About this property
Pollys Cottage is a double fronted, 17th century Lakeland cottage tucked away in the village of Elterwater. Ideally placed in the Langdale Valley Pollys Cottage is an ideal base for exploring the hidden gems of the Lakes while being just a short drive from Ambleside.
Enter the cottage into the spacious sitting room with cosy woodburning stove, a lovely way to relax after a day on the nearby fells. Through to the country kitchen there is also a generous dining area and access out to the shared garden with furnished patio. Upstairs there are three bedrooms; 2 doubles and 1 single. Two couples will spread out easily here and families will enjoy a perfect location for an active holiday. To the first floor there is also a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Walk the Langdale Pikes straight from the door of the lovely property. The Britannia Inn is located in the centre of the village, providing Lakeland ales and home-cooked hearty meals. From here you can walk along to Chesters by the River, a delightful café and gift shop, selling everything homemade and wonderful. Also nearby is picture perfect Hawkshead and Coniston Water, the Lake District's third largest lake. There you'll find more opportunities for boating activities, perhaps discovering Peel Island - featured in Arthur Ransome's Swallows & Amazons as 'Wild Cat Island'.
Elterwater is a true escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A tranquil hamlet with its tiny ‘swan lake’, Elter Water, sitting at the gateway of the striking Langdale valley. The soft valley landscape is in sharp contrast to the steep jagged Langdale Pikes. Elterwater sits between Ambleside and Great Landgale, where at the top of the valley the infamous Wrynose Path is the only way out of the u-shaped valley, giving it a superb sense of seclusion. The larger towns of Grasmere and Ambleside are both less than 4 miles away providing a host of options for shopping and eating out.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double bedrooms, 1 x single bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed shared garden with patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 4 mins walk.
Shop 14 mins walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (21)
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Gary
Previous reviews about the decor slightly exaggerated (unless it has been recently improved) as it seemed reasonably clean and fresh. However there were a few issues worth noting: The dishwasher was faulty on arrival and we reported this after a few failed attempts to wash dishes but it could not be fixed in time. Disappointing as we suspect it had been faulty for some time. The property was very cold (early March) despite the heating coming on, with condensation on the windows. The fire in the living room helped but you will need to buy your own logs and kindling and firelighters and bring plenty of jumpers or spend time in the Britannia Inn, 3 mins walk away which is lovely and warm! The shower (over the bath) was powerful but it meant that the hot water ran out very quickly - two 3 min showers and it was done! I'm not sure how a family would have had enough hot water despite it being a three bedroom place. There were no instruction leaflets in the place. Not clear when the heating was timed to come on, or where the control box was located. Had to look at old reviews to find and press advance. Warning if you are tall - beds are not designed for tall people and are fairly narrow. There is also no phone signal inside the cottage (we could occasionally get some outside in the village) although wifi strong.
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Tom
Some started before stay, some during. Sykes customer service dismissed issues raised.
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Philip
Single glazed windows had condensation on cold days and the bathroom would definitely benefit with some improvements. Great location though.