C  O  N  I  S   T  O  N  ^.  T  H  E     L  A  K  E    D  I  S  T  R   I  C  T


Bed & Breakfast and Self-Catering Holiday Cottage Accommodation
East of Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8AA ^. Tel: 015394 41264 ^. Email:info@bankground.com

Welcome to Bank ground probably the most beautifully situated farmhouse in the Lake District.

Bank Ground was the setting for Arthur Ransome's  famous children's story "Swallows and Amazons" and scenes at the farm were used in the film and the book. 

Once you have experienced this magical place, you will understand why. The main farmhouse is open all year for Bed & Breakfast.

We look forward to seeing you.

Set in 60 acres of fell and woodland together with its own lake shoreline and jetty, Bank Ground is a place where you can relax and unwind or have an action packed time with walking, mountain climbing and water sports right on your doorstep.

The Cottages are comfortable and spacious and each has its own individual charm. 

Come and discover for yourself.

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

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.

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.

Lucy Batty has been running the Bed and Breakfast in the Farmhouse at Bank Ground for almost 50 years and with the help of her family and staff still strives to afford a warm Lake District Welcome.

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.

Each Cottage has been carefully restored retaining many original features such as exposed Oak Beams, and each has been furnished to a high standard. The Cottages are comfortable and spacious and each has its own individual charm.

Whilst the provision of accommodation in both the Bed and Breakfast and the Self-Catering cottages has now taken over from the Farm as the main activity at Bank Ground. We remain a working Farm of some 60+ acres rearing both cattle and sheep. The lambs around Easter time are a favourite with both Children and Adults alike.

Enjoys Spectacular Views of Lake and Fells