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A view of a lake with green hills and trees through a window at High Dow Crag in Coniston
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Coniston, Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

Romantic apartment. Off road parking. EV charger. Patio with furniture. Smart TV. Pun 10 min walk. Coniston Water 30 min walk. (Ref. 1046009)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £423

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A living room with a stone wall wooden beams sofa with animal print cushions a wood burning stove and a wooden coffee table at Spinners Loft in Hawkshead
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Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Spinners Loft is a fantastic, first-floor apartment resting in Hawkshead, boasting original beams & a central village location . Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1137228)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £560

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A driveway leading to a white multi-story house with brown windows surrounded by bushes and trees at Loughrigg View in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

A wonderful second-floor apartment within the town of Ambleside, Lake District. Close to amenities. Within National Park. Scenic setting. (Ref. 1042980)

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

7 nights from £530

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A stone path leading to a cottage with garden furniture and an umbrella on a lawn at Fir Tree Cottage in Grasmere
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Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

Fir Tree Cottage is a pretty cottage sleeping 6, wood burner, pet friendly and parking in Grasmere (Ref. 1067621)

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

7 nights from £790

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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 £1082

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A house with a garage and driveway 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

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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

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

7 nights from £460

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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 courtyard with plants and outdoor seating in front of a white stone building at The Shippen Rusland near Crosslands
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Rusland near Crosslands, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A charming, cosy cottage, attached to the owner's 17th century Lakeland farmhouse in Rusland. Woodburning stove. King-size bed. Enclosed courtyard. Walks, cycling and Grizedale Forest nearby. Lakeside 5 miles. Hawkshead 6 miles. (Ref. 919747)

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

7 nights from £365

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A stone house entrance with white door windows and a wooden bench surrounded by plants at Millans Garth in Ambleside
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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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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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White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

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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The front of a white terraced house with a driveway and garden at Acorn Cottage in Windermere
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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)

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

7 nights from £681

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Exterior view of a stone house with bay windows a garden with trimmed bushes and a wrought iron gate at Ash Cottage in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

Victorian yet contemporary & comfortable town house half way between Windermere & Bowness, sleeps 6. Wifi. No babies/toddlers or pets. (Ref. 1041721)

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

7 nights from £964

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A stone cottage with a white door a gravel pathway and surrounding greenery at Hollens Cottage in Grasmere
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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 black wooden house with solar panels on the roof surrounded by grass and trees at Kolbeh Water Yeat near Coniston
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Water Yeat near Coniston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Kolbeh is a stylish detached house in Water Yeat, Cumbria, near Coniston Water, boasting a freestanding bath, an open-plan layout and a highchair. Hawkshead 9.5 miles; Ambleside 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1162359)

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

7 nights from £1105

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Stone terraced houses with bay windows and a garden in front at The Thistles in Bowness-On-Windermere
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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 house in the background with a grassy lawn and pink flowering bushes in the foreground at The Grange Lodge in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

Luxury Lakeland lodge in Windermere. Family friendly. Lake Views. Large shared gardens. Short walk to village centre. Private parking for 3 cars. (Ref. 1041919)

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

7 nights from £717

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The exterior of a stone cottage with multiple windows a wooden bench plants and ivy on walls at Four Seasons Cottage in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

A wonderful stone cottage set in the town of Ambleside. Close to amenties. Private Parking. Electric fire (Ref. 1042593)

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

7 nights from £539

Last booked 2 days ago
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A stone building with wooden balcony and potted plants next to a stone wall and trees outside at Waterfalls in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

A lovely first-floor apartment overlooking Stock Ghyll Beck, within the town of Ambleside. Fantastic views. Stylish interiors. Ideal for couples (Ref. 1042523)

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

7 nights from £433

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A wooden lodge with a front porch and potted plants along the base surrounded by trees at Ambleside Lodge Fellside 3 Limefitt Park near Windermere
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Fellside 3, Limefitt Park near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A stylish, detached lodge located on Limefitt Park. Private decking, On-site facilities, two dogs welcome, Off-road parking. Windermere 4miles, Ambleside 4 miles. (Ref. 1068883)

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

7 nights from £784

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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!