The Lake District and Cumbria - Ref 2172

Situated to the west of the famous Lake Windermere is the less well known Coniston Water, one of the most imposing and beautiful of the English Lakes To the northern end is the pretty village of Coniston, surrounded by some of the most incredible scenery the Lake District National Park has to offer This beautiful little town makes a superb base for touring Hawkshead, Ambleside and Windermere whilst superb walking, mountain biking and climbing are available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam The Grizedale Forest offers pretty woodland trails and the quiet lake is perfect for sailing and canoeing Alternatively, visitors can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola' Also in the region is the Beatrix Potter Gallery at Hawkshead and Tarn Hows - one of the most visited beauty spots in the country This modern, detached cottage is a stone and timber structure situated on the southern shore of Coniston Water, just six miles from the village of Coniston itself With its open-plan living area and private four acre estate – shared with one other cottage - on the lakeside, this property provides a rare opportunity to combine peaceful seclusion with a relaxing lakeside holiday A full-length veranda offers wonderful easterly views over the lake and the hills beyond The cottage boasts an open-plan living area with wood-burning stove and spacious, beautifully decorated accommodation, whilst guests are offered complimentary use of the owner's boats and canoes as well as use of a private launching facility for guests own dinghies .