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A fantastic opportunity for the investor, Meadowdore is a substantial Lake District property, offering flexible accommodation located in the lovely village of Coniston.

The property has in recent years traded as a highly successful cafe, with luxury letting rooms/suites, outside patio space with street frontage, along with all important private parking.

For those looking for an escape from the daily stress of modern life, running a Bed and Breakfast in the heart of The English Lake District must be one of the great daydreams for many a hard working commuter – Meadowdore may just be the answer to those dreams.

Immaculately and stylishly presented, the accommodation is just the right size to be comfortably run by a couple and includes a guests dining/breakfast room, spacious and bright family kitchen, store room, and generous lounge sitting room for guests to relax in on the ground floor. Swirl How (a suite comprising a double room, plus single room with walk-in shower room) and Bluebird (a superior king size double with en suite shower) are also on the ground floor and are suitable for guests with mobility issues. On the first floor are Yewdale (a king size double with en suite bathroom), Tilberthwaite (a family suite comprising a double room, a single room and a shower room) and Ruskin (a further family suite comprising a super king plus twin room, bathroom and kitchenette)

Contents are available by separate negotiation.

Coniston enjoys an all year round tourist trade at the very heart of the Lake District National Park. Despite its prominent setting, Meadowdore remains a lovely peaceful spot in which to reside with beautiful fells and lakes all around you and a real community to settle into.The perfect combination. Why not come and see for yourself?

Location This central location makes Meadowdore an absolute delight from where you can walk straight into the village, down to the lake shore or up onto Coniston Old Man and the surrounding fells.

Coniston is renowned for its connections with Donald Campbell and his famous world record breaking feats in Bluebird on Coniston Water in 1967. It is also where the Coniston Mountain Rescue was founded in 1948 – the first of its kind in The Lake District. Coniston offers a variety of traditional Lakeland inns selling locally brewed ale, shops, cafes, restaurants and of course a school, as well as the wonderful facilities on the lake, all of which are surrounded by the sensational Lakeland scenery.

Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)

Dining Room 24′ 1" x 21′ 5" (7.34m max x 6.53m max) A bright room which comfortably provides in excess of 24 covers. Featuring an exposed timber beam, stylish base units with complementary work top including a counter serving area.

Lounge Sitting Room 36′ 4" x 14′ 8" (11.07m x 0m) An elegant dual aspect room with views to the church, this is a spacious and sumptuous lounge for guests, or family and friends to relax after a great day out on the fells. Welcoming and cosy with wood burner and a characterful exposed timber beam above.

Family Kitchen 26′ 3" x 11′ 1" (8m x 3.38m) Incredibly bright and airy thanks to the magnificent 8 panel roof pyramid skylight, letting natural light flood this room. Part tiled, having wall and base units featuring soft close doors and drawers, with complementary work surfaces including a breakfast bar for informal dining. There is an inset double sink with mixer tap, and integrated appliances include a large Bosch Scott Ceran induction hob, Bosch grill/ oven and microwave. Having plumbing provision for a dishwasher and space also to dine as well as cook.

Store Room/Office 12′ 7" x 9′ 10" (3.84m x 3m) Having an external door to the rear.

Inner Hallway Stairs to First Floor, and external door to rear.

Swirl How (Suite) Flexible yet modern and stylish accommodation, ideally suited for those needing wheelchair access.

The double room (15’4 max x 10’4 max) enjoys a view to the patio garden, and has an integrated wardrobe. Separated by a private inner hallway is a single room (9’9 x 6′) which also has an integrated wardrobe.

Wet Room The tiled wet room has three piece suite comprising a large rainfall shower with separate hand attachment, wall hung wash hand basin and WC. A heated ladder style towel rail/radiator ensures warm towels are always to hand.

Bluebird 15′ 4" x 9′ 3" (4.67m x 2.9m) An immaculate cosy superior king/ twin room for two, again, due to its ground floor location Bluebird is also suitable for any guests experiencing mobility difficulties. Enjoying a view to the front.

En Suite Shower Room Tiled walls and floor, and a three piece suite comprising a shower within a large cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Also with a heated ladder style towel rail/ radiator.

First Floor

Landing

Ruskin (Family Suite) The Super King Room (14’7 x 10’5) is wonderfully light and airy, with a view to the church from the large window. This room also benefits from an integrated wardrobe.

The Twin Room (12’11 x 12’9) also looks to the front, and has a sitting room in which to relax.

The kitchenette (9’9 x 6’2) is part tiled, has wall and base units with complementary work surfaces with breakfast bar for informal dining, an integrated stainless steel sink and drainer and a space for a cooker with extractor hood over.

The bathroom has tiled walls and a three piece suite with panel bath with shower over, modern circular wash hand basin and WC set in a two drawer vanity style unit.

Yewdale 11′ 11" x 9′ 9" (3.63m x 2.97m) A bright and cheerful king size double bedded room enjoying fabulous fell views.

En Suite Shower Room Having a three piece suite comprising a shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. With a heated ladder style towel rail/radiator.

Tilberthwaite (Family Room) 16′ 6" x 9′ 10" (5.03m max x 3m max) Ideal for a family, this room has a double bed as well as a single.

En Suite Shower Room Having a three piece suite comprising of a shower unit, wash hand basin and WC. Additionally there is a heated ladder style towel rail ensuring warm cosy towels are always on hand.

Outside An easily maintained flagged patio area at the front has seen use as additional seating area when The Meadowdore was in use as a busy and popular café.

There is also a dedicated parking area, and to the rear a private patio seating area and an outside store with light and power.

Property Information

Tenure Freehold.

Business Rates The Meadowdore has a rateable value of £17,000 with £8,483 being payable to Westmorland and Furness Council for 2025/26

Small Business Rate Relief may be available.

Services This property is connected to mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Gas central heating to radiators.

Broadband Superfast Broadband – Openreach network.

Mobile Service Likely service from O2, limited from Vodafone, EE and Three

Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.

Directions From Ambleside, Coniston can be reached on the A593 heading south-west.

Upon entering Coniston, stay on the A593 as it winds through the village, bearing left onto B5285, followed by a slight left onto Hawkshead Old Road (rather than proceeding on to Tilberthwaite Avenue). The Meadowdore can then be found on your left.

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