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29/12/2009 - Four Stars for Penny Rigg Cottage, Coniston Village !

Penny Rigg Cottage, in the middle with the fells behind

This popular cottage has just been refurbished with a new kitchen, bathroom, and gas fired central heating.

It is traditionally decorated, has a log fire and pets are welcome.

The owners have now added much value, and plan even more improvements quite soon.

In recognition of their efforts, it has now been awarded four stars.


For more information please follow this link

15/12/2009 - MEREKATS FLOOD CONISTON

Merekats at Coniston Tourist Information Centre

Following their TV debut a gang of Merekats have congregated in Coniston Tourist Information Centre prior to their departure to the rest of the country. Some have already set off for London and others may go further. Some of their relatives have been seen in Harrods but they are believed to be very scarce elsewhere except in Coniston.

Philip Johnston, Managing Director of Coniston Community Tourist Information Centre said: “This is clearly the answer to the South Lakeland TIC issue; in accommodating cuddly merekats we have easily kept the centre running during the difficult winter months. They are a delight for children of all ages and can be taken home by anyone as a pet for Christmas.

For more information about Coniston Community Tourist Information Centre please follow this link

06/12/2009 - COPPERMINES/GRIZEDALE STAGES HOSPITALITY 2010

Our well sheltered hospitality area.

We were pleased to be able to invite customers, clients and friends to our well sheltered hospitality area right beside one of the stages in the forest.

For the weekend of 4th December 2010 we shall be offering complimentary hospitality, including lunch at the rally, to all cottage residents who are staying with us that weekend.

Please contact us for further information.

05/12/2009 - COPPERMINES GRIZEDALE STAGES RALLY

After nine years of waiting, Penrith rally driver Paul Bird finally got his hands on the winner’s trophy with a comprehensive start to finish victory in today’s Coniston-based Coppermines Grizedale Stages Rally in his native Lake District.

Driving the www.supercasino.com, Vent Axia and Kick Energy-backed Ford Focus WRC07, Bird and new Scottish co driver Kirsty Riddick won all six stages to emerge victorious by a minute and forty-seven seconds ahead of the Subaru of Alex Allingham

follow this link to The Coppermines Grizedale Stages Website

follow this link to The Cumbria live tv Website

28/11/2009 - First Snow Of The Winter - Cumbria Open For Business

View from Grizedale Forest towards the snow topped Old Man of Coniston

We all awoke to a surprise this morning - beautiful blue skies and the first snow of the year on the mountains! What a great day to be out walking enjoying the crisp clear mountain air.

HRH The Prince of Wales visited Cumbria yesterday to meet with some those who were victims of the recent floods in Workington but he also found time to assist Julia Bradbury to switch on the Christmas lights in Keswick. Prince Charles said he wanted to get the message out to the world that the Lake District was open for business.

Ian Stephens, Chief Executive of Cumbria Tourism that represents over 3,000 tourism businesses in Cumbria said: "Given the recent events, it is more important than ever that people realise that, despite media reporting, Cumbria is not underwater. The Lake District and Cumbria is a vast area and there are many parts of the county that have been largely unaffected and continue to be accessible. There is no doubt that thousands of visitors could now be wondering whether to visit. The message from Cumbria is a thousand times "yes." Businesses are open. Christmas and New Year are going ahead - it will be better than ever, and we are looking forward to welcoming people here."

To watch Prince Charles and Julia Bradbury switch on the Christmas lights please follow this link.

To see out latest special offers through December including some great value Christmas breaks please follow this link.

23/11/2009 - FLOODS ARE NO PROBLEM !

Coniston and its surroundings were lucky to escape the worst effects of this weekends heavy rain.

Despite Coniston Water being at an all time high for 36hours, the water receded rapidly. Luckily most of our cottages are on higher ground, and very few were damaged.

Our unmade road to Coppermines Valley was damaged, but a few hours work with Phil and the digger soon put it right !

Most of The Lake District is now fully accessible, the most damage being confined mainly to north around Cockermouth and Workington.

All road bridges in the Coniston area have been checked and declared safe.

So take advantage of our seasonal offers and come and see us !!

For the latest news about tourism in the Lake District follow this link to Border TV News

26/10/2009 - Coniston Records Week 2009

The Osprey Powerboat Rescue Team

Coniston Records Week returns to Coniston Water from 2nd - 6th November and once again The Coppermines and Lakes Cottage has stepped in to help the specialist team of sub-aqua divers that support the event.

The Osprey Powerboat Rescue Team is the only team of its type in the world to specialise in high-speed powerboat rescues and will be on red alert during the week long event.

The Coppermines and Lakes Cottages, in recognition of the role the rescue team play, has arranged for them to stay free of charge at Penny Rigg Cottage and Sunny Brae Cottage both in Coniston Village.

For more information about The Osprey Powerboat Rescue Team please follow this link

For more information about Coniston Powerboat Records Week please follow this link

23/10/2009 - Enjoy A Real Log Fire!!

A log fire at Bowmanstead Cottage, Coniston

Now available from our Estate Office by the bridge in Coniston Village: Logs, Kindling and Firelighters.

Nearly all of our cottages have a real log fireplace and as the winter evenings draw in many of our guests enjoy settling down for the evening in front of an open fire.

The Coppermines & Lakes Cottages supply a complimentary bag of logs on your arrival at the cottage but if you require extra supplies these can all be purcahsed from our office in Coniston village.

10% of all log profits will be donated to Fix The Fells for the repair of mountain footpaths.

20/10/2009 - NEW OCTOBER - Beacon Cottage, Near Coniston

Beacon Cottage, Near Coniston

Sleeping 2-6. Three bedrooms - one ensuite.

A large attached Country Cottage a few minutes walk away from the southern end of Coniston Water set in beautiful leafy surroundings.
The new owners have recently spent much time refurnishing this delightful cottage, with many personal touches.
As well as its own enclosed garden, it shares over 10 acres with its neighbours, and Coniston Water can be seen from part of the garden.

For more information please follow this link

14/10/2009 - Win A Fantastic Lake District Self-Catering Holiday

Bridge House, Coniston

We have teamed up with Cumbria Tourism to offer you the chance to win a mid-week, 4 night break for two.

Over 70 unique cottages and group accommodation, sleeping 2 - 30 people, of quality and character. Choose from country, village and mountain cottages all set amidst beautiful and quiet Lake District scenery.

To enter the competition please follow this link

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The Coppermines & Coniston Lake District Cottages 'The Estate Office', The Bridge, Coniston, LA21 8HJ Tel: +44 (0)15394 41765