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Gatesgarth is a luxury, contemporary converted bungalow set in the Coniston countryside. The property has four bedrooms, a super-king-size with TV and en-suite shower room, a ground-floor super-king size with TV and Jack and Jill shower room, a twin with TV and Jack and Jill bathroom with shower over bath and a ground-floor twin with TV and en-suite shower room. the property also has a kitchen/diner, mezzanine-style first-floor sitting room with woodburning stove and a small balcony, a first-floor snug and a utility room. Outside is a decking area with furniture and a private hot tub, as well as off-road parking for up to 4 vehicles. Gatesgarth is a stunning, high-quality property from which to base your rural retreat in the Lake District. Note: This property only accepts a Friday/Monday check-in. Any booking that does not coincide with this will be subject to cancellation. Note: This property only accepts a Friday/Monday check-in. Any booking that does not coincide with this will be subject to cancellation.2 Small dogs allowed at the propertyDogs:We have a dog and we welcome your dogs to Gatesgarth. We know that they’re part of the family, how great it is to have them with you and what an inconvenience and cost it can be to leave them at home. Inevitably, there are few rules that you must abide by:• Dogs are not allowed on the furniture or beds• Dogs must not be cleaned using Gatesgarth towels• Dogs must never be left alone in the property• You must always clean up immediately after your dog• Do not allow your dog to bark freely outside SmokingSmoking is strictly prohibited inside Gatesgarth PartiesWe realise that you may have booked Gatesgarth to celebrate a special occasion but we ask that you do not use it to host parties with additional guests or make excessive noise which will disturb the local residents.

Located 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. Within easy reach Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere, there is plenty of opportunity for exploring and visting attractions. 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.