The Little Cottage

The Little Cottage holds an excellent position within the village of Elterwater, being within easy reaching distance of Ambleside and Windermere, the cottage makes an ideal choice for families or couples wishing to fully explore the beautiful Lake District. There are a wide variety of helpful amenities and family-friendly attractions in the vicinity while the closest restaurant is just a 200m stroll away!

The cottage has been beautifully restored with incredibly high attention to detail by the interior designer, Katharine Pooley, who has updated the cottage with contemporary yet elegant interiors while retaining all of its original charm and character.  The Little Cottage can comfortably accommodate four guests across its two well-appointed bedrooms making it ideal for a family or two couples holidaying together. On the ground floor is the main living accommodation which comprises of an open-plan living and dining area complete with a cosy woodburning stove as well as a stylish kitchen, fully-equipped with a range cooker and all the tools you could possibly need. Upstairs are the two bedrooms, a king-size master suite with luxury en-suite bathroom and a guest room which can either be set up with a king-size double or two single beds on request. Guests staying in the second bedroom have their own adjacent shower room.

Outside, after action-packed days spent exploring the magnificent Lake District on foot, enjoy long relaxing soaks in the hot tub, heaven! During the Summer months, the garden makes the ultimate venue for a barbecue and a spot of al fresco dining. 

The Little Cottage is situated in the village of Elterwater, the closest restaurant, the Britannia Inn is just a 200m stroll away, while a helpful village shop is just a 2-minute drive away in Chapel Stile. A wider selection of amenities, including a Tesco Express and a variety of restaurants, can be found in the town of Ambleside which is less than 15-minute drive away.

The Lake District is England's largest National Park, with more than 3100km of rights of way, you can walk, cycle and ride yourself silly through this enchanting valley as you marvel at the spectacular scenery. The Little Cottage holds a wonderful position in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, ideal for those wanting to fully explore the famous lakes, villages and towns by car and foot. Bowness-on-Windermere, the Lake District’s most popular destination, is just a 25-minute car journey away while the village of Grasmere, home to the world’s best gingerbread, is just 20-minutes away. Nearby attractions including the Lakes Aquarium, with the UK's largest collection of freshwater fish, the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, where you can enjoy a 3.5-mile steam locomotive trip into the Leven Valley and the delightful World of Beatrix Potter, where the fabulous animals of Beatrix Potter's tales are brought to life in three dimensions! All make for a great day out for all ages and are less than a 40-minute car journey from the cottage.

Ground Floor
- Open-plan living & dining room
- Fully-equipped kitchen

First Floor
- Bedroom with king-size bed and luxury en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with twin single beds (can be set up with a king-size double on request)
- Family shower room

Exterior Grounds
- Hot tub (please see T&C's tab)
- Outdoor seating
- Firepit
- Barbecue
- Garden

Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Smart TV's
- Washing machine & dryer
- Iron & board
- Hairdryers
- Car charging point
- Parking for 2 cars

At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:

- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off

Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.

Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!

Security deposit
£750 to be paid prior to arrival and to be refunded in full subject to a damage inspection on departure

Arrival time
4:00 pm

Departure time
10:00 am

Energy costs included?
Yes, included in the rental price

Linen & towels included?
Yes, included in the rental price

Pets welcome?
One small or medium well-behaved dog allowed on request at the time of booking. Please state the breed on the request. Should this be accepted, an additional fee of £75 per stay will need to be paid directly to the owner on arrival. Dogs are STRICTLY not allowed on furniture.

Other Ts and Cs
Please note that should you wish to make use of the Hot Tub, there will be an additional charge of £150

Changeover day
Friday or Monday

End of stay cleaning available?
Yes, included in the rental price. Please leave the cottage in the clean and tidy state that you found it

Smoking Allowed?
No smoking

Other 2
No parties or additional day guests allowed. The lead booker must be 30 years of age

Minimum stay
Please note that there is a 7-night minimum stay

Internet access?
Yes, Wi-Fi is included in the rental price