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Rose Castle Cottage

The exterior of Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The exterior of Rose Castle Cottage, Cumbria | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The sitting room and dining room at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria

Rose Castle Cottage

A two-bedroom cottage just above Tarn Hows with heaps of character in the heart of the Lakes.

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The sitting room at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The sitting room and dining room at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The exterior of Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The kitchen at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The double bedroom at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The twin bedroom at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The shower room at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The exterior of Rose Castle Cottage in the snow, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
Stunning views near Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The garden at Rose Castle Cottage, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A two-bedroom cottage just above Tarn Hows with heaps of character in the heart of the Lakes.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
009025
Acorn rating

About Rose Castle Cottage

Rose Castle Cottage will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside with its pretty 19th-century charm and cosy interiors. The two-bedroom stone cottage sits alone in the landscape just above beauty spot Tarn Hows, with no neighbours in sight. Free of modern technology and carefully restored to retain its original character, it’s the perfect retreat to escape the trappings of modern day life. It’s the simplest things, like warming against the log-burner after a long day hiking, or waking up to views of green fields and mountains are what make this cottage so special.

Its setting at the heart of the Lakes makes it an ideal base for walking. Take the circular trail around Tarn Hows for majestic mountain views. You may even catch a glimpse of the rare Belted Galloway cattle and sturdy Herdwick sheep grazing by the tarn. In Coniston, you can cruise upon the elegant Steam Yacht Gondola for a nostalgic cruise on Coniston Water. This wonderful rebuilt Victorian yacht links up with a choice of trail routes from her jetties. 

Tarn Hows is located in the low level hills between the villages of Coniston and Hawkshead. Restaurants, pubs, tea-rooms and shops can be found at Coniston and Hawkshead, while Ambleside is just a short drive away, when you need a break from the great outdoors.
 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, not available
  • Microwave, not available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, not available
  • DVD, not available
  • Washing machine, not available
  • Dishwasher, not available
  • Tumble dryer, not available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, not available

Location

Accessibility

Accessibility questions? Please call the team on 0344 800 2070. 

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Kitchen, sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove, shower room with lavatory.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (1 double with 5' bed and 1 twin).

More information

Heating: Electric wall heating in

Heating: The only form of heating in the cottage is the wood burning stove in the sitting room which also powers four radiators, one in the bathroom, both bedrooms and kitchen.

Parking: There is parking for two cars inside the gates to the property.

Garden: An enclosed garden that is sloping and left in a natural state. There is a hard standing area for the garden table and seating.

Access: Access to the cottage is down a narrow and sometimes uneven track. 

Utilities/Electricals: There is no television or microwave at this cottage. Electricity is provided from batteries charged by a generator. The power point is for mobile chargers only, there are no other power points available. 

Water is supplied from a private supply pumped from a borehole and may be in short supply at certain times of the year.

Please note: There is a public footpath which passes the cottage.

Wild Escapes: Rose Castle Cottage is featured in our new travel book, Wild Escapes, available to buy online or in National Trust shops. From rugged coastline to secluded woodland, it's filled with inspiration from far-reaching corners of the UK for your next adventure.

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