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Bracken Ground

Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1176722)

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5.0

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  • 10 Guests

  • 5 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Sauna
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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21 Customer Review(s)

  • Gail

    “Beautiful accommodation in perfect quiet setting.”

    We used home for a multigenerational birthday celebration and it was perfect!

    We used home for a multigenerational birthday celebration and it was perfect!

    - Gail, June 2026

    Hi Gail and guests. Wow wow wow, soooooooooooo amazing to receive such lovely feedback after your stay with us. Congrats to you all on the beautiful milestone birthday you celebrated. It means the world to have been able to part of this special weekend, and to know that Bracken’s privacy and facilities have helped create such an unforgettable mini break with the family. Hopefully these precious shared moments will bring you such joy and happiness to treasure. Thank you again for hosting this important occasion with us, we’re truly honoured and privileged to have been able to help. We’d love to welcome you all back again, and our biggest thanks for being such brilliant house guests, we couldn’t have asked for more. Warm regards Karen and Mat, Bracken Ground team :-) x Property Owner

Summary

  • Sleeps 10 across five bedrooms: 1 x master king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, basin and WC, 3 x king-size bedrooms (one with en-suite), 1 x twin bedroom with French doors to the rear
  • 1 x bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC
  • 1 x shower room with basin and WC
  • Kitchen with dining area electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky HD and Sky Sports
  • Sitting room with dining area and Morso woodburning stove
  • Separate sitting/reading room
  • Utility room
  • Complete privacy with no neighbouring properties
  • Seven acre private woodland estate
  • Beck fed wildlife pond and expansive sun deck
  • Cedar barrel sauna and private hot tub
  • Outdoor kitchen with Weber BBQ and pizza oven
  • Woodland trails, waterfalls and abundant wildlife
  • Private parking for up to 10 vehicles
  • Two dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Traditional Lakeland Pub within walking distance
  • Shop 7.5 miles
  • Ultra-fast starlink Wi-Fi
  • 2 x travel cot and 1 x highchair available
  • Towels are provided for use with hot tub
  • Gas central heating, fuel, power and starter pack for fire/stove inc. in rent
  • Please note there is open access to the pond therefore children should be supervised at all times

The property

Bracken Ground a private woodland retreat for up to 10 guests near Coniston Hidden within seven acres of ancient woodland in the southern Lake District National Park, Bracken Ground is a private luxury retreat for up to ten guests, created for families and friends to gather, reconnect and unwind. Entirely private and never overlooked, the retreat combines beautifully considered interiors with a remarkable natural setting.

Wander woodland trails, relax beside the large beck-fed pond, in the cedar barrel sauna or hot tub, and enjoy long evenings around the outdoor kitchen with its Weber barbecue and wood-fired pizza oven. Just minutes from Coniston Water, Grizedale Forest and Hawkshead, Bracken Ground offers the rare luxury of complete seclusion within easy reach of the Lake District’s most iconic landscapes. A place to gather, Bracken Ground has been thoughtfully designed to bring people together while giving everyone space to unwind. Five beautifully appointed bedrooms sleep up to ten guests, with many enjoying peaceful views across the gardens, woodland and beck.

Comfortable mattresses, quality linens and calming interiors create restful spaces for deep sleep and slow mornings. At the heart of the retreat, the open-plan lounge and dining area, centred around the warmth of the Morsø woodburning stove, flows effortlessly onto the terrace, creating a natural space to gather throughout the seasons.

A separate snug with Smart TV offers a quiet retreat, while the spacious kitchen, with breakfast bar overlooking the pond and visiting wildlife, is fully equipped for everything from relaxed breakfasts to memorable family feasts. The family bathroom provides a peaceful sanctuary with a deep bath and woodland-inspired touches, while the welcoming entrance hall doubles as a practical boot room with guest essentials and carefully curated local recommendations to help you make the most of your stay.

Rooted in nature, Bracken Ground is more than somewhere to stay it's a landscape cared for with a long-term commitment to regeneration, biodiversity and conservation.

Red squirrels, native birds and woodland wildlife thrive here, while guests are invited to slow down, reconnect with nature and leave inspired by this remarkable place. As evening falls, some of England’s darkest skies provide an unforgettable backdrop, with shooting stars and the Milky Way often visible from the hot tub, sun deck and woodland clearings.

Nearby Grizedale also hosts renowned Dark Skies events and observatory experiences. Discover the southern Lake District and its hidden.

Perfectly positioned in the Southern Lakes, Bracken Ground is an ideal base for exploring familiar areas such Coniston Water, the Old Man of Coniston, Grizedale Forest, Tarn Hows, Hawkshead, Bowness, Windermere and Ambleside.

It’s also offers the chance for exploration of some of the quieter, more remote, and off-the-beaten track areas of the stunning Lake District National Park including breathtaking coastlines and remote Western town and fells. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes, majestic mountains, and an abundance of hiking & cycling trails, water activities, fishing, places of interest/attractions on the doorstep, there really is something for everyone.

Bracken Ground promises a truly magical base for a first-class, unforgettable break any time of year. A place where mornings begin beside still water, afternoons disappear beneath ancient trees, and evenings end beneath some of England’s darkest skies.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.

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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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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