The Hut

Coniston Hut

'The Hut' is an old miners cottage in Copper Mines Valley, at the foot of Coniston Old Man and one mile from Coniston village. It's split into two cottages, each with their own separate entrances. One side is for members (sleeping 8) and next door is available for other clubs and groups to hire (sleeping 20).

These cottages are an ideal place to stay if you are interested in walking, climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking or even just a bit of peace and quiet to get away from all the hustle & bustle.

Guest Accommodation

There are 20 beds in the cottage which can be booked by clubs, groups and members.

Downstairs the property has two rooms:
- A very large Kitchen/Dining room with a fully equipped kitchen and dining area with tables and benches.
- The Living Room has tables, plenty of seating, a cosy solid fuel fire (coal is provided) and a selection of books and games.

Upstairs the sleeping accommodation is split into 3 dorms - 2 rooms with 6 beds and one with 8. There are plenty of showers, toilets and also a drying room.

About

Members Accommodation

This side sleeps 8 people. On the ground floor there is fully equipped kitchen, a dining table, bench seating and a solid fuel enclosed fire, coal and kindling is provided.

The upper floor has a single dormitory providing a total of 8 beds in the form of two tier bunks. There are four single bunks and two double bunks. The toilet and washing arrangement comprises one shower room, a toilet room with small wash hand basin and a seperate wash room with sink. There is also a drying room to dry those soggy boots after rainy days in the fells.