Carol is an excellent host! She had turned on the heater so that the cottage was warm and welcoming when I arrived. Everything was perfect - the bed is very comfortable, the shower, superb and the kitchen well-equipped. The lake outside has dozens of ducks and other birds live in the trees around. We enjoyed walking around the lake and sitting in the rocking chairs outside the cottage just soaking up the lovely environment. We thoroughly recommend the Lake Cottage or any of the other accommodation options available at Coniston.