Guests say
Le Chalet in Elterwater receives praise for its stunning location, spacious and luxurious bedrooms, and suitability for large groups. Guests appreciate the local amenities, including nearby pubs and scenic walks. While the property's comfort and views are highlights, some guests note the kitchen size is small for large parties, and there are occasional maintenance issues.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found the property to be clean, with well-laundered linen and towels. However, some noted dust, cobwebs, and dirty floors, suggesting room for improvement in the cleaning standards.
The property's location is highly praised for its proximity to local pubs, eateries, and walking routes. The convenience of nearby bus services and the overall beauty of the area contribute to a very positive perception.
Guests generally find the property comfortable, especially the bedrooms and the TV room. Some concerns are raised about the lounge furniture and the size of one bedroom, but overall, the comfort level is regarded as high.
The property is well-furnished with necessary amenities, but guests report issues with hot water, microwaves, and ovens. The lack of kitchen space and some maintenance concerns slightly detract from the overall experience.
While some guests mention the absence of a welcome pack and suggest it would have been appreciated, there is not enough consistent information about thoughtfulness in the form of gifts or extra touches to accurately score this category.
About this property
Le Chalet is an exceptional, 5-star property in a fabulous location. Beautifully appointed throughout, this luxurious home has the ‘wow factor’ in spades. Located in the pretty village of Elterwater, guests have the best of the Lakes on their doorstep. Fine dining, pubs, walks, breath-taking scenery and the award-winning spa and leisure facilities of the Langdale Estate.
This environmentally friendly property with its timber frame, blends beautifully with the magnificent scenery. Slate steps lead up to the entrance hall and the majestic open sitting room. Spectacular views and fabulous furnishings make this a room you’ll never wish to leave. The impressive space flows through to a superb dining area and kitchen. The downstairs Media Room is state of the art and perfect for sharing a film night with friends.
With 5 magnificent suites and double room with bathroom, guests will be living a life of luxury. Designer baths and power showers add to the sense of decadence and the beds are sublime.
On the top floor the Loughrigg Suite features yet another entertaining space with living room - dining area, handmade log burner and, of course, those views.
Outside there is ample parking, the Britannia pub close by, as well as everything needed for a sociable barbeque or morning coffee while planning the day ahead. If you’re looking for somewhere special, a place to make the most of precious time spent with family and friends, look no further than Le Chalet.
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
3 x super king size suites, 2 x king size suites, 1 x double with private bathroom.
Utility room.
Open plan sitting room.
Media room.
Top floor sitting room and dining area.Kitchen with electric fan ovens, microwave, American-style fridge freezer, Coffee machine and dishwasher.
Eco heating.
Handmade wood burning stoves.
TVs.
DVD player.
75in TV with surround sound.
WiFi,iPod and CD docking station.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Outside seating.
Private parking for 4 cars.
Pub nearby.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Logs are not provided
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (20)
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Alexandra
The fridge plug socket failed overnight, we contacted the maintenance number and were told someone would come to fix it, but no-one arrived, we had to plug it into the nearest bedroom socket.
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Roger
Bedrooms were excellent for everyone.
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Mary
We did have a problem with the hot water initially but Sykes were on to this straight away. We had worked out for ourselves the solution, which Sykes confirmed by the end of the holiday. It would be useful to have in the "Everything you need to know" folder, instructions about boosting the hot water to make sure there is enough water for 8 people to have a morning shower. The property had lots of facilities which were excellent, however this was slightly let down by the cleanliness of the property. All linen and towels were perfectly clean and laundered well. However, the property was dusty, had many cobwebs and the floors were dirty in some of the bathrooms. This was evident from the fabric bathmat after mopping up water from the floor - the bathmat was really dirty. Also if you had socks on or bare feet, after you had walked around the property for a while your feet/socks were also dirty. This didn't spoil our holiday, but as it was rated 5 stars, it let the rating down slightly. The property is well laid out, has everything you need for a comfortable stay and we all had a lovely family week.