Attractions in Coniston, Stockghyll Cottage
Steamboat Gondola Coniston Launch
A nostalgic sailing experience aboard Gondola, a restored elegant coal - fired steam yacht or vintage lake launches.
The home of John Ruskin, artist, philosopher, writer. Also stunning views of Coniston, lovely gardens, teriffic cafe with terrace overlooking the lake and wonderful local art gallery.
A very pretty small village with Beatrix Potter connections, cafes,shops and beautiful countryside as well as nearby Tarn Hows..
Hire an electric motor-boat, canoe, row-boat, sailing dinghy. Picnic on the lake shore.
Eat in the Bluebird Cafe.
Visitors can view the alpacas from the edge of their paddocks or from the tearoom. The females will be producing their young here and shearing can be seen in the summer.
Forget the car and travel across the lakes and into the heart of the South Lakes countryside and villages with this boat-bus-boat service.
History of coppermining, Donald Campbell, lacemaking, John Ruskin, Herwick sheep and dry stone-walling. A lovely little museum.
Walk, hire a cycle, bring your own. Miles and miles of marked trails or
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