Nestled above Lake Coniston, this 17th-century cottage offers a serene retreat with an open fire, books to unwind with and a lawned garden. Located in the heart of the Lakes National Park, it's perfect for exploring Ambleside's fells and Grizedale Forest.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Fireplace
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About this property
Rowlandson Ground Cottage
An ancient monks retreat with period features positioned above Lake Coniston with a walk through woodland leading to its shores. Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Books, Open Fire
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Freezer, Dishwasher
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating (controlled from main house), electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. 17th century character cottage. This charming semi-detached holiday cottage, formerly a monk’s retreat, dates back to 1640 and is full of delightful beams, stone floors and is prettily furnished. Situated above Lake Coniston amongst the woods, through which there is a short path down to the lake, the property is right in the heart of the Lakes National Park. It is situated 2 miles from Coniston with its beautiful and romantic valley surrounded by spectacular scenery, 5 miles from Ambleside with magnificent fells, a mile from Tarn Howes, and with Grizedale Forest behind you, an ideal place to go walking with views of the dales and mountains, and with 60 sculptures across the forest. Windermere is a short ferry trip across the lake, and there is fabulous fell walking, cycling and other activities in the immediate area. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Towels are not included.
There are drops in the garden.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Coniston is home to this cottage. Beatrix Potter Gallery and John Ruskin Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Brantwood and Hawkshead Grammar School. Go Ape Grizedale and Raw War Paintball are also worth visiting. Visit our Coniston travel guide
What time is check-in at Rowlandson Ground Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rowlandson Ground Cottage?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rowlandson Ground Cottage located?
Situated in Coniston, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Coniston Water, John Ruskin Museum, and Brantwood. Tarn Hows and Beatrix Potter Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Rowlandson Ground Cottage Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Ewan Lentjes
7 March 2026
Lovely Cottage, beautiful area great for walks, coffees and more.
Lovely Cottage, beautiful area great for walks, coffees and more. Nice hosts
The property was lovely, I'm beautiful grounds any very peaceful. The owner was very helpful, great communications and available if needed. The house had everything we needed for our short stay. Thank you
The cottage is out of this world with the perfect amount of everything from plates to comfort and a great layout. I found it to be very clean, tidy and cosy inside. Lighting a fire will always add to the warmth. The walks from the cottage to Coniston and the Old Man of Coniston are spectacular. Can’t wait to go back.