Cathy's Say

This is one of two comfortable Lake District cottages lying just beyond the southern end of Coniston Water, one of the most imposing and beautiful of the English lakes under the gaze of Coniston Old Man, popular with fell walkers. Arthur Ransome, was so enraptured by Coniston's scenery that he used various nearby locations as settings in his famous children's book, Swallows and Amazons. More recently, Coniston Water was the scene of an ill-fated attempt by Donald Campbell to break the water speed record in 1967. The remains of Bluebird K7 were reclaimed from the lake in 2001 and are currently being restored.

Property Description

In the glorious landscape of the Lake District National Park, and ideally located for enjoying water sports or fell walking and climbing, these two spacious and comfortable properties have been created from the conversion of an 18th century barn. Allt Maen, its name derived from the Celtic 'Old Man of Coniston', a mountain visible from the properties, is on the first floor and Wetherlam occupies the ground floor. Coniston Water is just 2 miles, Windermere 8 miles, Blawith Fells are a short drive and Grizedale Forest tracks invite mountain bikers, whilst nearby stately homes and gardens offer more sedate pleasures. A friendly pub (dogs welcome) is a short stroll and shops are 3 miles away.

 

One bedroom. Stairs up to entrance on first floor: Hall and cloakroom. Spacious and well furnished sitting room with mountain views and wood burning stove. Modern kitchen with dining area. Beamed bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Romantic, beamed double bedroom.