Beautiful scenery, remarkable heritage
The English Lake District is a wonderful place to take your holiday or short break. Not only does the area boast some of the most beautiful scenery in England but it also has a remarkable heritage; the poet William Wordsworth and the children’s author Beatrix Potter both lived and wrote here.
The Eltermere lies nestled in the beautiful Langdale Valley in the stunning village of Elterwater. Surrounded by the majestic Langdale Pikes with uninterrupted views over Elterwater Lake, we are approximately five miles from Ambleside and two and a half miles from Grasmere. Within a half hours drive you can be anywhere in the Lake District from Windermere in the South to Keswick in the North and Ullswater in the East. We are also only two miles away from the amazing Hard Knott and Wrynose passes which offer splendid views to the western Lakes and coast.
Walking
The Langdale Valley offers some of the best
walks and scenery in the Lake District
Walking in the Langdales
Seven countryside walks direct from the hotel
The Langdale Valley offers some of the best walks and scenery in the Lake District and there are no less than seven walks which can be taken directly from the hotel. The walks here are of various levels so there is something for everyone. It could be a gentle stroll around the Loughrigg terraces, a gradual walk over Lingmoor Fell or for a serious challenge Bow Fell or the Old Man of Coniston.
We have step by step directions available to help plan your walks with additional points of interest to see along the way.
Cycling to suit everyone
Some truly stunning country trails
Cumbria is perfect for exploring by bike with masses of country lanes, quiet back roads and lots of National Cycle Network routes to explore. Grizedale Forest offers a fantastic opportunity for natural cycling from easier trails to suit all abilities to the more challenging cross-country and downhill mountain biking routes. Likewise, Whinlatter Forest offers exhilarating mountain biking in England’s only true mountain forest. As well as offering mountain biking, Whinlatter is home to stunning views, rare wildlife and adventure play. You can also discover the glaciated valley of Langdale, with its tarns and waterfalls following riverside cycle paths and bridleways starting right here in Elterwater. There are many routes around Ambleside and Coniston too, so you should be spoilt for choice! There are plenty of bike hire specialists in the area with options to hire mountain bikes and electric bikes.
Cycling
Cumbria is perfect for exploring by bike with
masses of country lanes and dedicated routes
Historical sites
& attractions
For the most curious and knowledge hungry visitor
Historical places to visit
Castles, ruins, landmarks and museums
There are plenty of castles, historic ruins, landmarks and specialty museums to satisfy the most curious and knowledge hungry visitor. For lovers of Roman history there are Roman Forts at Ambleside and Hard Knott. Or visit the beautiful Muncaster Castle, home to the World Owl Centre, 800 years of history and the odd ghost!
Other attractions include; Wordsworth Museum, Beatrix Potter’s house, Ruskin’s house, as well as the huge number of National Trust properties to visit. We also have the Theatre on the Lake at Keswick and Zefferillis Jazz Cafe and Cinema in Ambleside.
Cruising, boating & sailing
Stunningly scenic trips
There are many tours and cruises available such as the Lakeland Tour and Cruise at Windermere which takes in Beatrix Potter’s house and some of the prettiest locations in the Lakes in a 4.5 hour trip. Discover the delights of the Ullswater Valley on a 2.5 hour boat ride from Glenridding Pier.
There is also sailing tuition and boat hire for the more adventurous across a range of sailing and boating centres in Derwent Water, Windermere, Ambleside, Glenridding and Coniston.
Water & boating
activities
Cruises, rowing boats, steamers, private charters