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Warm and cosy living room | Rowlandson Ground Cottage, Coniston
Homely living room with an open fire | Rowlandson Ground Cottage, Coniston
Charming living room | Rowlandson Ground Cottage, Coniston
Quaint dining area | Rowlandson Ground Cottage, Coniston

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Rowlandson Ground Cottage

An ancient monks retreat with period features positioned above Lake Coniston with a walk through woodland leading to its shores. Ground Floor:

Living/dining room: Books, Open Fire

Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Freezer, Dishwasher

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating (controlled from main house), electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. 17th century character cottage. This charming semi-detached holiday cottage, formerly a monk’s retreat, dates back to 1640 and is full of delightful beams, stone floors and is prettily furnished. Situated above Lake Coniston amongst the woods, through which there is a short path down to the lake, the property is right in the heart of the Lakes National Park. It is situated 2 miles from Coniston with its beautiful and romantic valley surrounded by spectacular scenery, 5 miles from Ambleside with magnificent fells, a mile from Tarn Howes, and with Grizedale Forest behind you, an ideal place to go walking with views of the dales and mountains, and with 60 sculptures across the forest. Windermere is a short ferry trip across the lake, and there is fabulous fell walking, cycling and other activities in the immediate area. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

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There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

Towels are not included.

There are drops in the garden.

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About the area

Coniston

Coniston is home to this cottage. Beatrix Potter Gallery and John Ruskin Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Brantwood and Hawkshead Grammar School. Go Ape Grizedale and Raw War Paintball are also worth visiting.
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Coniston

What's nearby

  • Coniston Water - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • beach near Church Beck - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • beach near Steam Yacht Gondola - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Windermere - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ullswater - 56 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Green Road Station - 22 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Three Shires Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Herdwicks Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Ewan Lentjes

Lovely Cottage, beautiful area great for walks, coffees and more.

Lovely Cottage, beautiful area great for walks, coffees and more. Nice hosts
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8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely, I'm beautiful grounds any very peaceful. The owner was very helpful, great communications and available if needed. The house had everything we needed for our short stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very beautiful cottage in a stunning location

The cottage is out of this world with the perfect amount of everything from plates to comfort and a great layout. I found it to be very clean, tidy and cosy inside. Lighting a fire will always add to the warmth. The walks from the cottage to Coniston and the Old Man of Coniston are spectacular. Can’t wait to go back.
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10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Perfect location, beautiful grounds, the cottage has everything you need and is cosy and comfortable. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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