Hollin Bank Barn

Coniston sits at the heart of the Lake District, surrounded by fell walks, water sports on the lake itself, and forest trails. Hollin Bank Barn is a detached cottage on the edge of the village, positioned to catch views across Coniston Water towards the Old Man from its rear garden and windows. The setting combines rural quiet with easy reach of the village's shops, tearooms, pubs and galleries.

Three double bedrooms and two bathrooms serve six guests. Downstairs holds an open-plan kitchen and dining room that opens onto the south-facing garden, plus a sitting room with a wood-burning stove. Essentials including electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are covered. Private parking accommodates three cars, and one well-behaved pet is welcome. The enclosed rear garden and wooded area to the side offer space to settle in. No smoking inside.

Tarn Hows and Grizedale Forest's cycling and sculpture trails lie a mile away. Coniston Water itself—a mile distant—offers kayaking, paddleboarding and boat hire. Walks range from gentle lakeside routes to the steep ascent of Coniston Old Man. The village holds the Ruskin Museum and various galleries exploring the area's slate mining heritage and its connection to water speed records. A pub sits within a mile of the property.