Freedom Break at Conistonwater

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Freedom Breaks offer a flexible way to enjoy some of Britain's most scenic areas. Freedom Breaks offer a flexible way to enjoy some of Britain's most scenic areas. Ideal for self-guided walking, cycling or sightseeing.

From our Country House at Conistonwater there are huge selection of walks and places of interest within easy reach. 

Highlights of your stay could include:

• Self-guided walks in the Lake District – perhaps to picturesque Tarn Hows or the nearby peaks of Wetherlam and the Old Man of Coniston
• Grizedale Forest with forest walks, mountain bike trails and orienteering courses, and the brand new ‘Go Ape’ high wire adventure course
• Rydal Mount and Dove Cottage, where William Wordsworth lived, and nearby Rydal Water and Grasmere
• Windermere Lake Cruises with a range of trips to enjoy the magnificent views of the mountain scenery. 
• Brantwood, home of John Ruskin on the eastern shore of Coniston Water.
• The Beatrix Potter Gallery with an exhibition of the author’s original illustrations offers something for both adults and children

 Great value.  What’s included:

• Full Board accommodation
• All the Country House facilities
• Freedom Break Guide – full of information about local attractions, activities and suggested itineraries to help plan your holiday.
• A free Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale Explorer map of the local area for every booking.
• Self-guided walk directions can be downloaded from this website. Further maps and guidebooks are available at Monk Coniston.

The Freedom Break guide covers:

• Suggestions for local walks and cycle rides can be downloaded from this website
• Comprehensive list of visitor attractions such as houses, gardens, boat trips, theme parks, museums & galleries
• Ideas and contacts for more active options such as kayaking, wind surfing and pony trekking
• Details of local facilities such as swimming pools and sports centres