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Lounge with wood burner
Relax after a long walk
Dining room
Plenty of space for all
Kitchen
Games room
Terrace with garden furniture and BBQ
Master bedroom
Enjoy the views
En-suite bathroom
Twin bedroom
Bathroom
Double bedroom
Single bedroom
2nd single bedroom
Make the most of the outdoors
Fantastic entrance up the driveway sorrounded by the garden
Outside of this beautiful cottage
View towards property
Stunning scenery
A seperate games room, with spectacular views
Towards the back of the cottage
1 / 22  Lounge with wood burner
2 / 22  Relax after a long walk
3 / 22  Dining room
4 / 22  Plenty of space for all
5 / 22  Kitchen
6 / 22  Games room
7 / 22  Terrace with garden furniture and BBQ
8 / 22  Master bedroom
9 / 22  Enjoy the views
10 / 22  En-suite bathroom
11 / 22  Twin bedroom
12 / 22  Bathroom
13 / 22  Double bedroom
14 / 22  Single bedroom
15 / 22  2nd single bedroom
16 / 22  Make the most of the outdoors
17 / 22  Fantastic entrance up the driveway sorrounded by the garden
18 / 22  Outside of this beautiful cottage
19 / 22  View towards property
20 / 22  Stunning scenery
21 / 22  A seperate games room, with spectacular views
22 / 22  Towards the back of the cottage

How Head House

Coniston, Lake District
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside views
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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Property code: LCC28

This gorgeous 16 century slate barn conversion has sweeping views across Coniston water of the village and the magnificent mountain of old man Coniston. How Head House is spectacular in all weather conditions. If you need to escape blustery, cold afternoons you can light the fire and sit back with the soothing brew and homemade cake. Or in the warm summer evenings find yourself busking in the balmy sunshine on your private patio off the games room.

Stepping inside How Head House, you will discover a warm and inviting atmosphere enhanced by high ceilings and exposed beams. Here is the heart of the home with the comfortable dining space that's traditionally styled and features enough seating for your entire party. Follow the short wooden staircase down to a lounge with well-furnished seating, a SmartTV and cozy, wood burning stove. Back up the stairs next to the dining room, you will find a spacious master suite containing a super king size bed, a sofa positioned against the far wall to take in the spectacular views and an en-suite with separate bath and shower. The remaining four bedrooms - a super king bedroom, twin bedroom and two single bedrooms are on the lower ground floor complete with a family bathroom, WC and laundry. Head across the driveway to the spacious games room, which is equipped with a pool table, kitchenette, and comfortable seating area. In the nook opposite the WC find the cushions for the outdoor seats. Open the French doors of this games room and you will find the view of the lake from the patio with large table and seating for eight

Leaving the house turn left out of the driveway and stroll down East Lake Rd. to the gently lapping shores of Coniston water. Literature lovers will find themselves stepping into the pages of Arthur Ransome’s “Swallows, and Amazons”. Alternatively, if you turn right at the end of the driveway, you can follow the road to John Ruskin's house, Brantwood… Or if you wish to go further a field you'll find Beatrix Potter’s residence in Sawrey and of course there is Wordsworth’s Cottage in Grassmere. How Head House is truly a wonderful place to spend your holidays.

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  • 5 bedrooms - 2 super king-sized, 1 twin (with large single beds), and 2 singles
  • Bathroom with bath, separate shower, and WC
  • En-suite bathroom with bath, shower, and WC
  • 3 separate WCs (one off the games room)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Wood burner - logs are available to purchase locally
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and Nespresso coffee pod machine
  • Games room with pool table
  • High speed wi-fi
  • There is a small patio area attached to the games room
  • Parking for 4 cars
  • Shop and pub 1 mile
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

Sarah Thyer

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah 19th April 2025

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Stunning is all I can say. The views were superb the location amazing. The cottage was so well equipped and it had everything we could think of. We will be back for sure. When I asked my Canadian nieces who stopped with us what was the best bit of the their holiday. They said the cottage!! From the mouths of babes speak the truth! And absolute findRead more thank you so much for helping us make memories! Sarah Hide

Reviewed by William 12th April 2025

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perfect for small groups and for larger family holidays.We loved it.

Reviewed by David 5th April 2025

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The property is in a superb location overlooking the lake and is extremely spacious, comfortable and well-furnished.

Reviewed by Peter 29th March 2025

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Reviewed by Janie 28th December 2024

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Howe Head is a fab property. Extremely comfortable, with living space well laid out. Master bedroom is lovely and all others are spacious with plenty of wardrobe space. Lots of loos too! Our group of 7 (two families - 4 adults, 3 kids) has stayed in many Lake District properties and this is certainly top 3. Location is ideal for walking into ConistRead moreon village or up into Grizedale Forest, and lakeside views are stunning. Housekeeper Geoff is also wonderfully responsive. Overall, highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 9th November 2024

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Reviewed by David 19th October 2024

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Fabulous location and cottage. Quiet and secluded, but close enough for a stroll to the village centre. Communication throughout was first class. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Peter 21st September 2024

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We had a marvellous time in this outstanding cottage. Definitely will come back.

Reviewed by Kathi 17th August 2024

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Great place to stay, really well kept property, clean and well stocked. Would recommend it. Fabulous location.

Reviewed by David 10th August 2024

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Reviewed by Linda 3rd August 2024

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How Head House is stunning with the most wonderful views. It is very comfortable, spacious and well equipped and there is catering from babies to the elderly. It is suggested not for the disabled, but really this is up to the individual to decide. I am disabled, but was just careful with the stairs etc. This was our third visit and enjoyed by all eRead morevery time. The games room is a real bonus and we did play snooker. Great house in a great location. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 20th July 2024

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Reviewed by Mary 8th June 2024

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Excellent cottage, great position, comfortable and spacious. Games room is a big benefit.

Reviewed by Matthew 4th May 2024

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Great property, clean and well equipped, with fantastic views across Lake Coniston to the Old Man.

Reviewed by Adrian 23rd December 2023

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Reviewed by Patricia 16th September 2023

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Lovely views and nice place to relax and great place for walks and food.

Reviewed by Jonathan 12th August 2023

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Family of 7, loads of space, great views, comfortable beds. Directions to house great follow advice to ignore Sat Nav!

Reviewed by David 5th August 2023

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Lounge with wood burner
Relax after a long walk
Dining room
Plenty of space for all
Kitchen
Games room
Terrace with garden furniture and BBQ
Master bedroom
Enjoy the views
En-suite bathroom
Twin bedroom
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Location

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