Robins Nest, Coniston
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- Max. Occupancy 5
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
- Changeover Saturday
- Pets Allowed
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- High Chair
- Cots
- Kettle
- Garden
- Log Burner
- Wifi
- Great Views
- Parking Available
Accommodation Details
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor single. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove
Robins Nest can be found sitting on a quaint row of holiday cottages, encompassed by the beauty of the Tilberthwaite Valley with plenty of woodland walks and luscious scenery to explore on its doorstep. Offering the perfect combination of contemporary style and traditional features, this characterful cottage rests in easy reach of Coniston's centre just a scenic drive away, making it a wonderful choice for a family or group of friends seeking a scenic escape to the Lake District. Enter into the charming kitchen/diner where the rustic character of the property is wonderfully apparent in its stone-flag flooring, warming your feet after a busy day of exploring with the underfloor heating, here you can enjoy a family meal around the table, the good host of appliances letting you prepare with ease with the help of an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and even a dishwasher to assist with the washing up, with the cottage also housing a convenient washing machine and heated airer for those longer stays. Move through into the sitting room, also boasting warming underfloor heating as well as a welcoming woodburning stove, the exposed stone walls adding even more character to the interior as you sink into the sofa for a family film night on the TV equipped with Freesat, a DVD player and CD/Bluetooth docking station being found here too to cater for all your entertainment needs. Move up to the first floor to find one of three beautifully-presented bedrooms, a double boasting beautiful views over the countryside and snug spot to rest your head, as well as both the bathroom and shower room being located on this floor, giving you the option of of soothing soak in the bath or refreshing rinse in the walk-in shower. On the second floor found up the steep staircase you can find the two final bedrooms, made up of a double and a single providing the perfect set up for those travelling with a little one, these rooms benefit from an abundance of natural light bursting through the velux windows, with even more rewarding views. Enjoy moments out on the private patio in the morning, with a hearty breakfast preparing you for the day, your canine companions at your side awaiting the wonders of the Lake District National Park. Explore by foot or take your bikes out from the woodshed (on the other side of the single track road, clearly marked Robins Nest), with plenty of scenery to explore all around, you can find all of Wetherlam, Coniston Old Man and Little Langdale just a stone’s throw away, with wonderful opportunities for climbing, wildlife watching and simply enjoying your desirable location with a picnic. Enjoy a relaxed day within the local town of Coniston, hosting a good range of amenities including convenience stores, inviting pubs, cafés, restaurants and independent stores, there’s so many ways you can while away the hours, with the Ruskin Museum being a particular delight where you can learn more about the local heritage aside the lives of English art critic John Ruskin and British speed record breaker Donald Campbell. There’s no better way to explore Coniston Water than via the National Trust owned Steam Yacht Gondola, with opportunities for hiring motor boats, rowing boats, paddleboards and more! Just across the water you can find the wonder of Brantwood, the former home of artist John Ruskin now hosting a museum, gardens and art displays, as well as Ambleside and Windermere being in easy reach too for even more excitement. For the perfect family escape to Cumbria, choose Robins Nest as your unrivalled holiday base.
Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere just a short drive away. Superb walking, mountain biking and climbing are available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, and the lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. For watersports enthusiasts, the quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, whilst the less active can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola’, or visit Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin. Nearby attractions include the award-winning village of Hawkshead, home of the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Tarn Hows, one of the most visited beauty spots in the country and Esthwaite Water, famous for its fishing. A first class holiday location at any time of the year.
Amenities & Facilities
Electric heaters, underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, heated airer, dishwasher, TV with Freesat, DVD, CD/Bluetooth docking station and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available at the property. Ample off-road parking. Patio with furniture and bike storage in woodshed. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Please note property is on a private water supply.
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