Gatesgarth in Yorkshire Dales | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Gatesgarth

Discover the award-winning Gatesgarth, a luxurious haven nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park. This contemporary cottage, designed by Ben Cunliffe Architects, is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and modern luxury.

Accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, this property ensures comfort and privacy for all.

The ground floor offers wheelchair-friendly access, including a suitable wet room.

The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen/diner, featuring a bespoke dining table and a kitchen equipped with high-end appliances. Slide open the doors to the expansive decking area and indulge in the private hot tub, all while soaking up the serene rural views.

Upstairs, relax in the mezzanine-style sitting room with panoramic windows, or retreat to the snug TV room.

With underfloor heating, a woodburning stove, and a heat air exchange system, Gatesgarth promises a cosy stay amidst the splendour of Coniston.

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Need To Know

✓Gas heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove
✓ Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, fridge, 6 x TVs and WiFi
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Off road parking for 5 cars
✓ There are 2 EV-charging points nearby, one in the centre of Coniston village and one at the Blue Bird cafe
✓ Small balcony on first floor and rear decking with furniture and private hot tub
✓ Two well-behaved pets welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles, Coniston Water 0.7 miles
✓ Note:No stag/hen parties or similar
✓ Note: This property only accepts a Friday/Monday check-in, Any booking that does not coincide with this will be subject to cancellation

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Tilberthwaite Farm Cottage

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Yew Tree Cottage

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Shepherds Cottage

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The Stable

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Hot Tub

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Hilltop

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North of England » Yorkshire Dales

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Hot Tub

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Hammerhole

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North of England » Yorkshire Dales

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Hot Tub

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adore the stunning location of Gatesgarth, with its proximity to Coniston Water and the Old Man of Coniston. The hot tub is a highlight, offering relaxation and luxury. The property's spaciousness and modern appliances, including the Quooker tap, add to the comfort and convenience of their stay.

Getting there

To get to Gatesgarth, if driving, exit the M6 motorway at junction 36 and follow the A590 and A591 to Coniston. The nearest train station is Windermere, from where you can take a bus or taxi to 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 (0.3 miles)	Coniston Pharmacy	LA21 8DU
Train station (6.2 miles)	Windermere Station	LA23 1AH
Pub (0.3 miles)	The Black Bull Inn	LA21 8DU
Dog walk (0.5 miles)	Coniston Water	LA21 8AN
Supermarket (0.2 miles)	Spar	LA21 8EW
Indian takeaway (5.7 miles)	Sara's Indian	LA22 0BU
Chinese takeaway (5.8 miles)	Golden Mountain	LA22 0BU
Italian takeaway (5.7 miles)	Tarantella	LA22 0BU

For families with Kids

With Coniston Water nearby, families can enjoy lakeside picnics and gentle walks. The spacious cottage with its modern amenities ensures a comfortable stay for families, though the luxury finishes and quiet location suggest a more adult-oriented retreat.

Is Gatesgarth A good location for couples?

The serene setting and luxurious touches make this an idyllic retreat for couples. Romantic days out could include a cruise on Coniston Water or a scenic drive to nearby picturesque villages for intimate dining experiences.

Dining and Cafes

Closest to Gatesgarth is The Black Bull Inn (015394 41335), a traditional pub with hearty meals. For fine dining, try Steam Bistro (015394 41303), or for a cosy cafe experience, visit Meadowdore Cafe (015394 41728).

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find local shops, cosy inns, and inviting pubs, along with picturesque walks by the lake and through the village.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation features a private Scandinavian wooden hot tub, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the Lake District's beauty.

Is this property pet-friendly?

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

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the accommodation have?

The accommodation boasts four en-suite bedrooms, each meticulously designed to provide guests with comfort and luxury during their stay.

Is there parking available at the property?

Yes, there is off-road parking for up to five vehicles, including an electric car charging point, ensuring convenience for guests travelling by car.

Are there any shops or pubs nearby?

The property is conveniently located within walking distance of local shops and pubs, with the nearest shop just 0.2 miles away and the nearest pub 0.3 miles from the cottage.

What type of heating is available at the accommodation?

The property is equipped with gas heating, underfloor heating, and a woodburning stove, ensuring a warm and cosy environment throughout your stay.

Gatesgarth Reviews

Brendan

We loved the property and really enjoyed our stay, but in the interests of ... We loved the property and really enjoyed our stay, but in the interests of constructive feedback the following are improvements that could should be made The heating was far too hot and we could not easily control it having to resort to leaving windows and doors open to regulate The equipment and appliances too clever by half, not instinctive or easy to use especially dishwasher, cooker and grillmicrowave The entrance to house is positively dangerous No visibility, extreme slope which has to be negotiated very slowly and car grounded repeatedly, getting out was only possible with helper standing out in road to give all clear This must be improved and is serious health and safety risk and will result in accident if it hasnt already Besides these time in the house was a joy and we would come back

Overall, the holiday was very good. The property itself is stunning and views around the property are also fantastic. The only criticisms that I do have are one of the bathrooms had are a broken toilet seat, not the end of the world I do now but just thought Id mention it, the Dishwasher is too small for the size of the property and how you get around this Im not too sure without replacing the whole kitchen. The biggest issue for us was the electric car charger that wasnt working and as this was one of the main reasons why we chose this property. Sykes did notify us 3 weeks before we came but this was too short notice for us to change the holiday. Overall would I stay here again yes I would beautiful property in a very beautiful location.

We had an excellent stay all at the property met our expectations. The Welcome basket was much appreciated too. Its good to be able to take the dog.

Alexander

In general, property was lovely with a super design and very well kitted out. However, we had some issues. The dishwasher was woeful far too small for party of eight and didnt work properly anyway so we had to hand wash just about everything. A maintenance visit was planned but on the final day of our stay! We also had some issues of cleanliness there was litter and other debris under beds and sofas. The hot tub maintenance guys were obtrusive walking right in front of the massive main window whilst we were preparing breakfast. Finally, we have two electric cars and we were only told the chargers werent working a day or two before our stay. We were told by the owners that they had asked for a goodwill gesture from Sykes so far weve heard nothing.

Amazing house, beautifully designed everything in there you could need. The huge windows have the most beautiful view you will never get tired of. Great location, great pubs nearby. Very easy booking and great to deal with already looking for next year, would highly recommend

Jeanette

Excellent accommodation and a very enjoyable stay. I would only suggest that the front door needs to be fixed as it was difficult to open and shut

Nicholas

Superb place

Stuart

We loved this house so comfortable and spacious and the perfect place for a large family group wanting to do lots of walking, swimming and self catering. Really close to Coniston village and the lake. Great walks from the doorstep and nice pubs nearby. Despite a lot of rain we had a really good week and the hot tub was a real bonus. Only issues were that the dishwasher didn't work most of the week so endless washing up ! and hot tub was emptied early on our last morning when we had hoped for a last dip post swimming in the Lake. We would definitely recommend this house it wasn't cheap but it was really worth it. It is a lovely space to be in with everything you could need.

Beverley

An absolutely beautiful property we will continue to go back here every year. Lots of care and attention has gone into this house and it shows. We feel the check in and check out times are however too late for check in and too early for check out. We had a little toddler with us so had to rush to get him sorted then clean the house and strip the beds all before 10am. Apart from the check in we felt every little detail had been thought about to ensure our stay was perfect. The other slight issue was the large patio doors in the kitchen one of them wasnt working properly and wouldnt lock so this was a little concerning when we left the property and on a night when we went to bed , but this can easily be repaired and sorted out. All in all we give this property. 5 star rating for location and all round comfort it was just perfect for us as a family .

Coniston is a fab location. The property is very large with nice views. It definitely has the wow factor.We had issues with the underfloor heating though and found the property chilly.The kitchen is beautiful to look at but sadly not very practical, we spent a lot of time reading instruction booklets in order to work each appliance, we never managed to use the cooker extractor as it required an app to be downloaded. The hot tub was fabulous but sadly due to a week of torrential rain we only managed to use it once.

Gatesgarth lived up to our expectations and we had a wonderful celebration with family for our golden wedding Lovely location with great walks for the dogs . Disappointingly the car charger was not working .

Abbigail

We had a wonderful stay at Gatesgarth. The only downside was not being able to lock the front door and we couldn't get the remotes on a few of the windows to work.

Callum

Wonderful property situated at the edge of Coniston. Excellently equipped and perfect for larger groups, with the ability to open the kitchen into the patio a real highlight. The hosts were incredibly responsive and made minimal disturbance when investigating an issue with the electric vehicle charger. Would definitely return to the property. Due to the nature of the large windows upstairs, some blinds or tinting would be beneficial as it can get very warm during the day, but opening the balcony door helps with airflow to cool it down. Overall a fantastic holiday, and would strongly recommend Gatesgarth as a property to others.

No doubt this property lives up to its billing. Stylish and modern throughout. Great location, just a small walk to Coniston Water and pretty central to all parts of Lake District. We will definitely stay here again.

Kimberley

Lovely property, instant bliss as soon as we walked in. Convenient location, with shops, takeaways and pubs in walking distance. Lots of modern appliances including a Quooker tap! Only regret is not booking it for longer!

Robert

We enjoyed our stay. The bedrooms & bathroom facilities are perfect for a group, well equipped comfortable & nicely styled. Good sized & plenty of towels for inside & out in the excellent hot tub If there was one thing to change maybe a comfortable chair in the downstairs living area for a morning tea would be nice. We also found the hi tech kitchen difficult to master. Otherwise a fabulous place to relax after a days exploring. Dogs had a great time.

Location was perfect. Central access to various lakes and villages within 4060 minute drive. Enough local pubs to choose from. Highly recommend the Coniston Inn. Unfortunately the hot tub was empty on arrival and took two days to fill, and took a while to reach a good temperature contacted owner who swiftly responded and sent someone out, however we did choose this house specifically because it had a hot tub, disappointing that we were only able to use it 5 out of 7 days. Wasnt the cleanest on arrival, we tried to vacuum the dust but the vacuum was completely jammed with dust and clearly never been emptied so didnt suck up anything at all. Kitchen unit doors were a little grubby and needed wiping, the kitchen is well stocked with appliances and utensils. Not sure about previous reviews regarding freezer and fridge as there were 3 in the house, plenty! Dishwasher was tiny and didnt work very well at all so we ended up hand washing most of the time. There was a broken wine glass left on the side on our arrival. The house itself is very impressive, stunning views, beautifully decorated and perfectly located. One thing I would add, there are a LOT of big spiders , 4 in our room during our stay and many others around the house but I guess you cant go to the Lakes and not expect a few house guests!

Vivien

Enjoyed our stay position was great . We found we had everything we needed

I would like to reiterate what the last review JULY 2022 said The kitchen was definitely form over function the fridge and oven were not clean on our arrival the dishwasher was too small for the size of the house and was difficult to operate there was only a very small freezer compartment in the fridge in the utility which was not adequate if you have 68 guests the oven was difficult to operate even with the instructions there were only a couple of serving dishes and no water jug difficult if you're planning a meal for 68 We didn't use the barbeque as it hadn't been cleaned. We also experienced as did the review above the warning light on the hot tub stating it was '48 days overdue cleaning' During our weeks stay we had a problem with a blocked sink and blocked shower tray this was mentioned to our contact during our stay but nothing was done to rectify the situation. We also had a problem locking the front door and opening one of the velux windows these two problems were rectified during the week we were there. For a 5 star property it was badly let down with no attention to detail. I would not recommend this property.

Beautiful house and stylishly decorated. Nice location although the first night there was a lot of noise in the campsite in the school field below the house. Luckily that was just a weekend thing. Beds comfy and most people liked the pillows. Kitchen is very stylish but slightly form over function. Dishwasher is too small for the size of the house. We were surprised with a large kitchen and utility room there was no freezer although the icemaker was a hit. We should have read the info closer as had brought up frozen stuff which we then had to cook that night. Oven and dishwasher tricky to get the hang of even with instructions and the extractor fan needed an app to work, which despite downloading we couldnt get to work. House was clean. Oven and many of the pans were not and the barbecue looked like it had never been cleaned. I had asked about whether there was a vacuum as with two shedding dogs and people who are allergic we hoover at least once a day. Unfortunately it was completely clogged and my husband had to cut out all the hair from the brush which wouldnt rotate. My eyes hurt after using it and my husband took the filter out to find it had at least a cm of thick dust around it. Worked better once hed sorted that too. Could do with a water jug and a few more larger bowls and cutting knives, but lots of nice plates, side plates, small bowls and mugs. Also an outdoor shower would help and some hooks around the hot tub to hang towels and dressing gowns. Also a few more places to hang towels in the bathrooms would be useful. The hot tub was lovely. We turned it down from 40 to 38.5 as 40 felt too warm. The warning flashing that it was 42 days overdue cleaning was slightly disconcerting and I did hope that the same people who are responsible for the oven and the barbecue were not responsible for cleaning the hot tub! The electric car charging point was much appreciated by the Tesla driver in our party. We were a party of 8 for the weekend and 6 for the rest of the week, with two dogs. We all had a great time and would recommend the house. The large kitchen table, patio table and sofas in the lounge make it a very sociable house. Be warned that due to the amount of glass your dogs may think it is later in the morning than it actually is so you may get woken up early than you were hoping for!

A lovely escape.

Joseph

We had a lovely stay at Gatesgarth everything was perfect . The property had everything we needed . I would recommend the property to anyone it was so clean and bright and warm . It was so close to the village. I would give it 10 out 10 I would stay there again without hesitation.

Kirstie

Gatesgarth was truly amazing and a great time had by all! The location, the high spec kitchen, views, everything was perfect, so much so, we booked again for next year! x

Eileen

The house was stunning, the pictures do not lie. The rooms are very spacious and well thought out. Fantastic family area upstairs with breathtaking views. Felt like a home from home with all equipment available. Communication and recommendations for local amenities was very helpful. The surrounding area is beautiful, lovely walks and great local bars and restaurants within 5 mins walk. We booked this for a special birthday for one of the family and had an amazing meal within the house with a private chef, it was a fantastic experience and overall week.

Perfect house, perfect location, perfect holiday!

A fabulous place. Couldn't recommend this house more. It was clean, very modern, and close to everywhere. Just what we wanted.

We had a lovely time at Gatesgarth. It is an amazing place to stay, fantastic views across to Coniston Water. Really good location for exploring.

Excellent Highly Recommended! The prearrival communication with the owner was timely and informative, the house and setting are just magnificent and the location is fantastic for a short stroll into the village or to the lake.

Nicholas

Superb property

Duncan

Its the first holiday place we have been to and the photos online do not do it justice. The cottage is absolutely amazing, and perfectly located! We will be returning.

Sharon

House was amazing and suited our family perfectly as plenty of space to hang around if the weather wasnt so good. Easy access to Coniston lake too.

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Attractions Near Gatesgarth

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Gatesgarth itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Yorkshire Dales 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!

Rydal Mount & Gardens - LA22 9LU

about 6 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.

Ullswater Steamers - CA11 0US

about 13 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.

South Lakes Safari Zoo - LA12 0LU

about 14 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.

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis - LA6 1JH

about 17 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 21 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.

Lake District Wildlife Park - CA12 4RD

about 22 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...