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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

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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."

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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12/02/2009 - The Bluebird Project

Donald Campbell's Bluebird K7

The team rebuilding Bluebird K7 - Donald Campbell’s jet powered hydroplane - wish to conduct engineering proving trials on Coniston Water. Bluebird K7 is the craft recovered from the lake bed in 2001 after Donald Campbell’s fatal record attempt in 1967.

The current Coniston Water byelaws cannot allow any speed in excess of 10 mph, except in a legitimate bid for a National or World speed record. Bluebird K7 holds the British Outright water speed record of 276.3 mph but the team will not mount a serious challenge to this record. The team believe speeds up to 100 mph will be enough to test it.

This means the Lake District National Park Authority must either reject the request or propose a byelaw amendment so they can authorise the trials, subject to conditions such as safety and avoiding polluting the lake.

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