Providing garden views, The Old Rectory in Coniston features accommodations, a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. With free private parking, the property is 11 miles from Lake Windermere and 24 miles from Derwentwater. The guest house provides mountain views, a picnic area, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. At the guest house, all units come with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A fridge and kettle are also provided. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the guest house offers a selection of packed lunches. Muncaster Castle is 26 miles from The Old Rectory, while Askham Hall is 31 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 85 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Coniston

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kimberly
    United States United States
    Our hosts were wonderful…directing us to a footpath walk to a nearby pub restaurant for dinner that was quite sufficient. Room was comfortable, breakfast substantial, location idyllic with sheep and cows in the pasture and beautiful flowers.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was great. Very peaceful location, hospitality first class
  • Ward
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hospitality - very welcoming with delicious cakes and cozy comfortable lounge. Great to meet and chat with other guests. Bed was very comfortable and fabulous views from the window. Super quiet. Quite close to Coniston where we had booked...
  • Ashleigh
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Perfect stay for one night. Lovely walks close by and in such a lovely quiet area. Breakfast was delicious and we loved the cake and coffee on arrival. Owners were lovely and made us feel very welcome. Great nights sleep, very comfortable beds...
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Michael and Ann where the perfect hosts . Nothing was too much trouble and would meet your every need. Anne even had a birthday cake for my wife's birthday! Michael even let me try his favourite gin at breakfast! A lovely quiet calm to the house...
  • Katherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s a very lovely accommodation and really appreciate the flexibility that the host arranged for us when we had problems with the car. Thank youuu so much! We have a very comfortable stay and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. Very lovely...
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was absolutely perfect. I often visit the lakes for walking, cycling or just down time. I will be booking into the old rectory many times going forward. It's simply stunning.
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Very welcoming, very knowledgeable owners
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely tea & cake when we arrived, clean, comfortable room very friendly owners, excellent breakfast.
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was very good , menu to fill out the day before , lots of choice. Room was nice , double aspect views across countryside . Home made flapjack in room , tea coffee etc. and fresh milk in fridge ,replaced daily. The bed was really...

Hosted by Ann Sealey

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Ann Sealey
The Old Rectory is a relaxing and comfortable B&B in Coniston from which to explore the whole of our beautiful Lake District. We pride ourselves on delivering you the highest levels of comfort to ensure your stay in Coniston will be something to remember.
With a love of the local area, walking and great food - I look forward to welcoming guests, so they too can enjoy the wonderful location, comfort and food at The Old Rectory.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Rectory
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Media & Technology

  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Packed lunches

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Old Rectory takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Old Rectory of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about The Old Rectory