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Bluebell Cottage

Coniston and Grizedale, North West England

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.2 mi (Open Charge Map)

🌊 Coniston Water, Boating Centre: Sufficient bathing water 0.5 mi · Environment Agency

Bluebell Cottage
  • Elevated cottage with breathtaking views across Coniston Water and the fells
  • Short walk to Coniston village and its amenities
  • Restored traditional miner's cottage with wood burning stove
  • Terraced cottage garden with patio and lawn for relaxing
  • Outhouse storage available for bikes or canoes
Bluebell Cottage is a traditionally built, 2-bedroom former miner's cottage set in an elevated position above Coniston in the Lake District, sleeping 4. It has been lovingly restored, with a cosy lounge featuring a wood burning stove, a well-equipped dining kitchen, and a terraced garden with sweeping views across Coniston Water towards the fells. It's just a 5 minute walk from Coniston village and its amenities, with Coniston Water's Boating Centre beach half a mile away. Nearby attractions include The Ruskin Museum and Brantwood, both a short distance away, while Windermere station is 7.1 miles off. WiFi is available, and a parking permit is provided for a nearby car park, making this a peaceful base for exploring the surrounding fells and lake.

How far to…

Village centre
5 minute walk
Station
7.1 miles
Beach
0.5 miles
The Ruskin Museum
0.3 miles
Brantwood
1.2 miles

Practical details

Parking
Permit provided for a nearby car park; cannot park directly outside

Accommodation on site

  • Cottage

Details taken from the operator's own website on 4 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ WiFi
  • ✓ Parking
  • 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
  • 🔌 EV Charging Nearby

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Bluebell Cottage

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

The Ruskin Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.3 mi

The Ruskin Museum

The Ruskin Museum sits in the heart of Coniston village and tells the 'Story of Coniston', from Ston...

Brantwood

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.2 mi

Brantwood

Brantwood is the historic lakeside home of John Ruskin, now a museum set across a 250-acre estate on...

Go Ape Grizedale

🎢 Theme Parks · 2.8 mi

Go Ape Grizedale

Go Ape Grizedale sits in Grizedale Forest, part of the Lake District National Park near Satterthwait...

Hawkshead Grammar School

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.2 mi

Hawkshead Grammar School

Hawkshead Grammar School in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England was founded in 1585 by Archbishop Edwin Sand...

Windermere Jetty

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.3 mi

Windermere Jetty

Windermere Jetty Museum sits on the lakeshore just outside Bowness, telling over 200 years of Winder...

The Armitt Museum & Library

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.6 mi

The Armitt Museum & Library

The Armitt Museum & Library is a museum, gallery, and library full of interesting and unusual object...

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

National Trust · 3.3 mi

Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

Hill Top

National Trust · 4.4 mi

Hill Top

Wray Castle

Castle & Heritage · 5.2 mi

Wray Castle

Graythwaite Hall

Stately Home & Palace · 5.7 mi

Graythwaite Hall

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

Our Plaice

🍟 Fish & Chips · 0.1 mi

Our Plaice

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The Yewdale Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.2 mi

The Yewdale Inn

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Food Vibez

🍦 Ice Cream & Creameries · 0.3 mi

Food Vibez

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Crown Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.3 mi

Crown Inn

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Coniston Fudge

🍬 Sweet Shops & Fudge · 0.3 mi

Coniston Fudge

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Steam Bistro

🫖 Tea Rooms · 0.3 mi

Steam Bistro

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