Bank Ground Bed & Breakfast -- Coniston, Cumbria
N 54° 21.825 W 003° 03.077
30U E 496667 N 6023995
Bank Ground is a Lakeland farmhouse converted into a Bed & Breakfast, on the eastern shore of Coniston Water. Still a working sheep farm, set in fields on shores of Coniston Water.
Waymark Code: WM115X
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/10/2006
Views: 91
Bank Ground was the setting for Arthur Ransome's famous children's story "Swallows and Amazons" and scenes at the farm were used in the film and the book. Lakeland hospitality is offered by a local family. Up to date interior photos on B&B site.
Arthur Ransome wrote his children's story "Swallows and Amazons" whilst staying at Bank Ground and the farmhouse features prominently in the book as "Holly Howe". Ransome's story of "Swallows and Amazons" was later made into a film, where once again the Farmhouse and grounds, as well as various other features were used.
Co-ordinates are for drive entrance and roadside sign.
Name: Bank Ground
Address:
East of Lake Road
Coniston, Cumbria England
LA21 8AA
Phone Number: +44 (0) 15394 41264
Web Site URL: [Web Link]
Proprietor/Owner: Lucy Batty
Dates/Seasons Open: Year Round
Number of Rooms: 6
Geographical Setting: Rural
Languages Spoken: English
Area Attractions:
http://www.coniston-net.com Coniston village site for all information
See activities page on Bank Ground's site http://www.bankground.com/localinfo/localattractions.htm
Special Features: Not listed
Menu Specialties: Not listed
Rating: Not listed
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