Coniston holiday cottage rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, rural retreat, DVD

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Brown Howe Cottage (cottage)

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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	Double cooker, dishwasher, oak cupboards
Oak beams, open plan kitchen linking to bar and lounge, soft lighting	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

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 .

Activities near Coniston

Facilities

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

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

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
BOOKED(Mon/Fri)	12 Oct 09	16 Oct 09	445£ 445	0-	0-	4 Nights
BOOKED (Wknd - D)	16 Oct 09	19 Oct 09	645£ 645	0-	0-	1 Week
October	19 Oct 09	23 Oct 09	445£ 445	0-	445445	4 Nights
BOOKED	23 Oct 09	30 Oct 09	695£ 695	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct/November	30 Oct 09	6 Nov 09	595£ 595	0-	395395	3 Nights
BOOKED(Wknd S)	6 Nov 09	9 Nov 09	545£ 545	0-	345345	3 Nights
BOOKED (Prov)	9 Nov 09	14 Nov 09	345£ 345	0-	0-	4 Nights
November	14 Nov 09	20 Nov 09	495£ 495	0-	345345	3 Nights
BOOKED (Wknd)	20 Nov 09	23 Nov 09	495£ 495	0-	325325	3 Nights
November	23 Nov 09	27 Nov 09	395£ 395	0-	0-	4 Nights
November	27 Nov 09	4 Dec 09	495£ 495	0-	325325	3 Nights
December	4 Dec 09	11 Dec 09	495£ 495	0-	395395	3 Nights
December	11 Dec 09	18 Dec 09	495£ 495	0-	325325	3 Nights
December	18 Dec 09	21 Dec 09	325£ 325	0-	325325	3 Nights
BOOKED (D)	21 Dec 09	28 Dec 09	845£ 845	0-	0-	1 Week
BOOKED (New Year)	28 Dec 09	4 Jan 10	845£ 845	0-	0-	1 Week
January	4 Jan 10	8 Jan 10	395£ 395	0-	325325	4 Nights
January	8 Jan 10	15 Jan 10	445£ 445	0-	345345	3 Nights
January	15 Jan 10	22 Jan 10	445£ 445	0-	345345	3 Nights
January	22 Jan 10	29 Jan 10	445£ 445	0-	345345	3 Nights
January	29 Jan 10	5 Feb 10	445£ 445	0-	345345	3 Nights
February	5 Feb 10	12 Feb 10	445£ 445	0-	345345	3 Nights
BOOKED	12 Feb 10	19 Feb 10	625£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week
February	19 Feb 10	26 Feb 10	445£ 445	0-	345345	3 Nights
February	26 Feb 10	5 Mar 10	445£ 445	0-	345345	3 Nights
February	5 Mar 10	12 Mar 10	445£ 445	0-	345345	3 Nights
March	12 Mar 10	19 Mar 10	445£ 445	0-	345345	3 Nights
March	19 Mar 10	26 Mar 10	445£ 445	0-	345345	3 Nights
BOOKED Wknd	26 Mar 10	29 Mar 10	495£ 495	0-	345345	3 Nights
March/April	29 Mar 10	2 Apr 10	445£ 445	0-	445445	4 Nights
BOOKED	2 Apr 10	9 Apr 10	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
BOOKED	9 Apr 10	16 Apr 10	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
April	16 Apr 10	23 Apr 10	595£ 595	0-	345345	3 Nights
April	23 Apr 10	30 Apr 10	595£ 595	0-	395395	3 Nights
April/May	30 Apr 10	7 May 10	695£ 695	0-	445445	3 Nights
May	7 May 10	14 May 10	645£ 645	0-	0-	1 Week
May	14 May 10	21 May 10	645£ 645	0-	0-	1 Week
May	21 May 10	28 May 10	645£ 645	0-	0-	1 Week
BOOKED	28 May 10	4 Jun 10	695£ 695	0-	0-	1 Week
June	4 Jun 10	11 Jun 10	645£ 645	0-	0-	1 Week
June	11 Jun 10	18 Jun 10	645£ 645	0-	0-	1 Week
June	18 Jun 10	25 Jun 10	645£ 645	0-	0-	1 Week
June	25 Jun 10	2 Jul 10	695£ 695	0-	0-	1 Week
July	2 Jul 10	9 Jul 10	745£ 745	0-	0-	1 Week
July	9 Jul 10	16 Jul 10	745£ 745	0-	0-	1 Week
July	16 Jul 10	23 Jul 10	745£ 745	0-	0-	1 Week
July	23 Jul 10	30 Jul 10	745£ 745	0-	0-	1 Week
July/August	30 Jul 10	6 Aug 10	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
August	6 Aug 10	13 Aug 10	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
August	13 Aug 10	20 Aug 10	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
August	20 Aug 10	27 Aug 10	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
August	27 Aug 10	3 Sep 10	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Guestbook for Brown Howe Cottage

Sept. 2008. "Beautiful house, amazing surroundings. Had a brilliant time!" Nick, Leanne + friends. Nottingham.
Feb. 2009 "Lovely comfortable house, cosy and warm. Fantastic to watch all the birds. Will be booking again." Kym, Chris + friends, Whitley Bay.
April 2009. "Great week in a great house. Kids loved the garden and lakeshore. Good walks from the house." Keith and Helen + friends, Stockport.
March 2009. "Very nice house, lovely log fire. Had enjoyable break." Karen, David, Bec + friends, Stafford.
May 2009. "We really enjoyed the lovely cottage withe the fireplace and incredible surroundings. We will recommend this and come again!" Family Riemersma, Alkmaar, Holland.

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