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Brown Howe Cottage (cottage)

Home:67696
Sleeps up to:8   (4 bedrooms)
Rates:£325 to £845 per week
Nearest beach:Coniston Water: 0.1 km
Will consider:Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
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 .


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, Dishwasher, 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 advertiser 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

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:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
BOOKED(Mon/Fri) 12 Oct 0916 Oct 09£ 445--4 Nights
BOOKED (Wknd - D) 16 Oct 0919 Oct 09£ 645--1 Week
October 19 Oct 0923 Oct 09£ 445-4454 Nights
BOOKED 23 Oct 0930 Oct 09£ 695--1 Week
Oct/November 30 Oct 096 Nov 09£ 595-3953 Nights
BOOKED(Wknd S) 6 Nov 099 Nov 09£ 545-3453 Nights
BOOKED (Prov) 9 Nov 0914 Nov 09£ 345--4 Nights
November 14 Nov 0920 Nov 09£ 495-3453 Nights
BOOKED (Wknd) 20 Nov 0923 Nov 09£ 495-3253 Nights
November 23 Nov 0927 Nov 09£ 395--4 Nights
November 27 Nov 094 Dec 09£ 495-3253 Nights
December 4 Dec 0911 Dec 09£ 495-3953 Nights
December 11 Dec 0918 Dec 09£ 495-3253 Nights
December 18 Dec 0921 Dec 09£ 325-3253 Nights
BOOKED (D) 21 Dec 0928 Dec 09£ 845--1 Week
BOOKED (New Year) 28 Dec 094 Jan 10£ 845--1 Week
January 4 Jan 108 Jan 10£ 395-3254 Nights
January 8 Jan 1015 Jan 10£ 445-3453 Nights
January 15 Jan 1022 Jan 10£ 445-3453 Nights
January 22 Jan 1029 Jan 10£ 445-3453 Nights
January 29 Jan 105 Feb 10£ 445-3453 Nights
February 5 Feb 1012 Feb 10£ 445-3453 Nights
BOOKED 12 Feb 1019 Feb 10£ 625--1 Week
February 19 Feb 1026 Feb 10£ 445-3453 Nights
February 26 Feb 105 Mar 10£ 445-3453 Nights
February 5 Mar 1012 Mar 10£ 445-3453 Nights
March 12 Mar 1019 Mar 10£ 445-3453 Nights
March 19 Mar 1026 Mar 10£ 445-3453 Nights
BOOKED Wknd 26 Mar 1029 Mar 10£ 495-3453 Nights
March/April 29 Mar 102 Apr 10£ 445-4454 Nights
BOOKED 2 Apr 109 Apr 10£ 795--1 Week
BOOKED 9 Apr 1016 Apr 10£ 595--1 Week
April 16 Apr 1023 Apr 10£ 595-3453 Nights
April 23 Apr 1030 Apr 10£ 595-3953 Nights
April/May 30 Apr 107 May 10£ 695-4453 Nights
May 7 May 1014 May 10£ 645--1 Week
May 14 May 1021 May 10£ 645--1 Week
May 21 May 1028 May 10£ 645--1 Week
BOOKED 28 May 104 Jun 10£ 695--1 Week
June 4 Jun 1011 Jun 10£ 645--1 Week
June 11 Jun 1018 Jun 10£ 645--1 Week
June 18 Jun 1025 Jun 10£ 645--1 Week
June 25 Jun 102 Jul 10£ 695--1 Week
July 2 Jul 109 Jul 10£ 745--1 Week
July 9 Jul 1016 Jul 10£ 745--1 Week
July 16 Jul 1023 Jul 10£ 745--1 Week
July 23 Jul 1030 Jul 10£ 745--1 Week
July/August 30 Jul 106 Aug 10£ 795--1 Week
August 6 Aug 1013 Aug 10£ 795--1 Week
August 13 Aug 1020 Aug 10£ 795--1 Week
August 20 Aug 1027 Aug 10£ 795--1 Week
August 27 Aug 103 Sep 10£ 795--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.


Availability

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