Little Knott, Coniston

Little Knott is an 18th-century detached cottage in Blawith near Coniston in the Lake District. It sleeps 6 guests and has been carefully renovated while keeping its original features exposed beams, oak doors, stone flag floors and wooden stairs all remain intact. The first-floor open-plan living space has an elevated lounge terrace with panoramic countryside views. A brand new covered 6-person private hot tub sits outside.

Blawith is a quiet rural village about a mile from the southern end of Coniston Water. The nearest pub is just 1 mile away and shops are 3 miles out. Fishing is available nearby and there's a cycle store on site. The setting is genuinely rural with good views from every window.

Three ground-floor bedrooms sleep 6: two doubles (4ft 6in each) and one twin room with two single beds (3ft each). There's one bathroom with a P-shaped bath and shower. The utility room has a freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.

Coniston Water is about 1 mile away. Grizedale Forest (10 miles, 20 mins), Windermere (12 miles, 25 mins) and Ulverston (8 miles, 20 mins) are all within easy reach.

Little Knott scores 4.8 out of 5 and holds a Customers' Choice 2026 award. Ideal for families or groups wanting a genuine Lake District base with hot tub, woodburner and real countryside all around.