Coniston Cottages

Holidays in Coniston

Cottages in Coniston

With a location close to both Coniston Water and a collection of Lake District peaks, a Coniston holiday cottage is a perfect base for hiking, climbing and other outdoor adventures. You can take a scenic ride across Coniston Water on Coniston Launch and stop off at Brantwood, the historic home of John Ruskin and Peel Island which is better known to Swallows and Amazons readers as Wild Cat Island.

There are plenty of attractions and things to do that are within easy reach of our cottages in Coniston including climbing The Old Man of Coniston, exploring the Coppermines Valley and visiting Hill Top, the former home of Beatrix Potter which is located in nearby Hawkshead .

Four-legged friends are welcome in many of Coniston’s charming cafes and pubs and you can have a wonderful adventure exploring the many trails at Grizedale Forest from a dog-friendly cottage in Coniston. It’s also well worth taking them for a walk around nearby Tarn Hows which you can combine with a scenic trip on the National Trust’s Steam Yacht Gondola.

A Coniston cottage makes the ideal base for exploring the Lake District National Park and visiting Lake Windermere as well as nearby towns and villages such as Ambleside and Rydal which are all within 10 miles of the village. Whether you are looking for a last-minute short break or a longer holiday with family friends, browse our collection of holiday cottages in Coniston to find the right one for you. Our hand-picked collection of Lake District cottages includes dog-friendly, romantic and large holiday homes in and around Coniston .