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Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater - Dog & E.V friendly - Sleeps 4

Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater - Dog & E.V friendly - Sleeps 4

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Elterwater village
Townfoot Cottage entrance
Lounge
Kitchen with granite worktops
King-size bedroom

Overview of Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater - Dog & E.V friendly - Sleeps 4

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Elterwater, Ambleside, Cumbria
  • Popular LocationDove Cottage5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrasmere Lake & Rydal Water6 min drive
  • Popular LocationRydal Mount8 min drive
  • AirportManchester (MAN)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater - Dog & E.V friendly - Sleeps 4

Townfoot Cottage is a contemporary and sophisticated country cottage, nestling in a ‘picture postcard’ setting in the heart of the Langdale valley, within the pretty hamlet of Elterwater. Directly from the door you can enjoy some of the most beautiful and inspiring walks in the Lake District, with the added bonus of returning at the end of each day to the charming surroundings of Townfoot Cottage.

Found in the corner of a small courtyard of traditional Lakeland cottages, Townfoot Cottage provides two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The cottage entrance brings you into the contemporary, luxury-fitted kitchen and eating area. Alongside is the living area where you can relax and in colder weather, enjoy the warmth of a log-burning stove, while the large windows allow the Lakeland light to flood in.

There is a useful laundry/cloakroom at the foot of the stairs and upstairs there are two stylish bedrooms with window seats, where you can enjoy the lovely views. The modern family bathroom is designed for long soaks after a hard day on the fells! Private parking is right outside the cottage.

Spa, sauna, swimming pool and gym access is included, free with your stay.

The Lakes has a good bus service. For those with a car, there is a parking space just outside the cottage. This is fitted with a 7kW EV charger for those who wish to bring and charge an electric vehicle.

We are happy to welcome up to two well behaved dogs. However, if you have more than two dogs, feel free to contact us to discuss your needs as we are sometimes flexible, depending on the breed/size etc. No cats allowed, thanks.

There is a set of 4 foldaway camping chairs, for your use outside.

Property manager

Alun Knott

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Up to 2 well behaved dogs welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
As of 22/01/22, we are VAT registered, and legally required to collect a full name & address of the person booking. Please send us your home address.
Please ask if you need the EV charger. We will activate it for you. Cost for usage based on Electricity Suppliers costs. Please ask us for these.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ambleside Climbing Wall or Keswick Climbing Wall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Elterwater, Ambleside, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Dove Cottage - 5 min drive
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 6 min drive
  • Ambleside Pier - 6 min drive
  • Rydal Mount - 8 min drive
  • Wray Castle - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Foxfield Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ambleside Tavern - 5 min drive
  • Badger Bar - 7 min drive
  • Wainwrights Inn - 13 min walk
  • The Britannia Inn - 2 min walk
  • Ambleside Tap Yard - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater - Dog & E.V friendly - Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater - Dog & E.V friendly - Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater - Dog & E.V friendly - Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater - Dog & E.V friendly - Sleeps 4 located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Allan Bank and within 3 miles (5 km) of Skelwith Force and Faeryland. Rydal Water and Helm Crag are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a helpful host
The property was clean and comfortable, and Elterwater is a lovely area to stay in with lovely scenery outside the front door. Sheep just roam freely, so make sure you drive carefully! It's also a great starting point for a number of good walks. We had lots of days where we didn't need to use to car to enjoy a day out and great views. If you fancy having a day in Grasmere, we would definitely recommend the walk over the fells into Grasmere, which took us about an hour. Alun was a great host, with good communication before and throughout our stay. We were missing some tools for the fire, which Alun kindly sorted out for us. We would highly recommend Lanty Slees which is a 5 min walk from the property. It is a lovely little bar where we grabbed a cocktail and a dessert one evening, and returned the next day for a great cooked breakfast. If you fancy something a bit more fancy, the Eltermere Inn does some lovely food. We popped in there for a nice Sunday lunch and weren't disappointed. We really enjoyed our stay, and would recommend Townfoot Cottage to anyone wanting to visit the Lakes.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karsten S., Emsdetten

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a gorgeous piece of land, Elterwater!
We had an exciting and beautiful stay in Elterwater! Looking at the photo of the cottage, on arrival is surprised once again by the beauty of Elterwater! And... if you have slept one night, the next morning goes outside the door and a view - terrific! Every day we could discover a bit more in Elterwater! A really dreamlike piece of land in United Kingdom! Many warm greetings, Karsten
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base to explore the Lakes from
The Vrbo app was convenient and the host Alun could not have been more helpful. The location is frankly stunning. Arriving, leaving, and just looking out the front door all offer beautiful views. A great circular trail run, wild swimming, and prime fell walking routes are all near within a short walk. The cottage was very well appointed - good shower and an open plan kitchen which covered all the needs. Absolutely no complaints, and we hope to return soon.

4/10 Poor

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not for us. The cottage was lovely but thought it only suitable for winter vacations.
Fabulous location but without outside space to sit after a day’s walking was disappointing.. We had to carry deck chairs several hundred yards up the road to find somewhere suitable to sit before or after dinner. There was no phone signal in case of emergency. Cars were parked very tightly immediately in front of cottage so this was a problem unloading and loading.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pauls review
Great Location, warm and cosy with heated under-stairs cupboard to dry and air wet coats. Nice layout suited us very well. Will return
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Alun Knott

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Oksana and Alun live locally and are happy to answer any questions, or give tips to help improve your stay.
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