Bracken Ground, Coniston

All was great. Remoteness was bit awkward, but we managed! WiFi was good in the lounge but poor in rest of the proprity.

Bracken Ground is a very thoughtfully well put together holiday property in an absolutely stunning location. We really enjoyed our stay, we adored the sauna and hot tub after exploring the beautiful grounds and even saw a deer run across the garden. Relaxing in the lounge in front of that glorious fire after a day of adventuring was such a treat. Our only real issue with the property was the hot tub maintenance, it was cold 20 degrees when we arrived at 4.30pm, not ideal when stood all excited in your bikini after a long drive up there. Then the maintenance van visited at least three times, at least twice pulling up to park right by the bedroom windows with the radio blaring out which seemed very disrespectful of the occupants, especially having paid for a relaxing and restful holiday this happened at 7.30am on the Friday of our break. On the last day the guy came and started faffing with the hot tub at around 8.30, it was a little disruptive and gave a sense of 'off you go' on what was our last little bit of time there. Also as previous occupants have mentioned the knives are in desperate need of a sharpen. Otherwise everything was perfect. We have fallen in love with the Lake District.

Fanatic stay, would highly recommend, could benefit from different heating settings within the bathrooms as these were cold in the mornings one of the showers was not working at all, but this didnt really effect us as there was only me and my husband staying at the property. Hot tub maintenance impressive with 3 checks within a 7day stay, sauna good, could potentially do with fenced in closed in area to stop any incidents with the pond, we used some outside patio chairs by the kitchen doors to prohibit the dogs going on the grass mud or the pond, To help keep the place clean.tv signal in the master bedroom did not work, but we did bring an Amazon tv stick which solved this. We also bought 7 blankets, rugs and throws to keep floors and sofas clean. Overwhelming food package on arrival, this was a lovely touch, could also not fault the amount of kitchen equipment available for everything you could possibly need for your stay. Nice daily visit from the local sheep

We loved our stay at Bracken Ground, it was made more special by the Christmas tree and decorations, the tree was amazing. The whole place was very comfortable and had everything we needed for a luxury Christmas break. for information the seal on the shower screen in the bathroom near the kitchen may need replacing as the water leaks over the bath when showering

Lovely location and absolutely fabulous property! Very spacious and well equipped accommodation with everything you could possibly need. Sauna and hot tub a luxury addition. Quality welcome pack a lovely touch. Would definitely recommend and stay again!

Excellent accommodation for our family of 10. Cooking facilities and crockery were plentiful. Wine glasses were sparse but sufficient. Food hamper provided was of a high standard and greatly appreciated. We took full use of the hot tub and sauna.Bbq was also used.The only negative is that when you are home for the day then you are home.The roads to the property are not for the feint hearted.Otherwise fabulous!!

We have just had a wonderful week here, with our children, their partners and grandchild and of course the dog. It is a very special location, away from all hustle and bustle and totally private in addition to being very beautiful. The layout has been carefully designed and was a perfect fit for our family. It has been sensitively designed to blend with the landscape and the outdoor facilities were very much enjoyed. The welcome pack that was provided was very generous and gladly received. The quality of the property is good and its obvious that a lot of thought went into the planning and resourcing of materials, fixtures and fittings. The property was really clean, and all bedding and linen was of a good quality and very nice to have towels provided for outdoors. To make this place really sparkle, it could do with some light maintenance. I was disappointed to find that bathroom fans were mentioned in a previous review, there are still issues with them, maybe it is time for some new ones! Fundamentals like the kitchen knives need sharpening and we had at least 5 light bulbs that needed replacing but there were no spares anywhere. I wont list all the little niggles here, but we left a list with the cleaner, so I hope that these are addressed. It just needs a little TLC to bring back the polish. Visitors also need to come prepared for ticks they are prevalent in the Lake District. We thankfully had tick cards and they came in useful as three of the family picked up a tick and whenever we walked the dog, he picked some up, we got very used to spotting them before they bit. This property is special and unique in its location, and we would willingly return, although we do like to try new places, but we would highly recommend it.

This is a fantastic property in a wonderful location and we had a great week exploring the Coniston area. Highlights included ghyll scrambling in the gorgeous Duddon Valley, canyoning in Church Beck Coniston, biking in Grizedale Forest, visiting the Ruskin Museum to see Bluebird K7, climbing the Old Man and a glorious hike from High Tilberthwaite to Cathedral Cave at Little Langdale. It was great to have the wood burning stove and a plentiful supply of firewood as the weather was chilly despite being June. However, we needed to chop more kindling and so would have benefitted from access to an axe. We would happily have brought our own, perhaps we overlooked this advice in the description ?

Perfect location beautiful time to go as the bluebell wood looked enchanting. Very well designed for optimal comfort and style . Very thoughtful welcome pack including bottle of wine and cake . We celebrated our 50 wedding anniversary there with the family so was a nice addition. Would highly recommend. Beautifully tucked away for calming holiday but close by to the beautiful lakes at Coniston and Windermere. Perfect

Property was perfect, even better than the photos itself. Had everything and even more than what we expected. Honestly thinking of making this a yearly thing with the lads as its perfect place for a getaway

We love staying here and have done many times. Its spacious, clean, warm, quiet and the beds are comfy. The hot tub and sauna are great to relax in. Dogs are safe in the grounds. Its our favourite location to stay in with our dogs.

The glass screen around the pond was green, desperately needs cleaning. Hall lights were on a sensor but stayed on 247 . 2 of the bathroom fans also stayed on 247 , which was annoying. However the property is a good size and clean and tidy. Could do with a little personal touch of toiletries in the bathroom, not half filled bottles. Overall I'd rate it 710, and would definatly go back.

Excellent facility. The 'extras' of saunahot tub & sports channels on TV were invaluable as the weather was not great for outdoor pursuits.

Absolutely everything that was required was provided and was in very good condition. Lovely touch was the welcome pack of goodies. Honestly dont know how it could be improved superb!

Bracken Ground is a truly warm welcoming and comfortable place to spend a break and has more amenities than you could ever want. The bedrooms have large comfy beds and the bathrooms are fresh and modern with invigorating showers. The lounge dining room is huge and has cosy seats for all in the sofas or at the massive wooden table. The welcome pack of wine, bread, cheese, cake, milk, butter eggs and some things I have forgotten was not only very welcome but also it was all consumed gratefully. Kitchen is large and very well equipped Apart from a coffee machine ? with almost everything you could think of. Sauna & Hot tub were amazing, spent many hours in these over the course of the week. The location is Private and quiet and nestled amongst many trees and to be honest idyllic. I would struggle to thing of a single fault...... Actually there is one.... The Internet is pretty bad but honestly you shouldn't be glued to devices all the time when you are staying in such a great property in such a beautiful part of the country.

A lovely property, plenty of space for a large family gathering and very comfortable. Well equipped kitchen. beautiful welcome pack left for us which was very generous, Sauna and hot tub were very well maintained and towels and bedding all lovely quality, thank you. Surrounding roads are a little tricky so ensure you follow the Lakelovers directions to take the most direct route and ignore your satnav which takes you along very narrow roads! A very enjoyable stay thank you for sharing your lovely property with us

Beautiful, well maintained property in an idyllic, secluded setting. The welcome pack of local produce was super. The pond was full of dragon flies, butterflies & pond skaters. Backing on to woodland, we enjoyed the birdsong & caught sight of squirrels going about their business. The garden, patio & hot tub were restful places to linger in peace. Walking climbing along the local lanes afforded great views of land & sky. We saw the 'super blue' moon in August. The XBox 360 system was hit we all improved our bowling action! Property notes. the automatic trigger illumination as one stepped down from kitchen to passage was reassuring but the step from lounge to hall caught us out a few times. For those in the party with mobility problems, the brief but steep climb up the drive could have been an issue but the ample parking, just outside the front door allowed perfect access.

A comfortable spacious house, off the beaten track in Bessy Bank woods , with lovely woodland garden and pond. Perfect for a relaxing family get together holiday for us all. Found a couple of local woodland walks with the dogs beware of checking for ticks. Layout of the house good and room for our youngest grandchild to play safely. Sauna and hot tub well used and maintained daily hot tub towels a nice touch. Separate laundry a great idea and good place for drying off wetsuits after wild swimming and paddle boarding at Coniston . Kitchen is well equipped and enjoyed cooking and baking rainy day activity with grandkids on the new range. And thanks for a lovely welcome pack and wine

Excellent property. Perfectly equipped for our large family. Lots of space. Highly recommend.

This was our second visit to Bracken Ground and we had a wonderful stay. We love the space and the location and the comfortable accommodation. Our only negative comment is about cooking utensils, crockery, serving dishes etc. There was only one table spoon, no serving spoons and limited crockery for 10 people, making it tricky to cater for such a large group. Bowls had to be washed mid breakfast to enable everyone to have one It would also be good to have some new sharp knives.

We looked at the house comments on line about two weeks before the start of our holiday and some of the comments were not as positive as we had hoped. Nothing could be further than the truth! The house had more facilities than we expected and we had an amazing time there were some nice surprises i.e. towels for the hot tub and also dishwasher blocks, washing equipment small things but worked well overall the house was as advertised and we had no problems. well done and thank you

This is a very beautiful house in a quiet setting. When we reported a few minor issues they were resolved that day. It is very well equipped. When we asked in advance for feather free bedding it was provided and there was a gorgeous welcome pack. It was the perfect place for a large family group to spend time together. Being regular visitors to the Lake District we were perfectly happy with short trips out but as the house is quite remote it may not suit people who want to explore more widely or eat out every night. If you bring a dog in summer you need to be vigilant for ticks on walks in the grounds or nearby, so pack a tick remover. The house wasnt cheap to rent, but we felt was worth every penny.

Lovely house, perfect for two families and two dogs. Plenty of space for everyone to enjoy and unwind

Excellent venue, we booked for a birthday party and had an amazing experience. very dog friendly too.

We have stayed here a few times before and always enjoy our holiday here. Its a lovely place to stay and I noticed that there had been some redecoration done, new curtains and new gates fitted too. The beds are really comfy the house is warm and spacious the kitchen is well equipped the hot tub and sauna are a great way to wind down the grounds are beautiful and well kept and if you are lucky you might be able to spot some deer further out! Also a lovely welcome basket, which is really thoughtful. I think a new range oven was being installed on the day we left. Our dogs loved the gardens but do be mindful that dogs can always find an exit as our small dog did under the gate. Shes got decent recall so it wasnt an issue at all. Thats not a complaint re the lovely new gates, just an FYI for people with dogs to keep an eye on them. Our week here in May was made even better with glorious weather. We always really enjoy our time spent here and will most certainly return.

The property was everything that was promised and more. We were welcomed with a lovely welcome hamper and the facilities were of a high standard. I would definitely look to stay at the property again in the future. Thank you for everything.

Very good stay in a quiet location, facilities as described with a home from home feel. One suggestion would be to add an external heater fire pit and or gas heater. A minor thing really the whole experience was enjoyed by my family group.

We had a lovely stay at Bracken Ground. The property is very spacious and well equipped and the surrounding gardens and woodland of the grounds gave us plenty of room to just wander and relax. As with many areas in the Lakes there were a number of trees in the grounds that had come down in the winter storms but this did not spoil our stay in any way. The pond was only half full maybe damaged by a tree that had fallen into it? The property itself and some of the equipment was showing signs of having been well used and could do with a little TLC but allinall a very nice property for a large family and dogs with a level of privacy you do not always manage to get these days in the Lakes.

Absolutely fantastic stay at Bracken Ground a wonderful property in a peaceful, beautiful location. Thank you so much for the welcoming extras, clear information and the pristine upkeep of a truly special place.

Over all the property was of a high standard. All the bedrooms and bathroom facilities were amazing as well as the living areas. The grounds were also well kept well considering the time of year being February and the bad weather conditions prior to our arrival. There was a lovely arrival package of wine, local jams and bread which was a lovely touch. It is an extremely rural location which may not suit some families but we loved it. We came as 2 families of 4 adults, 2 x 12s boys, 2 x 14 girls and 2 x 8a girls. There are a few things that need to be looked at but it didnt impact negatively on the holiday although these would have bothered me more if I was paying the higher prices of the summer months. Some lights are out in the drive way on the approach to the property. The gates on the entrance and exit could do with touching up Lights in the main living area above the dining room are different wattage so look odd. The oven gas points dont all work and this was a pain. One of the large gas rings wont stay on at all and other large one goes off when cooking. When cooking for 10 you need them all to work. The dials to use at the front of the over have been warm away so had to guess the settings. Still not sure what they are on the grill side. Id suggest new oven is needed. Dish washer seal gone on the left hand side causing it to leak slightly. Cooking Scales dont work even when I replaced the batteries. Hot tub is not the hot tub in the photos its not wooden, not a real issue but should be the correct photo. Also the hot tub is a 4 man hot tub so for a property that holds 10 is too small. Sauna not working understand out of the owners control as due to storm damage. We were told about this prior to arrival so good communication. No battery pack in Xbox controller cant use normal batteries. Only 2 remote controls for 3 TVs. We did all still had an amazing stay and I would definitely recommend the property. These are mainly small things that can be easily sorted but issues that really shouldnt be there in a 5 property.

Our stay at Bracken Ground was really lovely the house and setting are beautiful, the beds are extremely comfortable, and the care package left for us was a truly lovely touch that we greatly appreciated. However, I was both shocked and disappointed to see that the sauna was completely broken and written off, and the hot tub was not as pictured or ready to use. I understand that there had been a storm affecting the sauna, however, it was very clear that it had been broken for some time given the state that it was in cobwebs, moldmoss and fencing up to shield it. I had booked our stay at this property in November, so I really do feel that it would have been appropriate for somebody to inform me much sooner, or at all, about the state of the sauna especially given that I booked this particular property because it had both of the outdoor facilities. Two of my party could not use the hot tub and were looking forward to the use of the sauna, which, given the expense of the stay was an expected luxury to be included. I would like some money back if possible even just as a token as I really should have been informed.

Perfect stay! Highly recommend, Thankyou.

Our stay at Bracken Ground was a very special experience for our Golden Wedding anniversary. It is a lovely, tasteful accommodation for large family or friendship groups. It was very clean really important to us, the decoration and attention to detail was exceptional. Tastefully 'dressed' for Christmas too. The beds were very comfortable. We all slept really well rare when not sleeping in your own beds at home. The grounds are super especially for the children and the pondrunning stream just outside the kitchen was great and very therapeutic. Would be especially beautiful in the Spring and Summer. Hot tub super but a shame the sauna was a victim of the storm the previous week and 'out of bounds' for us. There was a thoughtful and generous welcome basket, which is one of the best we've had on arrival anywhere, here and abroad. We highly recommend Bracken Ground and would stay again.