Christmas Holiday Cottage

Ellis Howe is a luxury holiday cottage in the Lake District. It offers the perfect place to enjoy a traditional Christmas break in Cumbria.

Ellis Howe is a Visit Britain 4 star self catering accommodation in Torver close to Coniston Water and located a few miles from Windermere and Ambleside. This   country  cottage is secluded but not isolated and offers a peaceful alternative to the busier Lake District locations.

The Ellis Howe Christmas cottage break is a holiday to remember, with Christmas trees and decorations, and complimentary wine and chocolates. The Christmas holiday week dates are chosen to make Christmas Day the focus of your Christmas cottage break.

Built in the late 18th century, Ellis Howe has been tastefully renovated retaining many original features such as flagged floors, window shutters, meat hooks, original doors, window seats and ceiling beams. There are Laura Ashley and Ashley Wilde furnishings in the rooms and Farrow and Ball colours throughout

Ellis Howe is very comfortably furnished for five with double, twin and single bedrooms all with luxury mattresses, duvets and quilts. All linen is provided. There is also a cot and high chair if required.

The tastefully appointed living room has the benefit of an AGA multifuel stove providing for cosy evenings in the wintry Christmas weather. There are night storage heaters in each room, and wall mounted heaters in each of the bedrooms, so no matter what the weather you can stay warm and snug inside! Fuel, electricity and heating are included at no extra cost.

The cottage has a wide range of entertainments should the weather be inclement- LCD TV/DVD, a range of DVDs and CDs, CD /radio, games, books, maps and guides.

Christmas Holiday Cottage

The kitchen is amply equipped for the Christmas cook- ceramic hob/cooker, microwave, fridge ,freezer, dishwasher; however there are two excellent pub/restaurants within walking distance should you wish your Christmas day to be free from cooking!

A spacious beautiful oak floored dining room offers superb views of Coniston Old Man and the surrounding peaks and fells. The large oak dining table and furniture provide ample room for the Christmas meal.This is a delightful place to view the changing weather on Coniston Old Man. A good covering of snow or even frost gives the scenery a magical look.

The mezzanine area in the dining room is a favourite ‘den’ with children and a good place for them to play with the Christmas presents.

Christmas Cottage Breaks

The surrounding area has many low level walks to safely enjoy the snow, including a short walk down to Coniston Water through the woods on Torver Common – a memorable walk on a frosty morning. There are many other walks in the area to challenge the most ardent fell walker and mountain biker. Pony Trekking is available locally at Crook Farm.

Torver , Coniston and Ambleside are close and thriving Cumbrian communities and there are many seasonal activities and celebrations that you will be welcome to take part in and enjoy. That luxury Christmas break at Ellis Howe will be a special memory for the rest of the year.