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Monk Coniston, Conistonwater, Southern Lake District
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Monk Coniston is a romantic Gothic-style house - complete with minstrels'
gallery - leased from the National Trust, which maintains a rare tree collection
in the extensive landscaped grounds. Set just north of Coniston Water and
east of Coniston, which has a range of shops and cafes, it enjoys glorious views
of the lake and Coniston Old Man. Forests, valleys and unspoilt villages make
this an area of beautiful and spectacular scenery.
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| Freedom Breaks |
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Freedom breaks are available across a wide range of dates and at all our UK country Houses. Choose your arrival day. Choose your departure day. Your holiday, when you want it, where you want it. Click here to find out more about these exciting short breaks.
Prices start from just £149 per person for 2 nights and includes
single, twin or double en-suite room, full board - all meals, Freedom Breaks Guide, OS Explorer map (1:25,000), our informal evening
activities.
To check availability of a particular date call us direct on 0845 470 7558 and quote holiday code:
CNPOA or BOOK
HERE.
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| Facilities |
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HF Holidays lease this property from the National Trust and
manage this Country House accommodation to ensure that you enjoy a
high level of service. A warm welcome from caring staff awaits
you. Our Country House accommodation caters exclusively for our guests
and the atmosphere is very much like a house party - it's
all a far cry from the anonymity of a conventional hotel.
Public Rooms - An elegant drawing room awaits, with
original marble fireplace, large mirrors, carved wood panels
and ceiling, with access to the Garden Room and spectacular
views over Coniston Water. A bar with french windows leads
out on to a sun terrace and a 17th Century barn is available
for dancing and games.
Facilities - Boot room, drying room, laundry facilities, mini-shop,
croquet, putting, volleyball, short tennis and badminton.
No Smoking - Monk Coniston is designated as non-smoking. Smoking is
also not allowed on transport provided during any holiday.
You can be assured of a friendly and personal service throughout your stay
with us.
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| Bedrooms |
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There are 33 Bedrooms at Monk Coniston. Single, Twin and Family rooms are available.
Some have en-suite facilities (bath or shower and WC). You'll find complimentary
tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer and clock radio. Televisions and
telephones are not provided in the bedrooms.
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| Meals |
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Fresh ingredients, carefully chosen provide an excellent
local and international cuisine. A vegetarian option, for
which we are renowned, is available at all times.
Dining arrangements are for tables of 6 or 8 in an informal atmosphere.
Breakfast: Choice of continental or full English breakfast.
Lunch: Our famous self-select picnic lunch.
Dinner: A table d'hote evening meal followed by coffee and mints.
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| Travel
to Conistonwater |
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BY ROAD: 1 hour from M6 Junction 36 (Kendal). Free car parking is available
in the grounds.
BY NATIONAL EXPRESS COACH: Travel to Windermere Main Road Tourist Information
centre. For further information
on routes, times and prices visit
www.nationalexpress.com, quoting ref HFHOLTEN to receive a discount. You will then need to take a taxi from Windermere to the Monk Coniston.
BY RAIL: To Windermere station. Visit thetrainline.com for train
information and to book tickets.
Transfer to House: (13 miles).
Taxi: allow £18 per journey (less if shared).
BY AIR: The nearest airport is Manchester.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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Airport Lounges: To book aiport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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