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Rose Castle Cottage

Nr Coniston, Cumbria
The exterior of Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The exterior of Rose Castle Cottage in the snow, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
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The exterior of Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The exterior of Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The garden at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The sitting room at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The sitting room at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The kitchen at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The dining room at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The sitting room and dining room at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The double bedroom at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The twin bedroom at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The double bedroom at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The shower room at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
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  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Preferred changeover day Thursday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
  • Acorn rating 2 What's this?
  • Reference 009025
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About Rose Castle Cottage

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

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 may even catch a glimpse of the rare Belted Galloway cattle and sturdy Herdwick sheep grazing by the tarn. The paths from the cottage lead down to Monk Coniston jetty where you can pick up 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.
 

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Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair not available
  • Microwave not available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer not available
  • Dishwasher not available
  • Washing machine not available
  • Tumble dryer not available
  • Telephone not available
  • Television not available
  • DVD not available
  • WiFi* not available
  • Open fire / wood burner available
  • Garden available
  • BBQ not available

Accessibility

Not accessible

Layout

  • Ground floor

    Kitchen, sitting/dining room with wood burning stove, shower room with lavatory.

  • First floor

    Two bedrooms (1 double with 5' bed and 1 twin).

Notes for guests

Access: If you would like a copy of the access statement for this cottage please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

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

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

Garden: An enclosed garden that is sloping and left in a natural state. There is a hard standing area for the garden table and seating.

Access: Access to the cottage is down a narrow and sometimes uneven track.

Utilities/Electricals: There is no television or microwave at this cottage. 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.

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

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People make use of the Tramper mobility scooter at Tarn Hows, Cumbria

Tarn Hows and Coniston

Majestic views and peaceful walks in beautiful countryside
Mother and son looking at Beatrix Potter artwork in the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead

Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

Beatrix Potter's original artwork on display in a 17th-century house
Gondola cruising on Coniston Water

Steam Yacht Gondola

Rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht on Coniston Water
People arrive at Wray Castle by boat

Wray Castle

Gothic Revival castle sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere with turrets, towers and informal grounds
A woman sitting at Orrest Head during the sunset

Ambleside

Family fun and adventure in the heart of the English Lake District
Twin girls reading a Beatrix Potter book on a bench at Hill Top

Hill Top

Beatrix Potter's 17th-century farmhouse: a time-capsule of her life

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About the Acorn rating

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To help find the best cottage for you, we have created our own quality rating system for our holiday cottages called the Acorn rating. Ranging from 1-5 Acorns, the rating gives you an indication of a property’s facilities, fixtures and fittings, with five being the highest quality level. The Acorn rating is not connected to any other industry rating system that may be used for holiday cottages and is only to be used as a guide that covers location, style of interior and the facilities you may be looking for. We do not set our cottage pricing based on the Acorn rating we have given a cottage as all our cottages are of an individual nature. Therefore, we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice. In addition, some of our cottages are curated to be sympathetic to their time period. This means that they might not have all of the aspects of modern living, but impress in so many other ways.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose and clean. Running water and a toilet are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities – details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied with a few exceptions, which are again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. In general, a 1 Acorn cottage does not have WiFi.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high number of guests to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 Acorn cottages have WiFi and the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied in all 2-5 Acorn cottages.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage.

4 Acorn: these cottages have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally the ratio of bathrooms to guests is likely to be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers instead of showers over baths.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. This is the highest offer available. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage or is set within an extraordinary location or building. The furniture is of a high standard, and has real comfort for modern living.

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