2 High Moss House

About this property

Coniston 12.6 miles. 2 High Moss House is a charming rural stone-built property resting in the beautiful countryside of Seathwaite near Coniston, Cumbria and is an ideal base for friends, families, and couples seeking a retreat to the Lake District National Park. Follow a scenic road to this isolated abode, taking in the rolling hills, mountains, and farmland where sheep graze and wildlife roams. Discover a beautiful stone-built abode which welcomes you to make yourself at home in an abode threaded with wooden beams and filled with rustic charm. The kitchen/diner has a great selection of amenities for home cooking, so why not make dinner from local produce? The sitting room boasts the added ambience of a crackling woodburning stove and is an ideal spot for curling up with a good book.

When sleep calls, freshen up in the shower room before cosying up into wither a double or twin bedroom, each with their own character and views of the countryside. When the sun is shining, head out into the garden and enjoy a tipple on the patio, taking in the fresh air and birdsong as the sun sets over the breath-taking mountains and the stars appear overhead. The local area is filled with breath-taking walks through the scenery of the Lake District National Park, with the property resting close to Tilberthwaite, Langdale, and the Old Man of Coniston. From here, walks include those to the Cathedral Cave, Hardknott Pass, Scafell Pike, with a hike leading from the cottage, over the hills, and down towards Coniston where there are shops, tasty pubs, and Coniston Water, ideal for watersports.

This stunning area is also within reach of Ambleside and Windermere where there are more shops, pubs, eateries, lake cruises, Ambleside Roman Fort, and plentiful watersports opportunities. This property is also ideal for visiting the coast of Cumbria, with plenty of beaches within reach. Make incredible memories of the moody landscapes of the Lake District with a stay at the delightful 2 High Moss House.

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 king-size, 1 x twin.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with woodburning stove

Electric central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, freezer, kettle, toaster.

TV, selection of books.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot available on request.

Enclosed patio with furniture and countryside views.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Two (maximum) well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 10.2 miles, lake 5.7 miles, pub 0.9 miles.

Note: Washing machine and freezer in garage.

Note: This property doesn't take bookings starting or ending on Sunday.