Bracken Ground in Yorkshire Dales | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Bracken Ground

Bracken Ground a private woodland retreat for up to 10 guests near Coniston. Hidden within seven acres of ancient woodland in the southern Lake District National Park, Bracken Ground is a private luxury retreat for up to ten guests, created for families and friends to gather, reconnect and unwind.

Entirely private and never overlooked, the retreat combines beautifully considered interiors with a remarkable natural setting. Wander woodland trails, relax beside the large beck-fed pond, in the cedar barrel sauna or hot tub, and enjoy long evenings around the outdoor kitchen with its Weber barbecue and wood-fired pizza oven.

Just minutes from Coniston Water, Grizedale Forest and Hawkshead, Bracken Ground offers the rare luxury of complete seclusion within easy reach of the Lake District’s most iconic landscapes. A place to gather, Bracken Ground has been thoughtfully designed to bring people together while giving everyone space to unwind.

Five beautifully appointed bedrooms sleep up to ten guests, with many enjoying peaceful views across the gardens, woodland and beck. Comfortable mattresses, quality linens and calming interiors create restful spaces for deep sleep and slow mornings.

At the heart of the retreat, the open-plan lounge and dining area, centred around the warmth of the Morsø woodburning stove, flows effortlessly onto the terrace, creating a natural space to gather throughout the seasons. A separate snug with Smart TV offers a quiet retreat, while the spacious kitchen, with breakfast bar overlooking the pond and visiting wildlife, is fully equipped for everything from relaxed breakfasts to memorable family feasts.

The family bathroom provides a peaceful sanctuary with a deep bath and woodland-inspired touches, while the welcoming entrance hall doubles as a practical boot room with guest essentials and carefully curated local recommendations to help you make the most of your stay. Rooted in nature, Bracken Ground is more than somewhere to stay, it's a landscape cared for with a long-term commitment to regeneration, biodiversity and conservation.

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Need To Know

✓Complete privacy with no neighbouring properties
✓Seven acre private woodland estate
✓Beck fed wildlife pond and expansive sun deck
✓Cedar barrel sauna and private hot tub
✓Outdoor kitchen with weber bbq and pizza oven
✓Woodland trails, waterfalls and abundant wildlife
✓Private parking for up to 10 vehicles
✓Two dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Traditional lakeland pub within walking distance
✓Shop 7.5 miles
✓Ultra-fast starlink wi-fi
✓2 x travel cot and 1 x highchair available
✓Towels are provided for use with hot tub
✓Gas central heating, fuel, power and starter pack for fire/stove included in rent
✓Please note there is open access to the pond therefore children should be supervised at all times

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Bracken Ground Reviews

Bracken Ground is an amazing place to stay, very clean, cozy and comfortable, very spacious in and out Was lovely to meet owners Karen & Mat very friendly and helpful and only a message away if needed. Was amazing having Hot tub and sauna which we used every day

This accommodation felt like staying at a wellbeing spa so relaxing and peaceful. Pictures dont do it justice especially the grounds and outside space. Bedrooms and bathrooms were all luxurious and all the bedrooms were equally nice . Owners really friendly and helpful. Perfect place to spend celebrating a milestone birthday with 3 generations of family . We all came away wishing we could have stayed longer and wanting to go back again

Duncan

We were a family group of 9, 3 couples and 3 children aged 5,7& 9. We know the Lake District quire well, but it was our first hire of Bracken Ground. It met and exceeded all expectations, and was a great base to explore from. Well equipped, unfussy and more 'modern hotel' than 'homefromhome', but there is nothing wrong with that! Loved the sauna & hot tub, which got used at some point of every day by the adults A little bit remote from villages, you need to be confident driving on mainly single track roads with passing places but this is common in the Lake District

Beautiful accommodation in perfect quiet setting. We used home for a multigenerational birthday celebration and it was perfect!

Daniel

Bracken Ground is complete paradise. There is nothing you can possibly need when you stay here because its all already there. Its quite rural so if you dont want to go anywhere, take food with you and there is no need to do anything. Everything about Bracken is magical, from the grounds, to the pond, the facilities, even the beds. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thanks so much for having us!

Steven

We booked Bracken Ground for an 80th, 21st and 60th family birthday celebration. Everyone was so impressed with the accommodation, enough bedrooms and bathrooms for all plus lots of relaxing spaces to enjoy. The new deck was put to good use as a shady chill out area, and we all enjoyed the hot tub! The house was well equipped with everything we needed only comment was fridgefreezer could have been slightly bigger, really comfortable beds and lovely outdoor seating area. Amazingly we had beautiful weather every day so the lovely grounds were a real plus! All in all a five star break and many memories were made we hope to return!

Bracken Ground is a fab property in very peaceful surroundings. The facilities are excellent and the property owners we extremely helpful . The dogs loved the garden. The area is beautiful with great walking and a great pub within walking distance serving excellent food. Would highly recommend and would happily stay again. Helen Paul Tim and Maria

Rebecca

Absolutely gorgeous property! Such calm and peaceful surroundings, immaculately clean and very well equipped. We had a lovely weekend and the hot tub and sauna right by the pond were such a nice touch that elevated the experience further. We really enjoyed our stay here and couldnt recommend it enough. My only comment would be not to follow the satnav for the postcode as it takes you to a farm!

Absolutely fantastic place and will definitely return. We loved how peaceful it was, large grounds and with excellent amenities. Also close to Coniston and south Windermere. Couldnt have asked for a better week away.

Amazing place and amazing touches such as a welcome hamper. Perfect secluded location for a weekend in the woods with family

Adrian

The property is set in amazing surroundings, inside, the property was clean and the lay out was perfect, the bedrooms are well sized and very comfortable, with 7 adults and 4 children there was plenty of room. The lounge area was very large with a well sized dinning table and log burning fire is a nice addition. The Kitchen is well equipped and has a lovely view overlooking the pond. The Pizza Oven, Hot Tub and Sauna were very well received and help with an amazing relaxed stay. The owners sent a welcoming text with a few local attraction recommendations and were excellent when we had any queries, answered straightaway. The garden is surrounded by a wonderful wooded area and we were lucky to be able to see the local deer and all the different local birds. The surrounding towns are easily reachable with a relatively short drive which all have stunning views of the stunning landscape. Thank you again to the owners you really have a special amazing property.

We were a group of men currently in 12 step recovery and we wanted to found a secluded peaceful spot to strengthen our recoveries and get get super spiritual in this wonderful location we enjoyed the setting the woodland area the small lake right outside the property, the lovely hot tub and the outside sauna. It was absolutely perfect. The owner were very kind and welcoming they left us a beautiful pack to start our weekend and we really could not fault the property on anything. We all left the property feeling super nourished in a spiritual sense and would definitely recommend.

Lynsey

Beautiful accommodation its own secluded woodland. Perfect for a tranquil retreat. We enjoyed the hot tub, sauna, walking through the woodland and making pizzas in the pizza oven. We saw the hosts and they were really helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful stay. You may need a car as it is far from shops etc. Thanks for letting us stay with our dog too.

Alexandra

We had a fabulous week here and it suited all of our needs from age 7 to 72! The hot tub and sauna were just what was needed after a days walking in the most spectacular scenery. We did some walks from the doorstep and repeated some of our favourites over the years . The beds were really comfy and there was plenty of room for all of us . We self catered and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook for us all . I think we were all sad to leave and would definitely recommend it to groups of family and friends. The owners kept in touch throughout, although we didnt need to call upon them.

Excellent accommodation with very high quality facilities. Our grandchildren loved the hot tub as did the adults.The garden area, with the stream made a relaxing backdrop for our holiday which we enjoyed despite the weather. Cottage was warm when we arrived and was very comfortable for our stay We would recommend Bracken Ground for families of all ages.

Bracken Ground was absolutely perfect! We had such an amazing weekend and the property is stunning! We loved that it was set in beautiful woodland but was only a short walk to the local pub which was spot on for an afternoon stroll. The house is lovely really well equipped and spotless! The garden is exactly what you need to relax in with the Hot Tub by the pond. The owners were very helpful sending us all the information we needed throughout our stay! Would 100 recommend this place!

Bernie

Bracken Ground was perfect for our new year celebration with three generations of our family including a small baby, a toddler and a five year old. The grounds were spectacular and the dogs absolutely loved exploring them. The hot tub and sauna were very popular too not with the dogs!!. We couldn't fault anything. The decorations all around the outside and inside were so thoughtfully done and really added to the atmosphere. Thank you so much for providing such a great home from home. We hope to be back sometime.

Lovely house in wooded grounds, Hot tub and sauna very popular. We had a fabulous family 4 days, in beautiful surroundings. The house , is very high spec, and caters for all needs. Kitchen is very well equipped.

We have stayed here many times. Bracken Ground is set in really lovely surroundings, just outside of The Lake District national park. The property is well set out, clean, comfortable and well equipped. We have dogs so it's a great holiday for them as well as us. The outdoor sauna and hot tub are great, even in October weather! The surrounding area has some good walks and is incredibly peaceful. The owners messaged us to let us know some information and they had had starlink installed, which helped the previously patchy WiFi. They were very friendly and helpful. Love it here and will be back next year.

This is an outstanding property! Absolutely gorgeous inside and out, finished to a very high standard with every detail thought of. We are a family ranging from 4 75 years and everyone thoroughly enjoyed our stay.Thank you.

We loved every minute. Bracken Ground was just lovely, the house, the grounds are very well maintained and the both the hot tub and pizza oven got lots of use. The beds are extremely comfortable, and the bedding was blissful. Our group was 9, a mix of adults, teens, and kids. Can recommend the paddleboarding lessons at The Swan hotel, Newby Bridge, we did lots of walking and lake activities and it was a joy to return to the solitude and comfort at Bracken Ground. Thanks.

The property was lovely, really nice. In the words of my friend, better than the pictures, and the pictures were nice. The house was really well equipped with everything we could want. It was a very pleasant place to be for a week. Just 2 small points. First is that the directions could be clearer. The property is tricky to find and we spent ages getting there. We thought that it is easiest to get there by starting from the centre of Spark Bridge, over the river, 2nd little road on the left. Left at the next junction, through Colton, left at the sign and then follow the windy road uphill. Second bit of feedback, was we had got up early for a last chill int he hot tub before departing. But the maintenance chap had emptied it and was refilling it with cold water. He shouldn't do that before check out time.

Bracken Ground is a very thoughtfully well put together holiday property in an absolutely stunning location. We really enjoyed our stay, we adored the sauna and hot tub after exploring the beautiful grounds and even saw a deer run across the garden. Relaxing in the lounge in front of that glorious fire after a day of adventuring was such a treat. Our only real issue with the property was the hot tub maintenance, it was cold 20 degrees when we arrived at 4.30pm, not ideal when stood all excited in your bikini after a long drive up there. Then the maintenance van visited at least three times, at least twice pulling up to park right by the bedroom windows with the radio blaring out which seemed very disrespectful of the occupants, especially having paid for a relaxing and restful holiday this happened at 7.30am on the Friday of our break. On the last day the guy came and started faffing with the hot tub at around 8.30, it was a little disruptive and gave a sense of 'off you go' on what was our last little bit of time there. Also as previous occupants have mentioned the knives are in desperate need of a sharpen. Otherwise everything was perfect. We have fallen in love with the Lake District.

Fanatic stay, would highly recommend, could benefit from different heating settings within the bathrooms as these were cold in the mornings one of the showers was not working at all, but this didnt really effect us as there was only me and my husband staying at the property. Hot tub maintenance impressive with 3 checks within a 7day stay, sauna good, could potentially do with fenced in closed in area to stop any incidents with the pond, we used some outside patio chairs by the kitchen doors to prohibit the dogs going on the grass mud or the pond, To help keep the place clean.tv signal in the master bedroom did not work, but we did bring an Amazon tv stick which solved this. We also bought 7 blankets, rugs and throws to keep floors and sofas clean. Overwhelming food package on arrival, this was a lovely touch, could also not fault the amount of kitchen equipment available for everything you could possibly need for your stay. Nice daily visit from the local sheep

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Attractions Near Bracken Ground

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at Bracken Ground itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Yorkshire Dales has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

South Lakes Safari Zoo - LA12 0LU

about 8 Miles

This is an amazing Cumbria attraction well known locally as well as nationally for how close you can get to the animals. Described as the most interactive animal park in Europe it's well worth a visit if you are staying in the area. Open from April to end October some of the highlights are the tigers, penguins, bears, hippos and rhinos. At 2pm during certain seasons it's feeding time so don't forget to plan your day around this so you can watch the animals enjoying their feed. Look out for seasonal events such as Halloween Zoo Boo (free entry for kids in fancy dress) and The Magic of Christmas.

Rydal Mount & Gardens - LA22 9LU

about 12 Miles

Rydal Mount & Gardens are wonderfully situated between Lake Windermere and Rydal Water offering breathtaking scenery. The home of William Wordsworth from 1813 - 1850 the grand home is now lived in by the poets descendents but parts of the house and grounds are open to the public. Why not take a guided tour and see the rooms where many of the famous poems were written. The gardens are beautiful at all times of the year but in the summer offer a spectacular display of colour. There is also a gallery and a tearoom. Discounts are available for group bookings.

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis - LA6 1JH

about 14 Miles

Located in the Milnthorpe area of Cumbria we love this local attraction. With an eclectic mix of fascinating wildlife and hands on displays this centre is educational as well as fun. You can wander around at leisure admiring the exhibits which range from chameleons to computers. Some of the most threatened species are kept at the park as part if international breeding programmes. Check out their website for the latest opening times and admission costs which are great value for money. There are discounts for pre-booked parties of 12 or more.

Happy Mount Park - LA4 5AQ

about 16 Miles

Happy Mount Park has attractions for the whole family including several play areas, a miniature railway, crazy golf, putting green and trampolines, there is also a paddling pool where the little ones can splash around in the summer and a café where the adults can relax with a drink. During the summer months and especially during school holidays live music can often be enjoyed.

Ullswater Steamers - CA11 0US

about 19 Miles

This is an award winning Lake District attraction and they have been operating cruisers on Lake Ullswater for over 150 years. There is no better way to explore the lakes than on water and you could even combine a cruise with a spectacular walk. For great days out in this region then this attraction is highly recommended and will appeal to couples as well as families. Corporate groups are also well catered for.

Lake District Wildlife Park - CA12 4RD

about 28 Miles

We love this day out in Cumbria where you're encouraged to "take a fresh look". Some of the amazing animals you will get to see include the only Canadian Lynx in the UK and you will have the opportunity to help their Lynx Conservation Project. The Asian Fishing Cat is also well worth a look - these cats are known for diving under the water and catching fish! Other activities include fantastic flying displays and play areas for the little ones...