Sightseeing
Pack a picnic and head straight out the front door and up to the top of the Old Man of Coniston. A great mountain for families to conquer. Return the same way or take the steeper and faster route into the village of Coniston.
58 locals recommend
The Old Man of Coniston
Pack a picnic and head straight out the front door and up to the top of the Old Man of Coniston. A great mountain for families to conquer. Return the same way or take the steeper and faster route into the village of Coniston.
Perfect for those who don't want to climb a mountain. Prebook in peak season.
34 locals recommend
National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola
Lake RoadPerfect for those who don't want to climb a mountain. Prebook in peak season.
A chance to see Beatrix Potter's house and gardens. Worth pre-booking tickets and a table at the pub nearby.
23 locals recommend
Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
A chance to see Beatrix Potter's house and gardens. Worth pre-booking tickets and a table at the pub nearby.
Adventure
Get out on the water. Hire kayaks, rowing boats and Canadian canoes from Coniston Boating Centre. It's best to prebook in the summer.
31 locals recommend
Coniston Boating Centre
Lake RoadGet out on the water. Hire kayaks, rowing boats and Canadian canoes from Coniston Boating Centre. It's best to prebook in the summer.
Zip wire and high ropes climbing. Good for kids and big kids. Prebook in the summer.
53 locals recommend
Go Ape Grizedale
Zip wire and high ropes climbing. Good for kids and big kids. Prebook in the summer.
Food scene
The Bluebird Café by the Lake
12 Lake RdFor stunning lake views, this is a great spot.
Herdwicks Cafe
Yewdale RoadOur favourite cafe. Great food and very dog friendly too.
The Crown Inn
Tilberthwaite AvenueFor good pub food in the village.
Family and dog friendly pub. In between the cottage and Coniston.
6 locals recommend
The Ship Inn Coniston
Family and dog friendly pub. In between the cottage and Coniston.
A nice stroll from the cottage along the disused railway line to The Wilson Arms.
12 locals recommend
The Wilsons Arms
A nice stroll from the cottage along the disused railway line to The Wilson Arms.
Cuckoo Brow Inn
Slightly further afield but excellent food. Book well in advance.