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Nr Coniston, Cumbria

Rose Castle Cottage

The lake and hills of Tarn Hows, Cumbria

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A two-bedroom cottage just above Tarn Hows with heaps of character in the heart of the Lakes.

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Acorn rating
2What's this?
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
009025
Rose Castle Cottage will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside with its pretty 19th-century charm and cosy interiors. The two-bedroom stone cottage sits alone in the landscape just above beauty spot Tarn Hows, with no neighbours in sight. Free of modern technology and carefully restored to retain its original character, it’s the perfect retreat to escape the trappings of modern day life. It’s the simplest things, like warming against the log-burner after a long day hiking, or waking up to views of green fields and mountains are what make this cottage so special.

Its setting at the heart of the Lakes makes it an ideal base for walking. Take the circular trail around Tarn Hows for majestic mountain views. You will often see Belted Galloway cattle and sturdy Herdwick sheep grazing by the tarn. In Coniston, you can cruise upon the elegant Steam Yacht Gondola for a nostalgic cruise on Coniston Water. This wonderful rebuilt Victorian yacht links up with a choice of trail routes from her jetties.

Tarn Hows is located in the low level hills between the villages of Coniston and Hawkshead. Restaurants, pubs, tea-rooms and shops can be found at Coniston and Hawkshead, while Ambleside is just a short drive away, when you need a break from the great outdoors.

Layout

Ground floor: Kitchen. Sitting and dining room with wood-burning stove. Shower room with toilet.

First floor: Double with 5' bed. Twin bedroom.

Outside space

An enclosed garden that is sloping and left in a natural state, with a table and seating.
Wi-Fi, not available
Garden, available
EV charging, not available
Fridge, available
Freezer, not available
Microwave, not available
Open fire / wood burner, available
Television, not available
DVD, not available
Washing machine, not available
Dishwasher, not available
Tumble dryer, not available
Cot & high chair, not available
Please note, due to the limited supply of electricity, this cottage does not contain the usual cottage inventory. There's no television, microwave, toaster, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, children's crockery or champagne flutes. It has an under-counter fridge without an ice box.

What’s provided in a National Trust cottage?
Children: This accommodation is not suitable for children under the age of 12.

Heating: The only form of heating in the cottage is the wood burning stove in the sitting room, which also powers four radiators, one in the bathroom, both bedrooms and kitchen.

Parking: There is parking for two cars inside the gates to the property.

Access: Access to the cottage is down a narrow and sometimes uneven track. It is recommended that vehicles are not taken to the cottage if snow or ice are forecast. Guests should park at the viewpoint at the start of the track instead.

Please note: There is a public footpath which passes the cottage.

Utilities/Electricals: Electricity is provided from batteries charged by a generator. The power point is for mobile chargers only, there are no other power points available.

Water is supplied from a private supply pumped from a borehole and may be in short supply at certain times of the year.

What's provided in this cottage? Please note that, due to the limited supply of electricity, this cottage does not contain the usual cottage inventory. There's no television, microwave, toaster, hairdryer, iron or ironing board. There's also no children's crockery or champagne flutes. It has an under-counter fridge without an ice box.

Wild Escapes: Rose Castle Cottage is featured in our new travel book, Wild Escapes, available to buy online or in National Trust shops. From rugged coastline to secluded woodland, it's filled with inspiration from far-reaching corners of the UK for your next adventure.

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Hill Top and Hawkshead

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Hill Top house in spring, with a winding garden path bordered by flowering plants and greenery.

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