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Lounge with wood burner
Relax after a long walk
Dining room
Plenty of space for all
Kitchen
Games room
Terrace with garden furniture and BBQ
Master bedroom
Enjoy the views
En-suite bathroom
Twin bedroom
Bathroom
Double bedroom
Single bedroom
2nd single bedroom
Make the most of the outdoors
Fantastic entrance up the driveway sorrounded by the garden
Outside of this beautiful cottage
View towards property
Stunning scenery
A seperate games room, with spectacular views
Towards the back of the cottage
1 / 22  Lounge with wood burner
2 / 22  Relax after a long walk
3 / 22  Dining room
4 / 22  Plenty of space for all
5 / 22  Kitchen
6 / 22  Games room
7 / 22  Terrace with garden furniture and BBQ
8 / 22  Master bedroom
9 / 22  Enjoy the views
10 / 22  En-suite bathroom
11 / 22  Twin bedroom
12 / 22  Bathroom
13 / 22  Double bedroom
14 / 22  Single bedroom
15 / 22  2nd single bedroom
16 / 22  Make the most of the outdoors
17 / 22  Fantastic entrance up the driveway sorrounded by the garden
18 / 22  Outside of this beautiful cottage
19 / 22  View towards property
20 / 22  Stunning scenery
21 / 22  A seperate games room, with spectacular views
22 / 22  Towards the back of the cottage

How Head House

Coniston, Lake District
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside views
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Attractive barn conversion property with stunning views located close to the north-east shore of Coniston Water
  • Comfortably furnished split-level accommodation
  • A separate games room with pool table and indoor and outdoor seating area
Property code: LCC28

How Head House is a very special place. It is set in one of the most idyllic locations in all of the Lake District with spectacular views out every window. Located on the north eastern corner of Coniston water, the house has sweeping views of the lake, the village and the magnificent mountain Coniston Old Man. The home is thoughtfully furnished and decorated.

From the minute you step inside the front door, you will be delighted. An elevated ceiling shows the exposed beams from centuries past, and you are welcomed into a spacious inviting dining room. To one side there is a short staircase which leads to a lounge area with a wood-burning stove and cozy seating with a SmartTV in the corner. Returning back up from this seating area through the dining room you will find the kitchen. The kitchen is warm and inviting and well equipped with gas hob, oven, microwave and large American-style refrigerator - a great place for creating your evening meal. This level also has the master bedroom off the dining room, which features a super king size bed, well-positioned sofa to take in those gorgeous views and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and separate shower. Head to the lower ground floor, where you find the remaining four bedrooms, including a super king size room, a twin bedroom, two single rooms, a family bathroom, WC and laundry. Across the driveway is the spacious games room with pool table, sitting area, kitchenette, and WC. Through the French doors off the games room facing the lake there is a patio with a large outdoor table and chair - with seating for eight people – a great place for your evening glass of wine or your morning cup of coffee.

You will find plenty to do in and around the property and there are lots of walks and bike rides which you can start right from the front door. If you need supplies, there is everything in the village, (a gentle mile and a half away) to Hutchinson ’s family Butcher and the Co-Op. Just some of the few places to visit locally… John Ruskin's house Brantwood with the Terrace restaurant, Hawkshead Village, Coniston boat house and the Bluebird café, the Black Bull pub and brewery in the village with its Bluebird series of beers, the Herdwick Café and Sara's Indian restaurant. How Head House is truly a wonderful place to spend your lake district holiday.

  • 5 bedrooms - 2 super king-sized, 1 twin (with large single beds), and 2 singles
  • Bathroom with bath, separate shower, and WC
  • En-suite bathroom with bath, shower, and WC
  • 3 separate WCs (one off the games room)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Wood burner - logs are available to purchase locally
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and Nespresso coffee pod machine
  • Games room with pool table
  • High speed wi-fi
  • There is a small patio area attached to the games room
  • Parking for 4 cars
  • Shop and pub 1 mile
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

Sarah Thyer

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 5th April 2025

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The property is in a superb location overlooking the lake and is extremely spacious, comfortable and well-furnished.

Reviewed by Peter 29th March 2025

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Reviewed by Janie 28th December 2024

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Howe Head is a fab property. Extremely comfortable, with living space well laid out. Master bedroom is lovely and all others are spacious with plenty of wardrobe space. Lots of loos too! Our group of 7 (two families - 4 adults, 3 kids) has stayed in many Lake District properties and this is certainly top 3. Location is ideal for walking into ConistRead moreon village or up into Grizedale Forest, and lakeside views are stunning. Housekeeper Geoff is also wonderfully responsive. Overall, highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 9th November 2024

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Reviewed by David 19th October 2024

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Fabulous location and cottage. Quiet and secluded, but close enough for a stroll to the village centre. Communication throughout was first class. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Peter 21st September 2024

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We had a marvellous time in this outstanding cottage. Definitely will come back.

Reviewed by Kathi 17th August 2024

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Great place to stay, really well kept property, clean and well stocked. Would recommend it. Fabulous location.

Reviewed by David 10th August 2024

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Reviewed by Linda 3rd August 2024

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How Head House is stunning with the most wonderful views. It is very comfortable, spacious and well equipped and there is catering from babies to the elderly. It is suggested not for the disabled, but really this is up to the individual to decide. I am disabled, but was just careful with the stairs etc. This was our third visit and enjoyed by all eRead morevery time. The games room is a real bonus and we did play snooker. Great house in a great location. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 20th July 2024

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Reviewed by Mary 8th June 2024

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Excellent cottage, great position, comfortable and spacious. Games room is a big benefit.

Reviewed by Matthew 4th May 2024

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Great property, clean and well equipped, with fantastic views across Lake Coniston to the Old Man.

Reviewed by Adrian 23rd December 2023

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Reviewed by Patricia 16th September 2023

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Lovely views and nice place to relax and great place for walks and food.

Reviewed by Jonathan 12th August 2023

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Family of 7, loads of space, great views, comfortable beds. Directions to house great follow advice to ignore Sat Nav!

Reviewed by David 5th August 2023

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Reviewed by Stephen 21st April 2023

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Lounge with wood burner
Relax after a long walk
Dining room
Plenty of space for all
Kitchen
Games room
Terrace with garden furniture and BBQ
Master bedroom
Enjoy the views
En-suite bathroom
Twin bedroom
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Location

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