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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
10 Customer Reviews
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"Loved staying here."
It’s close to the village. There’s a lovely little yard at the back. Good selection of pans and crockery. Shower good and beds very comfortable. No complaints re the property. However would like to point out that the hedge next to the front door is very overgrown and requires stepping into the road to see round the corner, which is quite dangerous.
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"This was a charming, cosy cottage just a short walk into Coniston and all it's pleasant pubs, cafés and shops."
The beautiful was lake was also within walking distance where we could hop on a boat or the famous steam gondola for a leisurely trip around the lake or stop off at various points along the lakeside including Ruskins House, Gardens and cafe at Brantwood. The only minor negative was the lack of parking but this was indicated as a possible problem on the description. Oh and some new cutlery would be beneficial. All in all we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
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"Very warm & welcoming, heating was on when we arrived."
The cottage is old with quirky character and internally very 1950-1960 style. the kitchen well equipped, rooms comfortable, good sized bathroom although it could do with more hooks for hanging towels & clothes plus shelving to put our toiletries on. Cottage within easy short walking distance into Coniston.
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"Lovely character cottage perfect for our visit, parking wasn’t a problem we always found a space for our two cars."
Highly recommend the crown inn for food . Good bus route for when you don’t want to take the car!
Thank-you for your positive feedback and we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"Positives Location to Coniston centre."
Very convenient and parking fairly close to accommodation. Comfy and warm. Facilities are sufficient. Enough plates, glasses etc. TV and internet connection all worked fine. Negatives It's quite damp and the short stay was okay. I think a longer stay would have been a challenge for our breathing. The cleanliness could be much better.
Thank-you for your feedback, I am glad you were warm and everything was working. I am sorry about the cleanliness and I will feed this back to our cleaners. We hope you enjoyed your time in Cumbria. Property Owner
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"So clean and comfy , lovely walk to make and village will defiantly be back."
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay & look forward to your return. Property Owner
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"Not the best cottage we have booked through Sykes, then you get what you pay for."
Furnishing a bit dated. Could not access the Wi-Fi, rear bedroom windows were locked with no key available.
We are sorry that you could not unlock the windows, the key should have been available. We will look into this, thank-you for highlighting this. The furnishing is as shown in the photographs. We are sorry about the problems with the wi-fi, this was beyond our control and the first time there has been any issues with it. Property Owner
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"Lovely quaint little cottage."
Everything we needed, close to shops, pubs etc, great views.
Thank you for you lovely feedback. Property Owner
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"What a lovely cottage."
We were there when it was snowing outside and we were toasty warm. Didn’t even need the hot water bottles we had brought. Coniston is such a beautiful location. We had a fantastic time cuddling the herdwick sheep at Yew Tree Farm! The host Jo was so informative about the history of farming in this part of the world and how Beatrix Potter was such an important part of history. It was an unforgettable experience. Also, I can’t recommend enough the cafe in the village called Herdwicks. The food was amazing. In addition, I left a really important bag in the cottage and the owners posted it back to me very quickly. If you are thinking of booking this cottage or any of these experiences, you won’t be disappointed.
Thank-you for you lovely feedback. I am so pleased your property got back to you quickly and safely, and that you enjoyed you stay. Property Owner
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage."
Overall the cottage is very nice and comfortable. A beautiful location. There are a couple of things that need attention. A coffee table in the lounge and shelves in the bathroom. This is not a criticism as we did enjoy our stay
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your suggestions. We have installed a coffee table and are looking a at shelves. Property Owner
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Sitting room
- Electric central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine
- Highchair & Travel Cot
- Smart TV, WiFi, radio
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Roadside parking available
- Rear courtyard with furniture
- One well-behaved pet welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 0.2 miles
- Note: There are steps in and around the garden, please take care
- Note: The yard is slate and can be slippy in wet weather, particularly the winter
- Note: Although this property does accept short breaks, they must be within Friday-Monday, or Monday-Friday period.
The property
Situated in the heart of the Lake District in the quaint yet bustling lakeside village of Coniston is 2 Gateside Cottages, a historic, mid-terrace cottage.
Perfect for a couple, a family, or even friends sharing, this cottage offers amazing views of varying Cumbrian terrains, while providing all the home comforts you need for a memorable self-catering holiday.
Inside, the well-equipped kitchen is home to all your cooking appliances along with dining seating, meaning you can catch up with your designated chef while you discuss plans for your next day out before tucking in to dinner.
From here, the sitting room welcomes you in to snuggle up to watch TV with your loved ones after a busy day of exploring.
Upstairs, choose from a double or a twin bedroom, offering flexibility for friends or the perfect set up for a family.
Outside, the sun-trap courtyard is the ideal place to sit and enjoy your morning coffee, or you can even dine al fresco in the warmer evenings.
Located in the heart of the Lake District, Coniston is a popular tourist destination with plenty of attractions to keep visitors busy.
The Grizedale Forest is a great place for hikers and mountain bikers, while Go Ape Grizedale offers a more adventurous experience with its tree-top ropes course, perfect if you’re travelling with youngsters too!
The National Trust - Tarn Hows is a must-see, especially in the fall when the leaves change colour, and the highlight of a visit to Coniston is undoubtedly the Coniston Old Man, a stunning mountain trail to walk in the area.
Ambleside is a charming town nearby and is the perfect base for exploring the picture-perfect scenery and plethora of outdoor activities that the area has to offer.
Attractions in the town itself include the 16th century Wray Castle, the beautiful Stock Ghyll Force waterfall, and Rydal Cave.
The Roman fort at Ambleside is also well worth a visit if you like to immerse yourself into local history, as is Holehird Gardens, for the horticulture enthusiasts which is home to a variety of plants and trees from around the world.
Explore the Lake District National Park with a stay at 2 Gateside Cottages.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
About the location
CONISTON
Hawkshead 4 miles; Ambleside 8 miles.
Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere just a short drive away. Superb walking, mountain biking and climbing are available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, and the lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. For watersports enthusiasts, the quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, whilst the less active can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola’, or visit Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin. Nearby attractions include the award-winning village of Hawkshead, home of the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Tarn Hows, one of the most visited beauty spots in the country and Esthwaite Water, famous for its fishing. A first class holiday location at any time of the year.
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Note: Although this property does accept short breaks, they must be within Friday-Monday, or Monday-Friday period.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas