Guests say
Fieldmouse Cottage in Coniston is highly praised for its stunning views, comfortable accommodation, and excellent location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, ample parking, and the utility room's convenience. The property's cleanliness and the warm, welcoming atmosphere contribute to a delightful stay. While some guests mention narrow access roads and minor maintenance issues, the overall experience is one of comfort and enjoyment in a beautiful setting.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The cottage is consistently described as clean and well-presented. One review mentioned a log burner not being cleaned out, but this appears to be an isolated incident. Overall, the high standards of cleanliness contribute positively to the guests' experiences.
The location is celebrated for its amazing views and proximity to local attractions. Some guests noted the narrow access roads, which could be challenging for larger vehicles, but the location's charm and convenience are well-regarded.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of the comfortable beds and the cosy atmosphere. The spacious upstairs area is appreciated, although a few guests find the downstairs space slightly constrained when fully occupied.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped, with a useful welcome pack and a separate utility room. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a fridge door problem, a noisy washing machine, and a wood burner issue. These are minor compared to the overall positive feedback on the facilities provided.
While guests are thankful for the welcome pack and find the property well-equipped, there are no specific mentions of gifts that would influence the thoughtfulness score. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
About this property
Five minutes’ stroll from the centre of Coniston, and with sensational views across Coniston Water, this lovely cottage is the perfect place to relax in one of the more peaceful areas of the Lake District. Sports enthusiasts will find plenty of exciting activities by the lake, while walkers and climbers have an enormous choice of pathways and routes on the doorstep. Enjoying a wonderful, elevated position and a lawned garden with patio area, Fieldmouse Cottage is also a great place for simply relaxing and taking things easy.
Immediately adjacent to the cottage is private parking for two cars, and from there the entrance reveals a stylish open plan sitting room with lovely leather sofas and wood burning stove. Nowhere better to snuggle down after a delicious supper prepared in the smart kitchen kitted out with all the appliances and utensils needed to make this a home-from-home. Up the stairs to three comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master bedroom has gorgeous lake views and oodles of storage space, as does the second king size room. The children’s bunk room is great fun and also has those fantastic lake views. Fieldmouse Cottage benefits from two bathrooms, the first house bathroom comes with a bath with shower over and the second is a spacious shower room. There is also a secure utility room with washing machine and freezer, ideal for storing bikes and drying wetsuits, muddy boots and outdoor clothing.
While in the area, a visit to Brantwood is a must. This grand old residence was once home to John Ruskin and regularly holds talks, concerts, craft workshops and the occasional theatre production.
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
Highly Commended for a four star property.
3 bedrooms: 2 x kings size rooms, 1 x bunk room for children 12 and under only, 1x house bathroom with shower over bath, 1 x shower room.
Sitting room.
Kitchen/dining area.
Utility room
Gas central heating throughout.
Woodburning stove.
Electric oven with halogen hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer, Smart TV with soundbar, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Starter pack of wood provided for the stove.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for two cars.
Sloping lawned garden, with patio and stunning views.
Patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
For the comfort of guests this property will accommodate a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children aged 12 and under
Reviews (25)
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Mark
It is in a very wonderful position. The approach is exhilarating but, as we prefer to leave the car parked as much as possible this is a minor issue. Because of the setting it was wonderfully peaceful particularly at night. The house itself is well equipped and comfortable. A most enjoyable stay in what is my favourite village in the Lakes.
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Lisa
Our only concern is that there is a very steep access to the cottage which might be daunting for larger vehicles and some drivers. This should be mentioned on the property details. This did not affect our stay thought.
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Elizabeth
Everything we could possibly need was there. Lovely convenient location for amenities and walks. Beautiful garden with spectacular views. Thank you for a wonderful stay.