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Elterwater Cottages

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A living room with a gray sofa, a black chair, a small table, wall art, and a large window showing a stone building at Silver Howe in Grasmere

Silver Howe

Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£567

A house surrounded by trees and mountains under a partly cloudy sky at The Stable At Oakbank in Elterwater

The Stable At Oakbank

Elterwater, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£776

Two white doors and four windows on a stone cottage with plants in front at Beck Steps 1 in Grasmere

Beck Steps 1

Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£587

An outdoor seating area with a metal table and two chairs on a wooden deck overlooking a grassy area with trees at Fir Howe in Skelwith

Fir Howe

Skelwith, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£439

A stone building with a blue door and large window with outdoor seating and plants at The Coach House Ambleside

The Coach House

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£647

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

Pavey Ark

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£489

A view of a lake surrounded by trees and hills with a stone building on the left at Helm Crag in Grasmere

Helm Crag

Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£526

A living room with a sofa, armchair, glass coffee table, bookshelf, floor lamp, television, and large windows overlooking a lake at Lakeland View in Ambleside

Lakeland View

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£578

A white two story house with multiple windows and a red tree in front with a driveway at Buttermere in Ambleside

Buttermere

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£421

A stone exterior house with a blue door and white windows with flower pots at Two Tweenways Ambleside

Two Tweenways

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£456

The exterior of a building with a dark brown door a green shrub and windows with vertical blinds at Troutbeck in Ambleside

Troutbeck

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£494

An exterior view of a stone and white plaster house with multiple windows surrounded by plants at High Fold in Troutbeck

High Fold

Troutbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£406

A cottage exterior with a white bench and small table on a stone patio at Corner Cottage in Troutbeck

Corner Cottage

Troutbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£425

Outdoor patio with white metal table and chairs with colorful cushions and croissants at Prospect Cottage Loft in Ambleside

Prospect Cottage Loft

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£440

A row of stone cottages with green doors and trimmed hedges along a roadside at Oak Tree Cottage in Coniston

Oak Tree Cottage

Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£537

Stone facade of a multi-story building with white doors and windows and cobblestone ground at The Mounting Steps in Ambleside

The Mounting Steps

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£464

A stone house with a tiled roof and green bushes along the side at Bank Foot in Ambleside

Bank Foot

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£510

Exterior view of a stone and white painted house with windows and a black door next to greenery at Ramblers Roost in Grasmere

Ramblers Roost

Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£552

A stone house with multiple windows surrounded by grass and trees at Easedale in Grasmere

Easedale

Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£429

An outdoor view of a stone house with a patio and garden at The Gallery in Windermere
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The Gallery

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£507

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.

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!

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