Places to stay in Elterwater, Cumbria

Elterwater is a village in the English Lake District and the county of Cumbria. The village lies half a mile (800 m) north-west of the lake of Elter Water, from which it derives its name. Both are situated in the valley of Great Langdale. Places to eat in the region include Britannia Inn, The Terrace Restaurant, Restaurant At The Gold Rill Hotel, and Restaurant At Three Shires Inn.

The center of Elterwater ( which is at is longitude -3°2'9.7602 and latitude 54°26'3.7694 ) is located 2 miles away from Grasmere, 3 miles away from Waterhead Bay, 3 miles away from Rydal and 4 miles away from Ambleside.

Available Elterwater lodging

We currently have 8 accommodations in and around Elterwater.

Elterwater Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of The Gables, Ambleside
Listing updated 2026
Bed & Breakfasts

The Gables

Approx 4 miles away in Ambleside:

The Gables Guesthouse Ambleside is a popular bed and breakfast with Lake District visitors and enjoys a fine reputation for good service and comfortable accommodation in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Church Walk
Ambleside, Cumbria
Hotels

Ambleside Salutation Hotel

Approx 4 miles away in Ambleside:

The Ambleside Salutation Hotel, WorldHotels Distinctive is a unique hotel in the heart of the English Lake District. Here you can enjoy the epic scenery of the great outdoors and then return to equally impressive surroundings indoors too.
Lake Road
Ambleside, Cumbria
Hotels

Eltermere Hotel

Elterwater, Cumbria
Hotels

Eltemere Inn

Elterwater, Cumbria
Guest Houses

Wood House

Approx 5 miles away in Woodhouse:

Woodhouse, Cumbria

Elterwater Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Cottage / Caravan Parks

Croft Caravan & Campsite

Approx 5 miles away in Ambleside:

The croft is a small caravan site catering for families, couples and camping club members. Situated on the outskirts of Hawkshead, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Beatrix Potter country. Surrounded by the beautiful Lakeland Fells with Esthwaite Water a mere stroll away.
North Lonsdale Road
Ambleside, Cumbria
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Approx 3 miles away in Ambleside:

Bring your touring caravan to settle in amongst the idyllic scenery here at Skelwith Fold. Spacious touring pitches set in beautiful surroundings on our dog friendly Lake District Holiday Park..
Skelwith Fold
Ambleside, Cumbria
Self Catering Properties

Mews Cottage

Approx 2 miles away in Grasmere:

We are situated in a quiet location in the centre of the beautiful renowned village of Grasmere in the heart of the English Lake District.
4 Parrock Mews
Grasmere, Cumbria
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Elterwater

Photograph of Restaurant At The Gold Rill Hotel, Grasmere
Restaurant At The Gold Rill Hotel

Britannia Inn ( Dining / Other ). The Britannia is the quintessential English Lake District Inn. Nestled in the centre of the picturesque village of Elterwater amidst the imposing mountains of the Langdale Valley, The Britannia offers a sanctuary away from hectic daily life with real ales and foods to satisfy all tastes. www.britinn.net Link

Restaurant At The Gold Rill Hotel ( / Modern European ). Stunning backdrops, glorious tranquillity and fine food: The Gold Rill Hotel is a feast for the senses. Make it your first choice when considering hotels in Grasmere. Just two minutes stroll from the centre of Grasmere, yet set in quiet seclusion between mere and mountains, The Gold Rill is the perfect base for exploring the Lake District. www.goldrill.co.uk Link

Restaurant At White Moss House ( Dining / Other ). An historic Wordsworth house, with all the necessary modern facilities, White Moss House has been called 'the smallest most splendid hotel in the world' www.whitemoss.com Link

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