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Elterwater Cottages

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A wooden house surrounded by flowering trees and bushes at Rosewood by the River in Ambleside
42
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8

Like a wooden house from a fairytale, Rosewood By The River perches charmingly on the banks of the Brathay as it flows through the pretty hamlet of Skelwith Bridge. (Ref. 1041489)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £1530

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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

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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
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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 living room with a gray sofa a wooden coffee table with cups and flowers a TV on a wooden stand and red plaid curtains at Riverville in Grasmere
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Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

Riverville is a smart and chic riverside apartment finished to exacting standards, with a riverside location and private parking (Ref. 1041639)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £832

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A stone cottages with a sloped roof surrounded by greenery and a stone path at The Cragg in Hawkshead
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22
Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.6

This Grade II listed farmhouse can be found in Hawkshead, in the Lake District National Park. Characterful cottage. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. (Ref. 1173253)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £637

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An exterior view of a building entrance with a balcony railing and a parked car at Beechside in Ambleside
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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 stone house with a tiled roof and green bushes along the side at Bank Foot in Ambleside
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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 cottage with a small outdoor seating area and a black gate in front at Prospect Cottage Studio Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A charming, ground-floor studio apartment nestled in the bustling town of Ambleside, in the Lake District. Patio garden. Open-plan living. Grasmere 4 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 5.8 miles. (Ref. 1016178)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £423

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The front of a white terraced house with a driveway and garden at Acorn Cottage in Windermere
41
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Acorn Cottage is a delightful cottage in Windermere in the Lake District. Family-friendly. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Front patio. Kendal 9.6 miles. Grasmere 9.9 miles. Carlisle 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1151883)

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  • Off-road parking
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £681

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A stone house with a conservatory and garden furniture on a terrace with a lawn and hills in the background at Grass Ings in Langdale
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Langdale, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

Detached Lakeland country house. Stunning views. French doors. Stylish decor. Smart TVs and Xbox 360. Large garden. Nestled between the peaceful Langdale Valley and vibrant Ambleside. (Ref. 1041265)

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  • Washing machine

7 nights from £1154

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A stone house with white windows and door surrounded by grass and gravel at Thorney How in Grasmere
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Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Sykes Rating

A wonderfully-presented, large holiday home resting on the outskirts of Grasmere, Cumbria. Woodburning stoves. In Lake District National Park. Countryside views. En-suite shower rooms. Ambleside 5.1 miles; Windermere 10.2 miles; Keswick 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1110308)

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

7 nights from £2542

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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
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    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 white two-story house with a gravel driveway surrounded by trees and shrubs at Bridge Howe in Ambleside
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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 £980

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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 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)

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

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  • £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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A white two story house with a stone garage and surrounding garden at Goody Raise in Grasmere
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30
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)

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  • 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 £1305

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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 £749

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A wooden cabin with a fenced porch surrounded by trees at Alfresco Lodge in Skiptory Howe 37B White Cross Bay near Windermere
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Skiptory Howe 37B, White Cross Bay near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

Alfresco Lodge, a charming, single-storey cottage in White Cross Bay holiday park near Windermere, Cumbria. Smart TV. Electric fire. Private parking. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1089012)

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

7 nights from £576

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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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A wooden lodge beside a clear stream surrounded by green trees and shrubs at Nutkins Lodge in Beckside 5 Limefitt Park near Windermere
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Beckside 5, Limefitt Park near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This charming, two-bedroom holiday lodge rests in the Limefitt Holiday Park in Troutbeck, Cumbria. Smart TV. In a National Park. Enclosed decking. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Windermere 3.1 miles; Ambleside 4.3 miles. (Ref. 1137012)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £697

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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!