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A stone house entrance with white door windows and a wooden bench surrounded by plants at Millans Garth in Ambleside
47
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8

A traditional terrace cottage situated in the village of Ambleside, the Lake District. Family-friendly. Central location. Within National Park. (Ref. 1042668)

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

7 nights from £532

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An exterior view of a stone house with white framed windows and doors with plants outside at Swallow's Nest in Windermere
14
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

A pretty stone-built cottage resting close to centre of Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District National Park. Short walk to Lake Windermere. Ideal for families. WiFi. (Ref. 1043141)

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

7 nights from £484

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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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32
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

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  • £147 off - Sat 2nd Aug to 9th Aug 2025

  • £111 off - Sat 9th Aug to 16th Aug 2025

  • 10% off - Sat 16th Aug to 23rd Aug 2025

7 nights from £460

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An exterior view of a stone and white plaster house with multiple windows surrounded by plants at High Fold in Troutbeck
18
Troutbeck, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

A character semi-detached cottage in Troutbeck, Lake District. Scenic location. Walks nearby. Parking for one car. (Ref. 1042855)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

7 nights from £433

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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 stone building with a blue door and large window with outdoor seating and plants at The Coach House Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

A stunning former coach house within the town of Ambleside, the Lake District. Romantic dwelling. Electric fire. Close to amenities. (Ref. 1043015)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £661

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The front porch of a cottage with wooden chairs and a small table on a paved area with plants around at Thyme Cottage in Bowness-on-Windemere
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Bowness-on-Windemere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A luxurious ground floor apartment offering peace and quiet. Located in the centre of Windermere. A perfect base for exploring the Lake District. Short walk to bus and train station. Wi-Fi. Lake Windermere 1.3 miles. (Ref. 972421)

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

7 nights from £384

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Front view of a stone cottage with three windows and a glass door surrounded by bushes and trees at Apple Tree Cottage in Troutbeck Bridge near Windermere
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Troutbeck Bridge near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Lovely, stone-built cottage situated in the Lake District National Park, within walking distance of Lake Windermere near Troutbeck Bridge. Off-road parking. Windermere 2.3 miles. (Ref. 1000835)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from £420

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A balcony with a small table and two chairs overlooking a lake with boats at Pennington in Far Sawrey
19
Far Sawrey, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Sykes Rating

A terraced cottage located in the village of Far Sawrey in Cumbria. Open-plan living. Terrace. Views over the lake. Hawkshead 3.9 miles; Bowness (via ferry) 1.5 miles. (Ref. 1024714)

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

7 nights from £436

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A stone house with a patio area containing a table and chairs and potted plants at Wheatlands Cottage in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

Modern luxury without ever compromising on traditional charm, Wheatlands Cottage with that all-important warming wood-burner. (Ref. 1041822)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £866

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The exterior of a building with large windows and patio doors opening to a garden with plants and a paved path at Pavey Ark in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

A lovely ground-floor apartment perched in Ambleside, Cumbria. Smart TV. In a National Park. Fantastic views. Close to amenities. Romantic. Windermere 4.7 miles; Grasmere 4.8 mile; Keswick 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1064428)

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

7 nights from £496

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A stone house with a wooden balcony overlooking a lake at Lowe-McConnell in Far Sawrey
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Far Sawrey, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

Quality terraced cottage on the site of the Freshwater Biological Association at Mitchell Wyke Bay, one mile from Far Sawrey. King-size double. Balcony with views of Windermere. Bowness-on-Windermere 1.5 miles via ferry. (Ref. 1024721)

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

7 nights from £481

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A stone house with patio furniture and flowering plants at The Gallery in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

Stunning studio apartment with luxury furnishings throughout. Fabulous views from a prime location close to Brockhole and Lake Windermere. Midway between Ambleside and Windermere. (Ref. 1042094)

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

7 nights from £456

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A green lawn with a row of white cottages and a stone building surrounded by trees at Ginger & Pickles in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This fabulous, single-storey, terraced cottage sits in an elevated position with a lake view, private parking and lake access. Open-plan. Smart TV. Bedroom with en-suite. Ambleside 4.7 miles; Kendal 10 miles. (Ref. 1110113)

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

7 nights from £635

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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

    4.8

    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 kitchen with an island and bar stools next to a dining table with chairs and paintings on the wall at No 7 Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

No7 is a superb house enjoying a fabulous location just a short two minute walk to the shores of Lake Windermere (Ref. 1043150)

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

7 nights from £1061

Last booked 2 days ago
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A wooden lodge with a deck and stairs surrounded by gravel and grass with trees nearby at Robins Lodge in White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge
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46
White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Robin's Lodge is a beautiful, single-storey, contemporary, detached lodge located on White Cross Bay, Cumbria. Child friendly. Off-road parking. Decking with furniture. Hot tub. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles; Kendal 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1174778)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £666

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An exterior view of a stone and white painted cottage with outdoor seating on a gravel patio at Shepherds Cottage in Hawkshead
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Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Wonderful barn conversion on the outskirts of Hawkshead village in the Lake District National Park. Private hot tub. Lake views. Ambleside 5.6 miles. (Ref. 1138585)

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

7 nights from £639

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A balcony with a metal table bottle and glass overlooking a town with a church and hills at Loughrigg in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Loughrigg is a unique, duplex apartment situated in the heart of Ambleside, Cumbria. Stunning views of the mountain range. Near a shop and pub. Grasmere 4.9 miles; Keswick 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1142032)

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

7 nights from £606

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An outdoor patio area with chairs and plants beside a stone wall and white house at Highfold in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

Highfold is a character cottage in Ambleside, close to all the shops & restaurants, and a short walk to the Lake. Perfect for families. Woodburning stove. Patio garden. (Ref. 1042608)

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

7 nights from £607

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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!