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Dow Crag House - Coniston House for 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 6
Popular amenities
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Coniston, Cumbria
- Coniston Water12 min walk
- Old Man of Coniston
- John Ruskin Museum2 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom #1
1 King Bed
Bedroom #2
1 King Bed
Bedroom #3
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms
Bedroom 1 - Ensuite
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bedroom 2 - En suite
Toilet · Shower only
Family Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Dow Crag House - Coniston House for 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
Dow Crag House is a stunning three-bedroom holiday home less than a mile from the picturesque village of Coniston. The extensive two-storey detached house benefits from an elevated hill-top position, ideal for viewing Coniston Water, the Coniston Fells and Grizedale Forest. The house was designed with views in mind having wrap-around windows on the ground floor and large windows in the bedrooms.
The ground floor is wonderfully-spacious, with a large open-plan kitchen and a dining area - perfect for the family or friends to gather and discuss the day's activities. French patio doors open from the dining area to the steps and the garden. Also on the ground floor, accessed from the kitchen or the main hallway, is the living room with two large comfy sofas, two armchairs, a Sony Smart TV, and a lovely wood-burning fire. Another exit door leads to the small patio and further onto the garden. For the kids (or an escape for the grown-up kids) is the cosy snug with a two-seat sofa and another Sony Smart TV.
Not that you'll want to do any washing while on holiday - right? But if you need to, there is a utility room with a washing machine and a tumble dryer, which also doubles up as the boot room where you can store your walking gear and shoes, easily accessible from the side entrance of the property. Off the utility room is a handy WC with a toilet and basin.
Upstairs, via 14 carpeted stairs with a secure handrail, are the three lovely bedrooms; the main bedroom, with a king-size double bed, is enormous and offers a luxury en suite bathroom with a bath and a separate shower, toilet and basin. The dual-aspect windows make the most of the view of Coniston Water, the garden, and the fells beyond. Both the second and third bedrooms, one of which is en suite with a shower, toilet and basin, have King-size double beds, which can be made up as twin beds on request. The house bathroom comprises a bath with an electric shower, toilet, and basin.
Finally, outside, to the rear of the house, is the sloped lawn garden with established plants and trees, a shallow stream & pond and the paved patio area with outside tables and chairs and a brick-built BBQ area - perfect for a summer's BBQ! To the front of the house is the gravel parking area for up to two cars.
ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY
Ground Floor:
Kitchen - Range cooker, with seven-ring gas hob and electric ovens, large fridge (separate chest freezer in the utility room), microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, electric whisk and a large selection of crockery, pots and pans.
Living Room - Spacious room surrounded by a wall of windows to maximise views of the garden and Coniston Water. Two three-seat sofas, two arms chairs, a wood burning fire, a 55" Sony Freeview Smart TV, plus a Blu-ray DVD player. Door leading to the garden and patio.
Snug / TV Room - Two-seat sofa, 43" Sony Freeview Smart TV, plus a DVD Player.
Utility / Boot Room - Access via the rear door into the property. Washing machine, tumble drier and chest freezer.
WC - Toilet and basin.
First Floor: (14 carpeted stairs with secure handrail)
Bedroom 1 - Super king-size double bed, bedside tables with lamps and an alarm clock, dressing table, hairdryer, and fitted wardrobes. Three large windows to maximise views of the garden and Coniston Water. En suite bathroom with bath, separate mains-plumbed shower, heated towel rail, toilet, and basin.
Bedroom 2 - King-size Zip & Link bed; can be a double or a twin, bedside tables with lamps and an alarm clock, hairdryer, fitted wardrobes, en suite mains-plumbed shower room with heated towel rail, toilet and basin.
Bedroom 3 - King-size Zip & Link bed; can be a double or a twin, bedside tables with lamps and an alarm clock, wardrobe with a hairdryer.
Family Bathroom - Bath with electric shower over, heated towel rail, toilet and basin.
Outside:
Pretty lawn garden with established plants and trees, a shallow pond, and a large patio with garden furniture and a brick-built BBQ area.
Second smaller patio with bistro table and chairs - lovely views of Coniston Water.
Private parking for two cars.
THINGS TO NOTE:
Bed linen and towels are provided for guests, plus a small supply of tea, coffee and sugar; three tea towels; hand towels for the kitchen and downstairs WC; bin bags, dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid; a dishcloth, scourer and kitchen roll, and toilet paper.
A Starter supply of wood, kindling and firelighters are provided in the cooler months for the wood-burning fire in the living room.
There is a selection of board games, books and DVDs for rainy days. Both TVs are Smart TVs with streaming apps *Own account required.
Children are welcome. However, we do not recommend this property for infants due to the different levels, steps and the pond in the garden. Therefore neither a travel cot nor a high chair are available.
Central heating is throughout the house.
One dog is welcome.
EV Charging is not permitted.
Short breaks are not available at this property.
A £200 Security/Damage Deposit is required with your balance payment.
The ground floor is wonderfully-spacious, with a large open-plan kitchen and a dining area - perfect for the family or friends to gather and discuss the day's activities. French patio doors open from the dining area to the steps and the garden. Also on the ground floor, accessed from the kitchen or the main hallway, is the living room with two large comfy sofas, two armchairs, a Sony Smart TV, and a lovely wood-burning fire. Another exit door leads to the small patio and further onto the garden. For the kids (or an escape for the grown-up kids) is the cosy snug with a two-seat sofa and another Sony Smart TV.
Not that you'll want to do any washing while on holiday - right? But if you need to, there is a utility room with a washing machine and a tumble dryer, which also doubles up as the boot room where you can store your walking gear and shoes, easily accessible from the side entrance of the property. Off the utility room is a handy WC with a toilet and basin.
Upstairs, via 14 carpeted stairs with a secure handrail, are the three lovely bedrooms; the main bedroom, with a king-size double bed, is enormous and offers a luxury en suite bathroom with a bath and a separate shower, toilet and basin. The dual-aspect windows make the most of the view of Coniston Water, the garden, and the fells beyond. Both the second and third bedrooms, one of which is en suite with a shower, toilet and basin, have King-size double beds, which can be made up as twin beds on request. The house bathroom comprises a bath with an electric shower, toilet, and basin.
Finally, outside, to the rear of the house, is the sloped lawn garden with established plants and trees, a shallow stream & pond and the paved patio area with outside tables and chairs and a brick-built BBQ area - perfect for a summer's BBQ! To the front of the house is the gravel parking area for up to two cars.
ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY
Ground Floor:
Kitchen - Range cooker, with seven-ring gas hob and electric ovens, large fridge (separate chest freezer in the utility room), microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, electric whisk and a large selection of crockery, pots and pans.
Living Room - Spacious room surrounded by a wall of windows to maximise views of the garden and Coniston Water. Two three-seat sofas, two arms chairs, a wood burning fire, a 55" Sony Freeview Smart TV, plus a Blu-ray DVD player. Door leading to the garden and patio.
Snug / TV Room - Two-seat sofa, 43" Sony Freeview Smart TV, plus a DVD Player.
Utility / Boot Room - Access via the rear door into the property. Washing machine, tumble drier and chest freezer.
WC - Toilet and basin.
First Floor: (14 carpeted stairs with secure handrail)
Bedroom 1 - Super king-size double bed, bedside tables with lamps and an alarm clock, dressing table, hairdryer, and fitted wardrobes. Three large windows to maximise views of the garden and Coniston Water. En suite bathroom with bath, separate mains-plumbed shower, heated towel rail, toilet, and basin.
Bedroom 2 - King-size Zip & Link bed; can be a double or a twin, bedside tables with lamps and an alarm clock, hairdryer, fitted wardrobes, en suite mains-plumbed shower room with heated towel rail, toilet and basin.
Bedroom 3 - King-size Zip & Link bed; can be a double or a twin, bedside tables with lamps and an alarm clock, wardrobe with a hairdryer.
Family Bathroom - Bath with electric shower over, heated towel rail, toilet and basin.
Outside:
Pretty lawn garden with established plants and trees, a shallow pond, and a large patio with garden furniture and a brick-built BBQ area.
Second smaller patio with bistro table and chairs - lovely views of Coniston Water.
Private parking for two cars.
THINGS TO NOTE:
Bed linen and towels are provided for guests, plus a small supply of tea, coffee and sugar; three tea towels; hand towels for the kitchen and downstairs WC; bin bags, dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid; a dishcloth, scourer and kitchen roll, and toilet paper.
A Starter supply of wood, kindling and firelighters are provided in the cooler months for the wood-burning fire in the living room.
There is a selection of board games, books and DVDs for rainy days. Both TVs are Smart TVs with streaming apps *Own account required.
Children are welcome. However, we do not recommend this property for infants due to the different levels, steps and the pond in the garden. Therefore neither a travel cot nor a high chair are available.
Central heating is throughout the house.
One dog is welcome.
EV Charging is not permitted.
Short breaks are not available at this property.
A £200 Security/Damage Deposit is required with your balance payment.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Coniston
Coniston is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coniston Water and Lake Windermere. Travelling with kids? Consider Go Ape Grizedale, or check out an event or a game at Cartmel Racecourse.

Coniston, Cumbria
What's nearby
- Coniston Water - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- John Ruskin Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
- Brantwood - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
- Lake Windermere - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
- World of Beatrix Potter - 22 min drive - 18.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Blacksmiths Arms - 12 min drive
- Wainwrights' Inn - 11 min drive
- Wilson Arms - 3 min drive
- The Britannia Inn
- Herdwicks Cafe - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Terry Knipe

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