TOWNFOOT COTTAGE ELTERWATER
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Two bedroom, dog-friendly, EV friendly, Elterwater holiday cottage with spectacular Lake District views.
TOWNFOOT COTTAGE ELTERWATER
Dog-friendly, Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater is a contemporary and sophisticated holiday cottage, nestling in a picture postcard setting in the heart of the Langdale valley.
This Elterwater holiday cottage is set 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 cosy and luxurious surroundings of Townfoot Cottage.
Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater |
Sleeps four |
Dog-friendly |
Saturday to Saturday |
Spa, pool and gym access |
7kw electric car EV charger |
Super-fast broadband |
Log burner |
Apple Airplay/Chromecast 4kTV |
Backup power generator |
Parking for 1 car (more on road) |
Lounge |
Log burner |
Starter log pack |
Apple Airplay/Chromecast 4kTV |
Bluetooth Speaker |
Leather sofas & armchair |
Solid oak furniture |
Trunk and occasional table |
Valley views |
LED downlights |
Table lamp |
Kitchen |
Granite worktop |
Glass splash-backs |
Bosch induction hob |
Bosch oven & microwave |
Integrated fridge & freezer |
Dishwasher & washer/dryer |
Nespresso coffee maker |
Toaster & kettle |
Drying room |
Solid oak table & chairs |
Bedroom 1 |
King-size bed |
Egyptian cotton bed linen |
Pocket sprung mattress |
Four pillows |
Solid oak side tables |
Double wardrobe & drawers |
Bedside lamps |
Window seat with valley views |
Hair dryer |
LED downlights |
Bedroom 2 |
King-size bed |
Egyptian cotton bed linen |
Pocket sprung mattress |
Four pillows |
Two side tables |
Double wardrobe & drawers |
Bedside lamps |
Window seat with valley views |
Hair dryer |
LED downlights |
Family bathroom |
Bath with mixer tap |
Shower over bath |
Handheld shower |
Heated towel rail |
Sink with mirror |
Stylish Porcelain tiles |
Towel hooks |
Extractor fan |
Waste bin |
LED downlights |
LOCATION
Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater is just a short drive from Ambleside or Grasmere and it nestles in Langdale valley, in the beautiful village of Elterwater. Historically occupied as a quarrying village, but now very popular with walkers and climbers, as you approach Elterwater, you’ll find a small courtyard of slate built, Elterwater holiday cottages. Dog-friendly and EV friendly Townfoot Cottage is pleasantly situated here, with views across the Common.
Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater provides accommodation for up to four people. Walking into this beautiful Lake District holiday cottage, you’ll find yourself in the contemporary, luxury, fitted kitchen and dining area. Alongside this is the living area where you can relax and in colder weather, enjoy the warmth of a log-burning stove. Townfoot Cottage Elterwater’s large windows allow the Lakeland light to flood in and the famous Herdwick sheep, who roam freely around the Common, can often be seen grazing or wandering on the road just outside this Elterwater holiday cottage.
WE ELECTRIC CARS
Bringing an electric car to Townfoot Cottage Elterwater? Thanks for keeping the fresh air, fresh! We’re not just dog-friendly, we’re EV friendly too! Townfoot Cottage has a 7kW fast charge unit to keep your EV charged while visiting the Lake District.
DOWNSTAIRS
Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater is dog-friendly and luxuriously equipped. It is fitted with Neff and Bosch appliances and the granite worktop and LED lighting add a touch of style. There is a full-sized fridge and freezer, induction hob, dishwasher, microwave, fan oven and Nespresso coffee pod machine. Also, at the foot of the stairs, is a useful laundry/cloakroom housing a Siemens washer/drier. The lounge in this Elterwater holiday cottage has two sumptuous, real leather sofas and an armchair, solid oak furniture, and a log burner. Entertainment comes in the form of a 42” HDTV and Blu-ray player, plus a Bluetooth wireless speaker docking station.
UPSTAIRS
Upstairs, Townfoot Cottage has two bedrooms, each with a very comfy king-size bed plus wardrobe and drawer unit. Each room has a window seat, where you can sit and enjoy the classic Lake District views over Elterwater Common and the Langdale Valley. On the same floor is a cosy, stylish, family bathroom, which is perfect for long soaks after a hard day on the fells! There is super-fast fibre broadband WiFi in this lovely Elterwater holiday cottage.
OUTSIDE
There is private parking for one car, right outside (there is additional parking on Elterwater Common). Townfoot Cottage also has a 7kW EV electric car charging unit, allowing for fast overnight charging of your electric vehicle, should you arrive in one.
HEALTH CLUB
If you’d like to enjoy some indoor relaxation or exercise during your stay, we offer complimentary access to a local health club – a 15 minute drive away, between Windermere and Ambleside. The facilities include a spa pool, Roman sauna, fragranced steam room, solarium, gym and swimming pool.
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FAQs about Townfoot Cottage, Elterwater
Townfoot Cottage Elterwater
Townfoot Cottage has one parking space, just outside the cottage. Guests with a Tesla or other EV have access to a 7kW charger for electric vehicles. Use of the EV charger is on a metered chargeable basis, please enquire at time for current costs.
We welcome up to two well behaved dogs. If you would like to bring more than two dogs, please contact us to discuss.
The cottage is just a minute’s stroll from the Britannia Inn, in the centre of the village. This traditional Inn serves great food and ales. There is also the Eltermere Inn, further down the road. And in Chapel Stile, a fifteen minute walk away, you can also find the Wainwrights Inn.
There is a village shop in neighbouring Chapel Stile, a five minute drive, or fifteen minute walk from the cottage. This has a good range of items and a tearoom upstairs. There is a Tesco Local in Ambleside and the nearest large supermarket is Booths in Windermere.
Despite it’s rural mountain location, the cottage has excellent, high speed, fibre Wifi.
Townfoot Cottage is in the heart of the Langdale Valley, with amazing walks, straight from the door. If you want an easy stroll, there is a flat, riverside walk, which finishes at Skelwith Bridge, where you can eat out at Chesters Cafe, which overlooks a magnificent waterfall. You are also surrounded by some more energetic ascents to the tops all around the cottage.
Townfoot Cottage’s fantastic cleaning team will leave a duvet and 4 pillows per bed, 4x bath towels, 4x hand towels, a bath mat, tea towels, oven gloves, dishwasher tablets, washing-up liquid, surface cleaner, hand soap, bin liners, 2x toilet rolls, dishes brush, kitchen roll, salt and pepper. There will also be a starter pack of logs, firelighters, matches and kindling if you want to light the log burner (more logs can be bought locally)
We are aware that some holiday cottages choose to leave a welcome basket of food for guests. Regrettably, because of the logistics and the rural location, we do not offer this service. Nonetheless, Alun, Oksana and the fantastic cleaning team make every effort to welcome you to our cosy, well-equipped and clean cottage and we are confident that you will have an amazing stay!
Each of our king-size beds has 4 pillows and a king-size duvet with professionally laundered sheets. There will be 4 bath towels and 4 hand towels, plus tea-towels in the kitchen.
Townfoot Cottage has two king-size bedrooms and one family bathroom with a shower over the bath.
Check-in is from 4pm on Saturday and checkout is by 10am on Saturday. Self-check-in is via a coded key-box, located next to the front door.
Townfoot Cottage is bookable for week-long holidays only. These run Saturday to Saturday, with the exception of Christmas and New Year weeks, where the check-in days may vary.
The cottage sits on the edge of Elterwater Common, with the backdrop of the Langdales, behind it. The views of this landscape vary with season, but year-round, there are likely to be a few of the famous local breed of sheep – Herdwick – wandering around on the road outside, or occasionally napping on the grass opposite.
Alun and Oksana live in Troutbeck – a short drive away. We try to respond promptly to any query, should you need assistance in the cottage. We are also always happy to offer advice and recommendations, in order to help you make the most of your holiday.
We hope that a lot of your questions have been answered here. But if you need more information, after you have booked, Alun and Oksana are happy to provide details.
Townfoot Cottage does not have a garden, but it does open straight out onto Elterwater common, with its amazing 360 degree views and plenty of space to enjoy them! We provide 4 folding camping chairs to sit out on, so you don’t need to pack them.