quaint rooms feature free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, with some having fell views. dogs are accommodated (surcharge). check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a 1-minute walk from the ruskin museum and church beck in the town of coniston, this traditional stone hotel and pub is a 14-minute walk from the coniston water lakefront and 7. all-day meals, coffee and tea are served in the pub and cafe, including free full breakfast. 3 miles from the a591. limited on-site parking is available Teesside International Airport 2 hr 12
Grizedale Forest (20 min) This Lake District forest features hills, tarns, small villages, a ropes course & a sculpture trail. Scafell Pike (1 hr 19) Reaching a height of 978m, this peak was donated to the National Trust as a war memorial in 1919. The Old Man of Coniston (6 min) Mountain hikes to view picturesque lakes & industrial remnants such as an old metal tramway tower. Brantwood (10 min) Former home of artist John Ruskin, now a house museum with period furniture, gardens & art displays. Tarn Hows (10 min) Leafy, picturesque lake district popular with tourists & offering trails & picturesque views. National Trust - Hill Top (16 min) Timed-ticket entry to Beatrix Potter's quaint, rural farmhouse filled with the writer's furnishings. Blea Tarn (22 min) Lush green hills surround this serene country lake known for its peaceful atmosphere. Windermere (29 min) This large glacial ribbon lake features 18 islands, plus ferries & other boating activities. National Trust Wray Castle (20 min) Neo-gothic 1800s castle featuring a kid-friendly interior with play rooms, plus lakeside grounds. Lake District National Park (23 min) Information on local travel and walking/cycling routes, with books/guides for sale and exhibitions. Wordsworth Grasmere (27 min) Former home of poet William Wordsworth, with a museum, guided tours, gardens & a tea room. Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead (12 min) An exhibition of original illustrations by writer Beatrix Potter, displayed in a 17th-century house. Great Langdale (22 min) Lake, climbing, camping, and mountain Coniston Water (13 min) Sprawling lake known for its tranquil waters & scenic views, popular among kayakers & canoers. Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre (24 min) Outdoor attraction with a range of activities, from mini-golf & zip-lines to kayaking & archery. |