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Bracken Howe, Ambleside

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4.8
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Cumbria » Ambleside
Sleeps up to 10
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5

Bracken Howe is a substantial five-bedroom property in Ambleside. This spacious home sleeps ten guests and sits in a quiet location despite being close to the town centre. Private parking for five cars makes arrival easy for larger groups.

The Lake District surrounds you here. Ambleside offers immediate access to shops and restaurants. Long walks start directly from the door. The location balances peace with convenience.

The property features two four-poster king-size beds with en-suites and one super-king zip/link bed with en-suite that converts to twins. Two additional bedrooms offer double and twin configurations. Five bathrooms serve the group. The kitchen includes a Range cooker with double electric oven and five-ring gas burner.

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About Bracken Howe

Bracken Howe is a substantial five-bedroom property in Ambleside. This spacious home sleeps ten guests and sits in a quiet location despite being close to the town centre. Private parking for five cars makes arrival easy for larger groups.

The Lake District surrounds you here. Ambleside offers immediate access to shops and restaurants. Long walks start directly from the door. The location balances peace with convenience.

The property features two four-poster king-size beds with en-suites and one super-king zip/link bed with en-suite that converts to twins. Two additional bedrooms offer double and twin configurations. Five bathrooms serve the group. The kitchen includes a Range cooker with double electric oven and five-ring gas burner. A drawing room and separate snug provide living space. The hot tub sits in the garden on raised decking.

Rydal Water lies 2.4 miles away (7 minutes). Grasmere sits 3.8 miles distant (11 minutes). Windermere town is 5.1 miles south (14 minutes). Wray Castle stands 4.2 miles away (13 minutes).

Bracken Howe works perfectly for multigenerational family gatherings. The combination of space and facilities suits groups wanting both activity and relaxation.

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Bracken Howe Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Bracken Howe during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Rydal Water
Distance: 2.4 miles
LA22 9LX
Grasmere Village
Distance: 3.8 miles
LA22 9SH
Wray Castle
Distance: 4.2 miles
LA22 0JA
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA22 9LJ
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9NG
Fairfield Horseshoe
Distance: From door
LA22 9AG
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BS
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 4.8 miles
LA23 1BA
Hawkshead Village Shops
Distance: 6.2 miles
LA22 0NT
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 5.1 miles
LA23 1LB
Ambleside Bus Station
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9BT
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0ER
Rydal Water
Distance: 2.4 miles
LA22 9LX
Grasmere Village
Distance: 3.8 miles
LA22 9SH
Wray Castle
Distance: 4.2 miles
LA22 0JA
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA22 9LJ
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9NG
Fairfield Horseshoe
Distance: From door
LA22 9AG
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BS
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 4.8 miles
LA23 1BA
Hawkshead Village Shops
Distance: 6.2 miles
LA22 0NT
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 5.1 miles
LA23 1LB
Ambleside Bus Station
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9BT
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0ER

Is Bracken Howe Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The snug functions as a dedicated entertainment space with PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Wii consoles plus extensive game collections. Every bedroom has a 32-inch Smart TV with Netflix. The hot tub proved popular with younger guests. The garden provides outdoor space. Toys and games are provided throughout. The property works well for ages 11 upwards based on guest feedback. Younger children would need close supervision around the decking steps.
For Couples
Bracken Howe offers too much space for couples alone. The property sleeps ten and works best for larger groups. Two four-poster king-size beds with en-suites provide romantic sleeping arrangements within a group booking. The hot tub and quiet location suit relaxation. However, couples would find smaller Lake District properties more appropriate and better value. This house really needs a full group to justify the space and facilities available.
Pet Friendly
Bracken Howe does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings. If you're travelling with dogs, you'll need to find alternative Lake District accommodation. Many other properties in Ambleside welcome pets. The owners maintain this policy consistently. No exceptions are made regardless of pet size or behaviour. Consider this carefully before enquiring about availability for your group.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Bracken Howe

The Priest Hole

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

Fellinis Ambleside

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BL

Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9DU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Bracken Howe

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Bracken Howe has a hot tub located in the garden on raised decking. Guests have used it throughout the year and particularly enjoyed it during cold sunny days.
Is it pet friendly?
No, Bracken Howe does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings.
How many people does Bracken Howe sleep?
The property sleeps ten guests across five bedrooms. Two four-poster king-size beds have en-suites, one super-king zip/link bed has an en-suite, plus one double and one twin bedroom.
What parking is available?
Private off-road parking accommodates five cars. The parking area sits directly at the property for convenient access.
What entertainment facilities are provided?
The snug contains PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Wii consoles with extensive games. Five Smart TVs include Sky Sports, Netflix and Discovery Plus, plus a Yamaha keyboard and Bluetooth music systems.
How far is Bracken Howe from Ambleside centre?
The property sits within easy walking distance of Ambleside centre. Guests can reach shops and restaurants on foot while enjoying a quiet private setting.
What kitchen appliances are included?
The kitchen features a Range cooker with double electric oven and five-ring gas burner. An American-style fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and extensive utensils complete the equipment.
Can you walk directly from the property?
Yes, long challenging walks start directly from Bracken Howe. Guests appreciated accessing countryside routes without needing to drive anywhere first.

Bracken Howe Reviews

Charlie
Was really clean and tidy and it has everything that we needed, lovely place and kids really enjoyed the holiday
Leonard
Although a little old fashioned in decor the house had it's own beauty. Facilities, cleanliness and comfort levels were high with excellent provision of kitchen utensils and cutlery. The welcome pack was a generous and gracious touch from owners who obviously wished the visitors an enjoyable stay. We certainly had that! The hot tub was not used as much as desired due to the inclement weather but would be a great bonus in more favourable conditions. No negatives so would highly recommend to anyone wishing to stay and enjoy what the fabulous Lake District has to offer.
Stephen
I think this is probably the best holiday home Ive stayed in, and one of the few I would definitely return to it really felt more like an expensive boutique hotel. Whoever is responsible for maintenance, cleaning and general upkeep of the house and garden is doing a really splendid job, and it is unusually thoughtfully equipped. Someone obviously really cares about the house and the needs of the guests.
Jonathan
Lovely place, better than described as it has had a cosmetic facelift that brightened the place up. We were a party varying from 12 to 80 years old and no complaints. Hot tub popular with younger ones.
Andrew
Beautiful spacious and well equipped house, which easily accommodates 10 adults for home cooking, eating and relaxing. Hot tub and lovely garden are great way to relax after long walks. The high quality welcome pack and flowers are such a lovely surprise. And such a quiet setting while having the benefit of being close to the middle of Ambleside. We hope to return!
A wonderful house, comfortable and well appointed. Thoroughly enjoyed by the whole family ranging from 11 to 78. We would all love to visit again. Another bonus was being able to do long challenging walks, straight from the house, without having to drive. Also extremely convenient for the shops and restaurants. An clothes airer in the utility room would be great.
Our second stay here with our family, including 4 grandchildren, and it is a really lovely house to stay in for a Lakes holiday. Plenty of equipment, large kitchen, toys, games, entertainment consoles and hot tub. Even in October it was a treat to be able to use it as the weather was very kind to us! Beautifully clean, comfortable beds and complimentary hamper and toiletries. Plus a welcome vase of flowers. Only minus was the noisy road sweeper in the car park at 6 in the morning! Lovely to hear the owls and see the bats on Halloween. Plenty of easy walks from the house too. We were very thankful to be allowed to use an outside plug to slow charge our car.
Fabulous place to stay. Very well stocked and plenty of space for everyone. Beautifully maintained property. We aim to have our family holiday here again.
The best house we have ever stayed in in the Lakes. There was every thing we needed and more. The welcome hamper was great and a real treat. Sitting in the hot tub watching the planes fly overhead was brilliant. Even though we were in Ambleside, the house was so private and quiet. Ambleside has so many great restaurants and shops we didnt need to go far. There are so many walks from our door we didnt really need to use the car much. If you want something different go to Yew Tree farm for the Herdwick experience which was fantastic.
All that were on the Holiday had a brilliant time. The house was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. The garden and hot tub were awesome and coupled with the excellent weather, our trip could not have been more perfect. Close to the centre of Ambleside so we had all the amenities on our doorstep. I would highly recommend this property for a memorable trip to the outstanding Lake District.
Everything was top class the comfort of ALL the beds, the hot tub, the dining space, the comfort of the living room and all the kitchen equipment. The dishwasher is the best I've ever used. The kitchen had EVERYTHING you could possibly need. The only thing that I couldn't find was a seive to drain my pasta I used a vegetable steaming pan but I discovered many seives in the cupboard by the sink on the last day! We hope to come back sometime but getting the 10 of us together was the tricky bit only 9 of us made it this time. One suggestion You have the most fabulously detailed information about everything in the house I read it all throughout the week but I could have done with a quick, idiot's guide for using things like the oven, TV, dishwasher etc. Also, the light over the dining room door to the patio We couldn't find a switch anywhere but thought the decking steps could have been quite dangerous without one We had our own lamp with us but others might not. We were all very impressed that a house of this calibre was available to hire for holidays. Thank you so much for sharing what really is a luxurious home from home.
This was another great family week at Bracken Howe in glorious Ambleside and we feel it is now our second home. The house is grandly spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Cold sunny days and we still made good use of the hot tub every day.
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