Guardswood Cottage

Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Electric car charging
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

6 Customer Review(s)

Susan
May 2022

“Excellent property, can't wait for opportunity to revisit.”

Wonderful views and a feeling of peacefulness.

Wonderful views and a feeling of peacefulness.

- Susan, May 2022
John May 2022

“The house was very private, picturesque with beautiful scenery to see through the windows.”

We had a short but wonderful time at Guardswood cottage.

- John, May 2022
Fiona April 2022

“It was a beautifully appointed cottage furnished to a very high standard and breathtaking views.”

Understand we were one of the first guests to stay and therefore a few items not provided. We were very impressed by the speed in which anything missing was supplied. Was one of the best cottages we have stayed in and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.

- Fiona, April 2022
Carl April 2022

“Got to say the cottage surpassed all expectations beautifully situated on the ...”

Got to say the cottage surpassed all expectations beautifully situated on the side of a hill with great views, A 10 minute walk from Coniston lake an a stones throw from the village, booking was easy with lots of feedback and helpful tips , the cottage was perfect comfortable spacious , and beautifully decorated couldn't of asked for more

- Carl, April 2022

Dear Carl, thank you very much for your comments, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at Guardswood cottage! Property Owner
Paul March 2022

“A lovely property but we had issues with no sticks/logs for fire, no Wi-Fi password and the fridge had not been cleaned since previous occupants.”

All issues were resolved after a phone call to your office. At night, realised we couldn’t get anything on TV as there was no instructions. Sent message to office asking for instructions but didn’t get them so couldn’t use TV for the time we were there. I also sent suggestions for owner to provide an information book for the property, as is the usual case but again I got no response other than an email to say there was a message via a link to my account but when I tried to access it I got the following message “There was an error performing login” and to try again which I did on numerous occasions.

- Paul, March 2022

Hi Paul, thank you for highlighting some teething issues in getting the cottage up and running. The welcome pack is now in the cottage. There are logs in a store next to the cottage but this wasn't highlighted for you. I will arrange for a starter pack of logs to be put in the cottage in the winter months. We put a smart TV in the cottage, but they can be tricky to understand the first time. I have added detailed instructions to the welcome pack. I'm sorry your experience logging into your account was frustrating, I will pass this onto Lakelovers. I hope you had a wonderful stay! Property Owner
Lisa February 2022

“Beautiful property .”

.. renovated to a very high standard and very comfortable. Excellent location just short 5 min walk to village. Stunning views from back of property including the Old Man. We would highly recommend staying here and will look forward to staying again in the future. Thank you for a lovely place to stay.

- Lisa, February 2022
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Thwaite House & Guardswood Cottage

Thwaite House & Guardswood Cottage are two superb holiday homes, set in an acre of shared grounds and gardens, and resting in the charming village of Coniston, Cumbria. Both properties have been thoughtfully refurbished with high-quality amenities, woodburning stoves, ample off-road parking, and Smart TVs, whilst retaining much of the original character, making them perfect for large family gatherings to explore the Lake District National Park. The surroundings enjoy idyllic shared gardens with views across unspoilt countryside to Coniston village centre, mountains and fields where sheep graze, while Coniston Water is nearby for water sports or the Steam Yacht Gondola for a relaxing sailing experience. The lake additionally backs onto Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin which is now a museum offering access to exhibits and beautiful gardens. Treat your loved ones to a meal out at one of the nearby eateries such as The Coniston Inn for traditional home-cooked meals or The Steam Bistro for globally inspired dishes. The village of Coniston also hosts more eateries, a well-equipped shop, petrol station and a marvellous museum; meaning you will be well-catered to during your stay! Those seeking more fun in the outdoors can venture west to explore the remains of the Coniston Copper Mines, before embarking on the Dow Crag Walk and climbing the peak of Old Man of Coniston. Explore the nearby village of Hawkshead for picturesque walks up to Latterbarrow, The National Trust 's Beatrix Potter Gallery and a selection of traditional inns to stop for lunch, whilst being within easy reach of North Fen National Nature Reserve, Esthwaite Water and Claife Heights. Make your way to Ambleside to discover Stock Ghyll Force, Ambleside's Roman Fort or learn about local heritage at Armitt Library & Museum Centre. So many more things to see and do are waiting to be found here, from the delights of Ambleside and Bowness-on-Windermere, to the sights of Grizedale Forest and the nearby Arnside & Silverdale AONB. Thwaite House & Guardswood Cottage are two wonderful bases for a memorable staycation in the Lake District.

The property

Guardswood Cottage, located just outside of Coniston in the Lake District National Park, is a charming, three-story cottage surrounded by nature. The property has a wonderfully decorated open-plan living area with stunning views, giving it an excellent location for two couples or a family of five to explore this magnificent region. Find off-road parking in front of the cottage to safely leave your car and unload your luggage; after rural walks, a convenient porch/utility welcomes you to kick off your boots and toss muddy things into the washer and dryer. Climb the stairs to the first-floor living area to prepare home-cooked meals in the contemporary kitchen, which features sleek, black cabinets and excellent amenities. Characterful exposed beams hang overhead, with Velux windows allowing in plenty of natural light, whilst the windows look out over Coniston village and mountains, providing the perfect views while you savour a delicious meal at the rustic dining table! In the sitting area, sink into the large, cushioned corner sofa in front of the woodburning stove and choose a movie to watch on the Smart TV for evening entertainment, or curl up with a good read from the variety of books offered. Two king-size bedrooms are on the ground floor, one of which has an en-suite shower room, and a compact single bedroom in the second-floor attic is the ideal little retreat for a younger guest! Although on the first floor, the living area offers direct access to the spacious, shared gardens to let the outside in on warmer days; why not sip your morning coffee in the peace and quiet overlooking the mountains, while the sheep in the neighbouring field graze? Guardswood Cottage is the perfect place to stay if you want to experience the best of the Lake District. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1091970 together sleeping up to 19 guests.

Summary

Over three floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x second-floor single
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove (Logs are provided for the woodburning stove between the months of September - May)
Utility
LPG gas central heating
Electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books
Fuel, power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars with EV electric charger
Front gravelled courtyard
Garden with lawn and patio
Sorry, no pets
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: The second-floor single bedroom is in the attic with sloped ceilings, please take care
Note: Both properties are adjacent to each other

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

CONISTON

Hawkshead 4 miles; Ambleside 8 miles.

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.

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Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1094255)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Excellent property, can't wait for opportunity to revisit.”

“The house was very private, picturesque with beautiful scenery to see through the windows.”

“It was a beautifully appointed cottage furnished to a very high standard and breathtaking views.”

“Got to say the cottage surpassed all expectations beautifully situated on the ...”