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The Eyrie at Brantwood

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The Eyrie is an exclusive apartment situated on the upper floor of the magnificent Brantwood, on the shores of Coniston Water. Brantwood is a historic house which was once the home of John Ruskin, a famous Victorian writer, artist and social reformer, parts of which are now open as a museum showcasing Ruskin’s life and work.

Guests at The Eyrie have the privilege of unrivalled views from each of its grand rooms, including from the exquisite lantern window, where you can gaze the length of Coniston Water and enjoy simply breath-taking views across the lake to Coniston Old Man and the surrounding fells.

This outstanding apartment for two guests offers incredibly spacious accommodation including an elegant sitting room with a magnificent vista, a sumptuous double bedroom with more outstanding views and a generous kitchen dining room for cheerful breakfasts and romantic dinners with a view.

Guests at The Eyrie have free access to Brantwood House and its beautiful gardens and lake shore for the duration of their stay. Step outside and you'll discover footpaths, cycle ways and the beautiful shore of Coniston Water. Dip your toes in the lake, launch a canoe or hop on a cruise to Coniston village - the opportunities to explore from The Eyrie are endless.

Within Brantwood’s sprawling grounds you’ll find a cafe, extensive gardens, woodland trails and, of course, access to the lake. And wherever you are in The Eyrie or in the grounds, you can enjoy simply breath-taking views of Coniston Water and Lake District mountains beyond.

And after Brantwood House closes to the public at 4pm, guests have the spectacular gardens and grounds to themselves - a truly special privilege and one which will ensure your stay at The Eyrie provides memories to treasure forever.

Inside
The Eyrie occupies the top floor of the main Brantwood House. Stepping inside this grand and spacious apartment guests will find a large kitchen a sumptuous bedroom, bathroom and sitting room. The sitting room is located at the far end of this exceptional apartment. The room boasts a lantern window with one of the most incredible views you are ever likely to see: A sensational vista offering unrivalled views of Coniston Water and the magnificent mountains of the Lake District beyond. You could spend hours within this astonishing space, watching boats sail up and down the lake, witnessing the clouds sweeping across the summit of Coniston Old Man or simply soaking up the atmosphere of this extraordinary location.

Along an internal corridor the large kitchen is fully-equipped for self-catering breaks with a hob, oven, fridge-freezer, kettle, toaster and more storage than you could possibly need during your stay. The kitchen includes both a large dining table for evening suppers plus a smaller table& chairs by the window for morning coffees with the most beautiful of views.

Across from the kitchen is the apartment's grand bedroom. This classically decorated and beautifully appointed bedroom features a double bed with William Morris bedding plus more of those lake and mountain views - a private and peaceful oasis within a very special historic house.

Finally a spacious bathroom with bath and shower over, W.C and basin completes the interior of this incomparable Lake District apartment.

Outside
Guests have access to the entirety of the grounds and gardens of the Brantwood estate plus lake access to Coniston Water where you can enjoy paddle-boarding, wild-swimming or simply relaxing by the water. Also on site is Brantwood's jetty where you can catch a lake cruise or via Coniston village via the launch.

Facilities included
Bed linen, towels, Wifi.

Parking
Free parking within Brantwood's visitor car park.

EV Charging
Voltshare EV charging available at The Bluebird Car and Coach Park in Coniston village with special offers for Coppermines' guests. Please contact our office for further details.

Nearby
Public Transport 2.5 miles
Pub 2.5 miles
Shop 2.5 miles
Cafe 50 ft

Cottage Postcode
LA21 8AD

Property notes
Access to The Eyrie is via external stone steps. Please note that, while The Eyrie is entirely private, access to The Eyrie apartment is via a room within Brantwood house which is accessible to the public during the house's opening hours. There is no drop-off parking at the the apartment which is a short walk away from the main parking area.
Brantwood politely request that, for safety reasons, guests do not explore the grounds during hours of darkness. Due to the nature of the access of The Eyrie via the main house, the apartment is unfortunately able to accept dogs.

Other accommodation at Brantwood: The Coachman's Quarters (sleeps 2), The Lodge (sleeps 8).

This property is located within the grounds of Brantwood on the eastern side of Coniston Water in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Guests have access to the Brantwood House and museum during opening hours, and the entirety of the grounds during their stay. The grounds include The Terrace Café serving delicious food during the day, gardens, woodland, terraces and the lake shore, from where canoes, paddle-boards of small dinghies can be launched.

Behind Brantwood sits Grizedale Forest where there are spectacular off-road mountain biking trails and gentle walks.

Nearby Coniston village can by reached via a short car journey or by catching the Coniston Launch to take you across the lake.

Coniston village is packed with friendly pubs, local shops and lively cafes and there is incredible walking straight from the village centre, including the iconic Coniston Old Man. There are also plenty of opportunities for wild-swimming including the lake, beautiful mountain tarns and the picturesque Church Beck river with its stunning waterfalls and deep, crystal clear pools.

The Ruskin Museum, home to Donald Campbell’s Bluebird K7, is a must visit.

The wider Lake District area is also very easily accessible from Coniston, with popular destinations such as Ambleside, Bowness and Windermere just a short drive away.

In short, Brantwood everything you could possibly want of a Lake District holiday - all right on your doorstep.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Lake View
Wi-fi
No Pets
Iron
Microwave

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