Elk Cottage
A sumptuous, spacious cottage set amidst the Pennines with all the attention to detail of the Rowley Estates ancestral homes scaled to welcome up to four guests.
- Sleeps: 4
A stunning hideaway cottage, family & dog friendly!
Whatever your plans, Elk Cottage has the grace and space for them. Enjoy cosy suppers in the oak and granite kitchen or lavish feasts in your elegant dining room with French windows onto the lawn. Muddy adventures are contained in a utility space equipped with washer, dryer and even a rug for the dog, so your living space stays luxurious. Gather in leather chairs round a blazing hearth for chatter and films, or linger at table to play games as dusk gathers over the hills beyond your windows.
Elk Cottage is a tranquil haven. You’ll long to return.
Private lawns & sunspot patios
Breakfast on your sunspot patio in the crisp Cumbrian air, secluded by dry-stone terraced cottage gardens planted with herbs and lavender. Get the coals glowing on your Weber barbecue to do justice to a wheel of local Cranston’s Cumberland sausage while dogs and kids burn off energy safely on the private lawns. Or stroll around the corner to the pretty play park in Glassonby village.
Unwind & recharge
After long, full days, you can truly unwind here. Children of all ages love the rocking chair and sitting out on the shepherds’ steps from the bedroom to the lawn. Recharge under steaming rainfall showers; loll in the bath. Then sink down under feather duvets wrapped in Egyptian cotton and drift off in blissful silence to views of apple trees and rolling hills.
If you can bear to leave...
Hike and bike the Pennines? Take the Ullswater Steamer to Aira Force? Or simply step outside your own front door and ramble from Dale Raven along the banks of the Eden River. Mark the seasons as you fish for brown trout and pick raspberries on the Estates. For thrill-seekers, there are zip-wires, paintballing, quad-biking close by. For more relaxing pleasures, book a Michelin-starred lunch at Sharrow Bay or see a play at the Theatre by The Lake at Keswick.
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Rates range from £43 per person per night based full occupancy of the double bedrooms for a 3 night mid-week stay in the early spring season.
Elk Cottage Accommodation
Two private ensuite bedrooms accommodating up to four guests. Perfect for families and romantic getaways.
Glassonby Gardens
These wonderful gardens sit near the high point of one of the most beautiful rural valleys in Cumbria near the Lake District.
Latest Reviews
A lovely cottage set in lovely countryside. We had a great stay and recommend Elk Cottage to anyone looking for…
AndrewGoogle
Lovely cottage it was very clean and was above and beyond our expectations . The welcome hamper was fantastic all…
Stuart23/11/2022Google
Had an amazing time staying at Elk Cottage, was such an amazing place to visit and they made our dog…
Joseph23/11/2022Google
Need more space for your group?
Glassonby Old Hall (sleeps 8) is nearby
Things to Do & Services
Cumbrian Adventures
For a truly unique outdoor experience look no further than Cumbrian Adventures!
Pick Your Own Raspberries
Rowley’s Raspberries grow beautiful traditionally reared raspberries in the heart of Cumbria. Pick your own or have them delivered fresh to your door.
Walks and Runs from Glassonby
From your front door there are excellent walking, running and cycling routes along picturesque country lanes, old cart tracks, bridleways, and river banks.
Quad Biking
Arrange a quad biking session for your group; drive through streams, puddles and mud slides.