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# Big house for big holidays

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in Coniston, Shepherds Villa offers a warm welcome with its traditional Victorian charm. This spacious house comfortably accommodates 24 people and features an enclosed garden, perfect for relaxing amidst the surrounding countryside.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 24

## Popular amenities

- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Big house for big holidays

Shepherds Villa is a traditional, Victorian house in delightful Coniston. It is big enough to comfortably accommodate 24 people, has private parking and an enclosed garden. Countryside on your doorstep.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Bedrooms

- 9 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 4.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- 2 pets total

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In a rural location

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 20 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 

## About the area

Located in Coniston, this holiday home is in a rural area. Brantwood and Hawkshead Grammar School are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Go Ape Grizedale and Raw War Paintball are also worth visiting. [Visit our Coniston travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coniston.dx602334)

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Coniston, England

### What's nearby

- ![#Coniston #lake #LakeDistrict #Cumbria #TheLakes #home #photography #view #sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087991/1dec96f6-5219-4de8-83b4-adf82cd70ea0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Coniston Water  
9 min walk \- 0.5 miles
- ![Autumn at Lake Windermere, Cumbria, UK.  A beautiful sunny day in the English Lake District., Shutterstock ID 713135047, Purchase Order: SP-1896 , Order Number: SP-1896 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563222832/6c0c8576-0ab9-44a4-a3ef-e306bc5dc5ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lake Windermere  
12 min drive \- 7.1 miles
- ![World of Beatrix Potter showing bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087973/94e2d954-d771-492d-9fff-522e835f58d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
World of Beatrix Potter  
21 min drive \- 10.5 miles
- ![Beautiful Autumn afternoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11377/3623ba95-4478-4938-a9b5-99f254e16749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Ullswater  
31 min drive \- 19.7 miles
- John Ruskin Museum  
3 min walk \- 0.2 miles

### Getting around

- Silecroft Station  
21 min drive

### Restaurants

- Wainwrights' Inn  
9 min drive
- The Britannia Inn  
7 min drive
- Wateredge Inn  
10 min drive
- Waterhead Hotel  
11 min drive
- Chesters  
6 min drive

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## Big house for big holidays Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10/10 Excellent

#### Kim F.

23 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic House. The pictures did not do it justice. It was way bigger than I was expecting. We had a family reunion with 17 adults and three children. There was plenty of room and different places for people to go to be alone if they wanted. The kids loved the games room and had so much fun. Would highly recommend it and we will definitely be visiting again.

##### Kim F.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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