Self-Catering at Gable End | Holiday Cottages in Coniston

Holiday home
Gable End is a semi-detached cottage situated close to the village of Coniston just four miles from Hawkshead in the Lake District National Park. The cottage can sleep two people in one super king-size bedroom as well as a family bathroom with Jacuzzi. Also in the cottage is a kitchen with breakfast bar and a first floor sitting room with woodburner and dining area. Outside is off road parking for one car and a private lawned garden with furniture. Gable End is a delightful cottage from which to explore this fabulous part of the world. Note: Suitable for babes-in-arms only. Note: There is no electric vehicle charge facility at this property, please locate your nearest charge point prior to booking/arrival, you're not permitted to charge from the property itself. From end of October to March the property will accept bookings from Monday to Friday and Friday to Monday including the Xmas period. From March to end of October the property only accepts 7 night bookings with a Friday arrival.

Accomodation Details
Mostly ground floor. One king-size double bedroom. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen with breakfast bar. First floor sitting room with dining area and woodburner.

Area
Coniston Water, one of the most imposing and beautiful English Lakes, is situated to the west of Lake Windermere. To the northern end of the lake, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park and makes a superb base for touring Hawkshead, Ambleside and Windermere.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Electric storage heaters with woodburner. Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Coffee pod machine, TV with FreeSat, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen, towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 1 car. Private lawned garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 1.5 miles. Note: Suitable for babes-in-arms only. Note: Check-in 5pm. Please Note: There is no electric vehicle charge facility at this property, please locate your nearest charge point prior to booking/arrival, you're not permitted to charge from the property itself. From end of October to March the property will accept bookings from Monday to Friday and Friday to Monday including the Xmas period. From March to end of October the property only accepts 7 night bookings with a Friday arrival.

Mrs Peel

October 2020

Lovely accommodation.. Perfect setting for walking in the area.

Mrs Peel, October 2020

Beautiful secluded location and very suitable for these weird times.. Very relaxing and comfortable and great hopping off point for lots of places in the South Lakes but so quiet, felt remote but Coniston was just up the road. We managed to spot red squirrels on two of our trips, a delight as they are so shy and that made our day. We would highly recommend both the cottage and the glorious gardens with their fiery Japanese maples at this time of year. The autumn colours over the whole area were beautiful. Many thanks to the owners for their friendliness and great accommodation. Ruth

Ms Harris, October 2020

September 2020

Kathryn and her family made us feel really welcome.. The cottage is very cosy and the bed is incredibly comfortable. We were lucky with the weather and were able to complete all the walks we planned. It is a 2 mile approximately walk into Coniston, there are safe footpaths to follow all the way into the village. In fact we never used the car once whilst we were there as our long walks filled our days. Very lovely cottage set in beautiful gardens with a view from your living room over Coniston water a great calming way to watch the sun come up as start your day. I am sure we will return one day.

Mrs Jones, September 2020

The location was even better than we expected.. In particular the is a lovely sitting area in the garden which we hadn’t expected.

Mr Davey, September 2020

Bathroom sink cracked and the oven was dirty And drier did not work.. The furniture and Bed mattress were warn and had seen better days. The rest was satisFactory. The location was great and The family friendly and welcoming. Overall we had a good break but would think twice before booking accommodation again.

Ms Hartle, September 2020

August 2020

Fabulous location

Mrs Harknett, August 2020

March 2020

Beautiful little cottage up on the hill overlooking the north end of Coniston Water, perfect for two people.. The owners live on site in separate buildings and are extremely friendly and helpful. Comfortable, clean and well decorated, but the star is always going to be the stunning views.

Dr Varker, March 2020

February 2020

Beautiful location with friendly owners.. I think some of the facilities need updating, such as a larger tv, better Wi-fi throughout the house and not just available on the landing, constant hot water and a better heating system.

Mrs Haythornthwaite, February 2020

January 2020

The directions to the property are travel out of Coniston on B5285 towards Hawkshead.. After one mile turn right at top of lake then after half a mile turn left and the property is on your left. Prior to commencing my journey I contacted the owner to be told that there was no sign when to turn right and no sign when to turn left. Anyone travelling to the property take B5825 out of Coniston towards Hawkshead.After a mile turn right at large sign for "Monk Coniston Car Park" After half a mile turn left signed clearly Hawkshead. Property some four hundred metres on the left. Excellent property. Very clean.

Mr Layfield, January 2020

Gable End was cosy, comfortable and provided everything we could have needed.. It’s set in beautiful surroundings and in a convenient location. The owner was friendly and helpful and I would highly recommend Gable End for a relaxing break.

Janet B

November 2019

A really cosy, delightfully comfy cottage with amazing views down to Lake Coniston. It was nice and warm to come back to after walking in the Lakes and amazingly the bed was as good as our own! As a frequent traveller, I have never said this before!

Mrs Clowry, January 2020

Gable End cottage is in the most stunning location looking over fantastic gardens down to Coniston Lake.. It is perfect for two people with a spacious bedroom and lounge. The bed was as good as ours at home and as frequent travellers we have never said this before!! The cottage was warm and cosy and after busy days out walking etc it was great to come back to.

Mr Baker, November 2019

Gable End is in an amazing location with a great view of Lake Coniston from the garden.. The cottage was very comfortable. We didn’t get to see the owner however her father was very obliging. The Bluebird Cafe next to the Lake is a must, lovely food and very friendly staff. We had a really relaxing week in the cottage.

Mrs Bradbury, November 2019

This little cottage was a fabulous experience and well presented.. The cottage was well equipped And facilities as listed in the advert including the jacuzzi bath which was great. The grounds which the cottage is located are worth a look around for a little stroll. The only one niggle was water dripping from leaky gutter onto the velux roof reported back in Aug 19 which is definitely like Chinese water torture for first 2 days. Luckily weather improved but it really needs sorting. Else it was fab week with short distance from Coniston lake. Thank you!

Mr Mccabe, November 2019

October 2019

Great cottage with amazing views.. Owner was very friendly and helpful. Very clean and tidy property. I would definitely recommend a stay at this cottage. Mr Ingram

Mr Ingram, October 2019

September 2019

Lovely, comfortable cottage in great location.. Friendly welcome from the owners father on arrival. Only slight niggle is as another reviewer has commented the Wi-fi....it’s not that it’s limited bandwidth that was the issue, it’s that you have to sit at the top of the stairs to even pick up the hub! We only wanted to be able to check weather etc but it would have been nice to do this from the comfort of the lounge! Most of the pubs in Coniston provided free Wi-fi so not a major issue.

Miss Ridgway, September 2019

August 2019

Water pressure at the property is very low.. As a result the bath takes about 15 minutes to fill so we didn't bother. There is a leak on the gutter of the property next door which means there is a constant drip onto the skylight above the staircase (when its raining, which is almost all the time) its loud and a bit like Chinese water torture. 2nd staircase after the turn tread needs attention. I think its loose as it makes a horrid bang when you tread on it. A few teabags/coffee and a small bottle of milk would be a great thing for the owners to provide for new arrivals. Cost is minimal and the nearest shop involves a drive to Coniston

Mr Brownhill, August 2019

The cottage was perfect for two, very well equipped and nicely decorated.. The bed was extremely comfortable - a delight after a day of walking! Best of all, the view over Coniston lake and the Old Man of Coniston and the owner’s gardens are gorgeous and the secluded location a dream. There is also a private outdoor area with incredible views where we relaxed with a drink. Conscious others have noted the lack on Internet but the amazing location beats internet access (and in any case it works enough to check emails or do some quick research at the top of the stairs). Also very helpful to have off road parking. Location is very good, very near Coniston Lake and easy driving access to the best areas in the Lakes. Overall really exceeded my expectations and hope to visit again.

Miss Leonte, August 2019

Gable End is a lovely little cottage with great views and is ideally situated to .... Gable End is a lovely little cottage with great views and is ideally situated to get to where ever you want to spend the day

Mr Kirk, August 2019

July 2019

WiFi is virtually non-existent, router is in another cottage.. No telephone signal on Three or O2. Ideal if you want to be left alone but not if you need to be in contact. Location of the cottage is terrific, easy walking into Coniston, Hawkshead and Grizedale Forest. Could have happily stayed another week or two

Mrs Smiles

June 2019

Fabulous cottage in quiet, beautiful grounds in the glorious Lake District..

Mr O'hara, July 2019

The property was in exactly the right place for our needs as we were going to a wedding at Brantwood.. It was well appointed but the kitchen was a bit small so we were unable to dine there. The bedroom windows could be fitted with venetian blinds as we had to have the curtains closed for privacy.

Mr Harper

April 2019

Gable End is a gem of a find! ! Such a beautiful setting too. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The cottage we thought would be tiny but it was quite spacious. The bedroom was large and the bed was so comfy we struggled to get up!! The kitchen was very user friendly and well equipped. The jacuzzi bath was awesome!! The upstairs living room was very cozy with fabulous views and the dining area was lovely. An ideal spot to explore the area. We will definitely return to stay here.

Mrs Stancer

March 2019

Although the property was pleasant it was not as clean as expected, the oven being dirty and food in the freezer.. Some light bulbs weren’t working and the bed was very lumpy and uncomfortable. The cottage was also over looked by the adjacent farmhouse and with the bedroom and bathroom being downstairs meant that there was very little privacy.

Mrs Warren

August 2018

Lovely location and surrounding area.. Beautiful view from the garden/sitting out area. Everywhere accessible by car - we think it may have been a long walk into Coniston itself and we weren't sure how to get there so we only drove in. We had three lovely cruises on the lakes but particularly enjoyed the "Gondola" on Coniston Water, we drove through the three passes including Kirkstone and Wrynose, visited "Hill Top" the former home of Beatrix Potter (go early, it is timed admittance and gets very busy!), the Lakeland Motor Museum, Hawkshead (very pretty pedestrianised village) and enjoyed some lovely walks (Esthwaite Water and Tarn Hows). Also can thoroughly recommend the "Bluebird Café" (beautifully clean and the cakes are awesome) overlooking Coniston Water and the supermarket "Booths" in Windermere, lots of choice and fresh produce. All in all a lovely, relaxing holiday with a comfortable cottage to come home to each day. A vacuum cleaner at the property would have been handy as we had muddy shoes some days!

Mrs Jennings

June 2018

A lovely cottage in a beautiful location.. We were blessed with wonderful weather during the week and so made use of the outside space. The views from the garden down to Coniston water were superb! So quiet and peaceful, great for that glass of wine! A few negative's, no bowl in the kitchen for making a salad, and only 1 bathroom hand towel, plus a little short on any cleaning materials. Other than that we very much enjoyed our stay.

Ms Fennel

We loved Gables End cottage.. We found it to be beautifully furnished, comfortable and the garden with our own sitting area overlooking Coniston water was stunning!! The owners were particularly kind and helpful! We hope to return one day.

Mr Smart

March 2018

The cottage was really nice.. Beautifully situated and surrounded by lovely gardens. Only improvement was there could have been more supplies at the cottage including cleaning supplies. xxx OWNER RESPONSE xxx Thank you Mr. Smart for your booking. We're delighted you enjoyed Gable End and its location. We don't supply cleaning materials (apart from washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and washing powder) as the cottage is professionally cleaned after each booking. Please do visit us again.

Mr Robinson

February 2018

We had the most amazing week at Gable End.. We were so impressed with beautiful cosy cottage we will definitely be visiting again. The grounds and scenery are breathtaking. The owners were extremely helpful when we had to cut our holiday short by one day as the heavy snow and adverse weather made it difficult to get our car down onto the main roads. He actually drove our car down for us!!! Something we were not familiar with due to the bad snow and ice. We were so grateful and after a ten hour journey (which should have only taken 6 1/2 hours) we finally made it safely home. Now that is what we call first class service.

Mr Fewery

Lovely cottage in a great setting.. Would definitely recommend and rebook. Perfect for a relaxing getaway and ideally located to get around the area.

Mr Patrick

December 2017

The property location was excellent.. Coniston is a beautiful area/village. Gable end was a cosy retreat under stormy circumstances. We thoroughly enjoyed our break.

Mr Woods

August 2017

Everybody was so friendly and the walks were amazing ..

Mr Boddy

June 2017

It was a lovely cottage in an extremely lovely surrounding,the garden to the properties was gorgious and the owners parents were very helpfull..

Mrs Fishwick

January 2017

We both loved the grounds in which the cottage is situated , great hosts but .... We both loved the grounds in which the cottage is situated , great hosts but lack of transport to village meant we couldn't celebrate our ruby anniversary as we would have wanted

Mr Fishwick, January 2017

November 2016

This is a lovely cottage for a few days away set in a beautifull location.. Me and my partner had a lovely few days and the view from the cottage was amazing Highly recommended

Miss Williams, November 2016

September 2016

It was our 50th wedding Anniversary and the cottage was beautiful the owners .... It was our 50th wedding Anniversary and the cottage was beautiful the owners were so lovely and left us a gift and card for our anniversary which we did not expect it was such a lovely surprise they could not do enough for us the cottage and the views were unbelievable we have never seen anything like it before it's the first time ever that we have been to the Lake District and we are definitely going back next year hopefully to the same cottage we are so pleased we picked Gable End we recommend it to anyone who wants a romantic and special place to visit and stall it's the best one we have ever stayed in

Mrs Prunty

July 2016

A very beautiful location, very restful and peaceful. We will be going back.

Mr Sellens, September 2016

A very beautiful location, very restful and peaceful.. We will be going back.

Mrs Fairhurst

June 2016

The views from the cottage were awe inspiring and anyone needing a tranquil and peaceful week or weekend could not chose better.

Mrs Prunty, July 2016

The views from the cottage were awe inspiring and anyone needing a tranquil and peaceful week or weekend could not chose better..

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Gable End in Coniston, Cumbria