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Bracken Ground, Coulton

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Yorkshire Dales » Coulton
Sleeps up to 10
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5

Bracken Ground is a five-bedroom luxury lodge in South Lakeland sleeping 10 guests. This Five Star Highly Commended property sits in 7 acres of natural grounds beside a meandering stream. The location offers complete privacy with woodland and a pond to explore.

The Lake District setting provides direct access to walking trails and mountain biking routes. Coniston Water lies nearby with opportunities for paddleboarding and lake activities. The grounds attract local wildlife including deer.

The accommodation features a master king-size bedroom with bay window and en-suite shower room. Four additional king-size bedrooms include one with en-suite and one twin bedroom with French doors.

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About Bracken Ground

Bracken Ground is a five-bedroom luxury lodge in South Lakeland sleeping 10 guests. This Five Star Highly Commended property sits in 7 acres of natural grounds beside a meandering stream. The location offers complete privacy with woodland and a pond to explore.

The Lake District setting provides direct access to walking trails and mountain biking routes. Coniston Water lies nearby with opportunities for paddleboarding and lake activities. The grounds attract local wildlife including deer.

The accommodation features a master king-size bedroom with bay window and en-suite shower room. Four additional king-size bedrooms include one with en-suite and one twin bedroom with French doors. The property has a bathroom with shower over bath and a separate shower room. The utility kitchen includes a Jamie Oliver Pizza Oven and dining area. Two sitting rooms provide space with one featuring a woodburning stove. Outside you'll find a private hot tub and sauna.

Hawkshead village (6 miles, 15 minutes) offers shops and cafes. Windermere town (10 miles, 25 minutes) has lake cruises. Grizedale Forest (4 miles, 10 minutes) provides mountain bike trails. Hill Top (7 miles, 18 minutes) showcases Beatrix Potter's former home.

Bracken Ground suits families and groups wanting space and seclusion. The combination of luxury interiors and outdoor facilities makes this property special.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Bracken Ground

Private Hot Tub and Sauna

The hot tub and sauna get lots of use after days exploring the grounds and surrounding fells. Perfect for unwinding after outdoor adventures.

Seven Acres of Natural Grounds

Extensive lawned gardens with woodland and pond to explore. Guests regularly spot deer running across the grounds during their stay.

Extremely Comfortable Beds

All five bedrooms feature exceptionally comfortable beds with blissful bedding. Guests consistently praise the quality of sleep they get here.

Jamie Oliver Pizza Oven

The outdoor pizza oven alongside the BBQ provides fantastic entertainment. Groups love cooking together outside in the Lake District air.

Woodburning Stove

The glorious fire in the lounge creates a cosy atmosphere after days of adventuring. Perfect for relaxing evenings with family and friends.

High Standard Throughout

Every detail has been thought of in this Five Star property. The house is really well equipped with everything you could want.

Getting To Bracken Ground

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Bracken Ground by car, start from Spark Bridge centre and cross the river. Take the second small road on the left, then left at the next junction through Colton. Follow the signs and continue uphill on the winding road to the property.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Ulverston, approximately 8 miles from Bracken Ground. From there, take a taxi for the scenic journey through South Lakeland countryside to the property.

Off-road parking for 10 cars
Ulverston station (8 miles)
Accessible via Spark Bridge and Colton

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Grizedale Forest
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 0QJ
Hill Top (Beatrix Potter's House)
Distance: 7 miles
LA22 0LF
Coniston Water
Distance: 3 miles
LA21 8AJ
Coniston Old Man Trail
Distance: 5 miles
LA21 8DU
Tarn Hows
Distance: 6 miles
LA22 0PS
Beacon Tarn Walk
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 8HP
Hawkshead Village
Distance: 6 miles
LA22 0NT
Ulverston Town Centre
Distance: 8 miles
LA12 7LZ
Ambleside
Distance: 10 miles
LA22 9BS
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 10 miles
LA23 1AF
The Swan Hotel (Paddleboarding)
Distance: 5 miles
LA12 8NB
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Distance: 4 miles
LA12 8AL
Grizedale Forest
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 0QJ
Hill Top (Beatrix Potter's House)
Distance: 7 miles
LA22 0LF
Coniston Water
Distance: 3 miles
LA21 8AJ
Coniston Old Man Trail
Distance: 5 miles
LA21 8DU
Tarn Hows
Distance: 6 miles
LA22 0PS
Beacon Tarn Walk
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 8HP
Hawkshead Village
Distance: 6 miles
LA22 0NT
Ulverston Town Centre
Distance: 8 miles
LA12 7LZ
Ambleside
Distance: 10 miles
LA22 9BS
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 10 miles
LA23 1AF
The Swan Hotel (Paddleboarding)
Distance: 5 miles
LA12 8NB
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Distance: 4 miles
LA12 8AL

Is Bracken Ground Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children have 7 acres of natural grounds to explore with woodland and a pond. The property provides a cot and highchair for younger guests. Families can use the outdoor pizza oven together and enjoy the hot tub. Grizedale Forest is 4 miles away with adventure playgrounds and Go Ape activities. The grounds are unfenced around the pond so supervision is needed.
For Couples
Couples enjoy complete seclusion in 7 acres of private grounds beside a stream. The master bedroom features a bay window with sitting area and en-suite. Relax in the private hot tub and sauna after exploring Coniston Water. The woodburning stove creates cosy evenings in the sitting room. The property offers peace and privacy with no neighbouring properties visible.
Pet Friendly
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Bracken Ground. The 7 acres of grounds provide excellent space for exercise and exploration. Dogs can enjoy woodland walks directly from the property. The twin bedroom has French doors opening to the rear garden. Guests should note the pond is unfenced and supervision is recommended around water areas.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Bracken Ground

The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA12 8NB

The Eagle's Head, Satterthwaite

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA12 8LN

The Sun Inn, Coniston

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA21 8HQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Bracken Ground

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Bracken Ground has a private hot tub in the grounds. Towels are provided specifically for hot tub use.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, up to 2 well-behaved pets are welcome at Bracken Ground. A £500 Good Housekeeping bond applies.
How many people does Bracken Ground sleep?
The property sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms. There are four king-size bedrooms and one twin bedroom.
What cooking facilities are available?
The utility kitchen has an electric oven, gas hob, microwave and dishwasher. Outside there's a Jamie Oliver Pizza Oven and BBQ.
Is there parking at the property?
Yes, Bracken Ground has off-road parking for up to 10 cars. The parking area is on the property grounds.
What entertainment is provided?
The property has Sky HD with Sky Sports in the utility kitchen. WiFi broadband is available throughout the property.
Are cots and highchairs available?
Yes, both a cot and highchair are available at Bracken Ground. These can be arranged for your stay.
How far is the nearest shop?
The nearest shop is 7.5 miles from the property. The nearest pub is 1.5 miles away.

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Bracken Ground Reviews

Alexandra
We had a fabulous week here and it suited all of our needs from age 7 to 72! The hot tub and sauna were just what was needed after a days walking in the most spectacular scenery. We did some walks from the doorstep and repeated some of our favourites over the years . The beds were really comfy and there was plenty of room for all of us . We self catered and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook for us all . I think we were all sad to leave and would definitely recommend it to groups of family and friends. The owners kept in touch throughout, although we didnt need to call upon them.
Excellent accommodation with very high quality facilities. Our grandchildren loved the hot tub as did the adults.The garden area, with the stream made a relaxing backdrop for our holiday which we enjoyed despite the weather. Cottage was warm when we arrived and was very comfortable for our stay We would recommend Bracken Ground for families of all ages.
Bracken Ground was absolutely perfect! We had such an amazing weekend and the property is stunning! We loved that it was set in beautiful woodland but was only a short walk to the local pub which was spot on for an afternoon stroll. The house is lovely really well equipped and spotless! The garden is exactly what you need to relax in with the Hot Tub by the pond. The owners were very helpful sending us all the information we needed throughout our stay! Would 100 recommend this place!
Bernie
Bracken Ground was perfect for our new year celebration with three generations of our family including a small baby, a toddler and a five year old. The grounds were spectacular and the dogs absolutely loved exploring them. The hot tub and sauna were very popular too not with the dogs!!. We couldn't fault anything. The decorations all around the outside and inside were so thoughtfully done and really added to the atmosphere. Thank you so much for providing such a great home from home. We hope to be back sometime.
Lovely house in wooded grounds, Hot tub and sauna very popular. We had a fabulous family 4 days, in beautiful surroundings. The house , is very high spec, and caters for all needs. Kitchen is very well equipped.
We have stayed here many times. Bracken Ground is set in really lovely surroundings, just outside of The Lake District national park. The property is well set out, clean, comfortable and well equipped. We have dogs so it's a great holiday for them as well as us. The outdoor sauna and hot tub are great, even in October weather! The surrounding area has some good walks and is incredibly peaceful. The owners messaged us to let us know some information and they had had starlink installed, which helped the previously patchy WiFi. They were very friendly and helpful. Love it here and will be back next year.
This is an outstanding property! Absolutely gorgeous inside and out, finished to a very high standard with every detail thought of. We are a family ranging from 4 75 years and everyone thoroughly enjoyed our stay.Thank you.
We loved every minute. Bracken Ground was just lovely, the house, the grounds are very well maintained and the both the hot tub and pizza oven got lots of use. The beds are extremely comfortable, and the bedding was blissful. Our group was 9, a mix of adults, teens, and kids. Can recommend the paddleboarding lessons at The Swan hotel, Newby Bridge, we did lots of walking and lake activities and it was a joy to return to the solitude and comfort at Bracken Ground. Thanks.
The property was lovely, really nice. In the words of my friend, better than the pictures, and the pictures were nice. The house was really well equipped with everything we could want. It was a very pleasant place to be for a week. Just 2 small points. First is that the directions could be clearer. The property is tricky to find and we spent ages getting there. We thought that it is easiest to get there by starting from the centre of Spark Bridge, over the river, 2nd little road on the left. Left at the next junction, through Colton, left at the sign and then follow the windy road uphill. Second bit of feedback, was we had got up early for a last chill int he hot tub before departing. But the maintenance chap had emptied it and was refilling it with cold water. He shouldn't do that before check out time.
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
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