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ACORN COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Coniston

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District
  • Place, John Ruskin Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Coniston Water
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

ACORN COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Coniston

This terraced cottage rests on the outskirts of Coniston in the Lake District and can sleep five people in three bedrooms.

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 property has three bedrooms; two doubles and a single, sleeping five guests. The property also has a family bathroom, a shower room, a kitchen/diner and a sitting room with a woodburning stove. Outside is ample off-road parking and an enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture. STARLINK satellite Wi-Fi, download speed 200mb per second. Power and a starter pack of fuel inc. in rent. Acorn Cottage offers a tranquil base for a Lake District holiday.

Amenities: Electric heating with woodburning stove. TV, selection of books. STARLINK satellite Wi-Fi, download speed 200mb per second. Power and a starter pack of fuel inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Patio and shared lawned garden with furniture, privately owned shed for storage. One well-behaved pet. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3 miles, Pub 1.5 miles. Please Note: This property is on a private water supply.

Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Town: The scenic village of Coniston is surrounded by lovely Lake District National Park scenery, making it a superb base for touring. Located at the head of Coniston Water, nearby tourist attractions of Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere are all just a short drive away. There are superb walking, mountain biking and climbing opportunities on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, with lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. For watersports enthusiasts, the quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, whilst the less active can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola’. Nearby attractions include the award-winning village of Hawkshead, home of the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin, Tarn Hows, one of the most visited beauty spots in the country and Esthwaite Water, famous for its fishing. A first class holiday location at any time of the year.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10690789ha
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Coniston

Located in Coniston, this cottage is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Lodore Falls. Cocoa Hearts and The Herdy Shop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with canoeing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District

What's nearby

  • John Ruskin Museum - 18 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Coniston Water - 21 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lake Windermere - 32 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Grizedale Forest - 32 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 35 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Green Road Station - 25 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Three Shires Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ACORN COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Coniston pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ACORN COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Coniston?

As of Jun 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ACORN COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Coniston on Jul 19, 2026 start from $639, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at ACORN COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Coniston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ACORN COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Coniston?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ACORN COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Coniston located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Tarn Hows, Coniston Water, and John Ruskin Museum. Skelwith Force is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful, beautiful views from the garden. Acorn Cottage has a well equipped kitchen, large fridge freezer, two bathrooms and comfortable beds. Will definitely stay there again.
View from the garden
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Lorna t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property location is breath taking!! Absolutely beautiful and could not have asked for more. There was an issue with the WiFi but I was contacted in advance. We also could not make the shower work whilst there. Otherwise the property was perfect and great value for a beautiful location. I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location for hiking and sightseeing

A beautiful, clean, rural property with tons of character. We appreciated the biscuits and milk left for us. All the amenities worked well and the descriptions in the book were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Christopher B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Basic

The cottage is in a lovely location only three miles from Coniston. Close to several fells and interesting quarries it is ideally placed for walking. The inside of the cottage does have some appeal but is tired in appearance, The kitchen is well appointed with implements but is short in some vital things such as a mixing bowl. The plaster above the cooker hood is loose and some fell into one of our cooking pots. The lounge would benefit from a rug on the cold slate floor and the log burner is missing a grate and we ended up almost servicing the vents. It was so log consuming and we felt a better supply of logs could have been provided having paid over £1k for the week rather than enough for one evening. Internet access is poor and if you need to 'work' it was not enough. We couldn't download a film in the evenings. In the main bathroom the bath side was constantly falling off and the towel rail was loose. The water supply was good and constantly warm. The bedrooms were cosy with two double beds, on the first floor the bed is placed such that in a morning you can lay in and enjoy a view of the woodlands opposite. Little notes were left all around the property which was annoying! The worst experience I had however was impaling my foot on a nail from a piece of wood that had been removed during renovations of the shed roof and left abandoned in the long grass next to where the recycling bag was. Fortunately it didn't pierce my foot but did my boot sole. Photographic evidence is available! Would I recommend the cottage? No, but the local area is beautiful. Did I get value for money? Certainly not. I know times are hard and fuel prices are rising but for this cottage I paid a lot more that I did for a better appointed premise last New Year which had a hot tub!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible location

We loved staying in the Acorn Cottage during our holiday in the Lake District. Location of the property is amazing – just mountains, forests and streams. Very spectacular views and tranquility. Plenty of interesting local walks. The property is nicely presented, clean and had everything we needed during our stay. Definitely would consider visiting again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022
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4/10 Poor

Philippe L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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Over three floors. Three bedrooms: 1 x King-Sized double, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor single. Bathroom with shower over bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Sitting room with woodburning stove

What makes this property unique

Electric heating with woodburning stove. TV, selection of books and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Patio and shared lawned garden with furniture, privately owned shed for storage. One well-behaved pet. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3 miles, Pub 1.5 miles
Notes: Please be advised that sheep do run freely on the property.

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