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Elterwater Holiday Cottages

Our collection of Elterwater holiday cottages offers you the perfect base for exploring this stunning Lake District village. Set beside the peaceful waters of Elterwater itself, you'll find traditional Lakeland cottages ideal for families, couples and groups. Many properties feature hot tubs where you can unwind after hiking the famous Langdale Pikes!

Your stay puts you within easy reach of the Britannia Inn and the historic slate quarries that shaped this valley. Whether you're booking a cosy cottage or a spacious lodge, Elterwater provides authentic Lake District experiences. The village green hosts summer events, while nearby Great Langdale offers world-class walking routes. Choose your perfect UK rental and discover why this corner of Cumbria captivates visitors year after year.

Visitor Rating
Rating
4.2

2-Bedroom Cottage in Elterwater

Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 2
  • Open fire in the lounge
  • Original beams and flag floors
  • King-size room with en-suite
  • Dogs welcome, two allowed
  • Langdale walks from the door
From £754 for 7 Nts
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.3

3-Bedroom Cottage in Elterwater

Hot Tub
Sleeps 6
Pets 3
Bedrooms: 3
  • Spectacular Langdale Valley views
  • Three en-suite bedrooms
  • Dogs welcome - up to three
  • Walkable to Skelwith Force waterfall
  • Tranquil garden with fell views
From £1,054 for 7 Nts
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.3

3-Bedroom Cottage in Chapel Stile

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 6
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 3
  • Sleeps six with three bathrooms
  • Enclosed garden welcomes two dogs
  • Village centre near mountain walks
  • Ground floor en-suite bedrooms available
  • Open-plan living with dining space
From £875 for 7 Nts
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.6

4-Bedroom House in Chapel Stile

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Pets 3
Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
  • Walking trails from the door
  • Shop and pub within 200m
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Enclosed garden with patio furniture
From £1,329 for 7 Nts
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

3-Bedroom Cottage with Log Burner in Chapel Stile

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms: 3
  • 1890s Lakeland stone cottage
  • Wood burner and fell views
  • Sleeps six in three bedrooms
  • Walks direct from the door
  • Chapel Stile village centre location
From £687 for 7 Nts
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2-Bedroom Cottage with Log Burner in Chapel Stile

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Panoramic Langdale Valley views
  • Wood burner in open-plan living
  • Walks from the front door
  • Secure bike and kayak storage
  • One dog welcome
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.6

2-Bedroom Cottage in Chapel Stile

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 2
  • Langdale Valley fell views
  • Dog friendly with doggy shower
  • King-size double with stunning views
  • Village pub metres away
  • Well-equipped kitchen with Nespresso
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.5

2-Bedroom Cottage with Garden in Chapel Stile

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Panoramic Langdale Valley views
  • South-facing suntrap terrace
  • Quiet Chapel Stile village location
  • Pet friendly - one pet welcome
  • 5 miles from Ambleside
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Visitor Rating
Rating
3.9

Ramblers Rest

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms: 1
  • Mountain views from woodland setting
  • Walk directly from the door
  • Modern kitchen with dishwasher included
  • Private parking for two cars
  • Log burner effect fire and patio doors
  • Four miles from Ambleside centre
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

2-Bedroom Cabin in Loughrigg

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Alpine log cabin in woodland setting
  • Walks to waterfall from door
  • Dog-friendly with nearby pub access
  • Between Grasmere and Langdale Valley
From £588 for 7 Nts
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.3

2-Bedroom Cabin with Pool in Loughrigg

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 3
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Woodland log cabin sleeping three
  • One dog welcome at property
  • On-site jacuzzi and sauna
  • Between Ambleside and Skelwith Bridge
  • Walking routes from your door
From £603 for 7 Nts
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Rating
4

1-Bedroom Apartment in Loughrigg

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms: 1
  • Waterside patio with pond views
  • Ground-floor apartment sleeping two
  • Sauna and jacuzzi
  • Between Ambleside and Langdale
  • Red squirrels and birdwatching
From £464 for 7 Nts
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

2-Bedroom Lodge in Loughrigg

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 2
  • Woodland lodge near Ambleside
  • Sleeps 4 with 2 dogs welcome
  • On-site jacuzzi and sauna
  • Walks start from your door
  • Five miles to Grasmere and Langdale
From £585 for 7 Nts
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.4

Park Cottage

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Hillside location with mountain views
  • On Cumbria Way walking route
  • Enclosed gardens with bird feeders
  • Original beams and oak panelling
  • Dog-friendly cottage sleeping four
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.4

3-Bedroom Farmhouse in Loughrigg

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 3
  • Stone farmhouse near Loughrigg Tarn
  • Open fire and wood burner
  • Large garden with stream feature
  • Direct access to fell walks
  • Sleeps 4 with dog friendly
From £757 for 7 Nts
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.8

Rosewood by the River

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
  • Riverside location with stunning views
  • Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
  • Wood burner and mature gardens
  • Walks to Langdale from door
  • Near Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere
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Visitor Rating
Rating
5

2-Bedroom Lodge in Grasmere

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms: 2
  • Wood burner and period features
  • Walks from doorstep to fells
  • Two bathrooms including en-suite
  • Village location near shops
  • Onsite parking and enclosed garden
From £1,182 for 7 Nts
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.9

Bridge Howe

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms: 3
  • Three king-size en-suite bedrooms
  • American-style fridge freezer included
  • Parking for three cars
  • Skelwith Force waterfall on doorstep
  • 2.8 miles from Ambleside
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

4-Bedroom House in Grasmere

1 mile from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
  • Panoramic lake views from lounge
  • Historic manor house wing
  • Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
  • Wood burner and grand interiors
  • Grasmere village location with walks
From £1,203 for 7 Nts
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.5

The Stables

2 miles from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 6
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 3
  • Panoramic Langdale Valley views
  • Sleeps 6 in 3 en-suites
  • Full-size snooker table games room
  • Private sauna and leisure suite
  • Walks direct from front door
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.5

Brunt How

2 miles from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 7
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 3
  • Sleeps 7 with stunning valley views
  • Three bathrooms including two en-suites
  • Multi-level gardens with wildlife sightings
  • Walks to Loughrigg from the door
  • Well-equipped kitchen with two ovens
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

2-Bedroom Cottage in Grasmere

2 miles from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 2
  • Heart of Grasmere village location
  • Sleeps 4 with 2 dog-friendly spaces
  • Cosy wood burner and open-plan living
  • Walks to lake from the door
  • Allocated parking space included
From £708 for 7 Nts
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Rating
4

2-Bedroom Cottage in Skelwith Fold

2 miles from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 2
  • 17th century terraced cottage character
  • Wood burner with supplies provided
  • Sleeps 4 plus 2 dogs
  • Walking distance to Lake District trails
  • Parking for two cars opposite
From £609 for 7 Nts
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.4

Fairy Glen

2 miles from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 10
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 5
  • Sleeps 10 in Grasmere village
  • Four en-suite bedrooms across three floors
  • Dog-friendly with enclosed garden
  • Wood-burning stoves and period features
  • Walk to shops, pubs and lake
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Rating
4

3-Bedroom Cottage in Grasmere

2 miles from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 6
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 3
  • Mountain views from stylish Grasmere home
  • Sleeps 6 with luxury ensuite bathrooms
  • Dog-friendly with welcome pack included
  • Wood burner and cosy lounge
  • Walking distance to village pubs
From £974 for 7 Nts
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Rating
4

2-Bedroom Cottage with Log Burner in Grasmere

2 miles from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 2
  • Central Grasmere village location
  • Private off-road parking space
  • Enclosed garden for dogs
  • Wood burner for cosy evenings
  • Walks direct from cottage door
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.2

3-Bedroom Cottage in Elterwater

2 miles from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Direct fell access from garden gate
  • Raised balcony with peaceful garden views
  • Modern kitchen with washer and dryer
  • Two comfortable bedrooms sleeping four
  • Minutes from Ambleside shops and restaurants
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1-Bedroom Cottage in Clappersgate

2 miles from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 2
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 1
  • Direct Loughrigg Fell access
  • King-size bed, sleeps two
  • 1 mile from Ambleside
  • Dog friendly, one dog welcome
  • Private parking on site
From £544 for 7 Nts
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.6

Stepping Stones House

2 miles from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 10
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 5
  • Riverside location beside River Rothay
  • Period property with grand rooms
  • Sleeps 10 across five bedrooms
  • Direct access to fell walks
  • Parking for three cars available
  • Two pets welcome with garden
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.8

Loughrigg Cottage

2 miles from Elterwater
Hot Tub
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms: 5
  • Grade II listed 18th century residence
  • Sleeps 10 across five bedrooms
  • Spectacular River Rothay and fell views
  • Private parking for four cars
  • Walks start from the cottage door
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Millans Park, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AG