Holly Tree Cottage

An absolutely fantastic cottage.

Beautifully decorated and maintained. Cosy, warm, spotlessly clean. A lovely welcome pack on arrival and milk in the fridge. Stunning views from the rear garden. Huge comfortable beds, and two lovely big onsuite bathrooms with plenty of hot water for post walk showers. Kitchen and cooking facilities are really good with a decent sized fridge freezer so you can safely store all your fresh food. It really was a lovely cottage to stay in with easy access to the coppermines and Old Man of Coniston. We had a great week scrambling and walking. The Sun Inn was the best for a pint and pizza. Saras for a lovely indian take away. Really helpful host who was just a text away with fast answers to any questions. Also the chap who runs the outdoor shop is really helpful too. A really great place to stay.

This is our second time staying at Holly Tree, we absolutely love it, it feels so homely, the host can't do enough for you and it is perfectly located a short walk into Coniston.

The house has everything that you could possibly need for a wonderful holiday. We will 100% be back

Amazing cottage in a great location with stunning views.

By far the best cottage we have ever stayed in. Great fully enclosed garden which was safe for our dogs. My favourite place was being stood at the stable door, admiring the views and listening to the birds...even in the rain!

Excellent accommodation and location.

We are a regular visitor to both Holly and Oak cottage’s and cannot fault either of them.

We had a superb week at Holly Tree Cottage.

It has been 44 years since I last stayed in Coniston although we are regular visitors to the lakes, I am so pleased we did, Coniston has a heart that is missing from many Lake District villages. Holly Tree Cottage was the perfect base; two double bedroom both en-suite and a real fire. The Cottage was exceptionally clean, well equipped and came with two parking spaces. We had pretty horrible weather, only managing two walking days; one to the Pudding stone and Levers water and one to Black Crag and Tarn Howe. We had hoped to return next year to walk the Coniston Round, but the cottage is already booked solid for most of next year; I am not surprised. We have stayed at three Lakelovers cottages in recent years (this one and two different ones in Grasmere), all spotless and well maintained, let us hope our luck continues as we have just booked one of the cottages in Grasmere. Just to note, the food at the Black Bull and the Crown are not as good as they used to be although the beer at the Black Bull is still good, the Yewdale Inn seems to be closed during the week, so we made full use of the Herdwick Café (excellent bacon baps), the Indian Takeaway and the Co-op which was amazingly well stocked, it even had Sandford Orchards’ Devon Red, to my mind the best cider in the world. The Ruskin Museum is worth a visit although Bluebird is absent until sometime in 2026. If you get a rainy day do go across the ferry to Blackwell House near Windermere, an architectural gem from the arts and craft era. Many thanks to the owners of Holly Tree cottage (and the neighbouring Oak Tree cottage), we hope to return if we can book earlier enough.

A flawless experience staying at the delightful Holly Tree Cottage.

All of the logistics were very professionally managed and the cottage was thoughtfully laid out with everything we needed to enjoy a cozy home-from-home experience in one of the best villages in the Lakes.

Holly Tree cottage was clean, comfortable and cosy.

It was well-equipped and well-situated for the local amenities. The view from the back garden is stunning. This is an ideal base for exploring Coniston and the surrounding area. I would thoroughly recommend this cottage to others, and we hope to return in the future.

The cottage was lovely.

Spotlessly clean. One of the nicest cottages we've stayed in, and we have stayed in quite a few over the years. It was very convenient for the village and for the lake too.

This was our fourth visit and I suspect not our last!

Cottage is perfect, in a perfect location, stunning views and everything you could possibly need. Very peaceful and comfortable, cannot fault anything

Excellent stay in a a wonderful cottage,Excellent location ideal for shops and pubs.

Lovely place, cannot think of one thing to say for improvements.

Wifi excellent, ample parking, lovely comfy beds and bathrooms just lush! Oh…one thing, the cooker hobs were a pain to work with the pan size etc. but that is nothing really and am being extremely picky! This place will not disappoint!

Great cottage with easy parking and a garden with a view.

Easy walking distance of the town. The owner handled our one query very well.

The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped.

It was an ideal location for visiting Ambleside, Windermere, Kendal and Keswick. The pubs were all dog friendly and had a fair selection of food. The only downside was there was no exercise area in Coniston for dogs, as it is a sheep area it would be foolish to let them off lead.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Best view we’ve ever had from a cottage garden. Well equipped kitchen, lovely bathrooms with beautiful views. Thank you, Lin

A beautiful cottage a stones throw from the centre of Coniston.

The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped with a lovely garden area which was perfect for the dog... I would definitely stay again...

Lovely property nice garden safe for my dog.

Far enough away from the centre of Coniston but close enough. Also nice welcome pack on arrival

Very clean and well maintained, homely and comfortable.

Excellent communication from owners. A great location with lots of walks from the door. An outstanding dog friendly holiday cottage.

This was our second visit and we really enjoy staying here.

Holly tree is a well equipped and relaxing place to stay in a great area with lots to explore. The enclosed garden meant it was very easy with our dog who was settled here. Mel was a friendly, helpful and considerate host.

Just back from a wonderful week in Holly Tree Cottage.

A real gem of a find! Perfect for our family of 3 and our dog! Lovely secure garden overlooking Old Man and everything you could possibly need appliances and utensils wise. I even cooked a roast dinner with absolutely no issues! Pretty centrally located in gorgeous Coniston with some great walks from the back door. Honestly can’t recommend the cottage enough. We will 100% be back.

We had a lovely stay at Holly Tree Cottage.

The cottage was lovely, quiet, clean and in a great location with lovely views of the overlooking fells. There are some great local walks from the Waterfalls, Coniston coppermines and Tarn How’s and all can be done from the doorstep. Also some great local pubs and small shops, coffee shop and Coniston lake just a 10 min walk. The cottage itself was fully equipped with 2 really good size bedrooms and bathrooms. Good space downstairs too for a family of 4 and the enclosed garden is ideal if you have dogs or small kids. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners and communicated really well before and during our stay……even lent us a HDMI cable as we forgot ours!!! Would definitely recommend a stay here…..5 star all the way!!

Use of front door would have been helpful.

Safety at night. No dustpan for use when sweeping floor.

Perfect cottage in a beautiful area.

Safe, enclosed garden for the dogs. Everything we needed in the kitchen, including a lovely welcome pack. Great selection of shops and pubs just a short walk away. Highly recommend the steak and ale pie at the Black Bull!

We had a lovely stay at Holly Tree Cottage.

On first impression it was cleaned to a very high standard, was more spacious than we thought it would be and furnished comfortably. Stair gates, a cot and a high chair were left in place as requested for our toddler. The location was perfect, only a few minutes walk into Coniston and parking for two vehicles. The views out of the back of the cottage were stunning and we would definitely like to return one day. The only tiny criticism would be that because the bedrooms have such lovely furniture in there wasn’t adequate space for the travel cot so it was a bit of a squeeze but we made it work!

Stayed with friends for the second time.

Wonderful little cottage, from the outside, opens up into a very welcoming, comfortable home.perfectly situated for a very short walk to the centre of coniston. Everything you need is available at the cottage. Spotlessly clean and a lovely welcome pack on arrival, thank you I’m sure we will be back again Thank you Melanie, sorry we missed you this time

Beautiful cottage in a great location.

Well equipped, comfortable and easily big enough for four adults. Garden was perfect for enjoying the afternoon sunshine.

Our third stay and already thinking about next year, the kind of place you’d want to retire to, absolutely love it.

It’s the only time of the year we truly relax, our autistic daughter never gets stressed or anxious her, , it’s such a calming place. With the pubs for great food and drink and the shops, it has everything close by, also an ideal base to go exploring the many lovely places of the Lake District, it is truly our happy place !

Stayed at holly tree a few times it's a great place to stay very clean and comfortable fantastic area to stay any problems the owner is always there to help i would recommend holy tree cottage.

Lovely cottage we have been 5 times and I am sure we will be going back.

What a great place to stay.

Comfy cosy cottage. Plenty of room for 4 adults and dogs. Garden safe and secure to let the dogs out. Superb for sitting out in the sun, sun trap. Large garden table and chairs. Parking at the back of the cottage accessed by a side drive. Close enough to all amenities without being in the centre of Coniston. Would certainly recommend this property.

Excellent property in a great location.

This is an absolutely beautiful cottage with views to die for .

The owner was very helpful and close at hand if needed. Location great for shops and pubs and walks close at hand ,all in all would thoroughly recommend this cottage to anyone

A lovely cottage with everything you need.

Including parking and a fantastic view. Owners are lovely friendly people. Looking to book next year now!!! Thank you

A pleasant cottage in great location in Coniston for all facilities and local walks.

Nice views at back. Spacious for 4 people and two cars at rear. Clean all round and great spacious en-suites. One caution care when leaving the narrow gap at side of property. Viewing on coming cars difficult.

We love this cottage.

It’s a great base to explore from and is always comfortable, well appointed and lovely.

The cottage is immaculate & has everything you would need for a holiday

Beautiful clean and warm cottage, really comfortable huge beds and 2 spectacular ensuites, plus an enclosed garden and 2 off-street parking places to serve my son, our Border Terrier and i.

Everything you needed for a perfect stay. Coniston provides a fantastic backdrop and has a great selection of pubs and eateries and must be the most dog friendly village we have ever stayed. Our thanks to the owners for letting us rent their wonderful cottage... Brian, Neil & Teddi

The cottage is lovely, very well equipped and very clean.

Enclosed garden for the dogs and superb views of Coniston Old Man. Parking at the rear for two cars which is great. Bathrooms fabulous, beds very comfortable, we do agree however with other guests that duvets are too small for the beds so need larger ones. Also another arm chair in lounge would be appreciated as a tight squeeze for four adults on present furniture provided. Luckily we brought a couple of large camp chairs which came in very handy and added to our overall comfort. Short walk along the road into Coniston with nice pubs and a few shops. 15/20 minutes walk to Coniston Water. All in all the perfect place to stay and would definitely return in future and recommend to friends.

Lovely home in a great location, well equipped and spotlessly clean.

Owner was a great help when there was a water problem in the village.

Had a great stay at holly tree cottage yet again very clean and comfortable and a secure garden for our two dogs will definitely be staying there again

This cottage was absolutely stunning.

Couldn’t fault a thing, was a real pleasure to stay here. Had everything we could hope for as well as great parking. We will definitely be back!

A wonderful cottage and ideal location for 2 couples sharing, and a dog!

We had everything we needed and the bedrooms and en-suites were fabulous. The garden was great for our whippet and in a lovely setting to sit out and have a drink. Lake Coniston and the village were amazing with plenty of great places to eat and staff were very friendly and welcoming especially to our dog. We would certainly book here again in the future.

Lovely property in a great location.

Definitely hope to visit again .

Excellent location and very quiet despite being by the road.

Comfortable accomodation well maintained.

Excellent property and location.

awe will be returning.

We had a wonderful week at Holly Tree Cottage, the cottage was very well equipped and maintained.

We were very grateful that the owner made the cottage baby friendly for us and it really helped us to enjoy and relax whilst we were there. We will definitely be back as it was one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in and the location was ideal. We really recommend it!! Thank you

Absolutely loved the cottage .

Just a few tiny niggles :- The duvet covers only go to the edge of the mattress .. would be better with an overhang With four adults in the lounge it did feel a little cramped on the sofa ..perhaps another armchair? Apart from those tiny bugles we loved it very much

Holly Tree Cottage is fabulous!

! The cottage is decorated and furnished to a high standard! It had everything you need for a mini break. Cosy living room and open fire, making evenings relaxing and comfortable. We enjoy cottage breaks; the beds, pillows and bedding ensured comfort and a good sleep unlike many we’ve stayed in. The two bedrooms with full size bathroom en-suites - incredible!!! Our grown up son loved the bath in his bathroom with views of the Coniston fells!!!! The towels were luxurious too!! The garden and view from the back of the house was breathtaking!! 2 brilliant car parking spaces with good access! The front was also charming and just a couple of minutes from the small high street in Coniston!! We found our stay peaceful and relaxing which we really needed at this time☺️ There are loads of pubs in Coniston for great meals and little gift shops too! We recommend the Coniston Inn which is a pleasant 20 minute walk from the cottage!! From the cottage you can drive to so many of the lake’s spectacular places or just enjoy Coniston which is our favourite place in the Lakes! Recommend the Holly Tree to small families or 4 grown ups; 10 out of 10. Thank you to the owners, we’ll definitely be back and thanks for the yummy welcome box☺️

Our first stay in Coniston (rather than Grasmere).

We were very pleased with our choice! The cottage is really well located for the town with the benefit of two parking spaces and a rear entrance, perfect for the dog and post muddy walks. An enclosed garden too for our spaniel to run about in. The house itself is so comfortable: a cosy wood burner, well equipped kitchen and two good sized bedrooms with the most amazing en-suite bathrooms. We even had a very generous welcome pack. It was a wrench to leave! Lake side and fell walking all around and lots of great places to eat (dog friendly) in Coniston cemented a really great week. Highly recommended. If we chose Coniston again, this will be the property we return to for certain.

Lovely well appointed cottage with great bedroom/bathroom layout for 2 couples.

Cosy lounge the was nicely decorated for Christmas. Minor issues with cookware/ovenware, some of which was either small for 4 people or needed replacing. Perfect location for centre of Coniston and walks beyond.

This property is an ideal location for good walks and pubs.

Local co-op accessible and small independent shops. The rooms are warm and comfortable and the house has everything you will need. Melanie sorted out a lead for the new TV so we could settle down to movies on wet days. A restful place to spend your holiday.

We loved this cottage, excellent in every way we will be back

Holly Tree Cottage is amazing everything you need for a great holiday.

Beautifully presented and cosy cottage.

It is situated on the main road through the village, but even in August we didn't notice any intrusive road noise in the morning nor evening, as the traffic is quite light. We had a relaxing stay!

This was our 2nd visit and will not be our last, cottage immaculate, views simply stunning, village is full of shops and pubs so no problem going out and having a meal or a drink sat outside.

Cannot fault it.

The cottage is beautiful with stunning views from the garden.

Only a very short walk into the village means it’s perfectly situated too with lots of walks accessible from the cottage. We absolutely loved our stay - the cottage is well equipped and comfortable. Would highly recommend!

Delightful cottage in Coniston, only a five minute walk from the small town with plenty of pubs to eat at plus an Indian Restaurant.

Cottage was beautiful, clean, comfortable and a lovely garden and very well equipped. Two en-suite bedrooms a bonus. Plenty of storage in each bedroom. One little niggle was although four people could be seated in the lounge the fourth seat was a cane chair and for us oldies not very comfortable!! Apart from that would definitely recommend this cottage for either a family or two couples. One of the best cottages we have stayed in and thank you to the owner for the welcome pack, much appreciated.

Our third stay at Holly Cottage.

Fantastic location and facilities. Our home from home. Will definitely book again .

A lovely cottage in a good location on the edge of the village.

We loved the views of the fells from the garden.

The cottage was ideally placed being on the outskirts of Coniston but only 5 minutes walk from the shops, cafes and pubs.

It was a welcome bonus having off-road parking at the back of the property (not one but two designated spaces). The cottage itself has been beautifully refurbished and is spacious but very cosy. I love the little touches like the curtain tie-backs and the pretty cushions on the bedroom window seats. The kitchen has everything you need and the cooker was very straightforward and simple to use! Overall the bedrooms were well fitted with plenty of storage but I feel the mattress on the 5ft 'sleigh' bed may be near the end of its life as there was very little spring to it and not the most comfortable. The bathrooms were amazing. What a joy to have 2 big bathrooms, each with a large, walk-in shower AND a bath. Lovely to have plenty of space to move around unlike many en suite bathrooms which have been squeezed into a corner of the bedroom so they can tick a box saying "en suite"! A holder\shelf would be useful in the shower in the black and white bathroom for shampoo, soap etc. Sadly, visiting in March when the weather was very mixed, we didn't have the opportunity of sitting outside on the patio but I imagine it would be fabulous to relax with a drink and take in the views of the Old Man of Coniston just yards away. The pubs in the village all served good food but our favourite was the Crown Inn where the food was great and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. It was an easy drive to Ambleside, Hawkshead and Windermere and a little further to Keswick, our favourite town. Our first visit to The Lakes and I'm sure it won't be the last. Thank you. Sue & Roger Dutton

Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location.

The cottage is immaculate and the decor was superb. We have stayed in many cottages and so often the second bedroom has bunk beds and a tiny shower/toilet. Holly Tree has two king sized double rooms with full bathrooms and walk-in showers. Both decorated to a very high standard. All the usual facilities I look for plus a lockup bike store and hosepipe which are always handy when you have a muddy bike/boots and paws. The view from the back garden is stunning and it's just a couple of minutes walk to the village centre where there 4 dog friendly pubs serving good food. Then onwards to many fantastic walks. I would definitely stay at Holly Trees again, and highly recommend it.

Perfect cottage in a perfect place.

thank you.

Beautiful cottage in lovely setting overlooking the mountains from garden.

In very convenient location for walks, pubs and to enjoy the beautiful Lake District. Few minutes walk to Coniston village. Short car journey to Ambleside and Grasmere or within walking distance for some on a bright day. Great area for walks with the dog and all the pubs are dog friendly. I highly recommend this property and look forward to more visits.

A perfect week in a perfect cottage in Coniston.

Located on the edge of the town and just a few minutes to the shops, cafes and pubs, and also perfectly located for walking along the lake and around the peaks of the Old Man, the cottage was a wonderful place to wake up in and return to after long walks. The view out of the back door is stunning - full moon over the Old Man of Coniston and the sun lighting up the tips of the hills in the morning, with Herdwick sheep grazing in the field, were a highlight. Very warm and cozy for a frosty January, everything you need in the kitchen, and two huge and modern bathrooms both with a bath. I did wonder about noise from the road, but it was very quiet. The decor is simple with no clutter, so felt very relaxing. And the cottage comes with 2 parking spaces, which I am sure would be even more useful in the summer when the town is busier.

Just how a holiday cottage should be - welcoming, thoughtfully equipped and comfortable, with designated private parking.

Please keep it up !

Beautiful property, better than described.

Fab location near the village, 5 minute walk in. Great pubs in the village, highly recommend the Black Bull.

Had a very pleasant stay at Holly Tree cottage.

Very comfortable and convenient

You wouldn’t be able to find a better cottage anywhere else we don’t think!

The view from the back door was just incredible! Local pubs selling great food, already booked it again for next year!

The cottage is in a good location in Coniston.

The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely stay here again!

We really enjoyed our stay at Holly Tree Cottage which is beautifully fitted out, convenient for the village and with good parking facilities.

The 'treat' box was a lovely thought! I'm sure if we were staying around Coniston again we would definitely consider the cottage again.

Fab place to stay, lovely host Microwave didn't work Would stay again

Lovely cottage in lovely village.

Garden catches the sun and has amazing views of the Old Man of Coniston