Becks Fold | Coniston | Bowmanstead | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

10 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

64 Customer Review(s)

Caroline
April 2024

“Photos do not do this place justice”

- Caroline, April 2024
Jennifer March 2024

“This was our second time at the cottage.”

Our party of 10 from age 2 to 84 found the cottage delightful and well equipped. The youngsters missed WiFi but got used to the idea of managing without it. It’s a wonderful peaceful location and we particularly loved being able to walk on footpaths to the lake, into Coniston and seeing the tiny lambs in the field next to the house. The mattresses were rather hard sadly and the House Book information needs updating on recycling but we enjoyed the underfloor heating and would love to return one day.

- Jennifer, March 2024
Susan November 2023

“Have stayed with Skye’s several places but this is the first time that the owner called me on the day I arrived to say there was no towels .”

On the Skyes information it’s says no tea towels and take your own beach towels. There was loads of tea towels and bedding but no towels. As the other guests had started their journey I had to take towels for 3 people. In the owners book it says no towels supplied. Very unusual and inconvenient on the day of travelling. The Sykes website details should say that if that is normal for this cottage

- Susan, November 2023

We are sorry for any inconvenience but had you contacted us no later than 48 hours prior to your arrival, as advised by Sykes this could have been avoided. This is to get the access details for the cottage and for you to ask any questions. As you had not contacted us we rang you on the morning of 3rd Nov when we advised with the exception of towels all linen including a good supply of tea towels were available for your stay. We have checked with Sykes regarding your reference to beach towels and they have confirmed their Tick list suggests guests take their own beach towels and any towels for pets even if the cottage description states bath towels are available. Property Owner
Carolyn August 2023

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at dancing beck .”

It was very well equipped. Loads to see in the surrounding area and to do for the little kids. Just one gripe the wi fi obviously we were out during the day because of the nice weather but I'll bet that's what is putting people off coming to your lovely cottage.

- Carolyn, August 2023
Eleanor July 2023

“Lovely family size home.”

Clean and well equipped. Need mattresses on all beds replacing for a better night's sleep.

- Eleanor, July 2023
Lynne June 2023

“Comfortable clean accommodation and very well equipped, convenient location with walks from the door.”

Thank you for the very generous welcome pack. Had a very enjoyable stay at Becks Fold.

- Lynne, June 2023
Miriam June 2023

“Great place to stay.”

Could do with more mugs for large party. Sofa bed very uncomfortable so not used. Very convenient to go to many places in lakes, and near to coniston. Lovely welcome pack.

- Miriam, June 2023
Grayham June 2023

“Becks Fold is in an ideal location for low level walks and swimming in Coniston, as well as the usual higher level walks.”

There is a pub within 2 minutes walk, as well as Coniston village shops, restaurants and pubs within 10 minutes walk along the old railway line. There is very little need to use cars. The house is very well equipped, but there is no wi-fi. The landlord is easy to contact for help when needed.

- Grayham, June 2023
Sean May 2023

“Great cottage in a nice area, couldn’t have asked for a better holiday.”

- Sean, May 2023
Tony August 2022

“Excellent. A lovely cottage, in a great location with a warm welcome from the owners on arrival.”

- Tony, August 2022
Donna August 2022

“Absolutely fantastic, very clean, had everything you needed if you forgot to pack it.”

Games,books and DVDs. Would definitely recommend. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

- Donna, August 2022
Jan July 2022

“Beautiful well equipped house in a great location”

- Jan, July 2022
Elaine June 2022

“Amazing house they have thought of everything you need for your stay.”

As regards cleanliness the house is immaculate. The area is nice and peaceful, with some lovely walks. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property to hire.

- Elaine, June 2022
Janine May 2022

“Wonderful stay, would highly recommend.”

Well equipped, clean, very spacious and perfect location!

- Janine, May 2022
Susan May 2022

“Fully enjoyed our stay at Beck's Fold.”

A lovely house with superb views. Short of nothing. Beyond all expectations.

- Susan, May 2022
Rachael April 2022

“Becks Fold is a beautiful property in a great location within short walking distance of Coniston lake & village.”

We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay, just a shame it wasn’t longer!

- Rachael, April 2022
Christopher February 2022

“We stayed at Becks Fold for s short 4 day break.”

We're a family of four with two kids aged 8 and 10. that wanted to explore the local area. Becks Fold is a lovely house, spacious, well furnished with everything your own house has. Spotlessly clean, in a quiet location by a brook, it really is an ideal home from home to spend a break. Thoroughly recommended.

- Christopher, February 2022
Neill December 2021

“We travelled as three couples for our annual pre Christmas getaway, we were certainly not disappointed with Becks Fold the welcome pack was very much appreciated.”

The house was large and comfortable with everything you needed apart from towels, obviously due to covid I presume. The beds were comfortable possibly a little soft for us after four nights though. The location is great as just a 10min walk into Coniston with the Ship Inn 2 min walk great welcome good traditional pub with great pub grub too. All in all a great few days at a lovely home and location, would definitely recommend and return soon hopefully.

- Neill, December 2021
Joan October 2021

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Becks Fold.”

The house was very clean and comfortable and the facilities were perfect for what we as a large group needed it for. It was very impressive with regard to the space it offered and the comfort of feeling very much at home. Everyone was impressed although there were a couple of comments that the single beds weren’t comfortable. There was also comments about the water pouring from the guttering during the night during heavy rain which kept them awake. I didn’t experience this but others in the party did. This didn’t distract from the fact that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

- Joan, October 2021
Jacqueline October 2021

“Perfect location and a perfect house .”

- Jacqueline, October 2021
Susan September 2021

“It is a lovely location 0.”

7 miles out of Coniston village. Very well equipped apart from needing a toilet brush and cleaner in each bathroom. One bathroom needs a heated towel rail.

- Susan, September 2021

We do not have toilet brushes as we do not consider them to be hygienic. All three bathrooms have heated towel rails. Property Owner
Claire August 2021

“Superb place to stay, everything you need is there.”

Ideally located to explore the Lakes. We will definitely go back.

- Claire, August 2021
Alex August 2021

“What an absolute gem of a house!”

The accommodation was even better than expected! Rooms were extremely spacious and the whole house and garden were immaculate! The beck babbling along side the property was bliss to listen to. The location was great too! A five minute walk to the waters edge and a beautiful 15min stroll through fields and along the lake to Coniston village. Slightly shorter perhaps along the road side. Such a beautiful place to stay!

- Alex, August 2021
Jay July 2021

“Absolutely loved it!”

Beautiful and clean house with plenty of space and everything one could possibly need! 3 nights seem too short to fully enjoy the beautiful surroundings - we will definitely be back for longer! Thank you.

- Jay, July 2021
Gillian June 2021

“The house was lovely, location excellent.”

Our only disappointment was the lack of Wi-Fi. Not the end of the world but we did miss it! Other than that we couldn’t have asked for a better holiday cottage.

- Gillian, June 2021
William May 2021

“Excellent location and a very nice house.”

Well equipped, comfortable and clean. The owner and manager were extremely helpful. One drawback was the lack of WiFi, with Covid-19 requiring prebooking of so many things, WiFi would have made it a lot easier.

- William, May 2021
Angela October 2020

“Great place for a large family or a mixed group of family and friends.”

Enough space for everyone to feel comfortable and have their own privacy.

- Angela, October 2020
Colin October 2020

“Great cottage, even better than pics show, really good size and great location with all facilities needed.”

Really comfortable for whole family, kids loved it. Owner very responsive. This was our second visit to Coniston this cottage over 6 years and would definitely revisit next time.

- Colin, October 2020
Leonie September 2020

“Lovely holiday cottage - well located, lovely rooms and lots of space.”

There was a well equipped kitchen which is always a plus! We had a great weekend at Becks Fold.

- Leonie, September 2020
Sharon September 2020

“This house is great!”

Pictures don’t do it justice at all. The bedrooms are all large and lots of space. The lounge area and kitchen is cosy really homey, has a lovely feel to it.The garden was lovely and the views are great, the location is great love to be near the lake and use the local pub as well as the pubs in town. Highly recommend would stay here again.

- Sharon, September 2020
Kerry August 2020

“This house is amazing!”

The pictures online do not do it justice. It has everything available that you could possibly want and is well looked after, very clean and spacious. The scenery around it is also lovely, including a little stream running right next to it. I would definitely like to visit again in the future.

- Kerry, August 2020
Maria July 2020

“The house is extremely spacious and very comfortable.”

We had a fantastic family holiday. The hosts are also very helpful and easy to contact.

- Maria, July 2020
Gurpreet July 2020

“The owners of the property were lovely and really helpful and so was the local lady who looks after the property on a day to day basis.”

The property had great facilities and a brilliant location just ten minutes walk from the Coniston lakeside. There was some lovely walks and public footpaths from very close to the house. The property itself was clean and friendly with a lovely wood burner and supply of logs, as well as a jacuzzi bath. It has a lovely friendly atmosphere and all the essentials are provided including good quality washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, etc. We have stayed in the northern lakes many times (Derwentwater, Ullswater, etc) and this was our first time staying in the southern lakes. We found Coniston a little less touristy than the northern lakes which was great. Coniston has its own boating centre where you can hire all sorts of boats, paddle boards, kayaks etc. Grizedale forest is only 20 mins drive away (with lovely walks as well as Go-Ape etc). Windermere and Kendal are pretty close too. We highly recommend Becks Fold.

- Gurpreet, July 2020
Catherine December 2019

“I thought the house was absolutely lovely.”

So warm and cosy with plenty of space for 7 of us and in such a good location. The beds were wonderfully comfortable and we all slept really well. The decorations and candles were a lovely addition and the hampers were a total festive surprise and very gratefully received. Steve the owner, went above and beyond our expectations.

- Catherine, December 2019
Merina August 2019

“The location is perfect.”

The house is very spacious and has everything you would need. We will definitely book this accommodation if we come back to lake district.

- Merina, August 2019
Victoria May 2019

“The house is beautifully presented and extremely comfortable; the kitchen is very well equipped so it was an excellent venue for a family weekend get together.”

The location is quiet and close to facilities and the mountains..We did feel that considering the price towels should be included, members of the family came by train so I ended up with a large pile of damp towels to take home... not the end of the world but having spent twenty years in the holiday cottage business ourselves we did wonder why! Members of the family would have also liked internet.

- Victoria, May 2019
Elaine May 2019

“Stayed at Becks Fold for a weeks break, weather was excellent which made a difference.”

Becks Fold is a beautiful place to stay, the owner has thought and catered for everything you need while stopping there. The house is beautifully furnished and spacious so if there is a group of people staying you are not under each other feet. We had a minor issue at first but after contacting the owner this was sorted straight away with no further problems. We cannot recommend this place enough beautiful place to stay and gorgeous countryside, we will definitely be staying there again.

- Elaine, May 2019
Matthew May 2019

“This cottage is brilliant!”

It is filled with quality and was even better than expected when we arrived. It’s a great location for walks and a short walk to the pub and town. Great value and we will definitely be returning.

- Matthew, May 2019
Vivienne December 2018

“Cottage was fantastic, lovely decor and facilities in idilic location.”

Great for relaxing with friends, walks and exploring the lake district.

- Vivienne, December 2018
Leah October 2018

“The booking process was really simple, easy to use and quick.”

The App is really useful also. House immaculate and the welcome hamper was a lovely touch.

- Leah, October 2018
Sheena September 2018

“Becks Fold was an absolutely amazing place to stay.”

We were welcomed with a beautiful basket of bread, cereal and wine. Everything is organised in such a thoughtful manner for guests to stay and self accommodate and catered comfortably. We had both my parents ( from the US), my in laws, my 9 month old baby and my 2 year old and my 2 sister’s ( from US) and my husband and I stay at the cottage. It comfortably accommodated us. It is very spacious. The cottage looked exactly like the photos but felt even bigger in person. The front of the house is not shown in the photos, so when you arrive it will look like a bungalow but the house is built on a lovely hill next to a Brooke. In the morning we would have coffee in the garden and listen to the water streaming down. Pure relaxation. The cottage comes with high chair, cot, kids toys, board games and garden games. We were blessed with lovely weather so we had a bbq one night! And you are a 2 min walk to Ships Inn a local pub. And a 10 min walk to the lake and you can see the sheeps graze as you stroll down. My kids loved it! It was our first time at the Lake District. Great location to drive to the Beatrix Potter, Wordsworth and Lake Windermere attractions and also great location to just stay in Coniston and enjoyed the lake. Everything was perfect and we surly will book again at this cottage as another family get together holiday. Thank you!

- Sheena, September 2018
Adam August 2018

“This was the best holiday our family has ever had.”

Becks Fold was amazing and had everything and more that we needed. I wish I could of spoken to the owners as they have done a terrific job in building the perfect home. Coniston is just a dream and if I could move there I would in a heartbeat. I haven’t stopped thinking about it. I would return there in the next couple of years and there would be only one place I would stay and that’s Becks How you can get such a perfect place is incredible and hats need to go off again to the owners. 10/10 holiday. I am getting emotional just writing this. Thank you. If there was something to change for the owners it would be the bin situation as the dustbin men never came and all the rubbish was in bags next to the wheelie bin. Perfect holiday perfect house perfect location just perfect

- Adam, August 2018
Jacqueline July 2018

“Beautiful house, had everything we needed.”

Would definitely recommend.

- Jacqueline, July 2018
Robin June 2018

“I absolutely loved the location.”

The house was fabulous. We didn't even miss a car as it was an easy walk to the shops, Lake and mountain/ sedentary walks.

- Robin, June 2018
Dean June 2018

“Becks fold is a beautiful house with everything you could need and in a great location .”

Just a 10 min walk to the centre of comiston .

- Dean, June 2018
Davina May 2018

“The Becks Fold Property far exceeds the Sykes description.”

. It was a Fabulous, spacious, modern, well appointed property :D

- Davina, May 2018
Mihaela-carmen March 2018

“Very clean, spacious, tidy, good location from the center.”

A complimentary welcome pack was provided which I thought was a very nice gesture.

- Mihaela-carmen, March 2018
Susan July 2017

“Great house in a very good place”

- Susan, July 2017
Jason November 2016

“This a superb property that is in a beautiful location, just a 10 minute stroll into Coniston village.”

The owner was very informative and helpful, which made everything perfect for the family. Everything worked and was kept in very good order. Good fridge / cooking facilities / dishwasher / washing machine etc. etc. everything you could want on a mini family break. If I had to be ultra picky, and I really don't want to be, the only thing missing was wifi. With so may people there, 1 or 2 that still had to do a little work to do, so It would have helped and eased a little work frustration. I would definitely recommend this property, and possibly stay again in the future! For info - There were 8 adults and 1 child in the group.

- Jason, November 2016
Eleanor September 2016

“A group of us were in Coniston for the weekend - taking part in the Lakeland Trails challenge race on the Saturday.”

The cottage was in a perfect location for getting to and from the start and finish. The degree of comfort for weary runners was lovely. We were all impressed by the attention to detail and the thought that had gone into equipping the whole place. Loved it!

- Eleanor, September 2016
Sameer August 2015

“Becksfold is a complete package for a 5 star holiday to stay, I really would like to get back to same cottage next year!”

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- Sameer, August 2015
Kate May 2015

“Such a lovely house, better than the photos from the website.”

I would use this house again and recommend it.

- Kate, May 2015
Catharine August 2014

“A lovely cottage in a great location.”

- Catharine, August 2014
Maurice August 2013

“The property was situated in a lovely spot with beautiful views from the back of the house.”

The house itself was comfortable and large. It was well equipped and tastefully decorated and furnished. In fact we all agreed we would love to live in it ourselves! We would certainly recommend this property to anyone.

- Maurice, August 2013
Jacky May 2013

“A beautiful area - very good location.”

We found the house to be very spacious and clean. We would not hesitate to rent it again.

- Jacky, May 2013
Matthew April 2013

“The house was above expectations and when I spoke to the owner on the phone he was very helpful with information about the area.”

- Matthew, April 2013
Ian October 2012

“Accommodation was fantastic and location was spot on.”

It is the nicest property I've stayed in on a short break. Owner was really helpful on the phone when confirming key collection.

- Ian, October 2012
Peter June 2012

“The cottage was modern, large and equipped with everything we could have needed - a lot of thought had obviously gone into this.”

- Peter, June 2012
Carol May 2012

“The property suited having the whole family together very well.”

- Carol, May 2012
Adam April 2012

“Brilliantly furnished and tastefully decorated, this house had everything we wanted and more.”

- Adam, April 2012
Colin October 2011

“Everything - the house was more than we could have hoped for.”

Fantastic attention to detail!

- Colin, October 2011
Mrs Smith October 2010

“This was a great house to stay in - extremely well appointed and a good size for two families.”

It was lovely to have hand soap in all the (many) bathrooms, and things like tea, coffee, sugar, bread, milk and wine. Having washing powder and dishwasher tablets also made for very comfortable living. Everything was of a really high standard, clean and new. We were very impressed. Excellent! Well done!

- Mrs Smith, October 2010
James August 2010

“The house was lovely and very well situated.”

- James, August 2010
Mrs Collins July 2010

“Property was excellent, very comfortable and welcoming.”

Very spacious and attention to detail made it feel very homely. Will definitely be recommending it and hopefully returning soon too!

- Mrs Collins, July 2010

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Summary

Over three floors
Four bedrooms: 1 x lower ground floor king-size double with en-suite shower, whirlpool bath, basin, WC plus dressing room & doors to garden, 1 x lower ground floor twin, 1 x lower ground floor double, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin & WC
Lower ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC
Ground floor basin & WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility room
Sitting room with woodburner & sofa bed.
Gas underfloor heating with woodburner in sitting room
Dual fuel cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 6 x TVs with Freeview
Fuel, power & initial supply for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen inc. in rent
Cot & highchair on request
Off-road parking for two cars, good roadside parking available for further two cars
Spacious two-tier garden with BBQ, decking & furniture
Sorry, no pets, no smoking, no stag/hen parties & no under 21s
Shop 8 mins walk, pub 2 mins walk.

The property

Becks Fold is a luxurious detached property, situated near the charming village of Coniston in the Lake District National Park. This cottage boasts impressive vaulted ceilings, charming exposed beams and a stylish interior design throughout, making a lovely retreat for a walking family holiday. The outstanding dwelling hosts a spacious sitting room, featuring contemporary sofas, which sit in front of a traditional woodburning stove, perfect for relaxing on an evening in front of the TV. Following this is a well-appointed kitchen and dining area, complete with a sleek and modern design, housing all the necessities you will need during your stay. Inside you will also find four elegantly decorated bedrooms, posing ample storage and space, comprising of a two doubles, a twin and an additional double with a king-size bed, with en-suite, featuring a walk-in shower, whirlpool bath, basin and WC, in addition to an impressive dressing room and doors opening up to the garden. Outside, guests can enjoy evening meals on the spacious patio area during the summer months whilst listening to the charming beck that flows past. The cottage is set within a peaceful location, with the local shop taking just an eight-minute walk and the local pub is situated just two minutes away. For days out, guests can explore the stunning countryside by taking one of the many walking routes the National Park offers, such as the 3.7 mile walk of the Old Man of Coniston, Coniston Water and the Tarn Hows, all picturesque walks with breath-taking scenery. Becks Fold is the ideal destination for a family getaway to the rural location, whatever the weather.

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About the location

CONISTON

Hawkshead 4 miles; Ambleside 8 miles.

Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere just a short drive away. Superb walking, mountain biking and climbing are available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, and the lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. For watersports enthusiasts, the quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, whilst the less active can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola’, or visit Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin. Nearby attractions include the award-winning village of Hawkshead, home of the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Tarn Hows, one of the most visited beauty spots in the country and Esthwaite Water, famous for its fishing. A first class holiday location at any time of the year.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Photos do not do this place justice”

“This was our second time at the cottage.”

“Have stayed with Skye’s several places but this is the first time that the owner called me on the day I arrived to say there was no towels .”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at dancing beck .”

“Lovely family size home.”

“Comfortable clean accommodation and very well equipped, convenient location with walks from the door.”

“Great place to stay.”

“Becks Fold is in an ideal location for low level walks and swimming in Coniston, as well as the usual higher level walks.”

“Great cottage in a nice area, couldn’t have asked for a better holiday.”

“Excellent. A lovely cottage, in a great location with a warm welcome from the owners on arrival.”

“Absolutely fantastic, very clean, had everything you needed if you forgot to pack it.”

“Beautiful well equipped house in a great location”

“Amazing house they have thought of everything you need for your stay.”

“Wonderful stay, would highly recommend.”

“Fully enjoyed our stay at Beck's Fold.”

“Becks Fold is a beautiful property in a great location within short walking distance of Coniston lake & village.”

“We stayed at Becks Fold for s short 4 day break.”

“We travelled as three couples for our annual pre Christmas getaway, we were certainly not disappointed with Becks Fold the welcome pack was very much appreciated.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Becks Fold.”

“Perfect location and a perfect house .”

“It is a lovely location 0.”

“Superb place to stay, everything you need is there.”

“What an absolute gem of a house!”

“Absolutely loved it!”

“The house was lovely, location excellent.”

“Excellent location and a very nice house.”

“Great place for a large family or a mixed group of family and friends.”

“Great cottage, even better than pics show, really good size and great location with all facilities needed.”

“Lovely holiday cottage - well located, lovely rooms and lots of space.”

“This house is great!”

“This house is amazing!”

“The house is extremely spacious and very comfortable.”

“The owners of the property were lovely and really helpful and so was the local lady who looks after the property on a day to day basis.”

“I thought the house was absolutely lovely.”

“The location is perfect.”

“The house is beautifully presented and extremely comfortable; the kitchen is very well equipped so it was an excellent venue for a family weekend get together.”

“Stayed at Becks Fold for a weeks break, weather was excellent which made a difference.”

“This cottage is brilliant!”

“Cottage was fantastic, lovely decor and facilities in idilic location.”

“The booking process was really simple, easy to use and quick.”

“Becks Fold was an absolutely amazing place to stay.”

“This was the best holiday our family has ever had.”

“Beautiful house, had everything we needed.”

“I absolutely loved the location.”

“Becks fold is a beautiful house with everything you could need and in a great location .”

“The Becks Fold Property far exceeds the Sykes description.”

“Very clean, spacious, tidy, good location from the center.”

“Great house in a very good place”

“This a superb property that is in a beautiful location, just a 10 minute stroll into Coniston village.”

“A group of us were in Coniston for the weekend - taking part in the Lakeland Trails challenge race on the Saturday.”

“Becksfold is a complete package for a 5 star holiday to stay, I really would like to get back to same cottage next year!”

“Such a lovely house, better than the photos from the website.”

“A lovely cottage in a great location.”

“The property was situated in a lovely spot with beautiful views from the back of the house.”

“A beautiful area - very good location.”

“The house was above expectations and when I spoke to the owner on the phone he was very helpful with information about the area.”

“Accommodation was fantastic and location was spot on.”

“The cottage was modern, large and equipped with everything we could have needed - a lot of thought had obviously gone into this.”

“The property suited having the whole family together very well.”

“Brilliantly furnished and tastefully decorated, this house had everything we wanted and more.”

“Everything - the house was more than we could have hoped for.”

“This was a great house to stay in - extremely well appointed and a good size for two families.”

“The house was lovely and very well situated.”

“Property was excellent, very comfortable and welcoming.”

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About the location

CONISTON