Welcome
At the Coppermines Lakes Cottages we want to make everyone's stay as enjoyable as possible. We aim to accurately describe our facilities and services to give you the confidence to book the right cottage for your specific requirements.
Access with steps
The main entrance has 3 steps and a handrail. There is no lift and no ramp.
Visual
Some parts of the venue have low lighting.
We have information in large print.
Getting here
For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland. Old Post Cottage
The Bridge
Coniston
LA21 8HJ
Travel by public transport
You can get to Old Post Cottage by bus.
The X12 bus from Barrow and the 505 bus from Windermere both stop at The Crown, in the centre of Coniston. Southlakeland Bus Timetables available at http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/buses. The bus stop is 0.1 miles / 0.2 km from Old Post Cottage .
Travel by taxi
You can get a taxi with Bluebird Tours by calling 07814 728390.
Parking
We have a car park. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.
There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point does not have a dropped kerb.
From the parking to the main entrance, there are 3 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.
Parking area and area immediately around the main entrance is a gravel surface
Arrival
Path to main entrance
From the street to the main entrance, there are 3 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.
The path is sloped.
Main entrance
The main entrance has 3 steps.
This entrance has a handrail.
The main door is side hung and manual.
Parking and Entrance has a stone /shale surafce not suitable for wheelchairs
Getting around inside
Some parts of the venue have low lighting.
Bedrooms
All bedrooms have windows.
Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.
Lights are energy saving and traditional filament. All bedrooms have fitted carpets.
The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 16 steps.
All bedrooms are ensuite.
We have bathrooms with a separate shower.
We have bathrooms with a bath and overhead shower.
Self catering kitchen
Old Post Cottage kitchen
We have a separate kitchen and dining room. The work surface is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The hob is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The sink is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
From the main entrance to the dining room, there are 2 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.
Lounge
Old Post Sitting Room
From the main entrance to the lounge, there are 2 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.
Getting around outside
From the main entrance to the area, there are 4 steps.
The Hot tub has high sides and there are no additional supports for entry or exit.
Customer care support
For a list of more items, please go to https://lakesmobility.co.uk/.
The nearest RADAR toilet is at the Coniston Tourist information Centre
You can hire mobility equipment from South Lakes Mobility in Ulverston or Kendal by calling 01229 585 009. by calling 015394 41868.
Customer care support
We have information in large print.