Large family holidays in Lowick Bridge, near Coniston - sleeps 13

THE VICARAGE Cottage
7 bedrooms, sleeps 13

Ideal for groups, this holiday property is located in beautiful countryside, just 2 miles from the shores of Coniston Water.

Down a quiet leafy lane in beautiful countryside just 2 miles from the shores of Coniston Water , this very spacious and attractive, traditional Lakeland house is set in its own private garden. Built in 1767, it enjoys superb views over Lakeland fells, and has been carefully restored whilst retaining many original features to offer comfortably furnished and well equipped family accommodation. The famous town of Coniston, nestling in the Coniston range of mountains, is just 20 minutes’ drive away. The hamlet of Lowick has a cosy and friendly inn serving excellent food only 500 yards from The Vicarage, with many country inns and excellent restaurants in the surrounding area.

The market town of Ulverston (5 miles) offers a choice of shops, inns and restaurants, a championship golf course with superb views over Morecambe Bay, an excellent sports complex with swimming-pool and a Laurel and Hardy museum (Stan Laurel was born in the town). Many activities can be enjoyed in the immediate vicinity, including walking on fell, lakeside or mountain, sailing, wind-surfing and canoeing. The shores of Morecambe Bay are just 2½ miles away, where sea fishing is available.

At the Grizedale Forest Enterprise Centre (4 miles), mountain bikes can be hired to cycle along the many forest trails which link the majority of the numerous stone and wood sculptures scattered among the trees. Kendal, the ‘Gateway to the Lakes’, is well worth a visit for its museums, art galleries and pretty cafés and tearooms. The nearby Levens Hall boasts beautifully trimmed topiary gardens as well as a steam-engine collection and café. Lake Windermere 20 minutes’ drive with Bowness a further 10 minutes. Village shop 2 mile

Accommodation details

Large entrance room with rugs on wooden floor and open fire in period surround. Spacious sitting room. Spacious dining room with rugs on wooden floor. Farmhouse-style kitchen with stone-flagged floor and Aga cooker. Second farmhouse-style kitchen/utility room with electric cooker. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower cubicle, bidet and toilet. First floor: Master double bedroom with 5ft bed. Three further double bedrooms, one with wash basin. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom. Separate toilet.

Extra Amenities

Open fire – fuel at cost Electricity and full NSH by meter readingThree convector heaters and fan heaters includedBed linen and towels £6 per person per weekCotHigh chairTwo TVs (one Satellite)VideoDVDRadio/CDOil-fired Aga includedMicrowaveWashing machineTumble dryerDishwasherFreezerPayphoneGarden with patio and furnitureBarbecueParkingGround floor facilities.