Cheap Hotels in Coniston
YHA Holly How offers dormitory-style accommodation in Coniston, a 10-minute drive from Hawkshead, Ambleside. It has a games room, a restaurant serving evening meals, and offers free parking on site. Guests can go walking, cycling, and canoeing in the surrounding area, and there are mountains nearby. There are scenic trails for mountain biking, as well as opportunities for sailing. The Ruskin Museum is a 10-minute walk from YHA Holly How, and it is less than half a mile to the centre of Coniston. Coniston Water is 8 minutes’ drive from the building.
In the charming Lake District village of Coniston, less than 0.5 miles from Coniston Water, The Crown Inn has a relaxed pub and bright rooms. Traditionally styled, each room has high quality mattresses, a satellite TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Free tea and coffee, a hairdryer and a telephone are also included. A menu of classic British dishes, including home-made pies, is served in the pub bar and dining room. The Crown Inn also offers freshly cooked full English breakfasts, with food made using local produce where possible. The Coniston Old Man fell is a mile away, offering beautiful views and hill walks.
Near John Ruskin Museum
Bluebird Lodge and Waterhead Apartment Hotel
Near John Ruskin Museum
The Sun Hotel
Near John Ruskin Museum
Lakeland House Hotel
Near John Ruskin Museum
The Coniston Inn Hotel
Near John Ruskin Museum
Hotels in Coniston
A popular destination for boating and camping, Coniston is one of Cumbria's prettiest villages. It's surrounded by the great British countryside and beautiful expanses of water. Coniston hotels are an ideal starting point for exploring the Lake District. As there are several youth hostels in the area, the guesthouses and B&Bs typically attract more families, and older guests.
Things to do in Coniston
The village's history as a tourist destination started with the arrival of a rail station in Victorian times.
The Ruskin Museum tells Coniston's story with Stone Age relics as well as the John Usher Miniature Village. The museum is named for poet John Ruskin, who bought a mansion in Coniston and insisted on being buried at the village's church.
Coniston Hall is a National Trust property – one of several in the area. The hall is a Grade II listed building and unfortunately not open to the public. You can however take the scenic walk from the grounds to Tarn Hows.
If you want more advice on the area, visit the Coniston Tourist Information Centre. Volunteers run the centre seven days a week, all year round.
Outdoor activities
Overlooking the village, The Old Man of Coniston is a fell in the Lake District. With well-marked routes to the summit, the fell is often the first place walkers and hikers visit.
Nearby Coniston Water is the Lake District's third-largest lake. It's where Donald Campbell attempted to break the water speed record in Bluebird K7 during the 1950s.
The lake is five miles long and half a mile wide, ideal for boating. Hire a motor boat if you don't fancy rowing. You can also hire out kayaks and canoes, rowing boats and sailing boats. Bicycles are available if you fancy going around the outside instead.
One other way to experience the lake is with a trip on the fully restored, luxury Steam Yacht Gondola, another attraction owned by the National Trust. It runs from March until October, and has open-air decks with incredible views.
Places to eat
Coniston's many cafés offer snacks and hot drinks, ideal after a day spent hill-climbing and exploring. The Green Housekeeper runs a supper club on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The village also has the Our Plaice fish and chip shop, with sit-down dining.
Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Coniston
Which hotels are the most popular ones to stay at in Coniston?
According to our booking data, the most booked hotels in Coniston are Monk Coniston and The Crown Inn.What is the cheapest price for a hotel in Coniston?
The lowest price for a double room in Coniston is £39.What are the best hotels in Coniston near the center?
If you want to stay near the center of Coniston, you can consider staying at The Crown Inn, YHA Coniston Holly How and Monk Coniston.120,000 Hotels
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