CottagesCopper Beech Cottage, Torver
Copper Beech Cottage is a barn conversion cottage in a tranquil location near to Torver and Coniston Water in the Lake District National Park. The cottage sleeps four…
- 4 sleeps
- 2 bed
- Dogs welcome
Sykes CottagesYew Tree Cottage, Torver
Yew Tree Cottage is a barn conversion cottage in a tranquil location near to Torver and Coniston Water in the Lake District National Park. The cottage sleeps two…
- 2 sleeps
- 1 bed
- Dogs welcome
Holidaycottages.co.ukBlea Brows
This lovely cottage is situated in a serene and tranquil hamlet towards the southern end of Coniston Water. Take the private pathway to the lake where you will…
- 6 sleeps
- 3 bed
- Dogs welcome
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Cottages.comDale View
Dale View is a holiday home in Ambleside, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 8 guests, it holds a 5-star rating. Dogs are welcome. This is the one most people…
- 8 sleeps
- Dogs welcome
Holidaycottages.co.ukBrowside Duddon Valley
Take a stroll down to Seathwaite Tarn and wander round the reservoir or try your hand at wild swimming. For keen hikers the Coniston mountain range is just…
- 6 sleeps
- 3 bed
- Dogs welcome
Sykes CottagesCockley Beck Cottage, Cumbria
Cockley Beck Cottage is a semi-detached cottage on a working livestock farm in a rural setting in Cockley Beck, four miles from Seathwaite. The cottage is single-storey set…
- 2 sleeps
- 1 bed
- Dogs welcome