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A warm welcome awaits at this cosy cottage
Lounge with wood burner
Beautiful interior
Traditional meets contemporary
Relax in style
King-size bedroom
More exposed beams
Tastefully decorated
Bathroom
From the shore of Coniston Water
1 / 10  A warm welcome awaits at this cosy cottage
2 / 10  Lounge with wood burner
3 / 10  Beautiful interior
4 / 10  Traditional meets contemporary
5 / 10  Relax in style
6 / 10  King-size bedroom
7 / 10  More exposed beams
8 / 10  Tastefully decorated
9 / 10  Bathroom
10 / 10  From the shore of Coniston Water

The Dairy - Lake District

Coniston, Lake District
Visit Britain rating: 5 stars
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
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Dogs allowed 1
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Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
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At a glance

  • Charming character cottage in the heart of the Lake District
  • Situated in a peaceful countryside location close to Coniston Water
  • Beautifully furnished and decorated inside
Overview
Property code: LCC59

Located on the privately owned Atkinson Ground Estate, this property enjoys a peaceful and unspoilt setting. The northeast head of Coniston Water is within easy reach, offering wonderful walks and spectacular scenery. Rugged mountain ranges are ideal for adventurous walkers, though the local area offers plenty for all abilities. After a long day on foot, a visit to the nearby microbrewery and popular pubs are a must, while the local shops are ideal for stocking up on supplies for your stay.

 A charming oak front door opens into an open-plan kitchen/diner, which boasts a delightful blend of traditional exposed beams and contemporary appliances. From here, stairs lead up to the warm and welcoming sitting room with its wood burner, exposed beam, comfortable sofa and TV, perfect for those romantic evenings in. A further stairway takes you up to the king-size bedroom, which has been tastefully decorated in neutral tones and features a decorative fireplace, slanted ceiling and delightful window seat. The contemporary bathroom next door boasts a fabulous whirlpool bath for soothing those achy feet at the end of the day.

Outside a small patio area sits to the front of the cottage, providing a peaceful spot for a summer BBQ or al fresco drink.

 

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 bathroom with whirlpool bath and shower over bath
  • Oven and ceramic hob, microwave, slow cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Smart TV
  • Garden with furniture and BBQ - please bring charcoal
  • Wood burner - logs available to purchase locally
  • Roadside parking immediately beside the cottage for one small/medium sized car
  • Bike storage
  • Pub 1.5 miles
  • Regret no babes in arms, infants or children
  • Please note that the beam average height is 6ft from the floor
  • Privacy Note: Atkinson Ground's gardens/driveways, beyond The Dairy, are not available to our guests & pets
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hollie Tattersall

This property joined our collection in 2018 and is managed by Hollie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen, 27th September 2024

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A lovely cosy and comfortable cottage set in a fantastic location to explore the Lake District. Great location to either walk out from or drive to a starting point for a walk. Lovely to have a welcome package of tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival. Very cosy and warm sitting room with a wood burning stove. We had a perfect week away from the hussleRead more and bussle of life so many thanks xx Hide

Reviewed by Kelly, 20th September 2024

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Gorgeous quiet little cottage, tucked away but in a superb location. Well equipped, cosy and inviting. Bed is super comfy, as is the living room. Log burner and logs provided. Plenty of great walks on your doorstep. Brantwood House and lovely cafe is a 20 minute stroll down the lane, or stroll into the village for a pub meal and a pint of the fab lRead moreocal ale! By far the best place we've stayed in the lakes. Hide

Reviewed by Becky, 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Peter, 30th August 2024

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A lovely cottage in a quiet location that was easy to get to all parts of the Lakes. Parking was OK too. It was very comfortable and warm. The kitchen was well equiped and there was all you would need. The cottage is a bit dark - but that is to be expected given the style. Plenty of lights to brighten it up.. The dining area is spacious and the livRead moreig area too. Bed very comfortable. a really great place to stay and would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa, 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Stuart, 5th July 2024

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The cottage is beautiful the kitchen is lovely it has everything you need. The lounge is very cosy and it has a wood burning stove which we had on one evening it was lovely and warm. Love the bedroom and the bed was so comfortable. Love the bathroom it has a whirlpool which we loved

Reviewed by Ian, 21st June 2024

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A nice spacious cottage but the grassed area shown on the photos to the left of the door is actually the neighbors garden so is not accessible therefore the outside space is quite restricted. Parking is not ideal due to the road alongside the cottage being quite narrow however we did manage with a medium sized car (Volvo V60). The shower is an inteRead moreresting experience, make sure you set the water temperature before you get in. There is very little space to store foodstuff other than in the fridge Hide

Reviewed by Philip, 10th June 2024

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Overall we loved the stay we had in your cottage , it could have done with a better clean before we arrived but we know its a country cottage and spiders are a part of this. We loved the quiet location and its handyness for walking and driving to other areas

Reviewed by Kelly, 31st May 2024

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Our third stay at The Dairy. Very comfy and cosy little cottage, well equipped, quiet and romantic. Super comfy bed! The location is perfect for walks, and Coniston village and Brantwood House (and cafe) are only a 20-25 minute stroll away, so we didn't need to drive every day which was great. Having stayed at various cottages and locations in the Read moreLake District over the years, this is very much our favourite. Recommend The Black Bull pub for meals too! Hide

Reviewed by Lewis, 24th May 2024

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Lovely cottage and decorated very well. Great central location to get anywhere and very peaceful

Reviewed by Vicki, 10th May 2024

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Lovely holiday at The Dairy, which started well with a very thoughtful box of welcome treats. Very comfortable, cosy and characterful. The decoration and furnishings were pleasingly unfussy, good quality and just as you would expect from the photos. The footpath just up the road behind the house made the walk into the village very pleasant. I wouldRead more happily stay again if we return to Coniston. Hide

Reviewed by Paul, 9th February 2024

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The Old Dairy is in a delightful location an it was cosy and comfortable up to a point. The bed especially was good. However, the main room lacks lighting and the furniture is a bit firm. The chairs in the kitchen are uncomfortable.

Reviewed by Karen, 6th January 2024

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This cottage is not 5 star. It is tired and needs some TLC. Three of the radiators were not working when we arrived on the Saturday and it took until Wednesday afternoon to fix them. The bathroom sink tap broke (this was fixed immediately). There was soot and debris in the hearth and on the carpet in the bedroom which was not cleaned up and a damp Read morepatch in the bedroom ceiling. There are better properties available for the money. And the parking is tight if you have a larger vehicle. Hide

Reviewed by Pauline, 11th November 2023

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Very cosy cottage. The weather was wet for most of the week so the wood-burning stove was a real bonus! There are walks from the cottage & plenty to explore in the surrounding area.

Reviewed by Timothy, 4th November 2023

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Reviewed by Sophie, 6th October 2023

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Reviewed by Peter, 30th September 2023

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We were very pleased with with all aspects of the cottage and had a wonderful stay. However the television was problematical throughout our stay with constant loss of signal which was frustrating. Other than that we would highly recommend it. From previous reviews I was a little concerned about parking, but it was not a problem for our Yeti which iRead mores not a small car, I would recommend not parking to close to bin porch so that you are opposite the small pull in. Hide

Reviewed by David, 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Paul, 1st September 2023

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it is perfect

Reviewed by Jasmine, 25th August 2023

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Perfect location, had everything you could need! Very lovely cottage with comfortable bed, good shower and such a peaceful location, would definitely come back! There isnt anywhere to let the dog off the lead safely outside of the cottage bar a very small concrete area due to the other properties being private but there are grassy verges on the roaRead mored. Can get quite warm due to the heating not turning off, so imagine its nice and cosy in the winter months. Will be returning :) Hide

Reviewed by Susan, 18th August 2023

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Reviewed by Caroline, 4th August 2023

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Im be been visiting the Lake District, and at one point owned my own little cottage, but nothing has compared to The Dairy. It was absolutely perfect r - beautifully presented and equipped. I felt instantly relaxed and slept so well. Cant wait to return.

Reviewed by John, 28th July 2023

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Very quiet and tranquil spot. Easy walks into Coniston.

Reviewed by Derek, 27th May 2023

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Reviewed by Jane, 19th May 2023

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This cottage is beautiful. Comfortable furniture and bed, very well equipped, and in a beautiful location above Coniston. There is a path, which leads down towards the village, through woodland and meadows and which is accessed through a gate about 300m up the road from the cottage, but there are some deep steps which some may find challenging. We Read moretook our smaller car because parking by the cottage is quite tight, but it was also a bonus on narrow, twisty lanes. The view is spectacular. Hide

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Location

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