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Nibthwaite Grange Studio 

Nibthwaite Grange Studio sits on a quiet country lane, nestled between Nibthwaite Grange and the old orchard, offering guests the most comfortable and spacious accommodaion for two.

Part of a very small hamlet, all set in the beautiful Crake Valley, the Studio has been created from a wing of the owners main house. Coniston Water is one and a half miles along a flat easy lane, where you can explore the lake shore, fish, paddle and swim or find the perfect spot for a picnic such as Low Peel, a craggy bay at the southern basin. A mile south, on a thankfully flat lane, is the Red Lion Inn serving a good selection of fine ales with hearty pub grub.

Your private entrance leads into a large hall, ample for storing bikes, bags and bits, with a stairway leading up to the main studio area. A spacious room, it has a pitched ceiling, crammed with huge support beams. Thoughtfully laid out, you have a large sofa and armchair to relax and read your favourite author; a dining table set with candles; a desk to write your postcards and finally, a comfortable double bed.

Off the main room is a compact kitchen to rustle up supper. The bathroom has bath, overhead shower, basin and WC.

Outside there is a garden to relax or barbecue, where you share the shade of the apple trees with a few chickens.

The perfect place for two, where you can explore the countryside and return to a warm welcome.

 

The Location

The landscape is the backdrop for Arthur Ransome's famous novels, perfect for walking and cycling. Bethacar Moor is criss crossed with tracks and pathways, rewarding you with bracing walks and fine views. At the foot of Coniston you can explore the shoreline with its little bays and running west from the lake, lies the Grizedale Forest. 

A short walk from the barn brings you to the Red Lion Inn. Friendly staff serve good local ales and hearty pub food where visitors are welcome to join in events such as quiz nights - all great fun.

Coniston village sits in the head of the lake, sheltered in the lea of the Coniston mountain range. Radiating from the stone bridge, spanning Church Beck, the four main streets are a bustling community with a fine church, shops, a post office, cafes, a local brewery and four good pubs.

This is a village with much to do, the location perfect for outdoor pursuits; climbing, walking, cycling and water sport holidays. On all points of the compass there are trails, leafy forest paths, tracks and lake shores to explore, and you need travel very little to find a new and exciting landscape.

Coniston Water is one the most people friendly lakes, with much of the shore and the whole lake open to the public. Famous as the backdrop and inspiration for Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons and Sir Malcolm and Donald Campbells's world speed attempts, its wooded and grassy banks, along with the craggy coves and the deep clear water offer a habitat to a rich variety of flora and fauna. Here pike, trout, perch and ancient char thrive along with swans, heron, ducks, woodpeckers and owls to name a few and recently there has been a re-introduction of red kites. Red squirrels are abundant as are wild red deer and badger, and, perhaps best of all, is the return of otters to Coniston.

At the boating center you can hire rowing boats, sailing dinghies, kayaks and canoes or my favorite, the small motorboats, perfect for a day out exploring the hidden bays and wooded coves. The Center also hires mountain bikes and electric bikes to help get you around the lanes and up onto the fells.

Still at the Boating Center, you can hop aboard one of the Coniston Launches with regular trips down the lake, stopping at various landing points including Brantwood, home of John Ruskin where, along with the Jumping Jenny restaurant, it makes for a good day out discovering the culture and work of the Pre Raphaelites and the Art Crafts Movement.

For romantic trip on the water you can board the famous Steam yacht ‘Gondola’. A beautiful rebuilt steam powered craft that will transport you back to an era of greater peace and tranquility. The yacht can be hired for large private parties, or maybe splash for just the two of you as a grand gesture. Finally, the lake offers more simple pursuits: fishing, swimming or simply finding a nice spot for a picnic and enjoying a magnificent view.

For walking, climbing and mountain biking the choice is huge, with the whole of the mountain range to explore. The Old Man of Coniston stands at 2635 feet and is very popular, offering various well-marked paths to the summit. If you only go part way the view will be spectacular, the pint in the pub on your return all the more delicious.

From the village one of my favorite paths takes you deep into the old Coppermines Valley, with its beck and waterfalls. At the head of the valley you carry on to discover the hidden tarns set in the lower slopes of the mountain.

There are plenty of low level walks and cycle trails. On the east side of Coniston water lies the Gizedale Forest. A massive working woodland, it is crisscrossed with paths and tracks for walking and mountain biking. The Forest is big into arts, commissioning fabulous statues and installations throughout. It is well worth driving, via Hawkshead, around to the visitor center for a forest map and information to get the best from your day out.

Guest Reviews

Brian & Barbara H - Surrey
“Excellent break – we will return”

Mr & Mrs C – Devon 
“Thank you – a very comfortable stay”

Jenny & Arnold  – Kent
“Excellent – we have had a very good week”

Brian & Diana – Solihull
“Thank you for a truly splendid week in such excellent accommodation”

Jan P – Belgium
“Had a great time, accommodation really good, hosts very friendly”

John & Rosemary – Wiltshire
“We have had a super few days and cannot find any fault with your delightful studio”

Mr & Mrs M – Suffolk
“A very comfortable stay & enjoyed!”

Mr & Mrs B – Cambridge
“So perfect for us, we love it!”

Local Areas Of Interest

Coniston Village
Coniston Water & Mountain
Cartmel Peninsular - The Morecambe Bay
The Grizedale Forest
Newby Bridge To Bouth

 

 

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