Bowmanstead Cottage, character home in Coniston

Hidden away up the quiet lane past and next to the Ship Inn, Coniston is Bowmanstead Cottage. This traditional farmhouse is jam-packed with character and charm. Lakeland prints adorn the walls & antique furniture complements the property’s quirky appeal. There's also a fantastic large garden, perfect for lazy days & summer evenings! For those seeking an active holiday then footpaths & cycle ways are close by, going down to the lake or into the fells and The Old Man of Coniston. The space Ground Floor A typical Lakeland porch invites you into the property and doubles up as an ideal place to leave your walking boots. There's even a stone bench to help. The living room is full of charm and character - beamed ceiling, massive stone hearth with real fireplace, big slate flags covered with rugs & a big cosy leather sofa ideal for curling up in along with TV, DVD & CD player. Up a couple of steps is a separate raised dining area with oak detailing. By contrast there is a modern galley kitchen, with handcrafted slate worktops, big gas range, dishwasher, fridge & microwave. First Floor From the living room, there's a hidden narrow stairwell that leads you up, past the pictures of Herdwick sheep, to a landing with low beams (mind your head!). Bedroom 1 - magnificent double 4-poster bed with dressing area & en-suite bathroom with walk in shower & WC. Bedroom 2 - king size bed or twin 2'6" single beds Modern house bathroom with shower & WC. Outside Adjacent is a beautifully designed spacious terraced cottage garden, this private hideaway is a lovely spot to while away the evenings and catch the last rays of sunshine. The lower part of the garden offers a place to wander and admire the local slate structures dotted around whilst the upper area offers an abundance of seating areas amongst the shrubs. Views across to Coniston Water and the green hills of Grizedale behind can be viewed from the highest level. Hand painted signs draw your attention to the lockable bicycle storage area which can fit up to 4 bikes. There is also a dog kennel area, should you need to keep an eye on your four legged friend. For fans of mud, an external water tap is readily available, handy for washing off and cleaning up. Complementing the property is a bright and modern utility room, complete with washer, dryer, freezer and heating. This room also encompasses a drying rack perfect for hanging up wet clothes after a day exploring. Travelling with a dog? We can offer free use of a 1 acre enclosed field in Coniston village, perfect for off the lead running, walking, training and playing. Use by arrangement only. Please contact the office for availability. Facilities included Bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi, gas & initial logs for the fire. Available to hire Travel cot & high chair. Parking Parking for 2 cars - other parking nearby. Nearby Public Transport 600 yards Pub 10 yards Shop 600 yards Cottage Postcode LA21 8HB Accessibility Guide Please note due to the nature of the terracing & a small stream running along the bottom of the garden we recommend that small children are supervised at all times when using the garden Guest access Whole house Other things to note Up to 2 dogs are welcome at Bowmanstead Cottage. Please note that dogs are charged extra. Please contact The Coppermines to arrange to add dogs to your booking. EV charging available at The Bluebird Car Park in Coniston village with free parking available for all Coppermines guests. Please call into our Coniston office for your free parking permit.