The Coniston Inn
Coniston
📍 Coniston, LA21 8AJ
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.3 mi (Open Charge Map)
🌊 Coniston Water, Boating Centre: Sufficient bathing water 0.3 mi · Environment Agency
Photo: DS Pugh (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Located on the shores of Coniston Water with fell views
- Traditional Lakeland slate building set in its own grounds
- Scenic walks around private grounds and surrounding fells
- On-site bike storage with lock hoops and charging points
The Coniston Inn sits on the shores of Coniston Water in the heart of the Lake District, a traditional Lakeland slate building set within its own spacious grounds with lake and fell views. You can enjoy scenic walks around the grounds and surrounding fells, relax with pub food and drinks in the restaurant and bar, and make use of free on-site parking and bike storage. Dogs are warmly welcomed in designated rooms, pub and restaurant areas. The inn is well placed for exploring Coniston village, Coniston Water, and the Old Man of Coniston, with The Ruskin Museum and Brantwood nearby, and Windermere station 6.5 miles away for those travelling by rail.
How far to…
- The Ruskin Museum
- 14 minute walk
- Old Man of Coniston Hike
- 6 minute drive
- Wray Castle
- 20 minute drive
- Brantwood House
- 2 Miles
- Station
- 6.5 miles away
- Beach
- 0.3 miles away
Practical details
- Check-in
- From 3pm
- Check-out
- 10:30am
- Pets
- Dogs welcome in designated rooms and areas
- Parking
- Free on-site parking
- Families
- Family rooms and children's menu available
Accommodation on site
- Double/Twin Rooms
- Superior Lake View Rooms
- Accessible Rooms
- Family Rooms
- Single/Cosy Double Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 16 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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