Guided Trail on the Cumbria Way

Monk Coniston has 33 bedrooms. Some are located in the main house, with others in the adjoining cottage and counting house. 

Standard en-suite rooms        

Our standard rooms offer comfortable accommodation and an en-suite bathroom.

All standard rooms have:

• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Hairdryer 

Premium rooms

Premium rooms are available at just £5 extra per person per night. 

All premium rooms have:

• Extra space or exceptional views
• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Alarm clock with iPod player
• Hairdryer
• Enhanced toiletries
• Towelling robe and complimentary slippers
• Room available from 12 noon on arrival day

Value rooms                                      

A limited number of value twin rooms are available at a discount of £8 per person per night and value single rooms with a £5 per night discount. Our value rooms have the same facilities as our standard rooms, but don’t have an en-suite bathroom.

All value rooms have:

• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Hairdryer 

Single rooms

Standard single rooms are available for an extra £8 per night. 

Family rooms   

If you are travelling with your family, we have a selection of 3 and 4-bedded rooms.

All family rooms have:

• Full-sized twin or double beds for adults
• Bunk beds or occasional beds for children
• En-suite bathroom with WC and shower or bath
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Television
• Hairdryer

All our Country Houses are tailored to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts and have excellent boot and drying rooms, laundry facilities and a mini-shop for essentials such as maps, postcards and toiletries. 

There is a comfortable lounge, an attractive dining room with lake views, and a bar and library.

Free internet access is offered on a dedicated PC and Wifi is available in some public rooms.  There is also a range of board games and books.

Our traditional Lakeland barn can be used for dancing, or as a games room with table tennis and Nintendo Wii.

Monk Coniston is surrounded by a large garden with views down to the lake. Outside there is a putting green and croquet lawn. The National Trust maintain a collection of rare trees in the grounds.

Monk Coniston has a Dandelion Café.

With its roots in the tradition of the British tearoom, the Café serves a range of coffee and speciality leaf teas, plus snacks and sandwiches.

Dandelion is also licensed, serving beer, spirits, and a variety of wines from around the world.

Due to the age and the layout of Monk Coniston, it is not recommended for wheelchair users and guests with restricted mobility. There are ground floor en-suite bedrooms in the Counting House, but this building is access via steps.

Arrival & car parking facilities

• On arrival there is a gate, a cattle grid and a driveway leading towards the house.
• It is possible to load and unload cars directly at the front door.
• The surface of the car park is tarmac and slightly sloping
• Assistance can be provided with luggage

Main entrance & reception

• The main entrance has no steps and is 110cm wide
• The reception area is a spacious 4m x 4.1m
• All public rooms are available without encountering any further steps, with the exception of the games room
• The floors on the ground floor are mainly carpeted. The games room has wooden block flooring and the gents’ toilet has a tiled floor

Public areas - hall, stairs, landing, corridors etc

• The width of the downstairs hallway is 222cm. Leading off the main hallway are lounge, dining room, library, downstairs toilets and bar with access to the main staircase

Public areas - sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc

• In the main lounge there are various chairs, tables and settees. Seating for approximately 50 guests.

Public WCs

• There are both ladies and gents toilets on the ground floor, accessed without any steps
• Ladies toilet is carpeted and the gents’ has a tiled floor
• Further public bathrooms are available for those bedrooms that are not en-suite

Dining room & bar

• The dining room is situated on the ground floor with level access
• 7 round tables, each seating maximum of 8 guests
• Tables have an under space of 70cm high by 137cm wide
• All meals served are with waitress service
• The carpeted bar area has chairs and circular tables

Laundry & boot room

• Laundry facilities are available in the boot room, which is located in a separate building with level access
• Washing machine & dryer are available in the boot room free of charge
• Ample drying space
• Tiled flooring

Games room

• Evening entertainment frequently held in games room (4 slate steps to access, each step is 22cm high, 22cm deep and 110cm wide)
• The games room is 14m wide and 5.5m wide

Bedrooms

• None of the rooms has been specifically designed for wheelchair users
• In the main house all bedrooms are on the 1st floor. The main staircase has 24 steps, each step is 16cm high, 30cm deep and 112cm wide
• In the annexe, cottages and Counting House there are bedrooms both on the ground floor and on the 1st floor
• The rooms best suited for anyone with restricted mobility would be 24 and 25, situated in the Counting House

Room 24 & 25:

• Access is via 4 slate steps with hand rails
• Each step is 7cm high, 30cm deep and 130cm wide
• Twin rooms with en-suite (shower). Standard height beds
• The floor is carpeted
• En-suite bathroom with shower

Grounds and gardens

• Large level garden around the house. Mainly with lawns and flower beds. Shrubbery and wooded areas
• 3 steps to access the main front lawn

Additional information

• Fire procedure is displayed in each room and explained to guests on arrival. Guests requiring assistance at an evacuation are identified at this time and door hanger cards are issued
• Mobile phone reception is generally good from the main building
• Assistance dogs can be provided for
• Information can be provided in large print
• Staff have received disability awareness training
• Special diets can be catered for. Specialist food can be obtained with prior notice
• Fridge for medication can be supplied

All holidays at our Country Houses are Full Board with breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal included.

Breakfast                            

Start your day with our extensive breakfast. Select from our cold buffet and/or a full cooked breakfast.

Cold buffet

Fruit juices, cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurts, croissants and pastries

Hot dishes

Porridge, sausages, bacon, eggs (scrambled, boiled, poached or fried), tomato, baked beans and mushrooms

Regional dishes including black pudding or kippers

Served at the table

Tea, coffee, toast and jams

Picnic lunches

Choose from our self-select picnic lunches. 

Your own choice of sandwiches, prepared to order

Crisps and snacks, fresh fruit, dried fruit and nuts, chocolate bars, sweets and biscuits

Dinner                 

The relaxed dinner is a highlight of any stay at our Country Houses - with tables seating up to 10 and no seating plan, it offers a great opportunity to get to know fellow guests.  There is always a choice of dishes for every course, featuring good British cooking and often local specialities. Vegetarian meals are always available.

Monk Coniston sample dinner menu

Drinks  

All our Country Houses have a well-stocked bar serving beer, wine and spirits.

Guided Walking

Enjoy a glass of wine or local beer in the bar before hearing about the next day's walks.  After dinner there will be an activity or entertainment which you will be welcome to join.  These vary from week to week but could include an illustrated talk about the area, a board games evening or a night of dancing in our country barn. On other evenings you can take part in other organised activities or simply relax in the house.

Leisure Activities

Many of our Leisure Activities holidays continue into the evening with programmed sessions.  Other holidays will have the evenings free, and you will be welcome to join in other social activities that may be happening in the house.

Family holidays

On our Guided Walking for Families the evening activities will be geared towards children of all ages. 

Unmissable Britain

We offer a range of evenings focusing on the local area, including an evening meal at the famous Yew Tree Farm and a talk from a local speaker; weather permitting there’ll also be a lakeside picnic in the grounds on one evening, or why not chat with other guests and leaders in the bar. 

Freedom Breaks

Guests on Freedom Breaks which are scheduled alongside Guided Walking holidays are entirely welcome to join in the organised evening activities.  Please note, not all Freedom Breaks will be with these holidays – if the evening activities are important to you, please check before booking.

Guided trails

Depending on your travel dates, there may be activities on offer in the house in the evening which you are welcome to take part in.