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20/01/2011 - Romantic Retreats - Romantic Cottages

Our romantic retreats offer you to the chance to escape to your own little corner of the Lake District. Perfect for a honeymoons, anniversary celebrations and weekend getaways.

Our charming cottages are all set within idyllic locations surrounded by the quiet, picturesque landscapes of the Lake District.

All cottages are furnished to a high standard throughout, including cosy sitting rooms with roaring log fires, the perfect place to sit back and relax.



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19/01/2011 - NEW COTTAGE - Yewdale Cottage, Coniston Village (Sleep 2-4)

Built originally about 30 years ago, Yewdale Cottage is close to the village centre, all the amenities and a short walk to the lake, but lies in a quiet close with good views of the Yewdale Fells to its rear.

The owners have recently spent much time refurbishing this lovely mid-terraced cottage, which has new gas fired central heating, and a new bathroom, new en-suite shower room and a new kitchen.

For more details please click here

01/01/2011 - HAPPY NEW YEAR !!

A very happy New Year to everyone from all at The Coppermines.

Our larger cottages are famous for parties and events!

Christmas & New Year 2011 cottages are now available to book online!

FOR A YEAR FROM NOW HERE IS OUR.......

CHRISTMAS 2011 PRICE LISTplease click here

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NEW YEAR 2011 PRICE LISTplease click here

19/12/2010 - Road conditions, today in Coniston

Coniston Village centre at noon today..!

Despite the recent snow, the roads in Coniston are mainly clear of snow, thanks to our own and local gritting and clearing work !

Most of our cottages are easily accessible, our own gritting and 'digger team' can always help if there are any issues.

and.....we have blue skies and brilliant sunshine !

06/12/2010 - The Lake District is Open For Business - ITV1 Tonight

ITV filming at The Coppermines Mountain Cottages

On Tuesday 7th December 2010 at 7pm, The Lake District will be featuring on the ITV1 'tonight' show.

You may well see a certain yellow digger, and recognise some faces......!

To view the programme (with some adverts) please
follow this link


To view more photos of ITV filming follow this link

01/12/2010 - The Coppermines Grizedale Stages Rally- Hospitality

The Coppermines Grizedale Stages Rally

WE ARE SORRY TO REPORT THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO HARD PACKED SNOW ON THE FOREST ROADS.

PLEASE NOTE THAT CONISTON AND THE SOUTH LAKES ARE FULLY ACCESSIBLE BY ROAD, EXCEPT FOR THE HIGH MOUNTAIN PASSES. THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR THIS WEEKEND IS FINE AND SUNNY.

WE DO NOT HAVE ANY OTHER ROADS BLOCKED AT THE MOMENT.

THE 2011 COPPERMINES GRIZEDALE STAGES RALLY WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 25th NOVEMBER 2011

THE FURNESS MOTOR CLUB, who voluntarily organise the rally have spent all morning today,checking the stages and have unfortunately had to come to the decision to cancel the event due great concerns over the safety of rally competitors, spectators and marshalls.

(The Coppermines Grizedale Stages Rally 2010 was to take place over the weekend of Friday 3rd December 2010

This years rally was to have featured a new 7-mile stage in the dark on Friday evening in Grizedale Forest. This is in addition to the further 35 miles of stages that takes place on Saturday in Grizedale and Dunnerdale.

For guests staying in our cottages we were delighted to offer free trackside hospitality on both Friday evening and throughout the day on Saturday.

The cars would normally pass our hospitality area three times over the weekend)

SEE YOU IN 2011 !!

For details of The Coppermines Grizedale Stages Rally please follow this link: www.grizedalestages.co.uk

Special notes for this weekend only ---

If you were competing in or spectating the rally and have booked a cottage with us, for that particular purpose, please check our terms and conditions of letting. We are happy to move your booking to an equvilent value stay in the future for rally customers only.

26/11/2010 - Snow in Coppermines Valley

Despite last night's snow, the road to our Coppermines Mountain cottages has been gritted and is now passable by most vehicles.

For more pictures follow this link

For more details from the Westmoreland Gazzette follow this link

29/10/2010 - Christmas and New Year 2010 / 2011

Christmas Snow On Coniston Old Man

Details of prices and availability for Christmas and New Year 2010 / 2011 are now available by either following the links below:

Christmas Breaks

New Year Breaks

or by searching from our search page link on your left in the normal way.

Information on things to do this Christmas and New Year in The Lakes please follow this link for details

22/10/2010 - NEW - - Wi-Fi At The Coppermines Mountain Cottages

The Coppermines Mountain Cottages

Following requests from our guests we have now installed Wi-Fi internet access at The Coppermines Mountain Cottages.

The introduction of Wi-Fi at the cottages means that guests can go online to download route maps and gps co-ordinates for navigation, check the latest weather forecasts and of course keep to date with Twitter or Facebook!

Within the next few weeks we will also be introducing Wi-Fi access at The Bridge Cottages in Coniston village and we are also encouraging other cottages to introduce it this winter.

For Details of The Coppermines Mountain Cottages please click here

18/10/2010 - Veteran Car Club Rally - 16th & 17th October 2010

1910 Maxwell Model E Tourer

Fine weather ensured that The Veteran Car Club of Great Britain, North West Section enjoyed a beautiful two day rally around the Lake District.

Sights included a private tour of Wray Castle, afternoon tea at Brantwood (home of John Ruskin), a sheepdog demonstration and a private trip on the steam yacht 'Shamrock'.

To view our VCC Rally gallery follow this link

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