This beautifully converted barn, which is packed with character, benefits from a spectacular location in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Located less than 1 mile from the shores of Coniston Water, one of the park’s largest ribbon lakes, you’ll find a whole host of lakeside walking trails to explore and ample opportunities to get out on the water. The property is also just 9.5 miles from the adventurer’s paradise of Grizedale Forest.
The pretty property is located on a small farm, accessed via a steep narrow hill. The rural location ensures peace and tranquillity, and you’ll find a fabulous selection of countryside walks directly from your doorstep. The barn is full of charm, with soft furnishings creating a homely atmosphere. The open-plan lounge/kitchen on the first floor is a lovely sociable space during the early evening, as the dinner is being prepared. Outside, soak up the peaceful setting with a glass of wine on the bench to the front of the property.
From the boating centre, just 1 mile away, you can hire a multitude of vessels to get out on the water, including rowing boats, motorboats, canoes and paddleboards. There are several mystical islands on the lake, so why not row out to one of them for a romantic picnic? Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing jaunt on the elegant Victorian steam yacht gondola, where you can travel in style in the luxurious saloons. The scenery around Coniston Water is truly spectacular. In fact, renowned Victorian philosopher John Ruskin declared the view over the lake to be ‘the best in all of England’. To get a different perspective, climb to the top of The Old Man of Coniston (1 mile away). Towering over the village at a height of over 800 metres, the far-reaching views are breathtaking.