Bracken Ground in Cumbria | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Bracken Ground

Escape to the enchanting Bracken Ground, a luxurious retreat nestled in the heart of the Lake District. This five-star highly commended property is the epitome of tranquillity and comfort, perfect for family gatherings or friendly get-togethers.

Accommodating up to 10 guests across five beautifully appointed bedrooms, including a master suite with an en-suite shower room, this haven offers ample space for relaxation.

The open-plan sitting room with a dining area and woodburning stove opens onto the garden, inviting the outside in.

Step into the extensive lawned garden, where 7 acres of natural grounds await exploration. Indulge in the private outdoor hot tub and sauna, adding a touch of luxury to your stay.

The property also features a separate sitting/reading room, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a utility room.

Whether you're unwinding in the hot tub or enjoying the local wildlife, Bracken Ground promises a memorable escape in a wild and wonderful setting.

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Need To Know

Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, Jamie Oliver Pizza Oven, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky HD and Sky Sports, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire/stove included in rent
2 x travel cot and 1 x highchair available
Off road parking for 10 cars
Extensive lawned garden with woodland and pond
Private hot tub and sauna
Outdoor BBQ and pizza oven
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Pub 1.5 miles
Shop 7.5 miles
Note: Due to rural location WiFi speeds &/or availability cannot be guaranteed
Please note there is a pond with open access and children should be supervised at the property at all times
Towels are provided for use with hot tub

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the luxurious extras at Bracken Ground, particularly the sauna and hot tub, which provided invaluable relaxation, especially when the weather was less favourable for outdoor activities. The large, comfy beds and the fresh, modern bathrooms with invigorating showers received high praise. The welcome pack filled with goodies was a lovely touch that guests appreciated, and the property's private and idyllic location amongst the trees was also a highlight.

Getting there

To get to Bracken Ground, take the M6 motorway and exit towards the Lake District. Follow the signs to Coniston via the A590 and A5092. Upon reaching Coniston, continue towards Torver, where you will find the nearest train station. The property is nestled in a secluded area just south of Coniston.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	7.5 miles	LA12 7SE
Train station	7 miles	LA12 7LQ
Pub	1.5 miles	LA21 8HQ
Dog walk	On-site	within the 7-acre grounds
Supermarket	7.5 miles	LA12 7LH
Indian takeaway (Spice of India)	7.5 miles	LA12 7LH
Chinese takeaway (China Dragon)	7.5 miles	LA12 7LH
Italian takeaway (Amigos Mexican & Steakhouse)	7.5 miles	LA12 7LH

For families with Kids

This destination is a family-friendly paradise, offering spacious grounds for children to play and explore. The property's extensive garden, complete with a pond and woodland, provides a natural playground. The surrounding area is rich with opportunities for outdoor adventures, from wild swimming to paddleboarding at nearby Coniston, ensuring a holiday filled with fun and excitement for the little ones.

Is Bracken Ground A good location for couples?

For couples seeking a romantic getaway, this destination offers privacy and seclusion amidst the stunning Lake District landscape. On-site, couples can enjoy intimate moments in the hot tub or sauna. Nearby, romantic days out include leisurely boat trips on Coniston Water or scenic drives to discover hidden gems and cosy pubs, perfect for creating cherished memories together.

Dining and Cafes

Nearby, you'll find the delightful Steam Bistro (01229 717007) and The Sun Inn (01229 718305), both offering a cosy atmosphere and delicious meals. For a quick bite, the Green Housekeeper Café (01229 584467) serves up tasty treats and coffee.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find local shops, traditional inns, and scenic woodland walks, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a refreshing hike.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, this accommodation boasts a private outdoor hot tub, providing an ideal setting for relaxation and unwinding after a day of exploring the Lake District.

Is this property pet friendly?

Yes, the property welcomes two well-behaved pets, making it a suitable choice for guests wishing to bring their furry friends along for a holiday.

How many people can this accommodation sleep?

The accommodation can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests, making it an excellent choice for larger families or groups seeking a spacious retreat.

What type of heating is available at the property?

The property is equipped with gas central heating and also features a cosy woodburning stove, ensuring guests stay warm and comfortable throughout their visit.

Are there any baby facilities available?

Yes, the property provides two travel cots and one highchair, catering to the needs of guests with young children.

Is there parking available on site?

Yes, there is ample off-road parking for up to 10 cars, providing convenient and secure parking for guests during their stay.

Bracken Ground Reviews

William

Excellent facility. The 'extras' of saunahot tub & sports channels on TV were invaluable as the weather was not great for outdoor pursuits.

Absolutely everything that was required was provided and was in very good condition. Lovely touch was the welcome pack of goodies. Honestly dont know how it could be improved superb!

Bracken Ground is a truly warm welcoming and comfortable place to spend a break and has more amenities than you could ever want. The bedrooms have large comfy beds and the bathrooms are fresh and modern with invigorating showers. The lounge dining room is huge and has cosy seats for all in the sofas or at the massive wooden table. The welcome pack of wine, bread, cheese, cake, milk, butter eggs and some things I have forgotten was not only very welcome but also it was all consumed gratefully. Kitchen is large and very well equipped Apart from a coffee machine ? with almost everything you could think of. Sauna & Hot tub were amazing, spent many hours in these over the course of the week. The location is Private and quiet and nestled amongst many trees and to be honest idyllic. I would struggle to thing of a single fault...... Actually there is one.... The Internet is pretty bad but honestly you shouldn't be glued to devices all the time when you are staying in such a great property in such a beautiful part of the country.

A lovely property, plenty of space for a large family gathering and very comfortable. Well equipped kitchen. beautiful welcome pack left for us which was very generous, Sauna and hot tub were very well maintained and towels and bedding all lovely quality, thank you. Surrounding roads are a little tricky so ensure you follow the Lakelovers directions to take the most direct route and ignore your satnav which takes you along very narrow roads! A very enjoyable stay thank you for sharing your lovely property with us

William

Beautiful, well maintained property in an idyllic, secluded setting. The welcome pack of local produce was super. The pond was full of dragon flies, butterflies & pond skaters. Backing on to woodland, we enjoyed the birdsong & caught sight of squirrels going about their business. The garden, patio & hot tub were restful places to linger in peace. Walking climbing along the local lanes afforded great views of land & sky. We saw the 'super blue' moon in August. The XBox 360 system was hit we all improved our bowling action! Property notes. the automatic trigger illumination as one stepped down from kitchen to passage was reassuring but the step from lounge to hall caught us out a few times. For those in the party with mobility problems, the brief but steep climb up the drive could have been an issue but the ample parking, just outside the front door allowed perfect access.

A comfortable spacious house, off the beaten track in Bessy Bank woods , with lovely woodland garden and pond. Perfect for a relaxing family get together holiday for us all. Found a couple of local woodland walks with the dogs beware of checking for ticks. Layout of the house good and room for our youngest grandchild to play safely. Sauna and hot tub well used and maintained daily hot tub towels a nice touch. Separate laundry a great idea and good place for drying off wetsuits after wild swimming and paddle boarding at Coniston . Kitchen is well equipped and enjoyed cooking and baking rainy day activity with grandkids on the new range. And thanks for a lovely welcome pack and wine

Katherine

Excellent property. Perfectly equipped for our large family. Lots of space. Highly recommend.

Michael

This was our second visit to Bracken Ground and we had a wonderful stay. We love the space and the location and the comfortable accommodation. Our only negative comment is about cooking utensils, crockery, serving dishes etc. There was only one table spoon, no serving spoons and limited crockery for 10 people, making it tricky to cater for such a large group. Bowls had to be washed mid breakfast to enable everyone to have one It would also be good to have some new sharp knives.

We looked at the house comments on line about two weeks before the start of our holiday and some of the comments were not as positive as we had hoped. Nothing could be further than the truth! The house had more facilities than we expected and we had an amazing time there were some nice surprises i.e. towels for the hot tub and also dishwasher blocks, washing equipment small things but worked well overall the house was as advertised and we had no problems. well done and thank you

This is a very beautiful house in a quiet setting. When we reported a few minor issues they were resolved that day. It is very well equipped. When we asked in advance for feather free bedding it was provided and there was a gorgeous welcome pack. It was the perfect place for a large family group to spend time together. Being regular visitors to the Lake District we were perfectly happy with short trips out but as the house is quite remote it may not suit people who want to explore more widely or eat out every night. If you bring a dog in summer you need to be vigilant for ticks on walks in the grounds or nearby, so pack a tick remover. The house wasnt cheap to rent, but we felt was worth every penny.

Anthony

Lovely house, perfect for two families and two dogs. Plenty of space for everyone to enjoy and unwind

Excellent venue, we booked for a birthday party and had an amazing experience. very dog friendly too.

We have stayed here a few times before and always enjoy our holiday here. Its a lovely place to stay and I noticed that there had been some redecoration done, new curtains and new gates fitted too. The beds are really comfy the house is warm and spacious the kitchen is well equipped the hot tub and sauna are a great way to wind down the grounds are beautiful and well kept and if you are lucky you might be able to spot some deer further out! Also a lovely welcome basket, which is really thoughtful. I think a new range oven was being installed on the day we left. Our dogs loved the gardens but do be mindful that dogs can always find an exit as our small dog did under the gate. Shes got decent recall so it wasnt an issue at all. Thats not a complaint re the lovely new gates, just an FYI for people with dogs to keep an eye on them. Our week here in May was made even better with glorious weather. We always really enjoy our time spent here and will most certainly return.

Michael

The property was everything that was promised and more. We were welcomed with a lovely welcome hamper and the facilities were of a high standard. I would definitely look to stay at the property again in the future. Thank you for everything.

Very good stay in a quiet location, facilities as described with a home from home feel. One suggestion would be to add an external heater fire pit and or gas heater. A minor thing really the whole experience was enjoyed by my family group.

We had a lovely stay at Bracken Ground. The property is very spacious and well equipped and the surrounding gardens and woodland of the grounds gave us plenty of room to just wander and relax. As with many areas in the Lakes there were a number of trees in the grounds that had come down in the winter storms but this did not spoil our stay in any way. The pond was only half full maybe damaged by a tree that had fallen into it? The property itself and some of the equipment was showing signs of having been well used and could do with a little TLC but allinall a very nice property for a large family and dogs with a level of privacy you do not always manage to get these days in the Lakes.

Jonathan

Absolutely fantastic stay at Bracken Ground a wonderful property in a peaceful, beautiful location. Thank you so much for the welcoming extras, clear information and the pristine upkeep of a truly special place.

Over all the property was of a high standard. All the bedrooms and bathroom facilities were amazing as well as the living areas. The grounds were also well kept well considering the time of year being February and the bad weather conditions prior to our arrival. There was a lovely arrival package of wine, local jams and bread which was a lovely touch. It is an extremely rural location which may not suit some families but we loved it. We came as 2 families of 4 adults, 2 x 12s boys, 2 x 14 girls and 2 x 8a girls. There are a few things that need to be looked at but it didnt impact negatively on the holiday although these would have bothered me more if I was paying the higher prices of the summer months. Some lights are out in the drive way on the approach to the property. The gates on the entrance and exit could do with touching up Lights in the main living area above the dining room are different wattage so look odd. The oven gas points dont all work and this was a pain. One of the large gas rings wont stay on at all and other large one goes off when cooking. When cooking for 10 you need them all to work. The dials to use at the front of the over have been warm away so had to guess the settings. Still not sure what they are on the grill side. Id suggest new oven is needed. Dish washer seal gone on the left hand side causing it to leak slightly. Cooking Scales dont work even when I replaced the batteries. Hot tub is not the hot tub in the photos its not wooden, not a real issue but should be the correct photo. Also the hot tub is a 4 man hot tub so for a property that holds 10 is too small. Sauna not working understand out of the owners control as due to storm damage. We were told about this prior to arrival so good communication. No battery pack in Xbox controller cant use normal batteries. Only 2 remote controls for 3 TVs. We did all still had an amazing stay and I would definitely recommend the property. These are mainly small things that can be easily sorted but issues that really shouldnt be there in a 5 property.

Our stay at Bracken Ground was really lovely the house and setting are beautiful, the beds are extremely comfortable, and the care package left for us was a truly lovely touch that we greatly appreciated. However, I was both shocked and disappointed to see that the sauna was completely broken and written off, and the hot tub was not as pictured or ready to use. I understand that there had been a storm affecting the sauna, however, it was very clear that it had been broken for some time given the state that it was in cobwebs, moldmoss and fencing up to shield it. I had booked our stay at this property in November, so I really do feel that it would have been appropriate for somebody to inform me much sooner, or at all, about the state of the sauna especially given that I booked this particular property because it had both of the outdoor facilities. Two of my party could not use the hot tub and were looking forward to the use of the sauna, which, given the expense of the stay was an expected luxury to be included. I would like some money back if possible even just as a token as I really should have been informed.

Perfect stay! Highly recommend, Thankyou.

Raymond

Our stay at Bracken Ground was a very special experience for our Golden Wedding anniversary. It is a lovely, tasteful accommodation for large family or friendship groups. It was very clean really important to us, the decoration and attention to detail was exceptional. Tastefully 'dressed' for Christmas too. The beds were very comfortable. We all slept really well rare when not sleeping in your own beds at home. The grounds are super especially for the children and the pondrunning stream just outside the kitchen was great and very therapeutic. Would be especially beautiful in the Spring and Summer. Hot tub super but a shame the sauna was a victim of the storm the previous week and 'out of bounds' for us. There was a thoughtful and generous welcome basket, which is one of the best we've had on arrival anywhere, here and abroad. We highly recommend Bracken Ground and would stay again.

Frankie

We stayed at Bracken Ground on the weekend of the 25th of November 2021. The cottage was excellent. Clean, well maintained, great location and for a good price. However on the second night of our stay the storm started. This meant that we were left with no power to cook, no heating, no electric, no phone signal and, because of a fallen tree, the sauna was broken and the hot tub was unusable. We understand this is not the fault of the ownersmanagers of the cottage however we felt that the 20 compensation offer was not enough considering that for 2 of the 3 nights most of the amenities were unusable. This is a shame considering how perfect the cottage was before the storm

Noreen

Lovely property and lovely location, although bit perturbed initially when I got the exact postcode as quite a way from Coniston. We were kindly allowed in a bit early and there was a lovely hamper awaiting us. Property was very spacious, comfortable and well equipped and the hot tub with view of the pond was a joy! Hope to come back sometime. Thanks

Lovely, spacious property in excellent overall condition and situated in delightful woodland. Whilst the property is a little on the remote side, I fully accept that our stay there took place in early winter and it must be an absolute delight during the spring and summer months when the daylight lasts for much longer.

Jacqueline

The house is in a very peaceful location and the facilities on offer are good. There are some items that could do with minor repairs or being serviced such as kitchen wall unit doors not staying in place, sauna start up being tricky, pillows could do to be a bit firmer, improved cleaning of shower areas, tumble drier needs checking regularly for overflowing condensate collection and should the kitchen layout be redesigned sometime in the future, we would suggest moving the dishwasher next to the fridge as that corner of the kitchen is too crowded when a number of people are working in the room. The oven could do with a good clean too. However, there are many good points such as loads of space inside and out with fantastic grounds, great TVentertainment, super hot tub. Great for kids big and small

I'm not sure the house had been cleaned just before we arrived as there were dead flies about and the fridge wasn't super clean. Lovely position of the house and facilities were great. For the price might expect better quality of mattresses and bedding. We were lucky with the weather and did some great activities including gorge walking.

Nicola

Peace, tranquility, everything there that was needed , wonderful break

Mr Johnston

A beautiful property, very well laid out and exceptionally well stocked in terms of china, cutlery, kitchen equipment. Grounds and property well maintained. All the facilities are of a high quality. A very generous welcome pack was provided.

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Attractions Near Bracken Ground

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Bracken Ground itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Cumbria has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

South Lakes Safari Zoo - LA12 0LU

about 8 Miles

This is an amazing Cumbria attraction well known locally as well as nationally for how close you can get to the animals. Described as the most interactive animal park in Europe it's well worth a visit if you are staying in the area. Open from April to end October some of the highlights are the tigers, penguins, bears, hippos and rhinos. At 2pm during certain seasons it's feeding time so don't forget to plan your day around this so you can watch the animals enjoying their feed. Look out for seasonal events such as Halloween Zoo Boo (free entry for kids in fancy dress) and The Magic of Christmas.

Rydal Mount & Gardens - LA22 9LU

about 12 Miles

Rydal Mount & Gardens are wonderfully situated between Lake Windermere and Rydal Water offering breathtaking scenery. The home of William Wordsworth from 1813 - 1850 the grand home is now lived in by the poets descendents but parts of the house and grounds are open to the public. Why not take a guided tour and see the rooms where many of the famous poems were written. The gardens are beautiful at all times of the year but in the summer offer a spectacular display of colour. There is also a gallery and a tearoom. Discounts are available for group bookings.

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis - LA6 1JH

about 14 Miles

Located in the Milnthorpe area of Cumbria we love this local attraction. With an eclectic mix of fascinating wildlife and hands on displays this centre is educational as well as fun. You can wander around at leisure admiring the exhibits which range from chameleons to computers. Some of the most threatened species are kept at the park as part if international breeding programmes. Check out their website for the latest opening times and admission costs which are great value for money. There are discounts for pre-booked parties of 12 or more.

Happy Mount Park - LA4 5AQ

about 16 Miles

Happy Mount Park has attractions for the whole family including several play areas, a miniature railway, crazy golf, putting green and trampolines, there is also a paddling pool where the little ones can splash around in the summer and a café where the adults can relax with a drink. During the summer months and especially during school holidays live music can often be enjoyed.

Ullswater Steamers - CA11 0US

about 19 Miles

This is an award winning Lake District attraction and they have been operating cruisers on Lake Ullswater for over 150 years. There is no better way to explore the lakes than on water and you could even combine a cruise with a spectacular walk. For great days out in this region then this attraction is highly recommended and will appeal to couples as well as families. Corporate groups are also well catered for.

Lake District Wildlife Park - CA12 4RD

about 28 Miles

We love this day out in Cumbria where you're encouraged to "take a fresh look". Some of the amazing animals you will get to see include the only Canadian Lynx in the UK and you will have the opportunity to help their Lynx Conservation Project. The Asian Fishing Cat is also well worth a look - these cats are known for diving under the water and catching fish! Other activities include fantastic flying displays and play areas for the little ones...