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Brown Howe Cottage (cottage)

Home:67696
Sleeps up to:8   (4 bedrooms)
Rates:£345 to £845
Nearest beach:Coniston Water: 0.1 km
Will consider:Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Corporate bookings
Changeover day:Fri
Access:Car advised
Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:May take pets - please enquire
Suitable for children
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

Brown Howe Cottage is a spacious, well furnished, detached residence set in the heart of Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons country – a fantastic setting and adventure playground for family holidays, get-togethers, walking and sailing/boating, or a beautiful and peaceful location simply for touring and exploring the Lakes.
Brown Howe was once part of the Duke of Buccleuch’s summer estate set on the banks of Coniston Water. The cottage is set in a courtyard with private patio and is surrounded by mature woodland with a wealth of wildlife.

The cottage is 8 km from Coniston, a small but busy typical Lakeland town and just 2 km from Torver, where there are 2 pubs. Popular tourist centres such as Ambleside, Grasmere and Hawkshead are about half an hour away by car. The house and grounds are bordered by Coniston Water and Grizedale Forest to the east and Beacon Fell to the west.

Brown Howe Cottage from courtyard
Brown Howe Cottage from courtyard		Double cooker, dishwasher, oak cupboards
Double cooker, dishwasher, oak cupboards
Oak beams, open plan kitchen linking to bar and lounge, soft lighting
Oak beams, open plan kitchen linking to bar and lounge, soft lighting		Spacious lounge with oak beams and wood burning stove
Spacious lounge with oak beams and wood burning stove
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The Cumbria/Lake District

The centre of Cumbria is a spectacular National Park, famous for its beautiful mountains, lakes and villages that have inspired poets, artists and writers for the past 300 years. The weather as in most mountain regions is changeable - glorious summer sunshine can quickly change to spectacular thundery downfalls. But there are plenty of things to see and do in the pretty Lakeland towns and villages. Spring and autumn can have some of the very best dry, sunny weather. Flower meadows and leaf displays make these particularly attractive times to visit. Winter breaks should not be forgotten - these can offer a great time with crisp walks, breathtaking views and cosy log fires, with most local restaurants, inns and visitor attractions open all year round.

Touring and Day Visits:
Some favourites:
 Brantwood, home and gardens of John Ruskin
 Grasmere, Hawkshead and Ambleside – lakeland villages
 Beatrix Potter, Far Sawry
 Dove Cottage, Grasmere, home and museum of Wordsworth
 Owl Centre - Muncaster
 Sealife centre at Lakeside, Newby Bridge
 Shopping, museums and art galleries - Ambleside and Kendal

And after a day out, or on the fells, what better than to sample the local fare. There has been a resurgence of excellent food outlets and restaurants across Cumbria. Many of the local inns have also developed their own award winning micro-breweries. We have our own favourites and contact details will be provided for guests.

Bird Spotting and Wildlife from the Window:
The woodland edge is a great place to see wild life. Common visitors to the bird table include: great tit, coal tit, marsh tit, bluetit, chaffinch, jay, blackbird, robin, greenfinch, siskin, dunnock, goldfinch, nuthatch, collared dove, pheasant and great spotted woodpecker. Tawny owls are heard and visit at dusk but are very rarely seen, along with the occasional sparrow hawk, fox, red deer and badger. Small common lizards, newts, slow worms, toads, field mice and a weasel have all been observed in the immediate garden area.


Coniston area

Walking, Mountaineering, Cycling:
 Beacon Fell and Beacon Tarn circuit is a walk straight from the house with great views of the lake and the Coniston mountain range.
 Coniston Old Man and Dow Crag are accessible from Torver for high level mountain walking or rock climbing. Drop down to the Sun Hotel in Coniston on the old Walna Scar road for a well earned beer at this very old drovers inn.
 Toad Rock is located in a small quarry not far from Brown Howe and is used as a practice rock for beginners. And yes, it looks like a toad in the winter when the leaves are gone!
 Parkamoor is a delightful walk or run with stunning views of the lake. (Also a hard mountain bike route). Access is from Nibsthwaite on the east side of the lake. After a steep climb the path follows the lake and walkers, runners or mountain bikers can then head for Grizedale Forest or Brantwood. From Brantwood take the ferry back after a rest and refreshment at the Spinning Jenny.
 Blawith and the Giants Grave. From Blawith village take the left track (via Kiln Bank and Birch Bank farms) and complete a low level fell circuit returning on the track from Tottlebank. The ancient bridleways and paths lead to a pre-historic ancient settlement, little visited but a spectacular site. Make sure you climb the nearby hill above the settlement for stunning views of the Lakeland mountains and the Duddon Estuary. Then drop down to the Giants Grave by the roadside. For the not-so-squeamish lie in the grave and see how you compare! Return by the bridleway in the valley bottom. A great circuit for mountain bikes too.
 Coniston Launch: Mix a lake cruise using the public ferry with a low level walk and/or visit to Brantwood or Coniston village. Walk from the cottage – go through the white gate and take the path through the woods, over the stepping stones, follow the lake shore, over the footbridges then the east side of the field wall and pick up the ferry from Lake Bank Jetty (check the times as they are not very frequent). Return by ferry, walking or a bus from Coniston.

Water Sports:
Coniston Water is a great place for picnics, pottering, relaxing or for the more active, canoeing, sailing, wind surfing and the occasional swim. Small boats can be used from Brown Howe's private shore. A larger sailing boat on trailer can be launched from Brown Howe Public Car Park and sailed round to the bay.

Arthur Ransome immortalised the Lakes in summer with his Swallows and Amazons adventure books. Coniston Water is the very setting of his stories so uncork the ginger beer, keep a sharp lookout for Captain Flint, and set sail for Wildcat Island (Peel Island) for a swim in the cove, or paddle south to Octopus Lagoon. For children, prepare for the holiday with the latest Swallows and Amazons AUDIOBOOK by Gabriel Woolf, available from www.swallows-and-amazons.com.

 Canoes and kayaks – hire and tuition from Summitrek in Coniston. Tel 015394 41212.
 Also, Coniston Boating Centre. Tel 015394 41366.

Fishing:
 Esthwaite Water for trout and if lucky, a sighting of the local Ospreys. Book a rowing boat from Hawkshead Trout Farm. Tel: 44(0)15394 36541. Check out Archies catch in the photo gallery.
 Coniston Water - pike

Horse Riding:
Horse riding can be booked from Crook Barn Stables at Torver. Tel: 015394 41088

Adventure Activities:
 Grizedale Forest Park - Go Ape! High wire forest adventure for teens and younger children's play areas. www.goape.co.uk Tel 0870 4285330.
 Summitrek, Coniston. Tel 015394 41212.
 Cycle Hire: Gill Cycles, Ulverston. Tel 01229 581116; dave@gillcycles.co.uk


How to get there

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From overseas the nearest airports are Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds/Bradford and Newcastle.
All approximately within 2 hours drive.
Cottage only 1/2 hour off main M6 motorway .

Nearest Travel Links
Airport: Manchester: 150 km
Railway: Oxenholme, Kendal, Cumbria: 15 km

Activities near Coniston

Sports:
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire, DVD player
General:Central heating, CD player, Satellite TV
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (2), Shower rooms (2), WCs (3)
Furniture:Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:Linen provided, please check with the owner regarding towels.
Highchair available.
Outdoors:Private garden, BBQ
Access:Parking space

Further details indoors:
The cottage has been considerably updated in the past few years and tastefully decorated, including slate floors and worktops, solid oak rustic kitchen and new bathrooms with power showers. A private patio area has been added with barbecue facilitites and garden furniture. Beach barbecue also possible for that extra special occasion.

The cottage has a log fire, central heating and a well equipped slate and oak finished kitchen suitable for use all year round. It has four bedrooms, with 2 double-beds and 4 single beds and two bathrooms each with bath, shower and toilet.


Further details

Free Made in Cumbria food hamper (value £30) for minimum 1 week bookings, if made 1 month ahead of stay.
Welcome pack provided on arrival, includes list of local facilities and activities with contact details.


Conditions

Friday to Friday bookings, 7 nights. Enter after 16.00 hrs on arrival date, leave by 10.00hrs on departure date.
Weekend bookings available at reduced rates, generally November to April.
Deposit £150 to confirm booking, remainder due 6 weeks before stay.
Well-behaved dog allowed to stay by arrangement.


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
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WeekdayWeekend
BOOKED 10 Oct 0817 Oct 08£ 495-4453 Nights
BOOKED 17 Oct 0824 Oct 08£ 595-4453 Nights
BOOKED 24 Oct 0831 Oct 08£ 845--1 Week
BOOKED weekend(W) 31 Oct 087 Nov 08£ 525-4253 Nights
BOOKED weekend(W) 7 Nov 0814 Nov 08£ 525-3953 Nights
BOOKED weekend 14 Nov 0821 Nov 08£ 525-3953 Nights
BOOKED weekend (W) 21 Nov 0828 Nov 08£ 525-3953 Nights
BOOKED weekend (W) 28 Nov 085 Dec 08£ 475-3953 Nights
BOOKED weekend (W 5 Dec 0812 Dec 08£ 475-3453 Nights
December 12 Dec 0819 Dec 08£ 475-3453 Nights
BOOKED weekend (W) 19 Dec 0822 Dec 08£ 345-3453 Nights
BOOKED 22 Dec 0829 Dec 08£ 845--1 Week
BOOKED 29 Dec 084 Jan 09£ 845--1 Week
January 9 Jan 0916 Jan 09£ 425-3253 Nights
January 16 Jan 0923 Jan 09£ 425-3253 Nights
January 23 Jan 0930 Jan 09£ 425-3253 Nights
February 30 Jan 096 Feb 09£ 425-3253 Nights
February 6 Feb 0913 Feb 09£ 425-3253 Nights
BOOKED (Prov) 13 Feb 0920 Feb 09£ 595--1 Week
February 20 Feb 0927 Feb 09£ 425-3453 Nights
February/March 27 Feb 096 Mar 09£ 425-3453 Nights
March 6 Mar 0913 Mar 09£ 445-3453 Nights
March 13 Mar 0920 Mar 09£ 445-3453 Nights
March 20 Mar 0927 Mar 09£ 445-3453 Nights
BOOKED weekend 27 Mar 093 Apr 09£ 445-3453 Nights
April 3 Apr 0910 Apr 09£ 795--1 Week
BOOKED 10 Apr 0917 Apr 09£ 795--1 Week
April 17 Apr 0924 Apr 09£ 595-3953 Nights
April 24 Apr 091 May 09£ 495-3453 Nights
May 1 May 098 May 09£ 695--1 Week
May 8 May 0915 May 09£ 595-3953 Nights
May 15 May 0922 May 09£ 595-4253 Nights
BOOKED 22 May 0929 May 09£ 695--1 Week
BOOKED (W) 29 May 095 Jun 09£ 645--1 Week
June 5 Jun 0912 Jun 09£ 645--1 Week
June 12 Jun 0919 Jun 09£ 645--1 Week
BOOKED (W) 19 Jun 0926 Jun 09£ 645--1 Week
June/July 26 Jun 093 Jul 09£ 695--1 Week
July 3 Jul 0910 Jul 09£ 745--1 Week
July 10 Jul 0917 Jul 09£ 745--1 Week
BOOKED (Prov) 17 Jul 0924 Jul 09£ 745--1 Week
BOOKED (Prov) 24 Jul 0931 Jul 09£ 745--1 Week
BOOKED 31 Jul 097 Aug 09£ 795--1 Week
BOOKED 7 Aug 0914 Aug 09£ 795--1 Week
BOOKED 14 Aug 0921 Aug 09£ 795--1 Week
BOOKED 21 Aug 0928 Aug 09£ 795--1 Week
Aug/September 28 Aug 094 Sep 09£ 645--1 Week
September 4 Sep 0911 Sep 09£ 645--1 Week
September 11 Sep 0918 Sep 09£ 645--1 Week
September 18 Sep 0925 Sep 09£ 645--1 Week
Sept/October 25 Sep 092 Oct 09£ 645-4953 Nights
October 2 Oct 099 Oct 09£ 645-4953 Nights
October 9 Oct 0916 Oct 09£ 645-4453 Nights
October 16 Oct 0923 Oct 09£ 645--1 Week
October 23 Oct 0930 Oct 09£ 695--1 Week
Oct/November 30 Oct 096 Nov 09£ 595-3953 Nights

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

Free Made in Cumbria food hamper (value £30) for minimum 1 week booking made 2 month in advance of stay. Starter bag of logs and kindling provided.

Winter fuel surcharge of £45 for 1 week stay - November to April.

Winter fuel surcharge of £25 for weekend stay - November to April.


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Name:Dennis Barrie
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