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Set in the heart of the lake district, the Townson Ground Estate lies near the north east shores of Coniston Water, offering easy access to the many areas of shoreline open to the the public, along with excellent walks and a nearby village.

Townson Ground lies at the north east head of Coniston Water, one of a group of six adjoining, individually owned houses and cottages.

The village of Coniston lies about a mile and half around the lake, offering shops, cafes and a number of good pubs serving locally brewed ale.

From the village, tracks lead up through the old coppermines valley and to the foot of Coniston Old Man, where the hearty can make an attempt to the 2635 ft summit and view never to be forgotten.

At the boating centre you can hire rowing, sailing and little electric power boats, setting off to explore the shoreline and bays.

Townson Ground House

The history of the house dates back to 1547 when the house was first built by the monks of Furness Abbey and much of the original structure remains, with later Victorian additions.

From a sunny private garden to the front of the house you enter into the sitting room. Light streams through sash windows, where to one end is an open fire and the other a log burning stove, with sofas and chairs drawn around each, giving a cosy space to relax. From here you step down into the dining room, the long table ideal for grand meals and dinner conversation.

A corridor connects both sitting, dining and kitchen with a small lobby for hats coats and boots. The kitchen, with under floor heating is large and well equipped, designed for catering for large parties.

From the sitting - room stairs lead up and divide to the bedroom floors. There are a mix of double, twin and bunk bedded rooms. All are comfortable, most with en -suite bath or shower rooms, save the bunk rooms which share a common small shower with basin and WC.

Guests who are resident in the house have been extended use of the private lake frontage owned by the nearby Tent Lodge Estate. Here you will find 800 yards of shoreline along with three jetties, where guests may moor their boats - please see details below.

The combination of a fine house, perfect location and lakeside fun make Townson Ground ideal to gather your family or friends for reunion and celebration.

Townson Ground House Inventory

• 4 Double bedrooms en-suite - (one being more suited as a single due to bedside access)
• 1 Twin bedroom en-suite
• 2 Bunk bedded rooms sharing a small shower room
• Duvets - Full linen & towels
• Nursery equipment - see price guide
• Night storage heating inclusive
• Log-burning stove and open fire
• Logs & Coal purchase locally
• Gas Range Cooker - Microwave
• 2 Refrigerators - 1 Freezer
• Dishwasher - Coffee cafetiere
• Washing machine - Tumble dryer
• Iron & Ironing board
• Colour TV - Video - CD - Tape
• iPod docking station
• WiFi Broadband
• Gas inclusive - Electricity charged by meter reading above £25 usage
• Garden Furniture - Portable barbecue available
• 1 Dog £15. Please note guests are to be fully responsible for their pets where they must respect the property and grounds, follow specific instructions left at the property, also be aware of any farm stock nearby - see terms and conditions. On departure and to avoid a GHD charge, guests must clean up after their pet both inside the property and the grounds.
• Smokng in the grounds only
• Parking for 6 cars
  Lakeside access

The Lakeside and Boat Mooring

• Guest staying at Townson Ground House have kindly been extended use of the private lake frontage owned by the nearby Tent Lodge Estate. Access lies across the lane and by pedestrian path only.
  
• For those who wish to moor a boat, please note you will have to launch from the Coniston Boating Centre for which there will be a launching fee. There will be a further fee for mooring, please see rates below. Should you wish to bring a boat please contact the office for further details.
  
• Jetty Fees
  Boats and dinghies
  £40 per week
  £20 per short break
  Canoes, windsurfers etc
  £20 per week
  £10 Short breaks
  
  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.
  

Local Areas Of Interest

Coniston Village
Coniston Water & Mountain
Hawkshead
The Grizedale Forest
Tarn Hows

 

 

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