Chapel How

Really nice, would stay again.

Close to shops and pubs, loads of space, comfortable.

We had a lovely stay at this property.

Arrival was very straightforward, the onsite parking and entry were both easy and exactly as described in the instructions, which made check-in smooth and stress-free. The location is perfect for leaving the car parked for the full holiday and walking, less than a 5 minute walk into centre of Ambleside and close to lots of lovely walks. The property itself felt very homely and matched the listing well. The beds were especially comfortable, which made for a great night’s sleep after busy days out. Although we didn’t make much use of the kitchen during our stay, it appeared well equipped with everything you’d need for cooking if you wanted to. The smart TV was also a great addition and it was handy being able to log into Netflix and relax in the evenings. As with most holiday lets, there were a few minor signs of normal wear and tear, but nothing that affected our stay or the overall quality of the property in any way. Overall we had a very pleasant stay, would happily recommend this property to others, and would definitely stay here again in the future.

Great location close to the heart of Ambleside and lovely heritage building.

Smooth check in and good instructions to find the location. Note access to the parking is quite tight if car is anything mid-sized or above. We stayed over Xmas and heating worked well. We were a family of 6 and the space worked well for us - note however the belfry bathroom only had a bath tub (not a shower). Kitchen was great, but very few basic provisions were provided. A few maintenance issues need attending to - dripping shower and light bulb blown in en-suite. Being public holidays we did not alert management of these during our stay. Overall we had a great stay and would recommend.

This is a charming place to stay, extremely comfortable but also full of character.

We were a bit nervous about booking it having read some negative reviews but our fears were completely misplaced. The cottage was spotlessly clean with a new and very well-appointed kitchen with - hallelujah - good quality appliances that actually worked! It was roomier and more elegant than many of the pictures suggest: three decent sized bedrooms with a bathroom each. Our shower was lovely, and the loos all flushed without issue - you just have to press and hold the button. Throughout it was warm and cosy. And yes, the stairs creak, but that is normal for a historic property of this age and only adds to the charm! The only slightly difficult thing was parking, which is very tight despite our having a small car.

We found the property very quirky and had fun trying to climb the stairs avoiding the creaks.

It would have been nice to have a TV in the bedrooms as we all have different tastes. We loved the smell of wood around the rooms, it felt very historical. The views were amazing and we won’t forget the hill, I feel we are a little bit fitter now.

Chapel How is lovely accommodation in a prime location.

Upon arrival, we noticed a small army of ants on the lounge carpet behind the TV. Once reported, this was dealt with the next day. A couple of light bulbs need replacing in the bathrooms and a curtain in one of the bedrooms needs replacing. As a one car couple, car parking was fine for us other than the lowest hanging twigs over the parking space need cutting back a little. The kitchen units are beautiful but have been changed from those shown in the marketing photos. We loved our stay and hopefully will be back again. Thank you!

Excellent cottage.

Great location too.

Lovely property in a great location, really comfortable.

We enjoyed our stay and would consider staying there again, the property has everything you need. I think our only gripe is the parking, the spaces are all on a slight angle (there is plenty of space) the neighbour however opened their car door onto ours and have left a reasonable dent in our door, if you park there I'd suggest getting in nice and close to the wooden poles just to allow plenty of space for the other car to open there doors.

We loved out stay at Chapel How.

The property was full of creaky character and charm. The large bath was great for a soak after some long walks too. The property was tucked away, near enough for a short walk into town for food and drinks in the evening, but far enough away to remain peaceful. Thank you.

We had a super holiday at Chapel How made even more special by the weather which generally was dry and comfortably warm.

It is unique with the “honeymoon suite” in the tower (fantastic views) and quirky especially the creaky stairs. A downstairs cloakroom would have been appreciated to avoid the latter. The cottage is beautifully furnished and the kitchen extremely well equipped. However a second tv may be useful if there are 6 guests (we were only 4). We had issues finding roadside parking locally and all the car parks involve a hill climb to return to the property. Ambleside is the perfect location for accessing so many tourist attractions and you are spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants. Thank you

We’ve visited the Lakes many times over the years and on this holiday we came with our two adult daughters.

We found Chapel Howe to be a beautiful property, in an ideal location. We had lots of space for the four of us, and all our things (walking and gym gear, husband’s bike and cycling gear). The property was very well fitted out with great facilities in the kitchen particularly, and we enjoyed a number of home cooked meals. I loved the big bath in the top bedroom too! We did have a bit of an issue with the two first floor loos. Lakelovers were quick to respond and because we could get away with the problems using other loos (en-suite flush not very effective and waste not clearing) and were intermittent in the case of the family bathroom (cistern not refilling) we agreed they’d look at it after our stay. One thing I would suggest is a blackout blind over the velux window above the bed in the top room, and perhaps a blind over the small window at the very top of the room if that would be possible. We couldn’t sleep past 6am because the room was so light, and I imagine this would be even more of an issue in high summer.

The setting of the cottage is stunning - one of the reasons we chose the property was the fact it was a converted chapel so full of quirkiness and character - amazing views too.

Be warned, the original staircases are very creaky, not a problem for us, it added to the charm! Location is perfect - you actually feel like you’re far from a town yet it’s literally 3/4 mins walk down to the centre of Ambleside! The walk back is steep but great daily exercise! Lovely walks in and around Ambleside and also a great base for the rest of the Lakes. Plenty of eating out choice and shops for all tastes. Comfortable cottage for 6 adults (3 couples) with 3 en-suite rooms. Well kitted-out kitchen and ample sized dining area with the addition of original chapel pews for some seating (can be uncomfortable if sitting for a long period but plenty cushions provided!) We’d love to return as we had a fantastic week, even though the weather was against us - you go to the Lakes prepared for this but always still so much to do. Parking can be an issue, especially during busier times of the year and if you have 2/3 cars arriving, as there is only one allocated parking space in the chapel grounds. There are parking spaces opposite the chapel however not often free and the lanes around the chapel are very narrow. We struggled for additional parking close to the cottage when we first arrived but were lucky to get a space the next day. All in all a lovely holiday.

Wow wow wow.

..when we walked into chapel how we just stood and I said think I have done well girls...me and two friends travel to the lakes after Christmas each year ...one little problem..heating had been switched off but within hour a really nice guy was out and got it working...end of problem..we each had own bedroom and just couldn't fault any of the rooms....as we said it's quirky and loved it...it's near so many places and a walk in to Ambleside took 5 minutes but coming up the hill took mmm more like 15 mins but it was lovely. Looking out of the front door at the beautiful country side what more do you need...oh ladies and gents!! If you forget your hairdryer don't worry...between the three of us we found 6!!..Once again to the family who own this lovely place ...thank you for allowing us to stay there..it was an experiment a really great one..

On arrival the chapel smelt damp and musty; this smell also permeated the bedding.

The down stairs of the chapel was very comfortable and was relatively easy to heat but the upstairs seemed to be permanently cold. We had two duvets on the bed on the top floor as it seems to be impossible to get it warm. The lighting also caused concern as the lights on the stairs go off before you reach the room you are walking to. Considering how much money we were paying I expected the chapel to be perfect. There were cobwebs in the top floor bedroom; there was a plastic bath plug in the communal bathroom and both the bathrooms on the first floor had black mould in the shower area. The chapel is lovely but for the amount we have been charged I expected a much higher standard of cleaning and comfort. The standard overall was disappointing.

A lovely stay at Chapel How, a converted chapel up a hill with lovely views.

It was very well equipped and has been tastefully fitted out throughout. The kitchen had everything you need for a holiday stay with local shops nearby. We were a family of 5 with adult children all of whom loved their stay and we will definitely be coming back to the Lake District following our stay at Chapel How with the wonderful walks and water sports on offer nearby.

Very good location and ideal for us.

The accommodation was much smaller than the photos appeared . The two bedrooms were particularly small and storage limited. Showers excellent. Toilet in top bedroom did not flush; our fault for not reporting it. Generally we were very happy , the communications with your Company were exceptionally good.

lovely comfortable, well equipped property in Ambleside - easy walking into town for restaurants cinema and local walks.

Uphill coming back but good exercise! Quiet location with communal grassed area - even with resident rabbit and birds. Golden Rule is very local pub to satisfy the walker on return home from Sweden Bridge.

I took my elderly mother (88 years of age) for a week in Ambleside and we stayed at Chapel How.

This was a lovely property. Well refurbished, maintained, equipped, and evidently well cared for. Last week was very hot outside but the property was extremely cool, especially downstairs. This helped significantly. Would be lovely in Winter as well, given the heating and fire etc. I wasn’t going to mention the stairs. But they are awesome! Not a concern/complaint from my mother about the climb, or the squeaks. And how quiet is this place being a short stroll to the centre of Ambleside? Very!! I will definitely consider visiting again and bringing other family members. Thank you.

Characterful property.

Very well equipped with good quality furniture and fittings. Great location for Ambleside although the road is potentially steep for the less abled. Quirky stairs but definitely part of the properties history. We would stay there again.

Definitely one of the best holiday lets we’ve stayed in and will certainly stay here again.

Furnished and decorated to a high standard but retaining many quirky original features(loved the original church door and the creaky stairs!). The living room is cosy with 2 large comfortable sofas, makes a nice change from the hard leather sofas you usually find in holiday properties. The kitchen is new and seemed very well equipped though we ate out whilst there. The bathrooms are of a high standard with powerful showers and good size baths. Bedrooms tastefully furnished with very comfortable beds. The location is excellent being only a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside, and there is a large parking space (a luxury in Ambleside!) plenty big enough for our 4x4.

Just a few minor points.

The new kitchen was very good and an improvement over when we stayed there last year. However some basic kitchen utensils were missing. These included; potato masher, kitchen tongs and there were very few teaspoons. Apart from that the cottage was excellent and this was the third time we have stayed there. In general the house was too hot and we were constantly turning the thermostat down. It would have been nice to have had full control of the thermostat.

Chapel How is a lovely property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

As a party of three couples having a bathroom each was great, and the beds were very comfortable indeed and we all slept well. The dining table in the kitchen was a very convivial place to eat, drink and play games, and the kitchen was very well fitted out with a good sized fridge and good oven and hob. The lounge was also very comfortable, the place was toasty warm, very welcome as it was quite wet and it was spotlessly clean. Very conveniently located for the facilities of Ambleside - a 5 minute stroll down the hill. Highly recommended.

A lovely place to stay in Ambleside with great facilities right on the doorstep.

The driveway and parking wasn’t the easiest to access in the snow but that’s Cumbria in winter! It was very warm and everything was spotlessly clean. The books and games were a nice touch. Do check all the kitchen cupboards - particularly the top ones straight away as we didn’t and there are more useful kitchen utensils in them. We managed to cook a family ‘Christmas’ meal with everything available. The nespresso coffee machine is a nice touch. The Bumble cafe on the bridge and the Mexican takeaway come highly recommended.

Excellent quirky property in the centre of town, its over 150 years old so yes the stairs do squeak !

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We’ve just returned from Chapel How Oct 22 - this was a great property which we would return to.

It has a lovely quality kitchen fitted new in 2022 I suspect, it has a cozy lounge with a decent sized TV and Netflix, Amazon etc. The Wi-Fi works very well for a family. It has 3 bathrooms/3 bedrooms so plenty of space upstairs. Yes the stairs creak but its an old chapel, it goes with the charm of the building. The property is a 2 minute walk into Ambleside if you want to pick up a takeaway or go to a pub/restaurant. Tesco express, Coop and Spar all 2 minute walk from the property. It has 1 dedicated parking space, fine for our VW Tiguan. All in all, a great property if you want to be in Ambleside, have great views & quiet quality accommodation really close to town

Only issue was the bench outside is very old and needs replacing

We enjoyed our stay in Chapel How, very well equipped if somewhat quirky apartment with a mix of modern and tastefully retained aspects of the original chapel.

Yes the stairs squeak but after a while that just becomes part of the character of the apartment. Dedicated parking spot is a big bonus as parking in Ambleside can be difficult. New kitchen contained everything we needed. Location suited well as it is only a short walk from cafes and shops. Overall a great spot to spend a holiday and this would be high on our list for a return trip to the area.

Property is well kept.

Stairs very cheeky. The kitchen is ok, cupboard space limited, not suited if eight staying. The settee is quite low so found if difficult to get up and one member had a bad knee and found this challenging. The bedrooms where great comfortable and good sizes. We did have an infant with us and was advised when I asked that a high chair and cot where not available at this site. But upon arrival we noted a cot and high chair where on site. The WiFi connection to the TV was poor for the first three days but when the WiFi box was resited in the kitchen signal became more constant and programs selected didn't buffer.... Our stay was good, comfort adequate, but will think more carefully about selecting this property again....Thank you...Hope to book soon for next year....

Great location we loved every minute.

Oven temperature gauge was very helpful and someone coming to mend the toilet so quickly. Was too. It would be useful to have some Pyrex cooking dishes or similar. We had nothing to put the lasagna in !

Really enjoyed our stay.

Lovely place, great location. Would thoroughly recommend!

We loved the accommodation.

It had great character, was really nicely decorated and was very cosy. Great location too as it was very close to the town centre but was nice and quiet. The only complaint I have is over the cooker, which I know has been reported before. The main oven is next to useless which was problematic when cooking the roast Christmas dinner and did cause a little bit of stress for the chef :) The oven never got to the right temperature and was only hot at the top. Other than that, we would definitely stay again

Great location and very comfortable cottage.

Some issues with cleanliness of the cooker and some cooking utensils . Dishwasher was full when we arrived. Shower in first floor en suite room didnt drain very well.

Lovely holiday home with super comfortable beds.

The bench outside was great for enjoying the morning sun and having a coffee from the nespresso kitchen aid machine.

The property was not as clean as we would have wished cobwebs, dust, cup marks on tables but the worst issue was the noisy stairs and top floor floor boards.

The top floor bed room also had a strong smell of either burning or creosote which made for an unpleasant sleep.

Location perfect for walking and getting to lake and getting to town. Standard of property very good. Excellent accommodation. Everything you need. Friendly helpful owners.