Coniston Self catering cottage Accommodation in the English Lake District

The Loft Cottage (sleeps 2/4)

Situated on the East shore of Coniston Lake, with stunning vies of the lake and surrounding Coniston Fells.

The Loft Self catering Accommodation is surrounded by breath taking scenery and interesting places to visit in every direction. Across the lake to the west is Coniston Village, overlooked by the 2500ft summit of Coniston Old Man and surrounding fells. To the north is Tarn Hows, a famous Lake District beauty spot. To the East and adjoining Bank Ground is Grizdale forest where you could walk all day without seeing anyone. Along the lakeshore road south is Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin, the famous 19th century painter, writer and politician. The cottage is situated in the grounds of Bank Ground where Arthur Ransome wrote the famous Lake District children's story Swallows and Amazons and is therefore the ideal location from which to retrace this adventure.

Self Catering Accommodation

Self Catering Cottage -  There is an entrance lobby, a double bedroom and a bathroom with combined bath & shower and WC on the ground floor. On the first floor is a superb open plan living/dining room with kitchen area, high beamed ceilings, shared picnic terrace and panoramic views of Coniston Lake and the Lake District fells. 
The self catering cottage is centrally heated throughout and has all modern appliances.

Places to visit in the Lake District

The Loft is an ideal self catering cottage for visiting the Lake District below you will find places of interest within just a few minutes drive of the accommodation.

Coniston Area

Brantwood Near Coniston

Brantwood one of the most beautifully situated in the Lake District on the east shore of Coniston Water, was the home of John Ruskin from 1872 till his death in 1900. The house and grounds are open to the public all year but closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in the winter months.

Tarn Hows Near Coniston

Situated in the Lake District between Coniston, Ambleside and Hawkshead, Tarn Hows is a wonderful place to visit. Providing spectacular views of mountains such as Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam all year round.