The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

The Coniston Inn sits directly on the shores of Coniston Water, with lawns that run down to the lake. The centre of Coniston village is under a 10-minute walk away via a protected path. Bus stops sit at the front of the hotel for access to the wider Lake District.

The restaurant serves a menu of local cuisine, with seasonal dishes and full Cumbrian breakfasts offered daily. The lounge bar carries local ales, a selection of wines by the glass, and operates a drink exchange program that promotes local craft beverages. Evening meals include options such as fish and chips and butternut squash ravioli, with vegan choices available.

Rooms offer mountain and lake views, with some featuring bunk beds for families. All en suite rooms include free toiletries, a TV, and tea and coffee facilities. The hotel has a lift to upper floors and provides accessible rooms with wheelchair-accessible wet rooms.

Dogs are allowed in designated accommodations and are welcome in the bar and restaurant areas. Complimentary dog treats and water bowls are offered at the pub, and a dog menu is available at reception. The hotel grounds provide grassy areas for dog walks leading directly to the lakehore.

Coniston Water offers lake cruises and boat hire, including paddleboards from the Bluebird Cafe. Hiking routes to The Old Man of Coniston and Tarn Hows start within walking distance from the hotel. On-site, guests have access to a garden with wooden gazebos, a picnic area, and a bike storage shed for cycling routes around the lake.

Location: On the shore of Coniston Water, 10 min walk to village

Rooms: Rooms with mountain or lake views, family bunk-bed options

Dining: Local cuisine restaurant with Cumbrian breakfasts

Pet Policy: Dog-friendly rooms, complimentary treats, water bowls

Activities: Lake cruises, hiking to Old Man of Coniston, bike storage