Bank Ground Farm Hotel - Coniston

Working farm guesthouse on Coniston Water with lake access, farm experiences, and pet boarding

Working Farm Experience

Bank Ground Farm operates as a working farm, giving guests direct access to farm-related experiences. Visitors can tour the farm with the hosts, see newborn lambs during lambing season, and purchase produce from the on-site farm shop. The farm also offers archery, bike rental, and tours about local culture alongside the livestock encounters.

Accommodation

Bank Ground Coniston offers six en-suite bedrooms that sleep up to 17 guests, plus self-catering cottages like The Stables and a log cabin. Family rooms and cottages include baby safety gates, board games, and kids' outdoor play equipment. All units provide private bathrooms, lake views, and tea/coffee makers.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves home-cooked meals made from farm produce, including steak from the farm's own cows and fresh eggs. Breakfast includes continental, full English, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The Swallows and Amazons tearoom offers homemade cakes, and BBQ packs are available for guests staying in self-catering cottages.

Location & Activities

Low Bank Ground Coniston sits on the banks of Coniston Water with direct lake access for kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming. Guests can hire kayaks, SUPs, and wetsuits on-site, or join guided walking tours and cycle routes. Nearby attractions include Tarn Hows, Grizedale Forest, and The Old Man of Coniston, all accessible on foot or by bike.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Bank Ground Farm Coniston provides dedicated pet boarding facilities so dogs can stay overnight in outdoor kennels. Family amenities include baby safety gates, kids' outdoor play equipment, and board games for all ages. The property also offers an electric vehicle charging station, a sun terrace, and a shared lounge with TV.

• Working Farm: Livestock, lambing experiences, farm shop with local produce
• Accommodation: Six en-suite bedrooms, cottages, log cabin, family rooms
• Dining: On-site restaurant, home-cooked meals, BBQ packs, Swallows and Amazons tearoom
• Location: Direct lake access on Coniston Water, 13 min walk from Coniston Launch
• Activities: Hiking, cycling, water sports, archery, bike rental, walking tours
• Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment, baby safety gates, board games
• Pets: Dedicated boarding facilities for guest pets