Bed and breakfast in the Lake District with Coniston Holidays - Holiday homes and cottages in Coniston

Hotel accommodation and B&B in Coniston - Lake District weekend breaks and vacation


Coniston Coniston has a splendid setting at the northern end of Coniston Water, overlooked by the Old Man Of Coniston 2,627ft. Highly popular with visitors, it has a strong industrial background with copper being mined from it's fells since the Bronze Age. The Romans mined it and in the 18th and 19th centuries, the village grew in importance with the development of mining at the head of church beck, the area now known as Coppermines Valley. Coniston Old Hall is the oldest building, originally dating back to 1250. It is situated about a mile from the village on the western side of the lake. It was bought by the National Trust in 1972 and gradually restored. John Ruskin, artist,art critic, poet and social reformer lived at Brantwood on the eastern shore of coniston water, from 1872 to 1900. The House is a museum open to the public and filled with large collection of his paintings, furniture and memorabilia. In the village itself is a small museum devoted mainly to Ruskin, including correspondence, possessions and his geology collection. There is also a collection of photographs of Donald Campbell's ill-fated world water attempt in 1967. Local Attractions a number of local attractions to look out for include: Aquarium of the Lakes An award-winning, all-weather attraction next to hotel. This freshwater aquarium cleverly recreates the journey of a river from mountain top to Morecambe Bay. Meet pike, perch, rays and British sharks. See playful otters and enjoy an underwater walk along the recreated lakebed surrounded by carp and diving ducks. The majority of the property is accessible to wheelchair users travelling with a helper	Coniston Village Scene An overview of Coniston Lake Coniston Water is the second largest of the Lakes.
	Beatrix Potter Gallery Hawkshead A display of original watercolours painted by Beatrix Potter for her children’s stories. Exhibit changed annually. The 17th century building was once the office of her husband William Heelis, a solicitor, and is substantially unaltered since his day. Next door to the inspiration for Tabitha Twitchet’s shop. National Trust Property Holker Hall,Gardens & The Lakeland Motor Museum Cark The friendliest of stately homes, over 125 acres of glorious gardens and grounds. Motoring memorabilia galore. Savour delights from the Courtyard Café or purchase some from our newest addition ‘Food at Holker Hall’, special events throughout the year. Dogs are allowed in grounds only. Brantwood Coniston The former home of John Ruskin is one of the most beautifully situated house in the Lake District. Explore Brantwood's estate and gardens or experience contemporary art in the Severn Studio. Brantwood's bookshop, the Jumping Jenny restaurant and Coach House Gallery combine for a perfect day out! Levens Hall & Topiary Gardens near Kendal Elizabethan Mansion home of the Bagot family containing fine furniture and superb panelling. The world famous Topiary Gardens were first laid out in 1694. Home-made light lunches and teas. No admission charge for Gift Shop, Tearoom and Plant Centre. Disabled access available to garden only. Esthwaite Water Trout Fishery Hawkshead year-round fishing Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway Catch a steam train only 100m from reception. Hard working steam locomotives haul comfortable coaches through the beautiful Leven Valley to Haverthwaite and back. Fell Foot Park A Victorian Park directly across the lake by a short ferry ride. Fine picnic areas and boat hire. Stott Park Bobbin Mill A 19th century working museum, just a 15 minute stroll towards Hawkshead Hill Top Near Sawrey Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated many of her famous children’s stories in this little 17th century farmhouse which she owned for 38 years, and it has been kept exactly as she left it, complete with furniture, china and a traditional cottage garden. National Trust Property. Windermere Lake Cruises Steamers and launches sail daily and depart to Bowness, Brockhole and Ambleside from directly outside the hotel.
Aquarium of the Lakes Holker Hall Levens Hall