About this property
Resting within the beautiful 400-year-old country estate of Townson Ground, this detached cottage offers four guests a homely spot to enjoy when not out exploring the Lake District. Lying near the quaint villages of Coniston and Hawkshead, Forest Cottage is the perfect setting for a family or small group holiday, boasting quality furnishings and interiors and a welcoming aura. Feel the heat from the underfloor heating warm you as you spend time within the open-plan living space, with a woodburning stove resting within the inglenook too, you can find a snug spot on the sofa or armchair as you watch TV or enjoy conversation with your loved ones. Prepare delicious dishes in the well-equipped and contemporary kitchen, housing everything needed for an easy self-catered stay, including a handy washer/dryer, perfect for washing wet or muddy clothes! Gather at the dining table in the centre of the room for your evening meal, afterwards bringing out a board game brought from home to while away a lovely evening along with a bottle of wine. In the warmer months you can delight in alfresco dining at the outdoor furniture in the pretty front garden, home to a lawn and patio. Wind down into your evening with a luxurious soak in the stunning bath tub in the beautiful and fully-tiled family bathroom, or feel refreshed with a shower in the large walk-in enclosure, whatever you prefer! Choose from either the double bedroom or the twin bedroom to get some rest, with plenty of storage for your things amidst the calming and elegant décor, with countryside views from the windows to wake up to. Being nearby to the wonderful village of Coniston, you can find a scattering of traditional and welcoming pubs to visit along with takeaways and restaurants, and shops to pick up ingredients for your own culinary creativeness! Take in the beautiful scenery of Coniston Water either from a scenic stroll around the shores or from the water itself; hire a motor boat, kayak or canoe to travel along this picturesque lake, afterwards finding a quaint tea room for a well-deserved afternoon tea! Mountain bikers can head to Grizedale Forest for some epic trails and routes to tackle, or you can try something different and swing through the trees at Go Ape Grizedale on their treetop rope course. Visit the Beatrix Potter Gallery in Hawkshead to see some of the original hand drawn and painted pieces, before heading to the very home of the famous novelist and illustrator, Hill Top, now run by the National Trust, it rests near the southern end of Esthwaite Water. One of the higher peaks of the Lakes is Old Man of Coniston, presenting an energising challenge for avid walkers, whilst there are plenty of easier peaks and fells to discover too like Claife Heights and Top O’Selside. Along with the bustling centres of Windermere, Ambleside and Lakeside, there is so much to see and do in this magnificent national park. Enjoy an activity-filled stay at Forest Cottage in the Lakes with your loved ones.
Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere just a short drive away. Superb walking, mountain biking and climbing are available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, and the lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. For watersports enthusiasts, the quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, whilst the less active can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola’, or visit Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin. Nearby attractions include the award-winning village of Hawkshead, home of the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Tarn Hows, one of the most visited beauty spots in the country and Esthwaite Water, famous for its fishing. A first class holiday location at any time of the year.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove and underfloor heating
Undefloor heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer (in outhouse), dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV, DVD player and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Logs for woodburning stove available to buy locally.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Front lawn with table and chairs and side patio.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Nearby points of interest
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (12)
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Robert
.. it's got what you need in a great location. With thanks.
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Jane
It was a lovely cottage, well equipped to a high standard. We had a few issues with getting the hot water above tepid but when we called the management company, they came very promptly and resolved it. We were disappointed to find that wood was not provided for the fire as was the case in other properties we've rented. We had no advanced warning that we needed to provide our own and could have brought some with us if we had known. A small starter pack would have been appreciated at least. We phoned the supplier suggested and he was away for 2 weeks so had to keep buying small quantities from the local shops. In one sense, a very minor thing which didn't detract from the great holiday experience but thought it was worth mentioning.
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Caroline
Shared parking to side of cottage and a very short walk to the front door. Inside the cottage again tastefully decorated and everything you need for a holiday, kitchen had plenty equipment but lacked in space to store food but moving items out of one of the deep drawers soon remedied that. The fridge albeit working, the freezer door didnât always shut tight so just be vigilant when closing, again not too much hassle. On arrival no welcome pack except a cleaning pack! basic salt and pepper would be nice. There is an outhouse building that houses a washing machine, dryer and small freezer, and plenty storage for bikes or paddle boards, each cottage has its own room and again a very short walk from the cottage front door. Inside the sofa was on the low side difficult to get out of and the small chairs were just small chair, this could be doing with an upgrade on living room furniture. TV freeview and Wi-Fi great. One of the very large cupboards would have been ideal to put your jackets and shoes in, but no hooks. Upstairs very spacious, but main bedroom bed just too soft, the two single beds in the other room were just perfect. The bathroom was lovely, walk in shower and deep bath. No view of the lake but the small garden was perfect and peaceful to enjoy outdoor eating and drinking and gets the sun all day. The area itself is just stunning. We would definitely recommend no 5 Forrest cottage, with a few tweaks one of the best cottages we have stayed in.