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Boathouse |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Coniston in Cumbria/Lake District

from £136 / night

£950–£1100 / week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Friday

5 out of 5

11 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

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About the home

A two bed detached boat house situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. With master bedroom, beautifully appointed bathroom and good sized twin bedroom, with a small 'eaves' room suitable for one adult or two children. Balcony/seating area overlooking the lake.
Downstairs a well appointed kitchen, large open plan living and dining area complete the comfortable accommodation.
Good sized hall and boot room offer practical storage for outdoor clothes. Launching is available on site for your own small boat/dinghy or canoe. Fishing is permitted from the premises (providing you have a national rod licence).
Bedrooms dressed with Laura Ashley and The White Company, Egyptian Cotton, Fired Earth bathroom.

Facilities

Further details

For a look at our own website please google:
www.piercottageconiston.co.uk

Conditions

50 % non refundable deposit required upon booking. Balance required four weeks prior to stay.

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Pier Cottage with Coniston Old Man in distance

 

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View from the pier

 

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View from the sitting room window

 

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View from Boot Room

The Cumbria/Lake District region

The Lake District is a mountainous region in north west England famous for its lakes and fells. Amongst others, the area has associations with Beatrix Potter and her Peter Rabbit stories, impressive walks documented by Alfred Wainright, and the early 19th century poetry and writings of William Wordsworth. The central, and most visited part of the area is called the Lake District National Park which was designated as a National Park in 1951. It lies entirely within the modern county of Cumbria, shared historically by the counties of Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire. All the land in England higher than three thousand feet above sea level lies within the National Park, including Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. It is also home to the deepest (Wastwater) and longest (Windermere) lakes in England.

The Lake District is approximately 34 miles (55km) across. Its features are a result of periods of glaciation, the most recent of which ended some 10,000 years ago. These include the ice-carved wide U-shaped valleys, many of which are now filled with the lakes that give the park its name. The upper regions contain a number of glacial cirques, which are typically filled with tarns. The higher fells are rocky, with lower fells being open moorland, notable for extensive bracken and heather coverage. Much of the land is often boggy, due to high rainfall.

Interesting passes include Kirkstone, Hardknott and Wrynose.

The Coniston area

Pier Cottage is directly connected to Donald Campbell who kept Bluebird here whilst attempting records on Coniston Water. Donald was a British speed record breaker who broke eight world records in the 1950's and 1960's. He remains the only person to set both world land and water speed records in the same year (1964). Donald Campbell successfully regained the world's speed record for Britain after building Bluebird, the world's first all metal, turbo-jet hydroplane. He died at Coniston attempting to break the world water speed record in 1967 and his grave can be found in the village.

Coniston village in the Lake District National Park lies a short distance from Coniston Water at its northerly end and on the western shore. It is at the foot of The Od Man, Dow Crags and Yewdale fells visited by many walkers and climbers each year. The summits and the old disused copper mines hold a fascination all of their own. On the eastern shores you can find Brantwood, home of the late John Ruskin, and see the edge of Grisedale Forest. It was along the eastern shore where the author Arthur Ransome lived, bringing with him 'Swallows and Amazons' and 'Pigeon Post' amongst many other stories.

Local attractions include Steam Yacht Gondola, Ruskin Museum, Brantwood (home of the late John Ruskin), Tarn Haws. Local annual activities include the Coniston 14 Run, Coniston Water Festival, Water Speed Records Week

How to get there

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* From M6 exit at junction 36 directly onto the A590. Take the exit to Barrow and Western Lakes (this continues to be the A590). Pass Newby Bridge, at Greenodd turn right onto the A5084 through Lowick. On reaching Torver, turn right at the T-junction joining the A593 to Coniston.

* From M6 exit at junction 36 directly onto the A590. This becomes the A591, pass Kendal and Windermere, heading towards Ambleside. As you approach Ambleside, at Waterhead turn left at the traffic lights onto Borrans Road, A5095. Follow until you see a left hand exit sign posted Coniston, A593.

Once in Coniston, take the road heading towards Hawkshead. Pass the Crown Hotel and go over the hump back bridge out into open country. The drive for Pier Cottage can be found 400 yards on the right. Continue over the cattle grid and down single track drive to the end. Pier cottage is found beyond the five bar gate.

Sat Nav post code: LA21 8AJ

Activities near Coniston

Reviews

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17 Mar 2013

“Picture Postcard - Perfect” Great place to stay - we felt as though we owned the lake, The cottage is clean, comfortable and cosy. Nothing too much trouble for Fay, Janet and family - even in the middle of cooking for 11 guests!!! An absolute must for all Donald Campbell enthusiasts who will know just how special this cottage is. We will return.

23 Dec 2012

“What Else Can We Say Other Than Superb!” This was just such a great place to stay. The cottage is in the most perfect location and Fay and her family were very helpful and welcoming. A great place to stay away fropm the hob bub of the... more

28 Apr 2012

“A perfect holiday!” Pier Cottage is perfect! We had a very warm arrival, genuinely stunning views from every window, and it's just a stones throw away from excellent activities for us and our children. A real away from it all break - Pier cottage is just wonderful. Please don't change a thing.

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22 Apr 2012

“* Fabulous *” To sum it up in one word, stunning! My boyfriend and I stayed at the boathouse for the Easter weekend with another couple and it was perfect. None of us had been to the Lake District before so it... more

28 Jan 2012

“What a View - from every window!” We arrived after dark in the evening and the weather was pretty horrible with the usual Lakeland rain but also a howling gale blowing up the lake as Janet showed us into the cottage. We knew straight... more

05 Jan 2012

“Cosy, luxurious Christmas break” Wow, Christmas in Pier Cottage, what a great treat for the family, we had the most fabulous time! The cottage is beautiful, the scenery amazing. Fay was so helpful and really couldn't do enough to ensure our break was relaxing. Everything was spotlessly clean and the linen luxurious. The bathroom and lounge just wonderful, everything you need for a relaxing stay. Thank you so much Fay, hope to see you again very soon.

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05 Jan 2012

“Stunning little gem” We stayed in Pier Cottage over the New Year and what a fabulous place it is. It's right on the edge of Lake Coniston with stunning views over the water and fells. It was wonderfully quiet - we... more

22 Dec 2011

“Home from home” As lovers of the Lake District, when it came to planning our Honeymoon there was never going to be any other destination. Our stay at Pier Cottage was a wonderful wedding present from a dear friend... more

07 Nov 2011

“The K777 jet hydroplane team says Pier Cottage is simply superb” Fantastic location steeped in history and atmosphere run by the same family who owned the Cottage when Donald Campbell launched his Bluebird from here. The standard of accomodation is superb throughout, hot baths and showers after long days, relaxing in a spacious lounge dining area and wandering around the private grounds that lead down to the lake shore. The views from the Cottage out onto the jetty, lake and mountains beyond are simply breath taking at any time of year. Many thanks to Fay and Janet for making all of the team feel really welcome as I am sure they do with all of their guests. We could not recommend this warm and friendly place highly enough to anyone considering a stay in the Lake District and cannot wait to return.

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20 Sep 2011

“Wow!!!” What can I say? This was a last minute booking for a relaxing weekend away. The boathouse ticked every box. It was really homely and clean. The bedrooms were fantastically furnished and the bedding and towels provided were fresh and new. The living area downstairs was cosy but roomy. The best bit by far was the views all round -Coniston Lake on 3 sides and view of Old Man Coniston on the other. It was safe for my son to play as no through traffic and he played with the owners children too. There was even a cupboard full of toys for the children and access to the Internet. Most definately a holiday not to be forgotten. Booking up for a week next year as a weekend not enough!

17 Sep 2011

“Amazing views, perfect location, home from home!!” Myself and husband stayed here for a romantic break away, and wow it was perfect!! The location is amazing!! you couldnt get any closer to the lake! The views from every window in the house was amazing, whether you were sat looking at the pier and the old steam gondolar, or looking out at the other side of the house to the old man fells. (which we managed to walk up on our stay)!! amazing, as was the pub tea after we walked back down! The cottage itself is fantastic, it feels so big and so homely, I really didnt want to leave! Everything we needed was provided. It really did feel like a treat staying here and we shall hopefully be back to stay in the near future! And of course if your a big Donald Campell fan (as my husband is), the history behind the cottage itself will make any stay at Pier Cottage all the more special. Coniston Village is a ten min walk from the cottage, where there is plenty of pubs/cafes/shops, and the vibe in the village is very welcoming to tourists!! We didnt use our car at all while here. Thank you to Fay for a lovely stay and all the info and advice you gave us. We have told all our friends and family about your amazing cottage!! Warm regards Emma

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	26 Apr 13	3 May 13	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week
	3 May 13	10 May 13	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week
	10 May 13	17 May 13	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week
	17 May 13	24 May 13	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week
	24 May 13	31 May 13	1100£ 1100	-	-	1 Week
	31 May 13	7 Jun 13	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week
	7 Jun 13	14 Jun 13	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week
	14 Jun 13	21 Jun 13	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week
	21 Jun 13	28 Jun 13	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week
	28 Jun 13	5 Jul 13	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week
	5 Jul 13	12 Jul 13	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week
	12 Jul 13	19 Jul 13	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week
	19 Jul 13	26 Jul 13	1100£ 1100	-	-	1 Week
	26 Jul 13	2 Aug 13	1100£ 1100	-	-	1 Week
	2 Aug 13	9 Aug 13	1100£ 1100	-	-	1 Week
	9 Aug 13	16 Aug 13	1100£ 1100	-	-	1 Week
	16 Aug 13	23 Aug 13	1100£ 1100	-	-	1 Week
	23 Aug 13	30 Aug 13	1100£ 1100	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

To view our home website please google www.piercottageconiston.co.uk

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