Perched on a hilltop, Dow Crag House offers a serene retreat near Coniston village. This spacious three-bedroom home boasts wrap-around windows, a large open-plan kitchen and dining area with French patio doors leading to the garden. Unwind in the living room by the wood-burning fire or enjoy outdoor BBQs in the sloped lawn garden.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Dow Crag House - Coniston House for 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
Dow Crag House is a stunning three-bedroom holiday home less than a mile from the picturesque village of Coniston. The extensive two-storey detached house benefits from an elevated hill-top position, ideal for viewing Coniston Water, the Coniston Fells and Grizedale Forest. The house was designed with views in mind having wrap-around windows on the ground floor and large windows in the bedrooms.
The ground floor is wonderfully-spacious, with a large open-plan kitchen and a dining area - perfect for the family or friends to gather and discuss the day's activities. French patio doors open from the dining area to the steps and the garden. Also on the ground floor, accessed from the kitchen or the main hallway, is the living room with two large comfy sofas, two armchairs, a Sony Smart TV, and a lovely wood-burning fire. Another exit door leads to the small patio and further onto the garden. For the kids (or an escape for the grown-up kids) is the cosy snug with a two-seat sofa and another Sony Smart TV.
Not that you'll want to do any washing while on holiday - right? But if you need to, there is a utility room with a washing machine and a tumble dryer, which also doubles up as the boot room where you can store your walking gear and shoes, easily accessible from the side entrance of the property. Off the utility room is a handy WC with a toilet and basin.
Upstairs, via 14 carpeted stairs with a secure handrail, are the three lovely bedrooms; the main bedroom, with a king-size double bed, is enormous and offers a luxury en suite bathroom with a bath and a separate shower, toilet and basin. The dual-aspect windows make the most of the view of Coniston Water, the garden, and the fells beyond. Both the second and third bedrooms, one of which is en suite with a shower, toilet and basin, have King-size double beds, which can be made up as twin beds on request. The house bathroom comprises a bath with an electric shower, toilet, and basin.
Finally, outside, to the rear of the house, is the sloped lawn garden with established plants and trees, a shallow stream & pond and the paved patio area with outside tables and chairs and a brick-built BBQ area - perfect for a summer's BBQ! To the front of the house is the gravel parking area for up to two cars.
ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY Ground Floor: Kitchen - Range cooker, with seven-ring gas hob and electric ovens, large fridge (separate chest freezer in the utility room), microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, electric whisk and a large selection of crockery, pots and pans. Living Room - Spacious room surrounded by a wall of windows to maximise views of the garden and Coniston Water. Two three-seat sofas, two arms chairs, a wood burning fire, a 55" Sony Freeview Smart TV, plus a Blu-ray DVD player. Door leading to the garden and patio. Snug / TV Room - Two-seat sofa, 43" Sony Freeview Smart TV, plus a DVD Player. Utility / Boot Room - Access via the rear door into the property. Washing machine, tumble drier and chest freezer. WC - Toilet and basin.
First Floor: (14 carpeted stairs with secure handrail) Bedroom 1 - King-size Zip & Link bed; can be a double or a twin, bedside tables with lamps and an alarm clock, wardrobe with a hairdryer. Bedroom 2 - Super king-size double bed, bedside tables with lamps and an alarm clock, dressing table, hairdryer, and fitted wardrobes. Three large windows to maximise views of the garden and Coniston Water. En suite bathroom with bath, separate mains-plumbed shower, heated towel rail, toilet, and basin. Bedroom 3 - King-size Zip & Link bed; can be a double or a twin, bedside tables with lamps and an alarm clock, hairdryer, fitted wardrobes, en suite mains-plumbed shower room with heated towel rail, toilet and basin. Family Bathroom - Bath with electric shower over, heated towel rail, toilet and basin.
Outside: Pretty lawn garden with established plants and trees, a shallow pond, and a large patio with garden furniture and a brick-built BBQ area. Second smaller patio with bistro table and chairs - lovely views of Coniston Water. Private parking for two cars.
THINGS TO NOTE: Bed linen and towels are provided for guests, plus a small supply of tea, coffee and sugar; three tea towels; hand towels for the kitchen and downstairs WC; bin bags, dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid; a dishcloth, scourer and kitchen roll, and toilet paper. A Starter supply of wood, kindling and firelighters are provided in the cooler months for the wood-burning fire in the living room. There is a selection of board games, books and DVDs for rainy days. Both TVs are Smart TVs with streaming apps *Own account required. Children are welcome. However, we do not recommend this property for infants due to the different levels, steps and the pond in the garden. Therefore neither a travel cot nor a high chair are available. Central heating is throughout the house. One dog is welcome. EV Charging is not permitted. Short breaks are not available at this property. A £200 Security/Damage Deposit is required with your balance payment.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Gravel flooring in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Coniston is home to this holiday home. Brantwood and Hawkshead Grammar School are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Go Ape Grizedale and Cocoa Hearts. Travelling with kids? Consider Raw War Paintball and The Herdy Shop. Visit our Coniston travel guide
Is Dow Crag House - Coniston House for 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Dow Crag House - Coniston House for 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dow Crag House - Coniston House for 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dow Crag House - Coniston House for 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dow Crag House - Coniston House for 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?
This family-friendly Coniston holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Coniston Water and John Ruskin Museum. Old Man of Coniston and Brantwood are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Dow Crag House - Coniston House for 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews
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Gorgeous property. Light, airy rooms. Plenty of space for 6 people to spread out. Fully kitted out beautiful kitchen and dining area - great for leisurely meals and games nights.
Master bedroom has stunning views, very comfortable beds.
Outside patio area is great for breakfast, lunch and supper. Also for watching the jets train over Coniston Water !
Beautifully stocked, maintained and designed garden a- so much colour.
Many routes to be hiked straight from the door - we didn’t use the car at all during out week’s stay