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Shepherds Villa, Coniston, Cumbria, Lake District

Sleeps 9 - 23 9 Bedrooms 24 Dining

Victorian holiday villa in Coniston, Lake District sleeping 23 with a games room for multi generational families and girls getaways

Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends. Shepherds Villa, Coniston, Cumbria, Lake District, sleeps 9 - 23 in 9 bedrooms.

This impressive large house built over 4 floors is ideally located on the edge of picturesque Coniston in the Lake District, famed for the spectacular Old Man of Coniston. Shepherds Villa provides a fantastic base for those who love to walk, and the shores of Coniston Water, just 1/2 mile away, offer tremendous opportunities for watersports enthusiasts to enjoy this beautiful environment.

Groups of friends and family would find this an excellent property to meet for a holiday or a celebration. And the cosy living accommodation is large enough for guests to retreat into should bad weather strike.

The dining room offers seating for 24 and is a lovely space to sit down over a meal and chat. The living areas at Shepherds Villa offers plenty of choice with 2 spacious light and airy reception rooms. Downstairs in the basement is a games room with a pool table and a bar, a popular space to have fun for all ages. The owners have thought of everything, including a laptop friendly space for those who need to keep in touch with work and good wifi.

The kitchen is well equipped for providing large group meals. It has all mod cons including a dishwasher for your convenience, and use of a washing machine and tumble dryer.  There are also three fridges and a freezer for food storage.

The 9 bedrooms comprise a mix of king sized beds, 4 posters, a double and singles/bunks offering choice for multi generational groups. There are 8 bathrooms throughout the property, 2 with roll top baths and 6 shower rooms with WC.

Shepherds Villa is set within an enclosed, mature garden so there is plenty of room for children to run around and let off steam. Adults will enjoy sitting outside, having a barbecue and gazing at the surrounding views.  To the back of the property there is a private car park with enough room for 10 cars.

There is plenty to do in Coniston, with good local facilities including shops, restaurants and 5 pubs within walking distance. No need to drive anywhere for the duration of your stay, but many well known tourist attractions can be found within a 15 mile radius, including the homes of Ruskin, Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. Windermere is just 12 miles from the house.

Facilities

Dog Friendly

Pets can be accommodated - please enquire.

Accessibility

Guests must be able to climb stairs. Bedrooms are a minimum of 2 flights up.

WiFi

WiFi is available throughout the property.

Kitchen

Well equipped to cook meals for 16 with range, 8 ring hob, 2 microwaves, dishwasher, 3 fridges, freezer, washing machine and dryer.

Dining Room

There is seating for up to 24 in the dining room using chairs and benches. There are tables and chairs outside, perfect for barbecues.

Sitting Room

There are 2 reception rooms which are ideal for larger groups, offering comfortable seating in light and airy spaces.

TV and Music Facilities

4 TVs, 2 with Freeview, DVD and CD player.

Games Room

There is a games room in the basement of the house with a pool table, table football and a bar.

Heating and Open Fires

The house has gas central heating. There is an open fire in one of the living rooms. Starter pack (wood/coal/kindling - winter only) is included.

Bedrooms

9 bedrooms: 2 king +single, 2 twin or superking, 1 with 3 singles, 1x 4 poster king + bunks, 1x 4P queen + 2 singles, 1 x 4P double.

Linen

Bedding and towels are provided.

Bathrooms

There are 8 bathrooms throughout the house, some with traditional roll top baths. 6 are en suite, with a further bathroom on each bedroom floor.

Children's Facilities

Children’s books and toys are available. There is also a crib, high chairs and travel cots available.

Outdoor

The house is situated in a mature garden with a seated communal barbecue area and rear patio. There is private parking for 10 cars and bike storage.

Parking

Free private parking is available on the premises, particularly advantageous in a village where parking is at a premium. Space for up to 10 cars.

Smoking

No smoking inside the property please.

Booking Information

Minimum 3 nights. Check in any time after 3pm, check out by 10am on day of departure. We can be flexible where there are no guests booked for same day. There is a key lock box for visitors’ convenience. Security deposit may be payable. Cleaning fee payable.

50% of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 60 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 60 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

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Shepherds Villa, Cumbria

Please contact the owner for availability dates

3 Night Weekend
From £2200
Midweek per night
From £700

Location

Coniston is approximately 30 minutes drive from Windermere and Ulverston. It is located 2 hours from Manchester. Lake District location, fantastic for walkers.

  • On the edge of the village of Coniston.
  • Coniston, 2 minutes from the house: grocery, artisan bakery and pizza shop, newsagent, gift shop.
  • 6 pubs which do food, including the Black Bull with its own brewery (award winning Bluebird Bitter). There are also 2 good restaurants (an Indian - Sara's and Steam - well reviewed). Several cafes.
  • Manchester Airport just under 2 hours away.
  • Windermere and Ulverston have railway stations.
  • There is a regular bus service East and West from Coniston.

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