Country luxury hotel in the heart of the lakes

Girl reading in the lounge area at the the Eltermere Inn

Understated. Familiar. Unique

Relax, unwind and let us look after you here at The Eltermere Inn in Elterwater. A laid-back and friendly Lake District country house hotel, we are open all year round and set in the heart of the breathtaking Langdale Valley, just minutes away from Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere. We are all about combining the highest standards of service, good food and informality at The Eltermere Inn.

On arrival, you will be greeted by extensive lawns framed with awe-inspiring views and once inside, a warm and cosy lounge, dining areas and informal bar area not to mention the individually designed and luxurious bedrooms. Our welcoming team are ready to ensure that your stay at The Eltermere Inn is like coming home and of course with us being in the heart of walking country, we expect you to bring your muddy boots and dogs too!

Come and stay soon. We look forward to seeing you.

Relax in comfort

We have 13 individually styled bedrooms all with super comfy beds. A selection of the rooms also have roll top bathtubs for you to relax in after a day’s sightseeing or walking.

You can enjoy fabulous views of the lake and fells from most of our rooms, and don’t forget, in some of our bedrooms we welcome well-behaved dogs to stay.

Explore

Food at the Eltermere

In the Dining Room

Dining at The Eltermere is a highlight for both new and returning guests with its seasonally changing menus, beautifully presented dishes and excellent value for money. The team in the kitchen, led by head chef Kevin Hodge is committed to using all the local area can offer. His passion lies in producing balanced and appealing dishes using great seasonal ingredients, cooked with care and presented without pretentiousness. We do advise you to book a table for dinner in advance, particularly on weekends and busy periods.

Food at the Eltermere

In The Bar

The warm and cosy setting of The Bar is the perfect place in which to relax in informal surroundings and enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple. We are open to residents and non-residents for lunch and dinner or just a quick pint of local, hand pulled ale. As well as a range of local ales and draught beers, we have a great selection of whiskeys and gins, perfect for a night cap or pick me up after a days walking. Oh and muddy boots and dogs are welcome too!

Food at the Eltermere

On The Terrace

Enjoy morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea on The Terrace. Surrounded by panoramic views of the Langdale Pikes and Elterwater, why not plan your next walk or simply relax and read a book whilst taking in the incredible scenery. We are open to residents and non-residents for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea.

Special Occasions

Why not book our rooms and have a big table for dinner or simply meet in our cosy bar for a drink with friends. Perfect for a birthday, anniversary or just an overdue get-together.

Afternoon Tea

Celebrate a special occasion or catch up with family and friends for Afternoon Tea and enjoy this fine British tradition. Whether you relax in our dining room or in warmer weather on the terrace and gardens you can enjoy the stunning surroundings of the Langdale Valley while you indulge in delicious homemade cakes and freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam. All of which are served along side a selection of sandwiches and choice of hot beverages.

We regret we cannot offer gluten free, dairy free, or sugar free alternatives.

Sunday Lunch

What better way to end the weekend than a delicious Sunday lunch?

Seasonal, local and reliably superb. Gather your friends and family for a traditional Sunday Roast alongside a selection of seasonal specials at The Eltermere Inn. Lunch is served from 12.00pm to 3.30pm.

What our guests say

“This beautiful, small hotel is perfectly positioned for peace, stunning views, walks and a pub. The food here is fabulous too. We’re a bit reluctant to tell anyone about it!”

“Excellent service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. A lovely couple of days.”

“The food is excellent anytime of the day. I really cannot rate this highly enough – superb in every way.”

“I imagine staying here might be akin to visiting wealthy friends at their country estate. The grounds are so peaceful …”

Superb hotel, fabulous rooms and excellent food. What more could you want? Set in peaceful and beautiful surroundings it is an ideal base for walking and cycling. P.S. Great gin and wine options!

“Can’t recommend this Country House Hotel enough if you want to sample a relaxing getaway in the Lakes.”

“The hotel is just what I was looking for, massive open fire and cozy atmosphere. We enjoyed a lovely day of walking, followed by a delicious meal.”

Be adventurous.

Walking is the number one activity here and there is no better place in the U.K. The Langdales offer the most superb walks and the surrounding beauty is awesome.

Walking

There is a walk for every level. We are very thrilled to be able to assist in explaining many of the walks and finding one to personally suit. There are no less than seven walks which can be taken directly from the hotel!

Make it an historic visit.

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!

Attractions

Other attractions include; Wordsworth Museum, Beatrix Potter’s house, Ruskin’s house, as well as the huge number of National Trust properties to visit.

Scenic cycling.

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 and Whinlatter Forest offers exhilarating mountain biking in England’s only true mountain forest.

Cycling

There are also many riverside cycle paths and bridleways starting right here in Elterwater and with many routes around Ambleside and Coniston too, 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.

Swallows and Amazons.

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.

Cruising and Sailing

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.