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07/07/2009 - Lake District Bluebrid Garden - RHS Tatton 2009

RHS Show Tatton Park 22 - 26 July 2009

The Coppermines and Lakes Cottages are pleased to be once again sponsoring a show garden at the RHS Show Tatton Park (22-26 July 2009)

Along with a consortium of Lake District tourist businesses, award winning garden designers Andy Loudon and Janine Crimmins have been commissioned to create a fantastic show garden. The theme of the garden is Donald Campbell and his hydroplane Bluebird K7 which he used during his last World Water Speed Record attempt in 1967.

Along with the show garden visitors will also be able to view the full size replica of Bluebird K7, on loan from The Lakeland Motor Museum, that was used in the making of the BBC film "Across The Lake" starring Sir Anthony Hopkins.

Members of The Coppermines & Lakes Cottages team will be on hand in the adjacent Lake District Marquee during the show to offer advice about our cottages and handing out our latest brochures.

If you are visiting the show please come along, say hello and pick up our latest information.

For more information about RHS Show Tatton Park 2009 please follow this link

25/06/2009 - Brimstock Cottage Far Sawrey

Brimstock Cottage

NEW PHOTOS

Brimstock Cottage at Far Sawrey near Hawkshead have been updated. This high quality cottage is in a beauttiful location, with a lovely cottage garden and views to Lake Windermere

For more details follow this link

26/05/2009 - Donald Campbell Bluebird To Return To Coniston Water

Lake District planners have agreed to temporarily suspend the speed limit on Coniston Water so Bluebird K7 can rekindle some of her glorious past.

The vessel that was raised to the surface eight years ago has been subject of methodical restoration project is hoped to reach 100mph in a one off speed trial to prove her seaworthiness.

Bill Smith, who led the the salvage operation and is in charge of the restoration project said: "I think it is a good result. I am euphoric at the prospect of having the final objective in sight. We now need to prove that she works and is in the condition she was just before the crash all those years ago. We hope to have Bluebird ready for her trial at the end of next year or the beginning of 2011."

Bluebird K7 Photograph © 2006 David Ambridge 

17/05/2009 - We Are Only Here For The Beer

Kieran Falconer and friends enjoy a pub crawl with a difference in Cumbria during a recent stay in Coniston.

Details about this epic trail of the Lake District's pubs and breweries was published in The Independent On Sunday - 17/05/09

To read Kieran's article please follow this link

30/04/2009 - Cottages Win Gold Awards

Enjoy England Gold Award

Low Howe Cottage and Chapel Bank House, both in Coniston, have achieved the prestigious Enjoy England annual Gold Awards.

This places both these cottages in the top 7% of the 11,000 four star self catering properties in the UK.

The award recognises the fact that these properties are at the highest level of the four star rating but are unable to achieve a higher star rating due to specific contstraints of the property.

For more details about Low Howe Cottage please follow this link

For more details about Chapel Bank House please follow this link

19/04/2009 - NEW COTTAGE - Bowmanstead Cottage

Bowmanstead Cottage Coniston

Bowmanstead Cottage is an attached eighteenth century farm house, this beautiful little cottage lies in a secluded position next to the Ship Inn in a quieter rural area on the outskirts of the village. It has recently been refurbished and has a wealth of oak beams and many original period features. Beside it lies a lovely little garden with a seasonal lake view whilst footpaths to the fells and lake can be found nearby.

For more information please follow this link

17/04/2009 - Lakes Green Boat Gathering -

Lakes Green Boat Gathering Coniston

Enjoy Green Energy In Action

Coniston Boating Centre Sat-Mon 2nd-4th May The Lakes Green Boat Gathering, co-sponsored by The Coppermines & Lakes Cottages, is a brand new event designed to promote and encourage sustainable boating using "green" energy. It will showcase the latest green energy technology and provide an opportunity for the industry to promote its latest products.

For more information please follow this link

21/03/2009 - The 'Beech Boys' Atlantic Row..Launch...

Norman & James at the launch

This epic journey, partially sponsored by The Coppermines, took a step further today with the lauch of the boat on Coniston Water.

For more information please follow this link

10/03/2009 - NEW COTTAGE - Fell View Cottage

Fell View Cottage, Nibthwaite

Fell View Cottage is located in the hamlet of Nibthwaite at the southern end of Coniston Water. Set in a large garden the cottage has a modern fully fitted kitchen and delightful countryside views from all rooms.

There are great walks from the door and the Red Lion Inn at Lowick Bridge is a 20 minute walk away.

For more information please follow this link

20/02/2009 - 2010 Prices and Availability

Coniston Water from Hollin Bank Barn

Following the high demand for cottages, due to the increase in UK holidays this year caused by the increased cost of holidays in the eurozone, we have now realeased our 2010 prices and availability.

To search for cottages, prices and availability please follow this link

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