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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village

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A boat docked on a sandy shore with a building and trees in the background.
A rural landscape with a wooden fence, a metal structure, and a hill in the background.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, TV, fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outside through a window.
A compact kitchen with a gas stove, microwave, and oven. There is a sink with a dish rack, and a small refrigerator. The kitchen has white cabinets and a wooden countertop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Coniston Water

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Coniston, ENG
  • Place, John Ruskin Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Coniston Water
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Steam Yacht Gondola
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Coniston

Located in Coniston, this holiday home is in the mountains. John Ruskin Museum and Hawkshead Grammar School are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Coniston Launch and Brantwood. Travelling with kids? Consider Go Ape Grizedale and Raw War Paintball. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and mountain biking.
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Coniston, ENG

What's nearby

  • John Ruskin's Grave - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Donald Campbell's Grave - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • John Ruskin Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Coniston Water - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • beach near Steam Yacht Gondola - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Silecroft Station - 21 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wateredge Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪the lakeside restaurant &bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding refurbished home in the heart of Coniston Village located?

This family-friendly Coniston holiday home is located in the mountains, just steps away from John Ruskin's Grave and Donald Campbell's Grave. Coniston Water and John Ruskin Museum are also within 1 mile (2 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 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Brad and Sue’s beautiful cottage. Everything exceeded our expectations. Brad and Sue are the perfect hosts, excellent communication and so helpful providing a wealth of information about Coniston and surrounding area. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really clean, well equipped cottage, very central and convenient. Plenty of room and very comfortable. Felt like staying in a home with lovely furnishings and kitchenwaters, not just a rental with tatty basics. Very weloming of our dog.Hosts very kind, provided lots of information, maps etc (perhaps better as seperate documents as we know the area well and didnt need any of it). The only thing that would improve it is a place for wet coats/boots by either door to stop you dripping everywhere. Be aware it's a family bathroom on 2nd floor and shower room on ground floor, with bedrooms on 1st and 2nd floors which worked fine for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well equipped, clean , cosy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Well equipped, comfortable end of terrace house minutes from restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location in Coniston

A beautifully decorated house, with everything you could need provided. Information from the owners was excellent, with plenty of local recommendations for activities and eating out. Well located in the heart of Coniston, with lovely views of the fells.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Thanks for taking the time to review the house and we appreciate your kind comments. We really try to make things as easy as we can for guest so that they can get on with enjoying their holiday. We would love to welcome you back. Brad and Sue
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property, very nicely done+perfect location

We were very impressed with the property. Really well equipped, nice decor, very comfortable beds and very cosy. Loved the wood burner... Couldn't be more impressed with the house and that along with perfect location for a visit to the lakes... Will definitely be staying here again next time we're in the lakes.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
Thanks for the kind comments we really appreciate knowing we're getting things right and the aim is to keep it up. We are always looking for that extra refinement and improvements. Like the log store and the milk frother!😂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage in Centre of Coniston

What a great property well put together with every amenity you could want. Very comfy beds enough room for 4 adults and a dog! Well appointed Kitchen, great bathrooms and the garden is a little slice of peace and quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2022
Andrew and family were ideal guests, thank you for the kind words we try hard to provide thorough information before so guests can enjoy Coniston and our house
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Walking Escape

Very nice house for a family of 5 and well located for a selection of easier and harder walks around the area. Shops also very close.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that the house provided everything you needed. We love the range of walks that are easily accessible from Coniston and are pleased that you took full advantage. Brad and Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful few days in the lakes

Excellent stay. The house is perfectly located to the village- 2 minutes walk to the nearest pub. The house is well equipped and has everything you need for a relaxed, home from home stay. Communication with Brad was second to none
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Thanks for such a nice review, we have tried to ensure that the house has everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Would love to welcome you again. Brad and Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return to Coniston

Returned to stay in this lovely house in Coniston. Ideally located for walking, paddle boarding, and enjoying the lakes. Close to all the amenities Coniston has to offer. This characterful house is well equipped and maintained with a lovely little garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruskin

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, beautiful location

Beautifully presented and excellently equipped house with tremendous views of the hills around Coniston, particularly from ensuite bedroom on top floor. Feels more like a home than a holiday rental with all the framed pictures, books, maps and very well equipped kitchen. Good shower in downstairs bathroom which is accessed from the kitchen. Choice of 3 food shops and 3 pubs within 5 minutes walk offer dining choices. We preferred cooking ourselves after an early evening drink sitting in the sunshine outside a pub. Communication with owners Brad and Sue was simple and efficient from start to finish.Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2025
John and family are ideal guests the house was left perfectly clean and tidy, communication was simple and efficient, we hope they can return and recommend them as guests for any hosts.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice house and very handy for shops, access for walks and pubs

All mod cons, clean and ready to use. A sack of logs was left for us but the weather was too mild to warrant lighting the wood burner. Would come again so long as the group wasn’t more than 4 - a bit cramped in the dining room.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
Thanks for the comments, unfortunately we don’t quite see the point regarding logs, they are free and we supply them because garage bought logs usually have too high a moisture content. Originally we didn’t do this but then realised it’s not something everyone thinks about. Regarding the dining room: I think we have to clarify for future guests. The room is about 3.5m by 3m excluding the chimney breast. There’s an extending dining table and 6 full size comfortable chairs. It’s not the biggest dining room but we have enjoyed many dinners with friends around the table and it wasn’t a problem. Overall we think we’ve created a comfortable home from home for up to six people.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Exceeded our Expectaions!

We booked to stay in this accommodation and expected it to be nice but the photos really don't do it justice. The place has very large rooms, it was very clean, well equipped and in the perfect location. It has a very homely feel, the log burning fire was fantastic and there was a lot of books and maps to help with the local area if you are unfamiliar with it as we were. We can't wait for our next stay here next year in August! David & Jayne - October 2017
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
Thanks for your great review we have tried to create a homely but top quality get away. We really appreciate the feedback Many thanks Brad and Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Weekend in the Lakes

This property is perfect for a weekend away in the lakes. It’s very central in Coniston but still quiet so much so we never took the cars out at all! The house is well equipped and beautifully appointed and the communication from Brad was excellent. As noted in the details the staircase is steep and one of the bathrooms is one the second floor but we just felt you needed to be careful on them and then they were fine. Thanks Brad and Sue for a very memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cosy Christmas stay

This is the best self catering accommodation we have ever stayed in, because it’s a beautiful home. Stayed for 5 days over Christmas. The home was spotlessly clean, and had lots of lovely little touches, Christmas Tree and lots of lovely decorations, door mat, logs for the fire, hand soap, games, logs for the wood burner, basically everything you need, it felt very thoughtful and extremely homely. The house is very spacious for 6, with lovely rooms, comfortable beds and the best stocked kitchen, which was superb for cooking our Christmas lunch in. Highly recommend the property, Brad and Sue were great, good communication, they gave us tips on the area, and a few walks which we did and really enjoyed. We would love to stay again. Coniston is such a lovely place to stay, especially in the winter, we had some stunning walks and views. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
Thank you for such kind comments, we are delighted that people like staying at our house and it’s really pleasing to receive such compliments. Regards Brad and Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delightful property within 1 minute of Coniston centre

We were delighted with the property - it was spotless on arrival with ample space for a family of four (2 adults and 2 teenagers). The lounge was a great place to relax at the end of a long day walking. With the kitchen at the rear and a shower room at the end of the kitchen this made getting clean so much easier and helped to keep the rest of the house mud free (we had rain) and all the more relaxing for it. The top bedroom was very cosy and comfortable giving a good nights sleep. The kids seemed to like their rooms too and this allowed them to have some space to themselves too. Brad and Sue (the owners) have everything covered and provided lots of excellent information before hand on where to eat and drink etc. We had a fantastic meal in the Steam Bistro but you will have to book in advance. We also ate in 3 of the pubs while there - we first visited the Yewdale Inn where the general bar staff were very welcoming and helpful and the food was very good overall. However, we were disappointed by the landlords attitude who ignored our children at the bar when no-one else was waiting and, initially, told us we would have to eat somewhere else because his kitchen would close in 15 minutes. Thankfully his bar staff recovered it for him and checked if the kitchen would be able to take another order. The landlord seemed more intent on imparting his knowledge or fine wine and gins to anyone who would listen rather than looking after customers. Its a nice pub with nice food and staff and would recommend regardless. One to avoid is the Sun Inn - we had a drink in here on the second night and they were very welcoming and we had a great time. As a result we decided to go back and eat there and very much wish we hadn't. The food arrived extremely quickly but with one dish (fish and chips) missing. This didn't arrive without chasing and when it did the fish batter was a pale grey and looked half cooked - which it was. The sun did replace it and offer a drink on the house which recovered some ground for them but the food overall was not up to scratch and lacked a little flavour and imagination compared to: The Black Bull - we stopped in here for a quick drink after a 13 mile hike - the food looked excellent and the fish and chips was superb (several classes above the Ship's offering). The range of beers and ales was also better in here and the whole atmosphere was so much more enjoyable. This was our favourite pub for food and drink
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
Chris thanks for your smashing review we’re very pleased you like our house and Coniston Thanks again hope you come back to the south Lakes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Can't fault the property, helpful communications nor the location. House well equipped and helpful neighbours. Would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House has been redeveloped to a good standard, but the same cant be said for the rest of the street - the adjoining house (which had noisy occupants) had a front garden which looked like a rubbish tip.The facilities in the house were good (the kitchen was better equipped than most) and was generally very comfortable. One issue about the layout was that anyone sleeping on the middle floor would need to go up some quite steep stairs to use the bathroom (or go downstairs and through the kitchen). This was not a huge issue for us, but it's worth noting for anyone considering staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2026
Martin, thanks for your review. Based on your comments and our experience of other properties we think your rating of 3/5 is unfair. By the way our neighbours front garden is usually scattered with children’s toys not “rubbish”. I don’t think we can change or improve anything you mentioned. Kind regards Brad and Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A few weeks before our stay, I received an email from the property owner detailing local places to eat, things to do, and pointing out walks and features of Coniston that were only a few minutes from the property. With two picky teens to feed and entertain, this was incredibly helpful and thoughtful. They also sent a separate email with lots of details about the house, how to get there, where to find things, and how to look after the place. We swapped numbers and the details of how to access the house were shared via text. Checking in and getting inside was extremely simple and everything worked exactly as the owners had said it would. Once indoors, the house was absolutely beautiful. Scented oils had been left out in most rooms, so the whole place smelled wonderful and inviting; everything was clean, and tastefully decorated. The whole family immediately felt at home. The owners had left two binders for us, one with details about how to care for the house and where to find/leave everything, and another with user manuals for all the appliances, which was super handy as the oven was very different from mine! The house was also stocked with a variety of board games, DVDs and books, so we weren't short of entertainment on those rainy days. Beds were extremely comfortable, bathrooms felt luxurious and clean, living spaces were set up perfectly and made for a wonderful stay. The only possible improvement would be a curtain over the second dormer window in the attic bedroom :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Drei Tage im Lake District

Wir haben mit unserer Familie eine England Rundreise gemacht, bei der unser dritte Stop das Haus von Brad und Sue in Coniston war. Im Haus war alles in Ordnung. Was uns gefehlt hat war die direkte Anbindung vom Haus zum Garten, was aber bei vielen Unternehmungen außerhalb des Hauses und bei dem wechselhaften englischen Wetter akzeptabel war.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Had a lovely time at property coniston is beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay in an excellent location

The house is in an excellent location in the village, is well-appointed and the owners are extremely helpful and responsive. We would not hesitate to recommend or stay there again - we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2022
Matthew thanks for your kind words, you were the ideal guests and we hope you can return sometime soon Best regards Brad and Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautifully kept property

A lovely property central to everything in Coniston. Plenty to keep us entertained inside and out. All mod cons. Lovely warm property. Especially helpful with things to do, places to eat and wonderful walks to go on. Will stay again in a heartbeat. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2020
Thanks for your great comments, we’re delighted you could come at short notice and hope you can visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb property in the heart of Coniston

Myself and 2 friends rented this property for our annual visit to the lakes. The house was super clean, very well equipped (up-to-date) and tastefully decorated. It's location is fantastic with only a few minutes walk to shops and pubs. There's takeaways in the village if you don't want to eat at the pubs also. There's a dedicated parking space for 1 car and the house has a lovely log burning stove in the kitchen which makes for a lovely warm sitting room after a day walking the fells. The owner was very helpful with suggested walks and places to eat and very responsive to emails and queries. The only thing to note is that the staircase to the 1st floor is very steep so anyone whom is infirm or has difficulty with stairs might struggle. The house was exactly as described/shown on the advertisement and I cannot recommend the house enough for a welcoming place to stay in Coniston as a base. I'd wouldn't hesitate to use the property again when visiting Coniston in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2020
Thank you for the great review, we try to provide a home from home for people to enjoy, hope you can come again in the future. Brad and Sue
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