The Latest News from The Coppermines and Lakes Cottages

Dene in this year's Coniston 14

Our computer consultant Dene Stringfellow today completed the London Marathon

Results :Marathon Runner No.:
50515

Position (Overall): 7748
Position (Gender): 6703
Position (Age group): 2207
Splits
KM10: 0:50:54 KM20: 1:41:56
HALF: 1:47:33 KM30: 2:35:14
KM40: 3:38:40

FINISH: 3:51:51 - Congratulations !

Dene would like to thank all who sponsored him - you can still sponsor him & contribute online to his charity -------

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26/03/2005 - Easter Daffodils at High Park Cottage

Many of our cottages have beautiful gardens.
The daffodils are at High Park, Torver, overshadowed by the famous monkey puzzle tree amongst the spacious garden.
From here you can walk up onto the Coniston Fells or down to nearby Coniston Water.

25/03/2005 - Rose Bank Cottage refurbishments now complete !

Rose Bank refurbished sitting room.

We are pleased to announce the completion of the total refurbishment of Rose Bank Cottage, & new pictures are now posted here -

25/03/2005 - Easter in the Lakes !

19/03/2005 - The 2005 Coniston 14 Road Race

The runners set off from Lake Road

1,750 people today take part in this annual race 14 miles around Coniston Water.
The race has now been run for the last 23 years and raises thousands of pounds each year for local charities.
Far more people always want to take part than there are places for so -- register soon for next year ! !

01/02/2005 - A Walk around Coppermines Valley - Border Television

Eric Robson & Philip at The Coppermines

Today Philip met Eric Robson at The Coppermines to help Border T.V. make a new programme.
In a new series going out this Spring, Eric will be walking many of the famous "classic" lower level Lake District routes explaining much of the history along the way, and talking to local people.

Eric is well known for his "television walks" with the late Alfred Wainwright, and as well a being the presenter of Radio Four's Gardeners Question Time, also finds time to help the Lake District by being Chairman of The Cumbria Tourist Board !

26/01/2005 - New Listing - Sunny Brae Cottage - Haws Bank - Coniston - sleeps 2 - 6

Sunny Brae Cottage from the garden

We are very pleased to be able to newly list this delightful Victorian cottage owned and maintained by our old friends Val & Bob who live nearby.
The cottage is within five minutes walk of Coniston Water, near to The Ship Inn and all the bedrooms are en - suite.

Some refurbishment works have recently been completed.

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07/01/2005 - New Listing - Rose Bank Cottage - Coniston

Roses & Coniston water from near the cottage

Sleeping 2 - 4
( 2 bedrooms - both with en-suite shower/bathrooms )
Fantastic Lake Views - Pets are welcome

MORE PICTURES TO FOLLOW - JANUARY 2005

This mid terraced cottage is now being totally refurbished now, and will be ready for Easter time 2005.
It is next door but one to our very popular Gable Cottage & enjoys the same views
It has been very carefully re-designed with many of the traditional features of the area, and will benefit from gas fired central heating.
The cottage is very comfortable and will be finished to a FOUR STAR LEVEL
It represents very good value in price band 'C'

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06/01/2005 - New Listing - Tarn Foot Cottage, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley (2 - 3) Available from Easter 2005

Tongue House Farm, with Tarn Foot Cottage and the high fells

Dating back to the 1700's, this comfortable well equipped detached stone built cottage has just been completely renovated and refurbished to a high Four Star standard by The National Trust, and its managers, who live nearby, and will be ready for Easter 2005
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05/01/2005 - NEW LISTING -Bridge End Cottage - Coniston

Church Beck & Bridge End Cottage

A super village cottage refurbished to a high four star standard, very attractively decorated, with a Beckside "deck" to sit out and enjoy the water in all its moods !

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17/04/2005 - London Marathon - success & congratulations !