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A stone cottage with four windows and a door with a picnic table on a lawn in front at Yew Tree Cottage Borrowdale
54
Borrowdale, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

Set is the spectacular scenery of the Borrowdale valley, this well-appointed 200 year old traditional Lakeland farmhouse offers excellent accommodation for family and friends through the year. With pretty cottage garden and private parking for two cars. F (Ref. 1041301)

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

7 nights from £936

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A view of a lake surrounded by trees and hills with a stone building on the left at Helm Crag in Grasmere
15
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

A delightfully presented apartment with views of Grasmere Lake. Pet-friendly. Perfect for couples. Serene location. (Ref. 1043081)

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

7 nights from £515

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A courtyard with plants and outdoor seating in front of a white stone building at The Shippen Rusland near Crosslands
44
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 £401

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A row of stone cottages with green doors and trimmed hedges along a roadside at Oak Tree Cottage in Coniston
21
Coniston, Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This quaint, stone-front cottage rests in Coniston, in the Lake District National Park. End-terrace. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Mountain views. WiFi. Hawkshead 4.1 miles; Ambleside 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1045377)

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

7 nights from £537

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An open plan living room and kitchen with wooden beams a striped sofa a grey armchair a glass coffee table and bar stools at Low Ashmead Cottage in Hawkshead
23
Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Ashmead Cottage is a thoughtfully-presented, one-bedroom property resting in Hawkshead, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Original beams. Smart TV. Ambleside 4.7 miles; Kendal 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1064484)

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

7 nights from £517

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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
19
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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The exterior of a stone cottage with white framed windows and a red door surrounded by plants and a stone wall at Little Robin Cottage in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Little Robin Cottage, a charming stone cottage in the lakeside town of Ambleside, Cumbria. Romantic. Pet-friendly. EV charging point. In Lake District. Grasmere 4.3 miles; Windermere 5 miles; Keswick 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1158287)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £530

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An outdoor balcony with a metal table and four chairs overlooking a town and hills at Rothay 17 in Ambleside
42
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

Comfortable apartment above Ambleside with fell views and on-site facilities. Ideal touring base, great for walking and exploring pretty Lakeland villages. Windermere 4 miles. (Ref. 948286)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £534

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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

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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 a tiled roof and green bushes along the side at Bank Foot in Ambleside
18
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 building with wooden balcony and potted plants next to a stone wall and trees outside at Waterfalls in Ambleside
12
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 stone house with a patio area containing a table and chairs and potted plants at Wheatlands Cottage in Windermere
21
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

Modern luxury without ever compromising on traditional charm, Wheatlands Cottage with that all-important warming wood-burner. (Ref. 1041822)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £866

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A stone building with a blue door and large window with outdoor seating and plants at The Coach House Ambleside
12
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

A stunning former coach house within the town of Ambleside, the Lake District. Romantic dwelling. Electric fire. Close to amenities. (Ref. 1043015)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £661

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An exterior view of a two story building with stone and white walls and potted plants on a ledge at Church View in Ambleside
26
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

Immaculately-presented, Lake District cottage set in Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District. Open plan accommodation. Lake Windermere 0.5 miles. (Ref. 906111)

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

7 nights from £422

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An outdoor deck with a table and chairs and a brown cabin surrounded by trees at Squirrels Nook Waterside Wood 19 White Cross Bay near Windermere
40
Waterside Wood 19, White Cross Bay near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Squirrels Nook is a well-presented, single-storey lodge resting near Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria. Open-plan. Decking with furniture. Off-road parking. Windermere 1.6 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1144148)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £519

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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
43
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)

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

7 nights from £697

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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 white single-story house with a garage and balcony surrounded by shrubs and trees at Todd Crag in Ambleside
21
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.1

Detached bungalow enjoying an elevated position in Ambleside. Garden patio. WiFi. Scenic location. (Ref. 1042532)

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

7 nights from £613

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A row of stone cottages along a street with double yellow lines and trimmed hedges at Holly Tree Cottage in Coniston
25
Coniston, Lake District, la21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This homely, stone-built cottage rests in beautiful Coniston within the Lake District National Park. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Open fire. Countryside views. Hawkshead 4.1 miles; Ambleside 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1045374)

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

7 nights from £670

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A stone cottage with white windows and door surrounded by greenery and paved ground at Courtyard Cottage in Ambleside
44
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5

A charming character property featuring a double height ceiling and gallery, set in a courtyard in Clappersgate near Ambleside. Enclosed patio and shared riverside garden. Private parking for two cars. (Ref. 1043169)

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

7 nights from £614

Last booked 2 days ago
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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!