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Lakes And Country Ltd
6 Yewdale Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8DU

Company No. 12326810

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Planning a trip to the Lake District? we understand that you might have some questions. Whether it’s booking enquiries, payment schedules, or general curiosities, this FAQ page is your one-stop-shop for a stress-free escape. Dive in and discover everything you need when booking a Lake District escape with us.

To make a booking please use our online booking system. The system is fairly straightforward and you will need a card to make payment when booking.
We unfortunately cannot take phone bookings however are happy to assist you if you have any issues booking online.

No, we do not charge any booking fees.

Yes, to make a provisional booking please email us using our contact form. Please note we can only hold provisional bookings for 24 hours. We will confirm all provisional requests by email. We reserve the right to cancel a provisional booking if no confirmation is made within the 24 hours.

This depends on the date of your arrival.
All bookings within 2 calendar months require full payment upon booking.
For arrivals that are more than 2 calendar months away a deposit of 25% will be payable. Balance payments are then due 2 calendar months prior to arrival. We will email you to notify you of any upcoming payments.

This is dependent on the property and information can be found within the property details. If a security deposit is payable, this will be held on your card and released following your stay once the changeover has been completed.

We recommend taking our XCover Refund Protection when booking a stay with us. This is a comprehensive insurance that ensures that you are still refunded your booking amount should you need to cancel for any reason. XCover Refund Protection can be added when completing your online booking.

Yes, we certainly do. Some of our properties offer flexible arrival dates with stays from 2 nights. Availability can be found on each property page. If you have specific dates you can always contact us directly and we will come back to you with availability and prices.

We love dogs and we understand that no trip to the Lake District is complete without a four legged friend! Each property is unique and as such if pets are accepted it will be listed in the property description. Please note pets are charged at £5 per pet per night. All we ask is that pets are kept off soft furnishings and not left unattended in the property.

A full list of amenities and what’s included can be found at the foot of each property description.

All arrival information is sent via email upon booking. This will be in PDF format. We advise that arrival information is either printed or saved to a device prior to arrival. Guests will also have access to our ‘My Stay’ guest portal where you can access booking information online.

Arrival times are 4pm and departure times 10am. Should you wish to extend your arrival/departure please email us no earlier than 48 hours prior to arrival and we will try to facilitate your request.

We are aware that things can suddenly change with little warning. In the event that you need to move your booking please contact us via email. Whilst all moves are at the discretion of the property owner based on individual circumstances, we will endeavour to accommodate where possible. Please note there is a £30 admin fee payable for all moves.

We are aware that circumstances change. In the event that you need to cancel your booking please contact us via email. Please see our terms and conditions in regard to our cancellation policy.

Absolutely, we have a list of extras available when booking. Alternatively you can email us with your booking details and we will endeavour to help out wherever possible!

Prior to your booking it’s best to contact us via email. Upon booking you will be provided with our emergency contact details so you can contact us and/or the property owners during your stay. We are based locally in Coniston village so are always contactable.

Property-specific information within the property description. Your booking confirmation will also include property information.

Accidents happen. In any instance please contact us/the owner ASAP. We will inform you of any replacement costs if necessary.

Please contact us ASAP in regard to lost property so we may contact the relevant owner/housekeeper.

We will email you following your stay asking for feedback. You can also email feedback to us noting your booking reference.

We have pages on the site for both seasonal and special offers.

You can also subscribe to our mailing list and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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Lakes And Country Ltd
6 Yewdale Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8DU

Company No. 12326810

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