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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to 2 well behaved dogs welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Langdale Valley dog Friendly Stone Contemporary Modern Interior

About the neighborhood

Map
Elterwater, Ambleside, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Dove Cottage - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Rydal Mount - 8 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Foxfield Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬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 lbs 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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km) of Skelwith Force and Faeryland. Rydal Water and Helm Crag are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

8/10 Good

Suzanne S.

Cosy cottage
Comfy bed, good water pressure in shower. Nicely finished cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location
Lovely cottage well maintained and modern throughout, very clean. Alun the property owner always easy to get hold of and always helpful. Perfect location in Elterwater lovely and peaceful, with a fantastic pub The Britainia Inn. Great walks from the cottage or not too far to main spots by car. Had a fab week and would return fully recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gavin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Lovely property, great location. good facilities. Nice cooker. Excellent downstairs drying room cupboard. Good comms with owner as very prompt replies. Vacuum was a little smelly due to the bag requiring to be changed by the cleaning firm. Owner took steps to resolve as quick as they could. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cosy little cottage
The cottage was lovely and clean and very cosy. Beds were comfortable and the cottage was equipped with all you would need like home from home. No garden to let the dog out into so always had to take him up the road, but the views made this no hardship. Lovely walks from the cottage. A walk to the Talbot Inn was perfect. They are dog friendly and the food was lovely. Even do food for dogs! Would definitely stay again as perfect :o)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

The perfect place for a week's walking
Townfoot Cottage provided us with an excellent base for a week's walking. The cottage itself was very comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. The beds were comfy and the shower was fab! Having a dishwasher and washing machine was a real bonus too. We enjoyed visiting The Britannia pub, literally a couple of minutes walk from the cottage, and the local shop had everything we needed. All in all it was the perfect base to explore the Lake District and we had a fabulous week.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

Cosy cottage in lovely quiet location
We enjoyed a week in this lovely cottage a stones throw from the hearty pub food on offer at the Britannia Inn and a great spot from which to enjoy some stunning Lakeland walks. The fabulous cottage had everything we needed and even had a lovely log fire for cosy nights in. We couldn’t fault it!

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Lovely cottage, lovely location.
We had a great stay at Townfoot cottage. It's perfectly located, with great walks straight from the door. The cottage is modern and very well maintained. It's a two minute walk to the pub (Britannia Inn) and 10 minute walk to The Eltermere (which serves excellent food). There is also a co-op in Chapel Stile (5 min drive). Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Peter B.

A comfortable cottage in a great location.
A very well equipped cottage in a scenically attractive area.Once we had arrived there was little need for a car; the walks from the cottage are superb, just what we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

David H.

A beautiful cottage in a fantastic location!!
We had a fantastic week in Elterwater. The cottage was beautifully finished and superbly located only a 2min walk to the village green with a local pub and cafe. We will be recommending to all friends and family wanting to stay in the area!!

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Great place to stay and relax amazing
This is without doubt one of the best properties we have stayed at during our many years of travelling. There was absolutely nothing negative to say about it . The area and the like local pubs are great and to come back to this property after a great day sight seeing and walking makes our weeks holiday and one we will remember for a long time Thanks Helen and Sean Birmingham 17th - 24th March 2018
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. Susan B.

Townfoot Cottage is a super place!
We have just returned from Townfoot Cottage in Elterwater. The Cottage was well furnished/equiped - - nice comfy beds, fluffy white bath towels, fully kitted out modern kitchen with everything you could want for your holiday stay - including a Bosch dishwasher, built in microwave oven and high tech. electric oven/hob etc. The Utility Room/drying room was brilliant for all of our wet clothes and there was a washer/dryer which proved useful on a couple of occasions too. The LOCATION was brilliant and we'd recommend the food at the Britannia Pub just a hop skip and a jump away from the cottage - - - - and Chesters by the River - Skelwith Bridge. Elterwater really is a such a pretty place to stay - we are looking forward to a return visit next year! :o)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Fantastic Holiday in the Lakes
Really enjoyed our stay in this very cosy cottage in the beautiful village of Elterwter. With great walks and good pubs and restaurants on your door step. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

Cosy, well-appointed, well-equipped, beautiful location
We spent a fabulous week here with our 10- and 12-year-olds, and Townsfoot cottage was perfect for what we needed - a base from which to explore one of our favourite corners of the Lakes. Circular walks from the front door with no need to drive somewhere and park was an additional bonus for us. Everything was as you would want to for a week of walking, biking and boating - the weather was relatively kind to us, and every evening we came back to a cosy comfortable home-from-home to relax in. The kitchen isn't overly well equipped for adventurous cheffing, but was perfectly adequate for our family meals :) and having a washing machine was invaluable. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Sue F.

Lakes July 2017
Lovely week. Cottage is well appointed and in a superb location, ideal to visit anywhere within the Lake District. Lots of walks and places to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Fantastic Cottage
The cottage was fantastic, very comfortable and clean. Elterwater is a wonderful position to explore all of the Lake District with lots of varied walks right from the door. Definitely be back !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY M.

Good location and excellent facilities, lovely cottage.
The cottage was well appointed which led to a lovely relaxing week in the heart of Langdale.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

alan gill

elterwater cottage
Great quality of accommodation with everything you need and in a good location. Unfortunately the weather was so poor we left early. This was nothing to do with the accommodation which was of very good quality. Minor issue: there was no sign on the cottage to tell us it was the right one. Had to go to the pub down the road to find out. Can I suggest a name plate.

10/10 Excellent

Karsten S., Emsdetten

Liked: Cleanliness
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