Bluebird Loft | Coniston | Cat Bank | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.7★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

38 Customer Review(s)

Josh
September 2024

“Really nice little apartment, super convenient for village amenities, and perfect as the base for a walking holiday.”

This was my second stay, I first came two years ago and loved it then as well. Not everything in the place looks brand new, but it's in good condition and is very easy to relax in. The frying pan is rubbish though. ;-)

This was my second stay, I first came two years ago and loved it then as well. Not everything in the place looks brand new, but it's in good condition and is very easy to relax in. The frying pan is rubbish though. ;-)

- Josh, September 2024
Andrew September 2024

“Lovely flat, great views, excellent location and well presented.”

- Andrew, September 2024
Anthony July 2024

“Unable to close bathroom door Many bulbs need replacing Storage an issue as fridge door milk shelf is missing Chipped drinking glass Cracked dessert dish Noisy leaking tap Hall stairs had been vacuumed We have mentioned the fridge problem on many other occasions when we have stayed.”

All the above issues could easily be rectified and make for a more pleasant stay.

- Anthony, July 2024
Giles September 2023

“Some time ago there must have been some money spent on Bluebird Loft.”

However ongoing maintenance seems to have been let go. Several light bulbs were out, could not see out of kitchen windows (dirty), grouting along tap end of shower was crumbling, the front door to flat would not stay shut without being locked. The internal door handles creaked and made noise, they would also not stay shut and kept opening... Lamp in bathroom above sink is rusty. When anyone sat on toilet the floorboards creak (warped floorboards or broken joists ?) Fridge door storage broken (seriously reduces what can be stored ! Wonderful location. Would I stay in Coniston again, YES Would I stay In Bluebird Loft again, NO

- Giles, September 2023
Anthony August 2023

“Fridge door milk tray missing (2 time reported) still missing having to store milk in veg space.”

Most inconvenient limits where you can store other items.

- Anthony, August 2023
Kathryn July 2023

“Had a lovely stay at Bluebird Loft.”

Facilities were all we would have wished for. Quiet location but a short walk to pubs and restaurants. Would definitely stay there again.

- Kathryn, July 2023
Anthony May 2023

“Fridge door shelf missing unable to store milk/wine unable to use salad compartment due to us using it to store the milk.”

- Anthony, May 2023
Barbara May 2023

“We did list things that would have been handy for anyone staying, in their visitor's book ie table mats for hot plates, a pint of milk and a couple of tea bags left for anyone after a long drive, perhaps complimentary shower gel (as that's what hotels have available).”

Other than these small items, Bluebird Loft is ideal for a couple for a short break and is perfectly placed within the village.

- Barbara, May 2023
Benedict T April 2023

“We had a really great time, the flat was very comfortable and was exactly what we needed.”

- Benedict T, April 2023
Kevin October 2022

“We had a lovely week, with the weather being kind to us.”

Bluebird Loft is a nice apartment, well situated for a quiet break in the Lakes or for travelling out to other locations. The only minor thing I noted was the wobbly glass table...may be needs changing or making more stable. Thank you, we would book again.

- Kevin, October 2022
Patricia August 2022

“Comfortable apartment, perfect for 2.”

Super views from kitchen windows. Night sky was amazing. Milky Way so clear. Great having pizza place so close, it sells lovely bakery products and coffee through the day and pizza early evening. Steam bistro even closer open at weekends. Super food. Really enjoyed sitting out front enjoying a glass of wine or cup of tea after a day on the fells. Ate and enjoyed a pint or 2 of real ale at several pubs in Coniston. The only glitch was an unwelcome, faint, stale cooking smell when we arrived. Rectified by opening windows and leaving them open overnight. Maybe an air freshener or new filters on cooker. Didn’t spoil our stay at all. Highly recommend.

- Patricia, August 2022

Hi, Air freshener, replaced. Thank you for your lovely comments, much appreciated :) Property Owner
Richard August 2022

“The apartment was as described, if anything a little nicer.”

Though the apartment is for 2, it would be nice to have a bit more by way of crockery and glasses, so you don’t have to wash up so much.

- Richard, August 2022

Hi, More crockery and glasses have been supplied. Glad you enjoyed your stay. :) Property Owner
Maureen June 2022

“A lovely apartment in the centre of the village.”

Very clean and well furnished with beautiful views at the back. Very warm and cosy. Everything thing that you need for a relaxing holiday close to shops , pubs and eating establishments. Would certainly recommend.

- Maureen, June 2022

Thank you for the lovely feedback, much appreciated. :) Property Owner
Alan April 2022

“Lovely property, Great views.”

Would stay again.

- Alan, April 2022
Andrea June 2021

“There was a problem with the water heater but a call to Sykes' help line got me on touch with the property owner very quickly and we were able to resolve the issue over the phone.”

- Andrea, June 2021
Joanna April 2021

“Bluebird Loft is a lovely comfortable little apartment in the centre of Coniston.”

The shops, cafes and pubs are nearby and there are amazing walks from the door. The village was nice and quiet at night so there was no disturbance & I slept really well. Incredibly comfy bed, lovely deep bath, tons of hot water and very effective central heating so, despite ridiculously cold weather for May, I was very snug indeed. The washing/drying machine was really useful and the kitchen had everything I needed. All the furniture etc was of good quality and the flat was spotlessly clean. WiFi was a bit iffy at times but no real issues. My only criticisms are that the electric heater would not work, I didn't need it for warmth but it would have been cosy to have the log effect on in the evenings...and the bulbs in living room wall lights were gone, either that or something was wrong with the wiring. All in all it was fabulous, I really enjoyed mý stay.

- Joanna, April 2021
Michael April 2021

“Apartment was all as described, perfectly clean, everything worked, nicely located right in the centre of Coniston village.”

Communications on entry details etc all worked well. Very satisfied

- Michael, April 2021
Anne December 2020

“Lovely comfortable flat which was well provisioned.”

- Anne, December 2020
Peter August 2020

“We had a super holiday in the Lakes.”

Bluebird Loft was a nice clean and comfortable place to stay.

- Peter, August 2020
Victoria August 2020

“Lovely accommodation and brilliant location for walking and amenities”

- Victoria, August 2020
Kate January 2020

“Gorgeous, well situated loft.”

Sparkling clean and comfortable! Close to great pubs and great walks!

- Kate, January 2020
Sarah July 2019

“Great apartment for 2 people.”

Very comfortable- exactly what I needed after completing the Lakeland 50 mile run! Only small criticism - please get a new frying pan. The one there is almost unusable.

- Sarah, July 2019
Michael July 2019

“Amazing apartment in a perfect location - we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend!”

- Michael, July 2019
Helen April 2019

“Great spot!”

Small but perfectly formed place to stay.

- Helen, April 2019
David April 2019

“We had a fantastic holiday in Coniston.”

Bluebird Loft had everything we needed, and so conveniently located for access to mountains, lake, pubs and shops.

- David, April 2019
Georgina March 2019

“Great location in the centre of Coniston we stayed to run the Coniston 14 mile race and so was a perfect location to make it all accessible.”

Could do with a towel rail or an airer to dry the towels when you don’t have the heating on but that is the only thing. Everything is very high standard and comfortable.

- Georgina, March 2019
Linda September 2018

“Snug apartment but has everything you need and good facilities in kitchen area.”

Please note that there is a hairdryer, although not mentioned in inventory, so I unnecessarily brought one with me! Convenient location with bistro next door, 3 pubs and other eating places. Coniston is smallish village, but perfectly formed and perfect for location.

- Linda, September 2018
Terence July 2018

“Slight problem at the start, swiftly dealt with by your staff.”

Accommodation up to our high expectations.

- Terence, July 2018
Azfar June 2018

“The flat was very comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay at the flat.”

Very clean and nicely located for the village. Comfortable bed and all essential amenities. Will be pleased to stay there again. Sykes emails and instructions were clear and the app was useful. The only issues were that we couldn't figure out how to use the oven/grill or the washing machine and the instructions were not there or didn't help. The CO alarm went off because of low batteries but that's understandable and something that happened by chance.

- Azfar, June 2018
Richard June 2018

“The apartment was really well appointed, whilst it was small, it had everything you needed.”

We didn't expect it but the only thing lacking was a little outside space like a balcony, that's the only thing that would prevent us rebooking this particular property but you really couldn't fault it in any other way.

- Richard, June 2018
John April 2018

“I arrived on the Friday morning, collected the keys and went upstairs, my first ...”

I arrived on the Friday morning, collected the keys and went upstairs, my first impression after opening the day was, wow this is lovely, the flat was very clean and tidy and had absolutely everything i needed, one nice touch was, even though it sleeps only two, it had enough plates etc for a couple of guests, having a washer drier was useful as being in the Lake District, the weather is unpredictable,its situated close to every thing, food shops, pubs etc,very quiet and peaceful even being on the road side, only thing I would suggest would be maybe update to a blueray player, but it wasn't much of a problem, I have recommended it to family members and will do to friends, i will definitely be back in the future, lots of good walking right on the doorstep, hardly using my car

- John, April 2018
Christopher September 2017

“Nice cottage, good location, fairly small but fine for a week.”

It would be good to include a map to the bike store as difficult to find.

- Christopher, September 2017
Judith June 2017

“Although it was called Bluebird Loft and we should have realised, but it was a but of a struggle initially with luggage up the 29 stairs.”

Possibly this should be included in description for people with poor mobility or health issues

- Judith, June 2017
Lilian June 2016

“Bluebird Loft is very central in Coniston, it is ideal as the bus stop to various places was ideal for us both.”

The people were very friendly and the accommodation was first class. Would highly recommend this holiday let.

- Lilian, June 2016
Mrs Brookes May 2016

“We had a very enjoyable stay in this superb "Loft".”

We would recommend it to anyone.

- Mrs Brookes, May 2016
Joseph March 2016

“A wonderful host and break in a beautifully renovated loft apartment.”

A great base to explore the lakes and the pubs in Coniston. It was perfect for our needs, and had fantastic kitchen facilities.

- Joseph, March 2016
Louise September 2015

“A fabulous cottage, we loved it!”

Would love to go back.

- Louise, September 2015
June June 2015

“A comfortable place to stay and excellent furnishings.”

- June, June 2015

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Summary

All second floor
One king-size double bedroom with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Gas central heating with electric fire
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, radio, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking outside apartment
Bike storage post
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pubs 1 min walk
Note: Shared access with Ref 21912
Note: Property not suitable for children or infants
Note: this is a top floor apartment and not suitable for people with health or mobility issues
Note: This property can only accept holidays that start Friday or Monday
Note: Must provide own lock for bike

The property

Bluebird Loft is a second floor apartment located in Coniston, Cumbria.

It has been tastefully renovated to an immaculate standard, mixing contemporary touches with the classic cottage features, such as the original brick walls.

The lounge has a lovely leather sofa facing the TV with a DVD player.

Settle down with snacks and a refreshing beverage and enjoy all this property has to offer, and keep yourself warm with the electric fire.

There is a small dining area with seating for up to two people.

The kitchen has a modern layout and high-quality fixtures and fittings.

With an attractive green tiling to give the room a homely feel, this kitchen has all the appliances you could possibly need.

The property has one king-size bedroom with an en-suite bath and shower room.

The bedroom has a lovely pastel green decor, with a selection of contemporary furniture, including bedside lamps, ideal for some late night reading.

With stunning views across the gardens and countryside.

Outside there is roadside parking near the property.

The nearby village of Hawkshead is known for its lovely cobbled lanes, best explored by foot.

With many shops, pubs and cafés nearby to fill your appetite.

Venture towards Brockhole Lake District Visitors' Centre which has outdoor and indoor facilities with a 30-acre site of shoreline, woodland and meadow to explore.

You can even hire someone for a guided tour if you really want to get to know the area.

The Ruskin Museum features an exhibition about Sir Donald Campbell, who was killed in 1967 while making an attempt on the world speed record in his speedboat Bluebird, it makes for a wonderful historical sight and coincides with this amply named apartment.

Bluebird Loft is ideal for a short break or cosy holiday.

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About the location

CONISTON

Hawkshead 4 miles; Ambleside 8 miles.

Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere just a short drive away. Superb walking, mountain biking and climbing are available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, and the lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. For watersports enthusiasts, the quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, whilst the less active can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola’, or visit Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin. Nearby attractions include the award-winning village of Hawkshead, home of the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Tarn Hows, one of the most visited beauty spots in the country and Esthwaite Water, famous for its fishing. A first class holiday location at any time of the year.

Note: Property not suitable for children or infants.
Note: this is a top floor apartment and not suitable for people with health or mobility issues.
Note: This property can only accept holidays that start Friday or Monday.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Really nice little apartment, super convenient for village amenities, and perfect as the base for a walking holiday.”

“Lovely flat, great views, excellent location and well presented.”

“Unable to close bathroom door Many bulbs need replacing Storage an issue as fridge door milk shelf is missing Chipped drinking glass Cracked dessert dish Noisy leaking tap Hall stairs had been vacuumed We have mentioned the fridge problem on many other occasions when we have stayed.”

“Some time ago there must have been some money spent on Bluebird Loft.”

“Fridge door milk tray missing (2 time reported) still missing having to store milk in veg space.”

“Had a lovely stay at Bluebird Loft.”

“Fridge door shelf missing unable to store milk/wine unable to use salad compartment due to us using it to store the milk.”

“We did list things that would have been handy for anyone staying, in their visitor's book ie table mats for hot plates, a pint of milk and a couple of tea bags left for anyone after a long drive, perhaps complimentary shower gel (as that's what hotels have available).”

“We had a really great time, the flat was very comfortable and was exactly what we needed.”

“We had a lovely week, with the weather being kind to us.”

“Comfortable apartment, perfect for 2.”

“The apartment was as described, if anything a little nicer.”

“A lovely apartment in the centre of the village.”

“Lovely property, Great views.”

“There was a problem with the water heater but a call to Sykes' help line got me on touch with the property owner very quickly and we were able to resolve the issue over the phone.”

“Bluebird Loft is a lovely comfortable little apartment in the centre of Coniston.”

“Apartment was all as described, perfectly clean, everything worked, nicely located right in the centre of Coniston village.”

“Lovely comfortable flat which was well provisioned.”

“We had a super holiday in the Lakes.”

“Lovely accommodation and brilliant location for walking and amenities”

“Gorgeous, well situated loft.”

“Great apartment for 2 people.”

“Amazing apartment in a perfect location - we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend!”

“Great spot!”

“We had a fantastic holiday in Coniston.”

“Great location in the centre of Coniston we stayed to run the Coniston 14 mile race and so was a perfect location to make it all accessible.”

“Snug apartment but has everything you need and good facilities in kitchen area.”

“Slight problem at the start, swiftly dealt with by your staff.”

“The flat was very comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay at the flat.”

“The apartment was really well appointed, whilst it was small, it had everything you needed.”

“I arrived on the Friday morning, collected the keys and went upstairs, my first ...”

“Nice cottage, good location, fairly small but fine for a week.”

“Although it was called Bluebird Loft and we should have realised, but it was a but of a struggle initially with luggage up the 29 stairs.”

“Bluebird Loft is very central in Coniston, it is ideal as the bus stop to various places was ideal for us both.”

“We had a very enjoyable stay in this superb "Loft".”

“A wonderful host and break in a beautifully renovated loft apartment.”

“A fabulous cottage, we loved it!”

“A comfortable place to stay and excellent furnishings.”

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About the location

CONISTON