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Potter's Wheel - sleeps 4, private lake access, dog friendly and parking

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A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden table, a television, and a fireplace.
A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with drawers, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a fire extinguisher by the window.
A picnic table by a lake with trees and a wooden fence.
A white building with a green door, a bench, and a sign that reads 'The Politic Wheel.'

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Coniston Water

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

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Coniston, Cumbria
  • Place, Coniston Water
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Ulverston

Ulverston is home to this cottage. Brantwood and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Bardsea Country Park. Ulverston Leisure Centre and Lakes Aqaurium are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
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Coniston, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Coniston Water - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Windermere - 28 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 52 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Bowness Pier - 53 min drive - 35.8 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 54 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

  • Foxfield Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Manor House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Haverthwaite Railway Station Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Herdwicks Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Potter's Wheel - sleeps 4, private lake access, dog friendly and parking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Potter's Wheel - sleeps 4, private lake access, dog friendly and parking?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Potter's Wheel - sleeps 4, private lake access, dog friendly and parking on 7 Nov 2026 start from £488, 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.

How much is parking at Potter's Wheel - sleeps 4, private lake access, dog friendly and parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Potter's Wheel - sleeps 4, private lake access, dog friendly and parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Potter's Wheel - sleeps 4, private lake access, dog friendly and parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Potter's Wheel - sleeps 4, private lake access, dog friendly and parking located?

Situated in Ulverston, this cottage is steps from Coniston Water and within 9 mi (15 km) of John Ruskin Museum and Old Man of Coniston. Brantwood and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Communication

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful retreat

We had a wonderful time at Potters Wheel. The cottage was beautifully appointed and well thought out with regards to space, storage and comfort. The kitchen was well equipped and the entire family loved the shower. The cottage’s proximity to the lake was the biggest draw and I swam twice a day with great enjoyment. We spotted so much wildlife in the gardens: dragonflies, squirrels, birds, and at the lake; geese, ducks and fish. Thank you for fantastic place to stay in a gorgeous part of the country.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Recent 6 day stay

Lovely small cottage with everything you need for a comfortable holiday. Two nice bedrooms, modern fully equipped kitchen and bathroom with excellent walk in shower. Great if you want private and direct access to beautiful Lake Coniston for any water activities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Lovely property in a fantastic location. Access to the Lake was brilliant. Accomodation was really clean and facilities were all of a really good quality. We would definitely return and recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable property that suited us well.

Clean, comfortable and warm. Very useful folder of information, intelligently written. Plus appliance manuals for cooker, dishwasher etc. There were just the two of us - which meant we did not need to use the spiral staircase. Kitchen well equipped with good quality utensils.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great place to stay.

Really well equipped cottage, good location for water sports. . . . We enjoyed our short break there . . . .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cosy lakeside cottage

Generally a charming, pretty, comfortable little cottage. Was almost perfect for what we needed. If being picky: we couldnt get terrestrial TV channels (may say more about us) to work underfloor heating difficult to programme and didnt seem to work downstairs bedroom lake facing blind is too small and lets in light. needs to be larger. probably needs another lavatory if 4 people staying for extended time
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2026
Thank you for your review, Jonny. We're delighted to hear that you found the cottage to be almost perfect. For future guests, live television is accessed via the Smart TV apps rather than through traditional terrestrial channels. For example, BBC One can be viewed through the BBC iPlayer app. The underfloor heating in the twin bedroom and bathroom is also designed to maintain a steady background temperature. Both of these features are explained in the property information folder, and we would have been very happy to assist had you contacted us during your stay. We do hope neither issue caused you too much inconvenience. Thank you also for bringing the blind to our attention. This has not been raised previously, but we will certainly investigate. As with many traditional Lakeland cottages, the property has a cosy and compact layout, which forms part of its character. While adding a second WC alongside the recently fitted shower room is unfortunately not something that would be practical, your comments may be helpful to future guests considering an extended stay with four people. Thank you again for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another super stay.

From the young deer passing through the surrounding woodland, to the tranquil views over the lake, this was another lovely stay at Potter's Wheel. The upgrades to the cottage have offered additional quality to what was already on offer in terms of location and character. The walk in shower is a great addition, and the kitchen has everything you need. We were able to really relax (much needed) and enjoy our stay. Very much hope to stay again soon. Thank you to Ross, for all the helpful information and personalised customer service.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful peaceful cottage

A lovely well equipped cottage. Quiet, easy to find, great location near lakes and hills. Good standard of furnishings. Excellent heating.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The private beach and secluded spot was a perfect hideaway
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cosy lakeside break

We had a wonderful week at Potter's Wheel - if you paddleboard or kayak, the location is superb as Coniston Water is minutes from the front door. The 2 bedrooms are lovely and the kitchen is very well equipped. We loved it and will come back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great get away

This was a lovely property, very comfortable. The bonus for us was the accessible lake which meant we could swim even when it was raining!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy little stay

Over the moon booked this very last minute stay regarding my girlfriend birthday that I left till last minute very fast reply And so cozy and the right direction any from civilisation yet only 10 minutes from pubs and shops
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay at the Potter’s Wheel. The lake at the bottom of the Garden.!

Loved how close to the lake it was. It’s one of the cleanest we have stayed in, attention to detail and everything we needed was provided. Communication before our stay was excellent, check in was easy, Ross kindly called to say we could check in early. Great location for someone who wants a quiet relaxing time away and easy access to the lake .We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Potter’s Wheel and will definitely return . .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for lake access

The property was lovely, clean and well stocked. It has a shared lake access down a short path which was amazing. It was perfect for those with a dog and looking for a peaceful break
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant

We loved our stay at Potters wheel. Couldn't fault it. We were lucky with the weather and spent every day keeping cool by the Lake. I would definitely return
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful cottage on Coniston water.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was easy to find with the travel instructions we received . The cottage was well equipped and cosy, perfect for all our needs. Being so close to Coniston water made the stay all the more enjoyable. We spent alot of time kayaking and paddle boarding from the bottom of the garden. We had a great week trying new walks nearby. We would definitely book this cottage again, it was picturesque in a beautiful setting.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Idyllic

The property was in a great location for peace and tranquillity and the access to the lake provided the icing on the cake!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing break

Lovely cottage, great location with all the amenities we needed. Even the kitchen knives were sharp for food prep (often not the case!)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a place!

This is the second time we have stayed and we love it here. We have 2 young boys and they love the woods at the front and the field and lake side access!! It has everything you need for a quiet, relaxing time. Can't wait to come back again xx
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fairy tail place

It was perfect thanks so much it’s my 15 th time I. The cottage love the place going to book it for next summer asap
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Lovely stay at Potter's Wheel Cottage. It was perfect for our needs. Very clean, nicely presented and comfortable. All facilities and items we needed were provided.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great stay!

Potters Wheel was very clean upon arrival. A lovely cottage in a very nice peaceful and quiet location. Ross's professional and friendly approach has been excellent. I would not hesitate in recommending Tarn and Fell Eascapes. Looking forward to our next booking in December.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place as a base camp for walks

On a walking holiday in the lakes with a friend, my dog and me, weather not great so we were grateful for a tidy, clean escape from the weather. It’s in a quiet peaceful location but well positioned for access to walks and local towns. Very nice dog-friendly pub in Coniston (The Bull). Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends & family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A fabulous stay!

We had 4 nights at Potters Wheel and it was perfect! The cottage is so cosy and we loved having the log fire! The location is fab and our dog loved having access to the lake so she could go swimming! The property was clean and tidy and we had no complaints! The bed was super comfortable! We would love to return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Does what it says on the tin

Quirky little cottage with everything we wanted and a lot more besides in a secluded location with a private beach. Our well behaved dog was immediately at home in her new surroundings There was ample parking. The wifi code needs to be read very carefully as it's not as obvious as it appears first glance.
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