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Silver How

(Ref. 1141905)

Ambleside, Lake District Show on map

Customer rating 4.6

How reviews work

A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • well (8)
  • no (8)
  • cottage (8)
  • stay (8)
  • comfortable (7)
  • location (7)

17 Customer Reviews

  • "The property was well situated for visiting the lakes and lots of places for walking from there, so we didn't need to use our car much, which was good."

    The cleaning of the property wasn't too good, we moved the sofa round to face the TV and it looked like the laminate flooring hadn't been cleaned for a while. There were various instruction booklets for the kitchen appliances which are always useful, but the one for the cooker had various languages except the English pages were missing. But overall the place was nice and comfortable.

    Reviewed by Craig4.0★Apr 2026

  • "On the whole a satisfactory rental."

    Very warm. Excellent shower in the bathroom but the ensuite shower needs modernisation. The mixer bath tap in the bathroom is loose and will cause a major leak if not fixed soon. Many light bulbs need replacement. The lighting in the ensuite bathroom is pathetic. Several saucepans needed cleaning before use. Disappointed not to have a welcome pack. Nonetheless we had a very pleasant stay.

    Reviewed by Antony4.0★Mar 2026

  • "Superb cottage - warm even in cold and wet December (great heating), comfortable sofas and beds, and lovely furnishings."

    Very quiet and peaceful, good outdoor space / parking, and best of all we watched deer in garden every morning. Exceptionally clean, with a good kitchen. Much more spacious than it appears in the photos. Overall, excellent and we would definitely return.

    Reviewed by Sue5.0★Dec 2025

  • "We enjoyed our stay at Silver How; it was very spacious, comfy and had nearly everything we needed."

    It was well located for Ambleside and Waterhead, whilst being quiet and private. You do have to bring your own dishcloths, washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs, hand soap, tea towels and oven gloves. Whilst most places we’ve stayed in suggest this is a possibility, they usually provide something to get you started so we thought this was a bit stingy. The information about what to do with rubbish, recycling etc. was out of date (there was an info pack from when it was listed with another company and was specific to their procedures) so I had to ring for more info. Some of the lightbulbs had gone and need replacing and there’s evidence of a leak from the ceiling onto the wall on the landing. There were also no keys for the windows; specifically, the one in the twin room above a window seat could be opened fully - which is not reassuring when you have children, so it would have been good to have some kind safety mechanism on there.

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Silver How and appreciated the spacious layout, comfort, and peaceful location close to Ambleside and Waterhead — it's lovely to know the property met your expectations in so many ways. We’re sorry the Welcome Cleaning Pack may not have been provided during your visit. This is something we include as a starter pack, and we’ll be following up with our housekeeping manager to ensure its consistently in place. We understand that under self-catering stays guests bring their own supplies, but we aim to offer a few essentials to help get you started. Thank you also for pointing out the outdated rubbish and recycling information — this has will be updated. Your comments regarding maintenance and window safety have been noted for further investigation. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Steph4.0★Oct 2025

  • "A beautiful cottage."

    Spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Added bonus of car parking spaces. Ideally located for exploring Ambleside and surrounding areas. We will definitely book this cottage again.

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2025

  • "We had a lovely stay in early February."

    The weather was very kind to us cold but rarely any rain. We couldn’t have asked for more at the cottage, it was cosy and clean and had everything we needed and more. Would recommend the cottage to everyone, plenty of walks and places to visit and the scenery around the cottage lovely with visits from deer and pheasants to watch.

    Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Feb 2025

  • "This was a long awaited trip from last December where snow hindered travel."

    Was worried first as there was scaffolding up and thought that there may have been work taking place, but there no workmen, and no noise, the place was so peaceful. As the property is off the main road, down a short lane, there's no traffic noise or people passing. The property had everything we needed. Ideal setting being just a 10 minute walk from Waterhead to get the boat to Bo'ness and a 10 minute walk into Ambleside. Loved the place. Would definitely recommend and definitely will be back.

    Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Nov 2024

  • "Silver How was a perfect base for us in Ambleside."

    The house was first class - clean, warm, comfortable, quiet and a short walk into Ambleside or Waterhead. We would definitely stay again.

    Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★Oct 2024

  • "No problems."

    Reviewed by John4.0★Aug 2024

  • "Silver How is the best property we have rented in the lakes so far, delightful location, very well maintained, my wife complained about a broken tea pot and clothes airer - this was dealt with immediately and a follow up call received within 48 hours so we have nothing but praise both for Lakelovers and the property."

    Excellent all round.

    Reviewed by James5.0★Jun 2024

  • "Silver Howe is in a great location for an easy 10 minute walk into Ambleside town centre and set far enough away from the road to be quiet and peaceful."

    It’s spacious inside with outside seating overlooking a field and small wood at the back. The wi-fi and smart TV both worked well. We found the sofa and armchairs were too soft with little support for our liking - others may find them ok though. When we booked Silver How, it was listed by Sykes as a new holiday let, but it was clear when we arrived that it isn’t and is in need of some TLC. It’s a shame, because mostly the shortcomings are minor and easily fixable and if they were, I’d have given a 5 star rating. In no particular order, these were the shortcomings we found: * There was an Iron but no ironing board * There was a dustpan and brush but no broom for larger areas. * In the absence of a broom we tried the vacuum cleaner, but quickly switched it off due to the foul smell it gave out when running. * The provided clothes airer is unusable, due to worn clips, which causes it to collapse as soon a you hang anything on it. * There are no instructions for the washing machine. * Couldn’t use the ceiling lights in dining area as they flicker. * The washing machine door is hanging off due to a cracked hinge - it still closes with care though and works. * We were initially unable to lock the back door because the mechanism needed lubricating (a drop of WD40 sorted it out). * The bottom hinge on the back door is loose and broken. * The toilet seat downstairs is poorly fitted and won’t stay in the up position - just annoying really. * The cold tap lever in kitchen was very loose and hanging off (tightening with an Allen key improved it). * The door seal on the shower cubicle (bathroom off the landing) is hanging off. * The seal on the shower screen (in the en suite) is cracked and falls off if the screen is moved to access bath. * The double bed is badly stained. We discovered this when we had to rotate the mattress (one end seemed to have sunk). However the sheets and mattress protector were clean. * At the top of the stairs the roof seems to be leaking with a large damp stain on wall/ceiling. * General cleaning could be better - a lot of dust behind the beds, sofa and chairs, with cobwebs everywhere, including a large spider community in the en-suite extractor fan.

    Reviewed by Michael3.0★May 2024

  • "Another excellent stay at Silver How."

    Amazing setting looking onto a beautiful meadow waking up to a chorus of birdsong and deer roaming across. The cottage has everything you need to make it a home from home..Great location 10 mins walk to town centre but tucked away to make it a peaceful retreat.

    Reviewed by James5.0★Apr 2024

  • "Perfect location, beautiful cottage with wildlife on your doorstep."

    Lovely and peaceful for a relaxing holiday. Would be nice if there was a dryer, and timer on microwave needs attention.

    Reviewed by Karen5.0★Mar 2024

  • "A brilliant base for a Lakes holiday."

    Very comfortable, well equipped and clean. The location is perfect, just outside the main town, but within very easy walking distance. Plus plenty of options for walking from the doorstep. Having parking was a great bonus. We would definitely stay here again! Highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Mar 2024

  • "Thank you for a lovely comfortable stay The cottage was clean , well equipped and cosy on those cool days Lovely views."

    A bonus to see the deer in the garden We had a lovely Christmas stay the only suggestion would be with booking over Christmas it would have been nice to see some festive decorations. Especially when Xmas week is more expensive than off peak. But this wouldn’t reflect our overall view of the cottage and we would definitely return . We would highly recommend so go ahead and book !!

    Reviewed by Jan5.0★Dec 2023

  • "We have been staying in Lakes cottages for over 25 years and this has to be in the top 3."

    .A well equipped kitchen, extremely comfortable and spacious, brilliant location with stunning views front and back. Privileged to have deer gracing our company just outside. Can't recommend this cottage more highly. We will be booking again for the Spring very shortly.

    Reviewed by James5.0★Nov 2023

  • "The location of the property was great, however some mirrors at the end of the driveway would be of great assistance."

    You are partway into the road before being able to fully confirm your exit is clear. General provision in the cottage was great however some equipment (teapot, glasses) and furnishings (floor lamp in lounge lampshade) are in poor repair. Plentiful crockery, cutlery and cookware was great. Nightlights upstairs and downstairs were a welcome addition particularly for the kids. Soft furnishings/throws were lovely and made cottage VERY cosy! Another point which you may need to address with council, we put bin out as advised on the Thursday, it wasn't emptied. Bin wagon did come up the driveway but totally missed for no3.

    Reviewed by Peter4.0★Oct 2023

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Gas heating
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
  • Smart TV, WiFi, Selection of books
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Off-road designated parking for two cars
  • Rear enclosed garden with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.6 miles, pub and lake 0.4 miles
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Silver How is a beautiful stone-built property with a garden space and off-road parking, resting in the town of Ambleside, serving as an ideal getaway for a family or group of friends looking to explore the wonders of Cumbria.

A traditional Lakeland House with two well-presented bedrooms sleeping up to four people, Silver How is one of five exclusive properties originally built in a Victorian hamlet and set in a tranquil location mid-way between Ambleside and Waterhead alongside Lake Windermere.

The property is furnished in a contemporary style with carefully chosen colours and fabrics and affords an exceptional feeling of opulence.

You will find your named parking space at the end of the long private drive, making your way to the covered entrance porch.

Hang your outdoor clothes in the entrance hall, then walk into your stunning L-shaped open-plan living space.

Relax in the stylish sitting area with exposed brickwork and grey sofas, catching up on a good book in a space filled with warmth and unique personality.

Discover an attractive dining room and modern, fully-equipped kitchen, ideal for cooking up a storm and enjoying a heart-warming meal, or alternatively take a drink onto the south facing patio to sit and unwind as you look out to the lovely scenery set before you in a garden ideal for an alfresco affair.

Two charming bedrooms encourage you to get cosy for the night, after refreshing in the family bathroom, with a choice between a king-size with a handy en-suite, and a twin bedroom.

Walk to the Ambleside and browse the independent shops and enjoy one of its excellent restaurants, cafes and pubs or set off in the opposite direction to Waterhead to enjoy a cruise on beautiful Lake Windermere.

From here guests can picnic on the shore, try out wild swimming or hire a boat to explore its secluded bays.

If you feel like exploring the stunning scenery of the local area, set out on one of the many spectacular walks, available from your doorstep.

Walk through lovely Rothay Park, go over the charming stone bridge then push up to Todd Crag where you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the length of Lake Windermere and the breath-taking countryside beyond.

Silver How is also ideally placed to tour the Lake District by car or by bus, so why not set off for the day to discover the area’s quaint villages and hamlets, sparkling lakes and dramatic valleys?

For an idyllic base on your Lake District adventure, choose Silver How.

Where you’ll be staying

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AMBLESIDE

Grasmere 4.4 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.7 miles.

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.

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