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A stone house with a tiled roof and green bushes along the side at Bank Foot in Ambleside
18
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

A lovingly single-storey cottage situated between Waterhead and Ambleside in the Lake District. Parking. Ground-floor. Romantic. Enclosed garden. Grasmere 4.8 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 5.3 miles; Keswick 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1042659)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £510

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A white two-story house with a gravel driveway surrounded by trees and shrubs at Bridge Howe in Ambleside
50
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Bridge Howe, a delightful holiday cottage resting in Skelwith Bridge, Lake District. Private garden. Private parking. Smart TV. Secure bike storage. Grasmere 6.8 miles; Windermere 9.0 miles; Keswick 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1151608)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1082

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A stone cottage with two chimneys and a green door on a street at Rose Cottage in Ambleside
40
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Rose Cottage is a detached, stone-built cottage resting in the heart of Ambleside, Lake District. Idyllic riverside setting. Underfloor heating. Child-friendly. Grasmere 3.9 miles; Windermere 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1118364)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1180

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A stone house with large windows and a paved pathway at Landower House in Ambleside
38
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.7

Superb contemporary Lakeland home. Four bedrooms, all with en-suites and TVs. Underfloor heating to bathrooms. Two patios. Off road parking for 4 cars. Pub 6 min walk. Lake Windermere and Waterhead Pier 1.2 miles. (Ref. 1053392)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1431

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Stone terraced houses with bay windows and a garden in front at The Thistles in Bowness-On-Windermere
44
Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

The Thistles is a charming stone-built holiday cottage with off-road parking in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, in the Lake District National Park. Windermere Train Station 1.3 miles: Ambleside 5.7 miles; Kendal 9.6 miles. (Ref. 1156012)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £627

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A single-story house with a tiled roof a white front door stone and white walls and a paved driveway at Lanterns At Grasmere in Grasmere
25
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7

Detached, modern lakeland house in Grasmere, all ground floor. 5 minute walk from the Swan. Sleeps 6, 3 bathrooms, wood burning stove. bike storage. Children welcome, no pets. (Ref. 1041025)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £818

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A stone house with wooden framed windows and a garden in front at Spring Cottage in Loughrigg Fell
35
Loughrigg Fell, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

A first-class, detached home set on the lower slopes of Loughrigg Fell, close to the village of Rydal. Pet-friendly. Contemporary fixtures and fittings. Open-plan living area. (Ref. 1042948)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from £1508

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An exterior view of a building entrance with a balcony railing and a parked car at Beechside in Ambleside
38
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A beautiful duplex apartment resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. Off-road parking. In a National Park. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Grasmere 4.3 mile; Windermere 5.1 miles; Keswick 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1115509)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £659

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A wooden cabin with a fenced deck and gravel driveway surrounded by trees at Water's Reach White Cross Bay Holiday Park near Troutbeck Bridge
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White Cross Bay Holiday Park near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Fiendsdale is a lovely, pet-friendly lodge resting near a beach at the White Cross Bay Holiday Park in Cumbria, with an electric fire and open-plan living. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.9 miles; Kendal 10.3 miles; Lancaster 31.1 miles. (Ref. 1172323)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £868

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A white two story house with a stone garage and surrounding garden at Goody Raise in Grasmere
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Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7

Outstanding, contemporary property in breathtaking setting close to Grasmere. Surrounded by stunning gardens and sun terrace with glass balustrades. Luxurious furnishings and appliances throughout. (Ref. 1042138)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

  • £2495 off - Sat 27th Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026

  • £2795 off - Sat 3rd Jan to 10th Jan 2026

7 nights from £1290

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A stone exterior house with a blue door and white windows with flower pots at Two Tweenways Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Two Tweenways is a traditional Lakeland terraced cottage set in the heart of Ambleside, close to all the shops, pubs and with the benefit of off-street parking. Windermere 4.7 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 5.6 miles; Coniston 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1165825)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

  • £132 off - Sat 25th Oct to 1st Nov 2025

7 nights from £460

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An outdoor deck with a table and chairs and a brown cabin surrounded by trees at Squirrels Nook Waterside Wood 19 White Cross Bay near Windermere
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Holiday Park

Waterside Wood 19, White Cross Bay near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Squirrels Nook is a well-presented, single-storey lodge resting near Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria. Open-plan. Decking with furniture. Off-road parking. Windermere 1.6 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1144148)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £519

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Stone house exterior with white door and windows at Plumblands in Chapel Stile
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Chapel Stile, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Sykes Rating

A wonderful semi-detached cottage sat in the village of Chapel Stile in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Entrance of Langdale Valley. Views of Langdale Fells. Terrace with stunning views. Woodburning stove. Ambleside 4.5 miles. (Ref. 1056950)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £732

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Front porch with a black door stone wall wooden bench red bushes and a stone fence at Netherbeck in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

This stunning, slate-fronted home rests in Ambleside, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Smart TVs. Washing machine. Grasmere 4.6 mile; Windermere 9 miles; Keswick 16.9 miles. (Ref. 1065880)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £724

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An exterior view of a stone house with glass balcony and gravel path surrounded by trees and lawn at Birkwray Barn Outgate near Hawkshead
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Outgate near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Birkwray Barn, a beautifully-luxurious, three-storey abode situated in Outgate near Hawkshead in Cumbria, with a woodburning stove and countryside views. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1162435)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1272

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A single-story house with a driveway and garden with a tree and flowering bushes at Sweden Bridge Cottage in Ambleside
35
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

Sweden Bridge Cottage is a delightful cottage located in the village of Ambleside in Cumbria. In the Lake District National Park. Driveway parking. Grasmere 4.2 miles; Windermere 5 miles; Keswick 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1156397)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £729

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A row of stone cottages with small front gardens and multiple white windows at Poppy's Cottage in Grasmere
22
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This gorgeous terraced cottage rests in the Lake District village of Grasmere. Open-plan living. En-suite. Centre of Grasmere. (Ref. 982665)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

7 nights from £887

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A stone cottage with a white door a gravel pathway and surrounding greenery at Hollens Cottage in Grasmere
38
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Hollens Cottage is located in the charming village of Grasmere, Cumbria. Pet friendly. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Private garden. Bike Storage. Ambleside 5 miles; Windermere 9 miles; Keswick 13 miles. (Ref. 1160376)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £998

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A living room with dark sofas a wall-mounted tv illuminated shelves and large glass doors opening to an outdoor seating area at Underhowe in Grasmere
35
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.5

An exceptional property, presented to a very high standard in the heart of the village of Grasmere, one of the prettiest villages in the Lake District, with lovely local shops, country pubs, fine dining, beautiful scenery and a myriad of walks to choose f (Ref. 1041047)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £1440

Last booked 2 days ago
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A stone house next to a road with trees and hills in the background at Rose Cottage At Troutbeck in Troutbeck
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46
Troutbeck, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This exquisite, 18th century cottage rests in Troutbeck, Cumbria. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Ambleside 3.6 miles; Windermere 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1058439)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

  • 10% off - Tue 29th Jul to 5th Sep 2025

7 nights from £1096

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Found in the heart of the Lake District, Elterwater is a small village just west of Ambleside, taking its name from the lake Elterwater southeast of the village. Situated in the beautiful Great Langdale Valley, an Elterwater cottage is a superb base for a touring holiday in this idyllic part of Cumbria.

Why Elterwater Cottages?

If it's outdoor adventure you're after, then a self-catering cottage in Elterwater is a great choice, as it sits within a region renowned for its excellent walking trails, Elterwater being the gateway to the famous Langdale valley, much of it owned by the National Trust. Picture white-washed cottages with slate roofs, sheep grazing in fields and Lakeland peaks towering in the background. A little known and very attractive waterfall, Skelwith Force can be found at the Elter Water Lake, with Colwith Force also being nearby, making a perfect opportunity for a stunning walk. For more inspiration on how to spend your holiday in Elterwater, browse our Lake District Travel Guide.

Places to visit near Elterwater Cottages

With an Elterwater holiday cottage, you'll be in the perfect spot for seeing the Lakes in all its glory. Travel over to Grasmere to visit Dove Cottage, the home of world-famous poet William Wordsworth, where some of his most famous works were written, or walk to the summit of Loughrigg Fell, a popular choice for all Lake District lovers, boasting amazing views of the dramatic landscapes found in Ambleside. While you're in the area you mustn't miss a chance to visit the World of Beatrix Potter especially if you have little ones, to meet Peter Rabbit and friends! Places to visit near Elterwater cottages include Ambleside, Bowness-on-Windermere, Coniston, Grasmere, Hawkshead.

Types of Lake District Holidays

If you are looking for some luxury in your Elterwater accommodation then have a browse of luxury Lake District cottages for something in the area, or if you want to bring your four-legged friend along. choose from a selection of dog-friendly cottages in the Lake District so the whole family can come.

If you're looking for self-catering accommodation in the heart of the Lake District, look no further than cottages to rent in Elterwater - browse and book yours today with Sykes!