Beautiful area, Excellent views along with very good reviews of the Hotel
"Hunkered beneath the pockmarked peak known as the Old Man of Coniston" (Lonely Planet), Waterhead Hotel sits within green gardens on the edge of Coniston Water. This property, which has panoramic views of the Coniston Fells, is an ideal base from which to explore the local area on foot. Alternatively, you can hop on to a launch for a cruise and follow the routes of Donald Campbell, who died attempting a world speed record on this lake in 1967.
Coniston's copper mining past is evident through the remains of shafts and mines dotted about the area, but it also has a strong cultural heritage. Writer John Ruskin lived in Coniston, Tennyson honeymooned in the village and Turner painted the mountainous scenery. Author Arthur Ransome also holidayed as a child in Coniston and used the area as the setting for his "Swallows & Amazons" book series.
The Waterhead Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Coniston Village, where you can visit the Ruskin Museum. A 40-minute walk from the hotel is Grizedale Forest, which offers a variety of hiking trails, and Tarn Hows -- part of an estate once owned by Beatrix Potter. Windermere is a 30-minute drive from the property and Scafell Pike is 75 minutes by car.
You can begin the day with a full English breakfast at Brasserie 21, the hotel restaurant which serves local produce and offers views of Coniston Old Man. There is an outdoor patio area and a Lounge Bar which stocks local ales -- perfect for cold autumn nights.
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kimalexaalexander
21 Oct 15#9
Visited this weekend on this offer. Came home last night - gorgeous place, lovely views, room clean and comfortable, staff friendly and food great. Sad to be home!! Got a returning offer too - two nights B&B £99. Will be returning. Many Thanks
leon121
17 Oct 15#8
Nice find op
eddz
16 Oct 15#7
Stayed there for our 25 anniversary Dec 2012, thoroughly enoyed it, but no buses after 4PM, and still expensive prices out of tourist season. Breakfast there is excellent.
polo_mint4
16 Oct 15#6
Good deal. I've been to Coniston several times before and it's a great little village. Plenty of good pubs with a fine selection of ales (try the locally brewed, and award winning, 'Blue Bird Bitter').
The walk up the Old Man of Coniston is quite challenging but, on a clear day, very rewarding. The final ascent is the toughest part but this is optional as the circular route carries on past it.
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"Hunkered beneath the pockmarked peak known as the Old Man of Coniston" (Lonely Planet), Waterhead Hotel sits within green gardens on the edge of Coniston Water. This property, which has panoramic views of the Coniston Fells, is an ideal base from which to explore the local area on foot. Alternatively, you can hop on to a launch for a cruise and follow the routes of Donald Campbell, who died attempting a world speed record on this lake in 1967.
Coniston's copper mining past is evident through the remains of shafts and mines dotted about the area, but it also has a strong cultural heritage. Writer John Ruskin lived in Coniston, Tennyson honeymooned in the village and Turner painted the mountainous scenery. Author Arthur Ransome also holidayed as a child in Coniston and used the area as the setting for his "Swallows & Amazons" book series.
The Waterhead Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Coniston Village, where you can visit the Ruskin Museum. A 40-minute walk from the hotel is Grizedale Forest, which offers a variety of hiking trails, and Tarn Hows -- part of an estate once owned by Beatrix Potter. Windermere is a 30-minute drive from the property and Scafell Pike is 75 minutes by car.
You can begin the day with a full English breakfast at Brasserie 21, the hotel restaurant which serves local produce and offers views of Coniston Old Man. There is an outdoor patio area and a Lounge Bar which stocks local ales -- perfect for cold autumn nights.
Link updated http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g186323-d574662-Reviews-Waterhead_Hotel-Coniston_Duddon_Valley_Lake_District_Cumbria_England.html Thanks
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The walk up the Old Man of Coniston is quite challenging but, on a clear day, very rewarding. The final ascent is the toughest part but this is optional as the circular route carries on past it.
Think I might book this up - thanks Op!