Guests say
Timley Knott is a well-regarded cottage in Coniston, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location. Guests have enjoyed the beautiful views, proximity to the village, and the homely touches. While some minor maintenance issues and a desire for welcome packs were noted, the overall experience remains positive with many looking to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently noted the property as very clean and well-maintained, with only one mention of a late check-in due to extended cleaning, which suggests high standards.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to Coniston and walking routes, with beautiful views and a peaceful setting contributing to its high rating.
The cottage is described as cosy and comfortable, with special mentions of comfortable beds and powerful showers. One review mentioned a small kitchen and steep steps, but overall comfort is rated highly.
Facilities are generally well-received, especially the outdoor seating areas. However, some maintenance issues like a non-working fan and structural concerns with the veranda have slightly impacted the score.
While some guests missed a welcome pack, which is often appreciated, there is not enough information to assess the overall thoughtfulness of the hosts. Therefore, this score is set to null, and guests should note that such amenities are not guaranteed.
About this property
Nestled in Haws Bank, with all the amenities of Coniston very close by, sits this beautifully presented, semi-detached home, Timley Knott (named after a local geological feature on the Old Man of Coniston).
The house is finished to a superb standard and offers views of the lake to the rear and of the mountains and fells to the front and side. The driveway provides private off-road parking for one car and there is unlimited and free lay-by parking directly opposite.
The house boasts its own 7kw electric vehicle charger, broadband speeds of up to 40mb/s and Wi-Fi throughout the house. Timley Knott provides a simply exceptional abode for up to six people and their canine companions.
Stepping inside, head to the striking open-plan living space, full of charm, character, unique arty touches, and the latest mod cons.
The sitting area is tastefully adorned with quirky personal pieces and artwork, along with a woodburning stove, curved Smart TV and soft lighting that make this a wonderful spot to kick back after a long day.
The kitchen is equipped with everything you will need for unrestrained catering at home including a dishwasher and fast electric oven; meals at any time will feel special off the Minton fine bone china crockery.
The pièce de résistance on the ground floor is the glass fronted Juliet balcony accessed through large double French doors in the dining area; bringing the outside in and offering wonderful views across to Coniston Water and the Grizedale hills beyond.
Upstairs you will find two tasteful bedrooms, including a king-size with lake views and a Smart TV and a bathroom next to it with full sized bath and shower. The twin room has its own en-suite shower room and has views across the sheep field to the summit of the Old Man of Coniston.
Accessed externally via the rear of the property is a self-contained bedroom complete with a king-size bed, Smart TV, en-suite shower room, walk in wardrobe and a small kitchenette which includes a fridge.
The utility room provides extra shelves for food storage, an extra fridge, clothes washing and drying and space for all your outdoor gear.
Step out to the rear cottage garden, offering two outdoor seating areas with furniture for relaxing and dining to the sound of the slow running stream at the bottom of the garden and the illuminated water feature. Tasteful glass panels shelter you while you dine or relax.
The rear garden is made up of a small lawned area complete with neat shrubs and borders. The fully enclosed front garden offers a further lawn and well-tended borders. The secure (lockable) and covered side return hosts the EV charger, a boot/bike washing hosepipe, solid security shackles for bikes/kayaks etc. and outdoor hanging/drying space for wetsuits.
Enjoying the best of both worlds; Timley Knott is a short, scenic walk along a traffic free disused railway line into the village of Coniston (Ship Inn, Sun Inn, village centre all nearby) but also offers immediate access onto footpaths and cycle trails leading down to the lake and up to the fells. Walking up the Old Man of Coniston, Dow Crag, Wetherlam and all the Coniston fells is best done right from the front door of the house.
Coniston itself is home to several shops, cafés, and pubs where you can refuel after a long ramble, plus it has its own brewery producing Bluebird Bitter - well worth a try!
You may wish to escape to the water on a cruise, or if you’d prefer to stay on foot, hike up the Old Man of Coniston and be rewarded with stunning views.
Further afield lies Hawkshead, Ambleside and Windermere, each providing their own attractions and charm.
Choose Timley Knott for a memorable escape to Cumbria.
Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere, and Grasmere are all within a short drive of Coniston, a charming community that sits at the head of Coniston Water and is surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Lake District National Park. Locally, Grizedale Forest's wonderful wooded trails, Coniston Old Man, and Wetherlam offer excellent hiking, mountain biking, and climbing opportunities. For those who appreciate water activities, the calm lake is perfect for canoeing and dinghy sailing, while those who are less energetic can take a leisurely ride aboard the lovely steam boat "Gondola" or visit Brantwood, the old residence of John Ruskin. The Beatrix Potter Gallery is located in the award-winning community of Hawkshead, which is also close to Tarn Hows, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the nation, and Esthwaite Water, a popular fishing place. A top-notch vacation destination any time of year.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size and Smart TV, 1 x lower-ground-floor with king-size, Smart TV, kitchenette, en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with Smart TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove (wood starter pack provided).
Utility room with clothes washer, tumble dryer, an extra fridge, boot drying racks and clothes drying
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
4 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car and unlimited free layby parking directly opposite.
7kw EV charging point.
Lawned gardens, front and rear, outdoor dining area, and decked area with furniture and barbecue.
Covered drying area for wetsuits.
Lockable bike/kayak storage.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Highchair available.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: The ground-floor bedroom is accessed externally and is therefore unlikely to be suitable for younger children
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lake Windermere
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
- Muncaster Castle
Reviews (14)
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Romilly
Beautifully presented property with lots of space for 5 guests and 1 dog . Very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Lots of lovely walks from the property and Coniston village ( 15 minute walk away) has a very good selection of shops and pubs serving food .
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Emma
Had all the facilities youâd need. Close to great walking routes, town and the water. Wouldnât hesitate to recommend for exploring the Lake District.
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Zoe
Of course, these issues may only have occurred very recently. The wooden veranda at the back of the house had partially rotted away and the uprights and fence were leaning badly into the neighbour's garden below, making this area very unsafe as it is quite a steep drop. This also left a large hole in the fence so we had to keep our dog away from this area. There was another hole in the fence on the seating area above this. The steamer chair was broken on the balcony. We arrived at the house at 3.40pm and parked across the road as the cleaner was still there. At 4pm I went across to the house but we had to wait another 10 minutes before the cleaner finished. I am not blaming the cleaner for this as she probably had a very busy day, but feel that more cleaners should be employed so these delays do not happen, as 4pm is already quite late in the day to have to wait to check in. Very surprised that there was no "welcome" pack at all in the house - not even a pint of milk! Have stayed at many cottages over the years and can only remember on one occasion before not having been left anything.