Cedar Wood

4.8★

Excellent

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Pets Yes
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Features

Electric car charging
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

19 Customer Review(s)

Stephen
July 2022

“A beautiful property in a beautiful setting.”

We felt there were a few things missing in the property like it would have been lovely to have had a sun canopy for the outside table, there was also no pizza cutter, the wooden table outside had seen better days, a washing line would have been helpful too, not as many accessories in the kitchen as we had hoped there would be. Also the property could do with a good cleanup, lots of dust and cobwebs inside and outside. ...

We felt there were a few things missing in the property like it would have been lovely to have had a sun canopy for the outside table, there was also no pizza cutter, the wooden table outside had seen better days, a washing line would have been helpful too, not as many accessories in the kitchen as we had hoped there would be. Also the property could do with a good cleanup, lots of dust and cobwebs inside and outside. Apart from these things it was a well sized property with beautiful views. Not sure if we would stay there again. Coniston itself is a beautiful part of the Lakes District, we would definitely stay in Coniston again.

- Stephen, July 2022

Dear Stephen. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. If you need anything in the future that will help your stay, please contact Lakelovers directly. They will be able to provide a replacement pizza cutter or resolve any queries you might have so you are able to benefit from a resolution during your stay. There is a dryer in the utility and in addition, there is a large airer in the garage which can be taken outside. On the patio, there are two tables of which both can seat six. One is a resin based table and one is wooden. Due to the variation of the weather in the Lakes, the wooden table has naturally adapted, which is to be expected. The unencumbered views to the Coniston Water mean the garden can get windy and for this reason, there isn’t an umbrella. We are sorry you found some dust inside and please rest assured Lakelovers will look into this and improve the service going forward. With the floors being either wood or slate, dust is generally minimal but will look to improve the cleaning service provided. We are pleased you enjoyed the property and were able to get some sunshine too. Thank you. Property Owner
Sam July 2022

“We had the most wonderful time in Coniston and the house was just perfect.”

It had plenty of room, it was comfortable, the garden was a delight and we couldn’t get enough of the view….the perfect location, overlooking the lake. After a day of exploring the area and challenging ourselves to various walks and hikes (the Coniston Old Man is visible from the front of the house) it was great to come back and chill in what felt like home from home - all we needed was right there. I did not want to leave so hopefully will be back again to visit.

- Sam, July 2022

Dear Sam We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay at Cedar Wood and thank you for taking the time to provide feedback! We would be delighted to if you came to stay with us again and you are welcome at anytime. Best wishes. Property Owner
Stephanie May 2022

“We had a fantastic stay at Cedar Wood to celebrate my dad’s 60th.”

As soon as we walked through the doors of the property, we noticed the spectacular views which really did make it special. The property itself is clean, well stocked and really thoughtfully designed. The beds were comfy and showers were powerful! Overall, we all felt the house was even better than we’d imagined from the pictures online and would really recommend it for a great stay in the lakes.

- Stephanie, May 2022
Karl May 2022

“Entrance is extremely difficult and that's with an Audi TT Coupé.”

No mention of the two roads. House itself is superb.

- Karl, May 2022
Joe April 2022

“My wife and I had a wonderful week at Cedar Wood helped somewhat by glorious sunshine the whole time.”

The accommodation is superb being spacious, modern and with a great view. Absolutely will recommend at every opportunity. Thank you Sykes and hope to find a similar property through you in Devon for September.

- Joe, April 2022
Davina March 2022

“This is an amazing property.”

Very modern with a view to die for. Everything has been thought of for the perfect holiday.

- Davina, March 2022
Anne March 2022

“Beautiful property with fantastic view.”

Very well thought out and furnished beautifully. Our only downside was the internal steps with Mum as struggles going up and down for the toilet and downstairs bedroom but other than that it was perfect

- Anne, March 2022
Sarah March 2022

“Really lovely house and comfortable.”

Great location,

- Sarah, March 2022
John January 2022

“Beautiful property with fantastic views of the lake and top-class facilities.”

We had a really enjoyable and relaxing stay at Cedar Wood and would love to return.

- John, January 2022
Elizabeth November 2021

“I spent a long time searching for suitable accommodation, (3 bedrooms, minimum of 2 bathrooms, parking for 3 vehicles and dog friendly) so that my son, his partner and their young dog and my sister and her husband could join myself and my husband to celebrate my 70th birthday.”

We arrived in November 2021 during a day of torrential rain and found the cottage to be so cosy and warm particularly with the underfloor heating. I had made a note of the owner’s guidance re the heating system but luckily we didn’t have any issues, turning it down low in the evening or when we went out and up again in the morning or on our return when the cottage quickly got warm. The cottage is immaculate, beautifully furnished, styled and decorated to a very high standard. My family said the beds upstairs were very comfortable and my husband and I found the bed in the large downstairs bedroom to be so comfortable that I made a note of the mattress and we purchased one on our return! The kitchen had everything we could have needed and was a delight to use. We received a small welcome pack and as recommended, I brought with me pods for the coffee machine. The lounge was so peaceful and the views from the kitchen and lounge were stunning, (as were the views from the back bedroom) with a lovely secure garden overlooking a field of sheep and the lake. My son’s little dog loved that he could go out of one door and ask to come in at another! The following 2 days must have been some of the warmest November days on record and we were able to walk down to the lake and also to Coniston village, where we had very enjoyable meals at the Black Bull Inn. We all agreed Cedar Wood was the perfect choice - we couldn’t have had a better weekend. We too can highly recommend Cedar Wood and look forward to returning in the future.

- Elizabeth, November 2021
Kelly November 2021

“Cedar Wood is a fabulous quality property.”

We have stayed in a wide variety of accommodation over the years but we can honestly say that Cedar Wood is at the top of that list and we can’t wait to book again! The cottage is spacious, with plenty of rooms and a fenced garden with fantastic views. Loved the double patio doors off the kitchen, it made it feel so light. It would be lovely to go back in the summer and make use of them and the outdoor seating area. The kitchen has plenty of cupboard space if you had a bit of a longer stay. We were there for a weekend in Early November. The lounge has comfy sofas and feels cosy at one end of the room for chatting or relaxing and the other end for watching some TV. The ground floor bedroom is extremely spacious with dressing area and on suite shower room with the most wonderful shower! The 2 upstairs bedrooms are again spacious with lovely touches, like the lighting that automatically comes on/goes off in the wardrobes. There is a lovely toilet/sink bathroom upstairs too. This is a very well thought out property with quality furnishings, the floors, doors, curtains and bedroom furniture are all of a lovely standard. A nice little welcome pack in kitchen of teas/coffees/sugars and biscuits was a nice touch. I think a few essentials in the kitchen cupboards would be very much appreciated, for example tomato ketchup & brown sauce. Vinegar. Salt & pepper. Things that have a very long shelf life but that are unlikely to be taken on a weekend away. A great selection of kitchen pots and pans etc are available. We had a small issue with the heating, it wasn’t really on when we needed it but we weren’t too cold (although the weather was mild). We tried to adjust it but it was more the times it came on rather than the temperature. There were blankets in the cupboard if needed. Comfy bed in the downstairs room (can’t vouch for the upstairs ones, though my mum and kids said they were good). Also noted was that the TV’s were of a good size and range of channels to choose from. The dog was happy in the garden watching the Herdwick sheep in the field behind. My children loved the book selection available too. The walk down the path to the water and surrounding area was great to explore. We didn’t get to see much else as the weather was pretty awful on the first day but we managed to get out the second day. We immediately wanted to rebook this property for a longer stay! Highly recommend it.

- Kelly, November 2021

Thank you so much for your feedback. Regarding supplying condiments in the kitchen cupboards, particularly in times of Covid, we are advised to not leave food stuffs and preferably only supply items that can be put through the dishwasher or wiped down between tenancies. However, we will revisit your suggestion when Covid is finally vanquished! Regarding the heating: The newly fitted gas-fired heating system is always available 24/7 rather than timed. The house has four separate heating zones with NEST Thermostat controllers for each zone. Additionally, there are thermostatic valves on all radiators and each bathroom also has an additional electric 'boosted' towel rail should tenants want to dry items when the rest of the house is sufficiently warm. We've found some tenants turn off certain thermostatic valves on radiators - particularly in the bedrooms as they like the house warm but the bedrooms cooler or unheated. Unfortunately, this then impacts subsequent visitors who might like the bedrooms as toastie as the rest of the house! We'll update the visitor welcome manual to explain what to look out for along with recommended thermostatic valve settings for each room should they have been altered by a previous guest. We're really glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to you visiting again. We hope you have a very enjoyable Christmas. We'll be enjoying our Christmas in the Lakes! Best wishes, Cedar Wood Property Owner
Louise October 2021

“Cedar Wood is a fabulous cottage!”

Extremely comfortable, spacious - well presented and clean. Beautiful views! Well located and close to pubs etc. with walks from the door. Also I think cottage is nicer than photos (which is pretty rare). Nothing negative to share (apart from terrible weather but meant we appreciated the house even more I think). We like staying in different places but hope to be back at some stage.

- Louise, October 2021
Nicky September 2021

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cedar wood.”

The house exceeded our expectations- the view from the kitchen/garden/lounge is beautiful. The photos don’t do the rest of the property justice- it is finished to a very high standard with lots of lovely little touches. The kitchen is very well equipped and the beds are so comfy. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property!

- Nicky, September 2021
Allan September 2021

“Excellent location for us as my wife only has partial mobility she could enjoy the views when I went out to walk the dog.”

Short walks were available from the door with the option to take much longer walks over Coniston Old Man, Wetherlam & the Dow group of fells. The cottage is very roomy, comfy and very well equipped. One very small improvement would be to fit something in the bathroom shower for soap / shampoo, much like the en-suite shower (but lower).

- Allan, September 2021
Sarah August 2021

“Heating was preset on ‘Nest’ and it was meant to be on a room thermometer which always seemed to read higher than it actually was, therefore on cold, wet days when we needed to dry off coats etc, it didn’t come on, we couldn’t put it on manual and it felt rather cold.”

First house I’ve stayed in for ages with no ‘welcome pack’, great house though and very clean. Amazing views, well equipped house and fabulous location.

- Sarah, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback and taking the time to write. The cottage is heated with a mixture of radiator and underfloor heating and there are four zones throughout the house with four distinct and independent sensors which accurately reflect the temperatures in the house. In addition, the bathroom radiators are duel-fuel and have a boost function which turns them on for either half hour, one hour or one and a half hour intervals which can dry these items and the switch is next to the light switch. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Lakelovers in future Property Owner
Sara July 2021

“Cedar Wood was a lovely property with beautiful views of Coniston Water from the main reception rooms and rear garden.”

Highly recommended for a relaxing holiday with lots of walks in the area.

- Sara, July 2021
Jackie June 2021

“Amazing house with stunning views.”

Everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We couldn’t fault a thing.

- Jackie, June 2021
Margaret May 2021

“Cedar wood was stunning!”

It has been well maintained and felt brand new. It had everything you would need in the kitchen and plenty of utensils for cooking in. The house had loads of gadgets, and underfloor heating. The bedrooms have plenty of storage and are very comfortable, the upstairs twin has amazing views. The garden is stunning and safe for little ones and dogs. Loved the stone bench at the bottom of the garden , lovely views of the lake from there. I would of liked a built in BBQ shelf as we had nowhere to stand ours on safely without scorching the walls so didn't use it. The drive takes some negotiation if like us you have bigger cars but ok once you master it. The garage has electric doors great to store prams or bikes, with access to the house internally. There is a pub 5 min walk away, and plenty more in the village, with loads of shops and cafés, Lovely walks all around the area, 15 min stroll from the house takes you down to the lake. I can't criticise anything about our stay we loved everything. The owners have thought of everything to ensure you stay is wonderful, would highly recommend Cedar Wood and would definitely return if staying in the lakes again.

- Margaret, May 2021

Thank you for your feedback, its great to hear you had a lovely stay at Cedar Wood. We hope to see you again in the near future. Thank you once again for taking time in sending your kind comments. Property Owner
Susan April 2021

“Fabulous property - high quality fittings and furnishings, lovely patio/garden and really well equipped; great location with stunning views.”

- Susan, April 2021

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size with en-suite shower room with basin and WC, 1 x first floor king-size, 1 x first floor twin
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Sitting room
Home office
Utility.
Gas central heating
Range cooker with 5 ring electric hob and electric ovens, microwave, american style fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available
Large lawned garden
Patio with furniture
Secure bike storage
One well-behaved dog welcome
Off road parking for 3 cars
Electric car charging point
Pub and shop 10 min walk.

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The property

Coniston Water is one of the most famous lakes in the Lake District and Cedar Wood benefits from beautiful views to the lake and the hills and forest beyond. Located on the edge of Coniston village within a few minutes’ walk of local pubs, village shops and, of course, the lake, Cedar Wood is a modern, detached house, that offers quality accommodation in a great location. Large feature windows in the sitting room and the open plan kitchen/dinner frame the superb views to Coniston Water and Grizedale Forest whatever the time of year. Finished to a high standard, Cedar wood, benefits from a choice of three pretty bedrooms, one with ensuite, a smart family bathroom in addition to a sperate snug/TV room that could also double as a home office. Stepping outside there is a pretty garden which is a delight in the summer. Less than ten minutes’ walk and guest will find themselves in the popular village of Coniston with a great selection of local pubs and small shops. Walk down the lane to the lake shore and Coniston Water, the Lake District’s third largest lake and take to the water on the historic steam yatch Gondola. Walkers will be spoilt for choice from gentle low-level walks to challenging hike to the high fells of the Coniston Mountains. Accommodation in Detail From the driveway, step through the front door in to this welcoming, family home. The spacious the hallway links all the principal rooms on the ground floor. The bright and airy sitting room has large picture windows and glazed door to the patio that frame the beautiful views and allow the light to flood in. Comfortable sofas are arranged to enjoy the views and as evening arrives, relax in front of the TV. The open plan kitchen/dinner is very well equipped. The fitted kitchen, with granite work tops, includes a social island unit and the kitchen benefits from a range style cooker with five ring electric hob and double oven, an American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The large family dinning table is placed in front of the large, dual aspect, patio doors. The dinning area also includes a second large screen TV that all the family can enjoy. Along the hallway, there is a cosy snug, that doubles as a reading room, TV room or home office and is a little haven to which to escape. The first of the three bedrooms is located on the ground floor. This comfortable king size bedroom enjoys view to the imposing skyline of Coniston Old Man and benefits from a smart ensuite shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC. Also, on the ground floor is the stylish family bathroom with bath, large shower, basin and WC. Stairs lead to the two remaining bedrooms on the first floor that sit within the roof line of the house. The first is presented with kingsize bed and offers views to the mountains, the second with twin beds and views to the lake. Both room feature Velux windows that make them bright and airy. Guests should be aware that these to bedrooms do have restricted headroom in parts. Between the two bedrooms is a separate WC and Basin room. Cedar Wood also benefits from a utility room with washer/drier and an adjacent secure storeroom for bikes and outdoor equipment. The pretty garden is a real feature of the house and enjoys views across the meadow and down to the lake. A large patio is presented with outdoor garden furniture and a a lake view seat has been created in the garden where the owner claims the guests can enjoy one of the finest views of the area. Private parking is available on the drive for three cars. Location. A Coniston holiday cottage takes you slightly away from the hustle and bustle of Bowness and Lake Windermere, to a wilder landscape full of adventure. Coniston Water is famous for its part in Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons, with Peel Island being the setting for the 'Wild Cat Island' featured in the story. The lake is also known for Donald Campbell's water speed record attempt in 'Bluebird'. But the real magic comes from the breath-taking surroundings; dramatic fells including Coniston Old Man, wild woodlands and wonderful Lake District walks. You'll have access to no end of stunning routes, from leisurely strolls to challenging ascents. You'll enjoy access to the peaceful village centre, well equipped for stocking up the kitchen with traditional butcher, artisan bakery and supermarket. There are lovely tea rooms, cafes and traditional Lakeland pubs in Coniston village, and the Black Bull Inn is well worth a visit for its award-winning brewery the Coniston Brewing Co. For a cultured day out, head to Brantwood historic house - an impressive residence overlooking the lake, once home to John Ruskin the famous artist, writer and creative thinker. You'll find a range of events on offer, such as talks, concerts, craft workshops and even outdoor theatre.

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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.

Some restricted headroom in 2 upstairs bedrooms.
Please note: 1 dog only allowed

Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1060189)

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Reviews & Ratings

“A beautiful property in a beautiful setting.”

“We had the most wonderful time in Coniston and the house was just perfect.”

“We had a fantastic stay at Cedar Wood to celebrate my dad’s 60th.”

“Entrance is extremely difficult and that's with an Audi TT Coupé.”

“My wife and I had a wonderful week at Cedar Wood helped somewhat by glorious sunshine the whole time.”

“This is an amazing property.”

“Beautiful property with fantastic view.”

“Really lovely house and comfortable.”

“Beautiful property with fantastic views of the lake and top-class facilities.”

“I spent a long time searching for suitable accommodation, (3 bedrooms, minimum of 2 bathrooms, parking for 3 vehicles and dog friendly) so that my son, his partner and their young dog and my sister and her husband could join myself and my husband to celebrate my 70th birthday.”

“Cedar Wood is a fabulous quality property.”

“Cedar Wood is a fabulous cottage!”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cedar wood.”

“Excellent location for us as my wife only has partial mobility she could enjoy the views when I went out to walk the dog.”

“Heating was preset on ‘Nest’ and it was meant to be on a room thermometer which always seemed to read higher than it actually was, therefore on cold, wet days when we needed to dry off coats etc, it didn’t come on, we couldn’t put it on manual and it felt rather cold.”

“Cedar Wood was a lovely property with beautiful views of Coniston Water from the main reception rooms and rear garden.”

“Amazing house with stunning views.”