Self-Catering at Swallows Nest | Holiday Cottages in Coniston

Holiday home
Swallows Nest is a lovely first floor flat in Coniston. With a king-size double bedroom and its en-suite, it sleeps two comfortably. The open-plan living area comprises a kitchen, dining area and sitting area, while outside there is a patio with furniture and roadside parking. Swallows Nest is just five minutes' walk from Coniston Water, and with the Old man on Coniston close by, there is great walking in the area.

Accomodation Details
All first floor. One bedroom: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.

Area
Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, 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, with Hawkshead, Ambleside and Windermere just a short drive away. Superb walking, mountain biking and climbing is available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, and the lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. For water sports enthusiasts the quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, whilst the less active can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola'.

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
Gas central heating with electric fire. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, radio, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking available. Bike storage post . Patio with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. Coniston Water 5 mins walk. Note: This property accepts guests aged 18 and over only. Note: Shared entrance with Ref. 922442. Note: this is a first floor apartment reached by one flight of stairs and is not suitable for people with health and mobility issues Note: This property can only accept holidays that start Friday or Monday. Note: Must provide own lock for bike.

Mr Macfarlane

October 2020

There’s no parking, so a warning to be prepared to pay £3 for 2 hrs at the car park across the road, or some other helpful advice, would be good.. The last email we got, a week before arriving, said the host would be ‘available to greet you from 17:00’ so we expected to get the keys from a person. The number on the email was a call centre and completely unhelpful and it took much exhausted searching on the doorstep through email archives (no internet till we got inside!) and the fortunate assistance of some other chance-met guests to figure out the ‘keysafe’ system and get it to work. We’d have given up on it if we weren’t stranded and desperate by now. Very sticky and awkward to open, needed 3 hands! Not a bad apartment though pricey, maybe that’s just the Lake District for you. Nice bathroom, good location, decent hot water system. Kitchen was adequate EXCEPT oven didn’t work (wasted a whole frozen meal) which is poor for a not-cheap self-catering apartment. The ‘appliance book’ didn’t have an oven page. Stove top worked. Cafetière spout was broken, which we didn’t notice till after we made/wasted the coffee. The bedroom was nice (good view out the window) though the bed was uncomfortably soft for our taste. We had to strip the bed and bag up all the towels and linens (supposedly due to covid !?), as well as put all the crockery/cutlery/pans in the dishwasher before leaving, which was ok (if not quite expected at the price) except you also have to be gone by 9am! We didn’t try the TV so can’t comment. Wi-fi was good.

Mr Macfarlane, October 2020

August 2020

Fabulous location!

Miss Rajan-weare, August 2020

February 2020

Lovely location, warm and bright.. Thank you for returning items left behind- arrived home in perfect condition.

Mrs Jackson, February 2020

January 2020

I especially appreciated how warm and cosy the place is - in fact, even cosier than it appeared in the photographs..

Mr Bubb, January 2020

October 2019

Lovely apartment, great location.. Couldn't have asked for more.

Ms Woods

June 2019

Your information states that Donald Campbell's restored Bluebird car is in the Ruskin Museum in Coniston and it isn't.. We would however recommend Swallows Nest in Coniston which is a modern comfortable apartment close to all the amenities.

Mrs Jessop

May 2019

Lovely flat and great location

Mr Boult

March 2019

This was our 2nd time at this property and it is well situated within the village and extremely clean and tidy

Mrs Tyrrell

October 2018

Very comfortable and well equipped property in an excellent location for restaurants and Coniston Water..

Mr Hassen

Location and the cosy, compact nature of the accommodation.. The Bistro 'Steam next door was outstanding as were the pubs next in the village for hospitality, beet and the quality of food. There's excellent access to Coniston Waters and lots of interesting walks. We're looking forward to returning soon, hopefully during Easter.

Mrs Jones

July 2018

Apartment was in the perfect location, clean and very well presented.. Coniston itself is lovely. Climb the old man, it’s hard but you will be very pleased with yourself. The artisan bakery for pizza, fantastic. Little cafe next to apartment perfect for breakfast if you can’t be bothered to cook your own. We would recommend Swallows nest and Sykes definitely and we will be back.

Mrs Wharton

June 2018

Outdoor table & chairs are in front small "garden" very near to the 2 refuse bins and looking onto a reasonably busy road - not ideal.. But flat was very comfortable, especially the bed, and overall well equipped.Excellent powerful shower.

Mrs Elks

May 2018

Swallows Nest is just perfect for a retreat in the lovely village of Coniston.. The flat had everything that we needed and the views are amazing. Thank you.

Miss Carter-brown

This was my second visit to Swallow Nest and it was just as good the second time as it was the first.. I very much enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend it. Very comfortable and clean accommodation. Quiet. Close to shops, eateries and 15min walk to the lake. Lucked out on the weather again! Great relaxing holiday!

Mrs Thorpe

April 2018

The flat was very well equipped and the owners have thought of everything from an apron for the kitchen and a clothes brush! The kitchen had been left with washing up liquid, dish washer tablets, and a few tea bags and coffee. The bed is comfy and there's plenty of hot water after a long day's hiking. Since it is in the centre of Coniston, shops and pubs are only a few minutes walk away.

Ms Bailey

July 2017

Great location.. Very well equipped property.

Ms Williams

April 2016

Swallow's Nest was very quiet and extremely comfortable. The location is just right and the view out of the bedroom window was always inviting and impressive. The spacious bathroom was much appreciated, as was the very comfortable bed and lounges. Free WiFi was excellent. Thanks a lot; we loved our stay there and would definitely come back, it was excellent value for money.

Sanderson

An excellent location and lovely accommodation, which had everything we needed. We will definitely be going back.

Mrs Davies

October 2015

The accommodation was spotless - couldn't fault a thing. Everything worked properly and we were very comfortable. Fixtures and furnishings were all good quality and the WiFi worked well too - and a good phone signal! The location is excellent for local walks and sights and there are some lovely places to eat within an easy walk.

Miss Cresswell

We loved this holiday, a home from home.. Great location and lovely local pubs and restaurants. There were several walking routes and leaflets showing us what activities were available in the local area.

Mrs Wilson

June 2015

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Swallows Nest. It was a lovely, clean, cosy cottage with everything you need. Myself and my husband would recommend this cottage for anyone wanting to visit Coniston.

Mrs Harrington

May 2015

An extremely well furnished and equipped apartment. A fantastic location in the town with plenty of places to eat and drink, and lots of walks without having to drive. Can thoroughly recommend Coniston as a base for exploring the Lake District.

Mr Trehearne

October 2014

The cottage is very well situated for touring the Lake District. It is clean and has wonderful bathroom and modern kitchen. It is well located within Coniston itself and has been modernized. It is very clean and warm.

July 2014

The apartment was very central and convenient for shops and pubs/restaurants. Even though there was no allocated parking we had no problems parking on the road outside the apartment. The view from the bedroom was particularly good and even though we were next door to a café and on a main road it was quiet. The apartment was modern, very well decorated and clean and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. The icing on the cake was the weather which couldn't have been better.

Mr Brown

May 2014

Swallow's Nest was the perfect Lakes location, with easy access to good walking, lovely scenery and good facilities and attractions in Coniston. The apartment was beautifully appointed with all the comforts we needed for a top week. We especially appreciated the very helpful maps, walking guides and books that were available. They really helped us plan our days out. Highly recommended.

Mrs Rea

Had a really great holiday, the flat was excellent, warm and comfortable. Every possible need was catered for and provided. The location was ideal with shops, pubs and cafes all within easy walking distance. The lakes were also within easy reach, and a great place to walk and discover the delights of the mountains and fells. I would definitely recommend this lovely holiday flat!

Mrs Milner

April 2014

Lovely apartment, very comfortable and well equipped with everything needed for a perfect holiday.

Mr Barnett

Centrally placed property convenient for local amenities.

Mr Buxton

October 2013

Perfect location, accommodation was perfect the best I have ever stayed in will definitely be going back.

Mr Siddall

September 2013

We were delighted with Swallow's Nest. Everything was immaculate, and there were lots of unexpected extras. The location was ideal for us, as it was close to cafes, shops etc.

Mrs Watkinson

August 2013

This property is in a very good location. Although Coniston seems quite quiet, it was very close to several pubs serving good food and close to the shops.

Mrs Webb

Perfect location for walkers a different footpath around every corner

Mrs Carter

May 2013

Fantastic property, everything thought off right down to there being a washing up sponge etc, small details but needed. Brilliantly placed within Coniston. Ideal for both lake, village and mountain.

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Swallows Nest in Coniston, Cumbria