About Us at The Coniston Inn

A picturesque retreat beside Coniston Water in the Lake District

The Coniston Inn

Our story

The Coniston Inn has been a hotel for over 100 years and in its early days, the hotel welcomed many an illustrious guest, including Victorian artist and social critic, John Ruskin. Ruskin’s home, Brantwood, lies just across the water and many of his visitors, including Charles Darwin, would stay as guests at the hotel.

The Old Man of Coniston

Coniston village enjoys a long association with many notable literary figures. Tennyson spent his honeymoon here, Turner painted the mountain scenery, and the author Arthur Ransome used Coniston Water as the setting for his famous ‘Swallows and Amazons’ series of books.

The Coniston Inn is a popular base for walkers and climbers scaling The Old Man of Coniston. One of the Wainwright Fells, reaching its summit is a true bucket list experience. Kick back and relax with us after a long day of exploring at one of the newest places to stay in Coniston village.

View our rooms

Wake up in one of our newly refurbished 42 en-suite rooms to some of the best views in Britain. For a rural Lakes escape away from the crowds, you’re guaranteed a relaxing night’s stay in one of our new double, twin, single or family en-suite bedrooms.

Explore The Lake District

Enjoying a stunning location on the banks of the famous Coniston Water, The Coniston Inn is perfectly placed for exploring all the fabulous attractions that the Lake District National Park has to offer, with hills, fells, mountains, lakes and picturesque towns and villages such as Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere, Grasmere and Keswick all within easy reach.