The Little Cottage

Discover the charm of The Little Cottage in the heart of the Lake District, with a hot tub and beautiful gardens.

A home from home (but better)

The house is impeccably decorated and finished to the highest standard. We settled in right away with it’s cosy feel and all the practicalities had been thought of. Lovely location for exploring the area. Couldn’t recommend enough. Stylish and practi...

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The Little Cottage Cumbria Olivers Travels 1

A home from home (but better)

The house is impeccably decorated and finished to the highest standard. We settled in right away with it’s cosy feel and all the practicalities had been thought of. Lovely location for exploring the area. Couldn’t recommend enough. Stylish and practi...

6 Reviews

Overview

Sleeps 4
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms

Property highlights

  • Wi-Fi/Internet
  • Walk to Restaurant
  • Walk to Village
  • Pets on Request
Local Amenities
Nearest GolfWindermere Golf Club
(18km)
Nearest RestaurantStove Restaurant & Bar
(850m)
Nearest SupermarketTesco Express, Ambleside
(6.9km)
Nearest TownAmbleside
(6.8km)

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. 

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What Oliver loves...

  • The elegant furnishings and cool tones create a soothing ambience throughout, perfect for those in search of a truly luxurious escape
  • There is no better place to spend a relaxing evening than soaking in the private hot tub!
  • Fabulous location within easy reaching distance of Ambleside, Windermere, Bowness, Grasmere and Kendal

What you should know

  • Due to the luxurious interiors and furnishings throughout, guests are asked to take extra care especially if travelling with children - please always use a coaster!
  • There is a small additional charge for those who wish to use the hot tub, please see the T&Cs tab for details

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