Skip to main content
Entire home

HOLME GROUND COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Coniston

Photo gallery for HOLME GROUND COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Coniston

A stone building with a white door, a wooden door, and a small window with a flower box.
A garden with a wooden bench and a picnic table.
A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, wooden wardrobe, a red chair, and wall-mounted artwork.
A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a floral sofa, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a staircase, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
Accommodating 6 guests, this cottage features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It offers nearby fishing and is pet-friendly. Explore the John Ruskin Museum and Skelwith Force during your stay.

Highlights

  • Cozy up by the fire
    Unwind by the fireplace-a top-rated spot for cozy moments.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

View map
Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District
  • Place, John Ruskin Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Coniston Water
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden
Dining area

About this property

HOLME GROUND COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Coniston

Former quarryman's cottage in a nature lover's dream location. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. 1 pet allowed.

Amenities: Electric heating. Electic oven with hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer, TV, DVD, WiFi, telephone taking incoming calls. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Open fire with coal provided. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Private parking for 2 cars. Lockable outhouse suitable for bike storage. 1 pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Coal for fire provided.

Town: 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.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Property grounds
Family House with garden in Lake District National Park - sleeps 8
Bootle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
Family House with garden in Lake District National Park - sleeps 8

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10851525
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Coniston

Coniston is home to this cottage. John Ruskin Museum and Armitt Museum and Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brantwood and Ambleside Climbing Wall. Cocoa Hearts and The Herdy Shop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
View more Cottages in ConistonOpens in a new window
Map
Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District

What's nearby

  • John Ruskin Museum - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • John Ruskin's Grave - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Coniston Water - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
  • beach near Steam Yacht Gondola - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Lake Windermere - 24 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby-in-Furness Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Shires Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Joey's Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HOLME GROUND COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Coniston pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HOLME GROUND COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Coniston?

As of 2 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOLME GROUND COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Coniston on 24 Dec 2026 start from AU$1,370, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at HOLME GROUND COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Coniston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HOLME GROUND COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Coniston?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HOLME GROUND COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Coniston located?

Situated in Coniston, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tarn Hows, Coniston Water and John Ruskin Museum. John Ruskin's Grave and Skelwith Force are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Host profile image
Bedrooms: 1 x double with king size bed, 1 x adult bunks, 1 x double. Bathroom with bath and shower over. Kitchen/dining room. Sitting room. Cot and highchair available (guest needs to provide own cot linen)

What makes this property unique

Electric heating. Electic oven with hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer, TV, DVD, WiFi, telephone taking incoming calls. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Open fire with coal provided. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Private parking for 2 cars. Lockable outhouse suitable for bike storage. 1 pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking

Languages:

English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback