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Hotels in Elterwater

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Where to stay in Elterwater?

1. The Britannia Inn

The Britannia Inn
Ambleside
$160
$192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
The Britannia Inn

2. YHA Langdale - Hostel

YHA Langdale - Hostel
Ambleside
$43
$52 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
YHA Langdale - Hostel

3. Woodloft Cottage

Woodloft Cottage
Ambleside
$648
$778 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Woodloft Cottage

4. Pollys Cottage

Pollys Cottage
Ambleside
$750
$900 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Pollys Cottage

5. St Giles

St Giles
Ambleside
$966
$1,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
St Giles

6. Gunpowder Cottage

Gunpowder Cottage
Ambleside
$912
$1,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Gunpowder Cottage

7. Le Chalet

Le Chalet
Ambleside
$2,213
$2,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Le Chalet

8. Townfoot Cottage

Townfoot Cottage
Ambleside
$1,228
$1,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Townfoot Cottage

9. The Daffodil Hotel

The Daffodil Hotel
Ambleside
$149
$179 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Daffodil Hotel

10. Victorian House

Victorian House
Ambleside
$106
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Victorian House

11. New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Ambleside
$123
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

12. Traveller's Rest Inn

Traveller's Rest Inn
Ambleside
$88
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Traveller's Rest Inn

13. Rothay Garth

Rothay Garth
Ambleside
$68
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Rothay Garth

14. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn
Ambleside
$98
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

15. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat
Ambleside
$108
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

16. The Wordsworth, Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group

The Wordsworth, Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
Ambleside
$153
$184 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Wordsworth, Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group

17. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group
Ambleside
$120
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

18. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group
Ambleside Town Centre
$98
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

19. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
Ambleside
$168
$201 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

20. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn
Ambleside
$109
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn
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The Britannia Inn

The Britannia Inn
Ambleside
$160
$192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
The Britannia Inn

Woodloft Cottage

Woodloft Cottage
Ambleside
$648
$778 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Woodloft Cottage

St Giles

St Giles
Ambleside
$966
$1,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
St Giles

Pollys Cottage

Pollys Cottage
Ambleside
$750
$900 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Pollys Cottage

Gunpowder Cottage

Gunpowder Cottage
Ambleside
$912
$1,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Gunpowder Cottage

Townfoot Cottage

Townfoot Cottage
Ambleside
$1,228
$1,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Townfoot Cottage
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Top landmarks in Elterwater

Allan Bank

You might want to get your camera out and head to Allan Bank— just one of the landmarks located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Elterwater.
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The region around Elterwater is home to attractions such as Allan Bank and Dove Cottage.

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Check out reviews of Elterwater hotels guests love

Victorian House

Victorian House
Ambleside

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Bonnie
Victorian House

The Daffodil Hotel

The Daffodil Hotel
Ambleside

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Matt
The Daffodil Hotel

New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Ambleside

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Olivia Lynn
New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

Traveller's Rest Inn

Traveller's Rest Inn
Ambleside

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Susan
Traveller's Rest Inn

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
Ambleside

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Ian
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Briery Wood Country House Hotel

Briery Wood Country House Hotel
Windermere

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Briery Wood Country House Hotel

Cragwood Country House Hotel

Cragwood Country House Hotel
Windermere

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Margaret
Cragwood Country House Hotel

The Wordsworth, Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group

The Wordsworth, Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
Ambleside

10/10 Exceptional

United States
kyung
The Wordsworth, Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group
Ambleside

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Heather
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

Woodlands Guest House Windermere

Woodlands Guest House Windermere
Windermere

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Joan
Woodlands Guest House Windermere

Rum Doodle B&B

Rum Doodle B&B
Windermere

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Sandy
Rum Doodle B&B

The Hideaway at Windermere

The Hideaway at Windermere
Windermere

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Gao
The Hideaway at Windermere

Brathay Lodge

Brathay Lodge
Ambleside Town Centre

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Andrew
Brathay Lodge

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
Windermere

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club)

St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club)
Windermere

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Aaron
St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club)

Frequently Asked Questions

What accommodations do travelers recommend in Elterwater?

Can I book refundable hotels in Elterwater?

If you need the flexibility to change your travel plans to Elterwater, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

Where can I stay in Elterwater if I want a vacation rental instead of a traditional hotel?

Browse 7 vacation homes on our site. You can also consider one of the 15 cottages for your trip.

What will the weather in Elterwater be like during my trip?

July and August are typically the warmest months in Elterwater when the average temp is 52°F. February and January are the coldest months when the average temperature is 36°F. December and November are the months with the most rain.

Why should I book my Elterwater hotel with Hotels.com?

There are lots of reasons to book your Elterwater trip with us: our free cancellations on selected hotels* gives you flexibility, and with One Key™, our rewards program, you will be able to earn and use OneKeyCash™** on all eligible bookings such as hotels, car rentals, flights, vacation rentals and more on Hotels.com, Expedia and Vrbo.