Holiday homes & rentals in Elterwater

Elterwater is a traditional Cumbrian village, characterised by slate roofed cottages with solid stone walls, open fireplaces, and walled gardens - almost all of them modernised and perfect for Lake District escapes. There are properties in the centre of the village, cottages on winding back roads and the local hill sides, and lake front homes as well, offering beautiful morning views.

Sample the Lake District's acclaimed gastronomy

Viewers of ""the Trip"" will already know that the Lake District is one of England's culinary epicentres. The whole region is packed with gastropubs and tucked away restaurants, which have attracted chefs from all sorts of cooking traditions - not just traditional British fare. So if you love gourmet food, booking a few leading eateries is recommended.

The Cottage in the Wood near Keswick makes creative use of seasonal British ingredients like rabbit, but with a cosmopolitan Nordic and American slant. L'Enclume is a legendary French-influenced restaurant of the highest quality in Cartmel, while the Old Stamp House in Ambleside is an intimate inn with a specialism in meat. Alternatively, if you don't want to stray far from Elterwater, Chesters by the River is a lovely cafe restaurant, serving hearty meals and delicious cakes.

Explore family activities in the Elterwater area

While kids may not be able to scale the highest peaks, there's plenty for them to enjoy in the area around Elterwater, so don't worry too much if you are looking for a family destination. For instance, local businesses include pony trekking centers, allowing kids to ride the lakeside trails and make a new friend in the process, and there are activity hubs as well, such as Ambleside's Climbing Wall. If you feel like taking your clan on a self-led hike, be sure you to check our some of the most popular walking trails online - there are many helpful websites that have drafted these out.

If your kids are into Peter Rabbit, the World of Beatrix Potter in Windermere is really close to Elterwater, while the writer's cottage at Hill Top is also open to the public, and is well worth a visit. After that, Hawkshead's Chocolate Factory runs daily tours with plenty of samples for children to devour, Go Ape in Grizedale includes a host of zip wires and climbing frames that are made for kids with energy to burn, while Brockhole at Windermere offers kayak hire, archery, lazer clay shooting, and much more. So no-one should be bored during Elterwater vacations - it's a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

Must-Visit attractions in the Elterwater area

The area immediately surrounding Elterwater includes some of the most beautiful scenery in England's most beautiful region. A good way to get to know the local geography is to walk from the village to Skelwith Bridge via the footpath, which runs past Elter Water, and offers great views of nearby peaks.

If you want to stretch your legs and witness some gorgeous views, Lingmoor Fell is relatively easy to climb, rising for over 1,000 feet above the valley. But you don't need to climb mountains to enjoy a stay in Elterwater. There's also the option of touring the region's historical attractions. Muncaster Castle in Ravenglass is a medieval masterpieces, Brantwood House was the home of the famous Victorian writer John Ruskin, while visitors can easily reach William Wordsworth's home at Grasmere as well. In fact, the poet's home Dove Cottage is an essential visit for all literature lovers.

Join the fun at Elterwater's regular festivals and events

Elterwater may be a rural hideaway, but it has a lively social scene, with a constant stream of events to attend when visitors rent accommodation. For instance, The Merz Barn in the village is a major venue in the Aerial music festival, which attracts big names like Kate Tempest, while the village's Britannia Inn hosts beer festivals at regular intervals, showcasting the north-west's finest brews.

April sees the Langdale valley become a work of art in itself during the Light Up Langdale (climbing the fells at night to join beacon lighting parties is optional). The wider Lake District area has a lot to offer as well, from Kendal Calling's musical delights in July, to the Words by the Water literary festival in Keswick, which takes place in March. With so much going on, there's bound to be something to suit anyone's taste.

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