Tent Lodge Cottage  |  North East Shore - Coniston Water

Tent Lodge Cottage 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 favored 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 Surrounds

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.

In the village there are shops, cafes and a number of good pubs serving locally brewed ale; noted is The Black Bull and the Ship Inn.

Walks abound. From the east side of the lake you can explore the Grizedale forest with its many trails for hiking and mountain biking.
From the village on the west side, tracks lead up through the old coppermines valley to the foot of Coniston Old Man, where the hearty can make an attempt up to the 2635 ft summit and the view, never to be forgotten.

Tent Lodge Cottage

Tent Lodge Cottage is one of the three adjoining cottages, created from an old 18th century stable  set around the central courtyard. From the kitchen door there is a little private patio garden space for you to relax. The short walk across the meadow brings you to the lake shore and the private jetties.

Of this group of three adjoining cottages, Tent Lodge Cottage is the more contemporary. From the little walled patio you step into an open plan sitting room and kitchen/dinning area. To one end is the well equipped kitchen, making for easy catering and pleasant dining. To the other the sitting room area has soft lighting, two sofas and it is comfortable to relax around the open fire after a day on the lake or in the fells and forest.

Upstairs are two bedrooms; the master double is bright and airy with views of the lake, the twin overlooks the main courtyard to Tinkler Beck Farm and cottage.

The bathroom is well appointed with bath, overhead shower, hand basin and wc.

Outside there is a little walled garden area and of course the meadow and lake shore to while away the days and gaze out on one of the finest lake views.

All in all Tent Lodge Cottage offers 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.

Tent Lodge Inventory

• Property Type
  Lake District Holiday Cottage - Semi Detached - Rural Location - Lake Access
• 1 Double bedroom
• 1 Twin bedroom
• Nursery equipment - see price guide
• Duvets - Full linen & towels
• 1 Bathroom with overhead shower
• Log burning stove
• Night store heating inclusive
• Electric Oven & Hob
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Freezer
• Dishwasher
• Coffee cafetiere
• Shared laundry facilities of washing machine, dryer and drying room for outdoor gear
• Iron & Ironing board
• Colour TV - DVD
• Wi-Fi Broadband
• Garden furniture
• Shared fixed and portable barbecues
  available
• No Smokers
• 1 Pet allowed during non school holiday weeks £25. 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.
• Lakeside access

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.

Nearest Amenities

Coniston village 1.5 mile flat walk.

Local Areas Of Interest