Wetherlam  |  North East Shore - Coniston Water

Wetherlam

Wetherlam is one of 3 adjoining holiday cottages located on the North East tip of Coniston Water. Along with 2 other adjacent holiday properties and a row of traditional stone outbuildings, the cottages are set around a triangular courtyard on a small country estate and enjoy access to the estates private lake shore and jetties.

This area was much favoured by such literary lights as Tennyson, Turner and later Arthur Ransome, author of the much loved childrens series of novels The Swallows & Amazons. Each drew inspiration from the surrounds where the views give a deep sense of the power and beauty of the Lake District landscape.

Today each cottage offers guests the perfect destination set in one of the finest locations in the central Lake District, where the view is filled by the high peaks of Coniston’s mountain range, reflected in deep waters.

The properties lie about one and a half miles from the village, an mostly easy flat walk or cycle drive around the head of the lake.

Surrounding the cottages are beautiful gardens and lakeland countryside and although the grounds are mainly open and shared there is plenty of space to find a private, quiet spot. A meadow sweeps down to the lake shore where there are three jetties, and for a small fee guests may moor their own boats or those hired from the Coniston Boating Centre. With eight hundred yards of shore to explore and the whole lake to muck about on, in and by, you have the ideal recipe for the perfect Lakeland holiday.

Wetherlam is one of the three adjoining cottages, created from an old 18th century stable set around the central courtyard. Shared with Grizedale, you have a large, peaceful and shady garden area in which to relax, and enjoy the spectacular view. The short walk across the meadow brings you to the lake shore and the private jetties

The corner cottage of the three, Wetherlam offers the perfect romantic, snug retreat for two. From the porch you step into the sitting room. Plump sofa and arm chair face a cheering open fire. Light streams through the windows, which give views to the garden, lake and mountains.

The well equipped kitchen has flag floors and oak beams, and all you need is to add a little candlelight for the perfect romantic supper.

Upstairs is the double bedroom and bathroom with bath, overhead shower, hand basin and WC. There is also a small bunk bedroom which may be used at a small extra charge and on request.

Outside you can relax in the large shared garden or wander down to the lake shore for a picnic or swim. Whether you like mucking about on water, relaxing in beautiful surrounds or simply tucking up with a good book, Wetherlam will afford you that special setting for a memorable lakeland holiday.

All in all Wetherlam offer the perfect holiday, offering guests that rare element of fine accommodation, views of our magnificent mountains, private lake access and all set in the heart of Cumbrias Lake District.

Boat Mooring - Use Of Lakeside

• Guests may bring their own craft to a
  maximum of 26ft. The jetties lie across a
  meadow.
• Jetty fee for boats and dinghies £25 to include 4x4 tow if required.
• Please include any fees when you send the booking form.
• Canoes, windsurfers etc no charge.
• For boat hire - Coniston Boating Centre Tel 015394 41366
• Please Note - To preserve the peace of all estate properties; the facilities, grounds and lakeside are strictly for use of resident guests.
• Use of all facilities is at the guests' own risk.

The Location

After all that exploring drink and sustenance will be in order. The village has five pubs and a number of cafes. The Black Bull on the bridge is the oldest and an old favourite, but to ring the changes you can try the Ship Inn, the Sun Hotel, the Crown and the Yewdale or maybe a dainty cocktail at Harrys Bar.

Owners Raffle - Reserve this property for any date in 2013 and you will be entered into the owners raffle for an off season short break holiday at Wetherlam during - For details click here

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