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A house with a garden and lawn surrounded by trees and bushes at Brunton Lodge in Bowness-On-Windermere
27
Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

Brunton Lodge is a fabulous, 4 star Lakeland property that is perfect for families or friends and boasts some great features. Bowness, Lake Windermere and the Windermere Golf Club (Ref. 1041582)

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

7 nights from £735

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A white cottage with chimneys surrounded by flowering bushes and a stone wall at Old Droomer in Windermere
32
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.6

A delightful character cottage from the 1700s placed on the outskirts of Windermere village in Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Ample parking. Enclosed garden. (Ref. 1042893)

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

7 nights from £834

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A white two-story house with a gravel driveway surrounded by trees and shrubs at Bridge Howe in Ambleside
50
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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A black wooden house with solar panels on the roof surrounded by grass and trees at Kolbeh Water Yeat near Coniston
71
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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A street view of a white building with an open green door and windows with flower boxes at Old Toffee Shop in Ambleside
25
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A splendid terraced cottage resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. Permit parking. Grasmere 4.3 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1076837)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £813

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A stone house with large windows and a paved pathway at Landower House in Ambleside
38
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8

Superb contemporary Lakeland home. Four bedrooms, all with en-suites and TVs. Underfloor heating to bathrooms. Two patios. Off road parking for 4 cars. Pub 6 min walk. Lake Windermere and Waterhead Pier 1.2 miles. (Ref. 1053392)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1431

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A white cottage with green-trimmed windows surrounded by garden with various shrubs and a lawn at Syke Cottage in Hawkshead
36
Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

This homely holiday cottage rests on the south side of Hawkshead in the Lake District National Park. Electric stove and woodburning stove. Large lawned garden. Traditional interior. (Ref. 1042760)

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

7 nights from £823

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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 £635

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • 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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A single-story house with a driveway and garden with a tree and flowering bushes at Sweden Bridge Cottage in Ambleside
35
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 row of stone cottages with small front gardens and multiple white windows at Poppy's Cottage in Grasmere
22
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This gorgeous terraced cottage rests in the Lake District village of Grasmere. Open-plan living. En-suite. Centre of Grasmere. (Ref. 982665)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

7 nights from £887

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A stone house with white doors and windows and a small garden in front at Holmdale in Grasmere
45
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

An idyllic countryside cottage situated in the village of Grasmere, within the Lake District National Park. Fantastic views. Close to amenities. Family-friendly. (Ref. 1043075)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £709

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A stone cottage with two chimneys and a green door on a street at Rose Cottage in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Rose Cottage is a detached, stone-built cottage resting in the heart of Ambleside, Lake District. Idyllic riverside setting. Underfloor heating. Child-friendly. Grasmere 3.9 miles; Windermere 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1118364)

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

7 nights from £1179

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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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An exterior view of a stone house with glass balcony and gravel path surrounded by trees and lawn at Birkwray Barn Outgate near Hawkshead
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Outgate near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Birkwray Barn, a beautifully-luxurious, three-storey abode situated in Outgate near Hawkshead in Cumbria, with a woodburning stove and countryside views. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1162435)

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

7 nights from £1272

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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)

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

7 nights from £681

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A living room with two sofas a wooden coffee table fireplace and a large window showing trees at Greenways in Ambleside
13
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

Delightful bungalow located close to the attractions and amenities of Ambleside. Pet-friendly. Patio garden. WiFi. (Ref. 1042843)

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

7 nights from £608

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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

  • £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

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

7 nights from £460

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A two-story house with large windows a patio with chairs and a hot tub surrounded by grass and trees at Paddock House in Ambleside
53
Ambleside, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Paddock House, a contemporary, detached property enjoying stunning views over Lake Windermere and the mountain range, Lake District. Woodburning stove. Windermere 3.2 miles; Grasmere 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1115519)

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

7 nights from £2088

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A white house with black window frames and a central door with a garden and paved pathway in front at Cross Brow in Ambleside
20
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7

Superb accomodation in a traditional white farmhouse just moments from the heart of Ambleside and the lake at Waterhead. Beautiful garden with patios and furniture. (Ref. 1042137)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1435

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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!