Coniston Cottages Self-Catering Holiday Cottages

Coniston Self catering Holiday cottage Accommodation in the English Lake District.

Welcome to Coniston Cottages, Self Catering Holiday Accommodation in and around Coniston Village in the English Lake District.

Self Catering

Our self Catering Cottages are  set in the heart of the picturesque English Lake District and provide a relaxed environment to enjoy a large range of attractions and places to visit. All our self catering accommodation is all fully modernised yet still retains the original character of a traditional Lake District Cottages.

The Greater part of our self catering accommodation is situated on the east side of Coniston lake, providing a pleasant and peaceful atmosphere for your stay while being close enough to Coniston Village to make local services and attractions easily accessible.

The properties on the east shore of Coniston are situated in the grounds of Bank Ground. Bank Ground is a Grade II listed Farmhouse that has been dated back to the 15th Century. Set on the Eastern shores of Coniston water it commands uninterrupted views over the Lake to Coniston Village and its magnificent backdrop of Lake District fells the focal point of which is the 2635ft summit of Coniston Old Man

Bank Ground Farm Estate

Bank Ground as previously stated sits on the Eastern Shores of Coniston Water. It is roughly half way between the two picturesque Lake District Villages of Coniston and Hawkshead. This location in the Central Part of the Southern Lakes means Bank Ground is ideally situated for people to make the most out of their stay. Bank Ground is a place where you can relax and unwind or have an action packed time with walking, mountain biking, climbing and water sports right on your doorstep. For guests wishing to bring their own boat we have a small boating enclosure suitable for launching dinghies, and there is also a jetty which can be used and is suitable for landing larger boats.

The provision of Self-Catering Holiday Cottage Accommodation started  when some of the Farm Buildings at Bank Ground  were converted in the late 1980's to form "Holly Howe", "Beckfoot" and "Wynmoor" Cottages. Due to the high demand for these cottages a further two out buildings were converted into "The Loft" and "The Stables" Cottages. Our latest project has been the conversion of the main 19th Century Bank Barn to form "The Barn" Cottage.

Coniston Information

Arthur Ransome (Swallows and Amazons set in the Lake District)

Arthur Ransome wrote his children's story "Swallows and Amazons" whilst staying at Bank Ground and the Farmhouse features prominently in the book as "Holly Howe". Ransome's story of "Swallows and Amazons" was later made into a film starring Virginia McKenna and Donald Fraser where once again the Farmhouse and grounds, as well as various other features were used.

Donald Campbell

Coniston Water was the chosen place for Donald Campbell’s water speed record attempts. He set a new world record of 280mph on Coniston Lake in 1966, but sadly having completed the first run, died while trying to raise the record to 300 mph on January 4^th 1967.

Steam Yacht Gondola On Coniston Lake

The rebuilt Victorian Steam yacht Gondola sails Coniston Lake daily and will transport you back in time to a previous. Her silent gliding motion is an experience not to be missed, You can combine this with a stop of at Brantwood, home of the Victorian painter and social reformer. And at the same time take afternoon tea at Jumping Jenny’s restaurant which has stunning views overlooking Coniston Lake.

Beatrix Potter (Lake District Author)

The Monk Coniston Estate at the northern end of Coniston Water, once owned by Beatrix Potter author of the famous children's stories is within view of the lake. her Lake District home Hill Top where she wrote these stories is owned by the National Trust and is open to the public

Lake District Fells (Coniston Old Man)

At 803 metres (2635 feet) the Old Man of Coniston is a small mountain, but a challenging enough climb for an average walker. What it lacks in height it makes up for in views, offering a commanding view of two beautiful lakes and the dramatic sight of Goats Water (tarn) cowering under the forbidding cliffs of Dow Crag. The return path passes Low Water, another tarn, but with grassy edges and sparkling water in complete contrast with the dark face of Goats Water. The conical summit also provides views of the Langdale Pikes and the Scafell range.