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Bridge Howe

(Ref. 1151608)

Ambleside, Lake District Show on map

Customer rating 4.9

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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

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • house (13)
  • location (11)
  • lovely (8)
  • beautiful (8)
  • stay (7)
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17 Customer Reviews

  • "What a lovely and relaxing property!"

    We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the house. It is spacious, well designed and has gorgeous scenery. Kitchen was well equipped and all instructions were easy to follow. WiFi and entertainment on the tv were excellent. One idea- a Nespresso coffee machine in the kitchen?

    Thank you so much for your feedback Jonathan, we are really pleased you had a nice time at Bridge Howe and that you enjoyed the location and scenery. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Mar 2026

  • "Overall, lovely house, super location."

    Great place to stay when visiting The Lakes. The accommodation and facilities were excellent and made for a comfortable stay, albeit on arrival the house was rather cold. Soon sorted with a heat boost. Also, on arrival, it was slightly disappointing that there was not the minimalist of welcome packs. A simple pint of milk for a cup of tea for instance. There was also a plumbing issue with the upstairs main bedroom toilet on arrival which was sorted by us using the plunger next to it. Has this occurred before, we wondered, hence the plunger, given it was the only toilet where this item was located. With regard to kitchen equipment, a roasting tin would be a good addition. The rest of our stay was superb and we enjoyed every minute of our time at the house. Beautiful surroundings, warm and cosy, especially on our "rained in" day. One downside on leaving. We had scheduled to depart, as requested, by 10am and were taken aback to have the cleaners arrive at 9.30am. Whilst they sat in their car and waited, it did, we felt, impose a bit of pressure on us to hurry up and leave! Surely they should not arrive until after 10am. Despite our concerns, and we trust you value of feedback, we would not hesitate to book Bridge Howe again in the future. Martin and Julie, Bristol

    Thank you very much for the extensive and helpful feedback Martin and Julie, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bridge Howe and also loved the surroundings. It is a special place and we hope you do indeed stay again. I am sorry you were not provided with a welcome pack. We have arranged with Lakelovers (Sykes) to always leave milk, tea and coffee plus a cleaning pack in addition to a complimentary bottle of wine for guests on arrival and I will find out what happened on this occasion and why the cleaners were waiting for you to depart. We do provide a plunger in the upstairs bathroom as we have a septic tank and if too much paper or other objects are flushed it may very occasionally need some help. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Martin4.0★Mar 2026

  • "Large, spacious, bright, warm and comfortable house in an amazing location."

    Skelwith falls is a couple of mins walk from the door, and Chester’s and the Inn are also only a few mins walk away, we didn’t use the car all week as there are so many walks from the door. Loved watching the birds and listening to the rushing river. Was clean, plenty of towels, lovely welcome pack and very warm with everything we needed in the kitchen. Two very minor points which would have made it flawless, although the shower was absolutely lovely, we found it to be very slippery and needed a non slip mat. The other point was the drive, it’s a lovely long sweeping drive but our car grated over a couple of the pot holes which are quite large and need to be filled….but they may have worsened along with the weather as it was awful the week we were there and we were so pleased to have such a fabulous place to relax in, we even stayed in on the worst weather day which we have never done before!

    Thank you so much for your feedback Gillian, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bridge Howe despite the weather and that you also loved the location. As you say, it is so convenient to have many great walks on the doorstep plus Chester's cafe and Skelwith Falls. The bird life is extensive and I hope you had some good spots. The drive is more of a track shared with another house and can get damaged after storms with ongoing repairs needed. For health reasons, I haven't managed to visit for a while but will have it looked at again. We hope you visit again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gillian4.0★Feb 2026

  • "We came to Bridge Howe similar time last year, 6 of us for 5 nights, booked by Paul Wilson."

    We enjoyed the warmth, comfort, layout and good sized rooms, the beautiful easy walks, scenery, river and pubs, plus the facilities in the house to cook, so much so, we all decided to return this year. As agreed with Sykes, I even retrieved my pan lid and potato peeler after leaving them last year. We let our frying pan stay for good as replaced it. Fab place. May look to return in summer next time. Thank you x

    Thank you Deborah. We are so pleased you decided to stay again and had another good time. It would be lovely to welcome you again for a summer booking should you so decide. Each season is special of course but having all the surrounding trees in full bloom is wonderful. Thank you for donating the frying pan x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Dec 2025

  • "Lovely house in a great location."

    Thank you Brian Property Owner

    Reviewed by Brian5.0★Nov 2025

  • "This was our 2nd stay at Bridge Howe."

    This is a wonderful property and will definitely be back for our 3rd visit sometime soon. Bedrooms and beds are all very comfy. The kitchen is lovely and large with a fabulous large fridge freezer. It is in a wonderful location with some great walks on your doorstep. The garden is beautiful and it’s nice sitting out on the drier days.

    Thank you for the review Nicola and we are so pleased you visited again and enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back for a third time. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Oct 2025

  • "A fabulous house just as it was listed and perfect for 3 couples getaway."

    Great walks on the doorstep and so many eating places very nearby - A really wonderful stay Thank you

    Thank you so much for the review Caroline. We are so pleased you all enjoyed your stay at Bridge Howe and hope to welcome you back one day. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Bridge Howe is a quality property."

    The location private but close to all amenities. The house itself is so comfortable, clean and very well equipped. The bedrooms and showers were excellent. Perfect house to enjoy and relax in. Would certainly recommend this property to friends and family.

    Thank you very much for the review Joy. We are so pleased that you had a lovely time at Bridge Howe. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joy5.0★May 2025

  • "As a group of three (or sometimes four) couples making an annual visit to Langdale for 15 years or more Bridge Howe is far and away the best accommodation and location we have ever had ."

    ... in every way. A beautiful house carefully thought through and modernised with practicality and visitors in mind and wonderful outside spaces too surrounded by a perfect garden. Thank you!!!

    Hi Tony, thank you for your lovely feedback! It is wonderful to read that you enjoyed your stay so much with us at Bridge Howe, the property is of very high quality and we are really pleased you enjoyed it so much. We are really looking forward to welcoming you back to Lakelovers in the future. Warm regards, Nic (Owner Relations) Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tony5.0★Apr 2025

  • "Lovely property in great location."

    Very clean and well appointed. For future enhancements the owners might consider installing an island unit in the kitchen to improve the amount of food preparation and serving space. It’s a bit tight for a full house at the moment. Also fitted sheets on the beds instead of flat sheets that don’t tuck in fully, would stop the mattress protector from moving and becoming creased and uncomfortable. Pillows are also a bit on the thin side.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your time. We take all comments on board. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Beautiful home in a peaceful setting."

    The property is so spacious and comfortable. We really enjoyed exploring the local area including walks from the house. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

    Thank you Louise, we are so pleased you enjoyed staying at Bridge Howe and loved exploring the area. We hope to welcome you back one day. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Louise5.0★Jul 2024

  • "Amazing property in stunning location."

    Can’t fault it at all and would highly recommend

    Thank you Jo. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jo5.0★Jun 2024

  • "A wonderful home in a beautiful location."

    It had everything we needed and more! Thank you for the wine - we did not want to leave this peaceful spot.

    You are very welcome Sam. It is good to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sam5.0★Jun 2024

  • "We've enjoyed a wonderful week at Bridge Howe."

    Skelwith Force, on the doorstep, was our first treat, and the fields and views beyond are beautiful; this house is in a fabulous location! The little welcome packs and the bottle of red were gratefully received. We cooked in most evening and found the kitchen knives on the windowsill to be blunt; a deep oven dish would also have been handy to have! Othwerise, we found Bridge Howe to be the perfect base for our holiday.

    Thank you very much for the review Kerry and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We have noted your helpful comments and have bought a knife sharpener and ordered an oven dish. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Jun 2024

  • "Firstly, thank you for sharing your beautiful home."

    This place was everything we needed and more. A serene break from reality with luckily beautiful weather making this even more perfect. The house, furnishing and cleanliness was nother short of 10/10! The beds were so comfortable pefect after long days of exploring! We had everything we could have wished for and more. Only thing maybe a booster/strap addition chair for the dining table or even a highchair. Meal times with a near two year old was particularly eventful to say the least! None the less a perfect home from home, we will definitely be returning.

    Thank you for the review Ryan, it sounded like you enjoyed great weather. The booster chair is a good idea thanks and we will sort this out. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ryan5.0★May 2024

  • "Lovely place to stay."

    Would go there again. Well kept, well equipped and in a brilliant location.

    Thank you very much Ruth, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ruth5.0★May 2024

  • "Lovely house."

    Well equipped, we’ve had a lovely stay, highly recommend

    Thank you so much for the review Carrie - our first. We are so pleased that you had a lovely stay and hope to welcome you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Carrie5.0★May 2024

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms with Smart TVs: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 2 x king-size and en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room
  • Snug
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster
  • 4 x Smart TV, TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private, off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Rear garden with lawn, patio, deck and furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Pub 0.2 miles
  • Note: The garden is not enclosed

The property

Bridge Howe, a beautiful, detached cottage boasting a luxurious décor lies tucked away down a private driveway in the pretty village of Skelwith Bridge, Cumbria, just 2.8 miles from Ambleside.

This delightful dwelling offers off-road parking and en-suite bedrooms for a decadent break in this picturesque part of the Lake District.

On arrival at the property, the private driveway brings you to the front door before stepping into the sleek kitchen, fit with all the amenities you need to rustle up some scrumptious meals, including a large American-style fridge/freezer and a handy dishwasher to help with the clean up after an adventurous day of exploring your surroundings.

Savour your home-cooked meals at the dining table as the whole group sits down to plan the next day of excursions; the dining room is home to a stylish dining table and the many windows allow an abundance of light into the space for a bright and airy feel.

As the evening draws to a close, make your way into the sitting room to cosy up in front of the Smart TV with your loved ones to relax and unwind as the sun sets through the woodland.

Continuing to impress are the beautifully-presented bedrooms within this abode; the ground-floor king-size room is fit with a Smart TV for your entertainment and an en-suite shower room where you can prepare for a day of activities.

From here, climb up to the first floor where you will find the remaining two bedrooms, both are home to Smart TVs and king-size beds you can look forward to resting in, and en-suite shower rooms so you will not be short of places to get ready.

Completing the interior of the property is a convenient ground-floor cloakroom before making your way through to one of two sets of patio doors, and out onto the decking to take in the breathtaking views.

Outside, enjoy your morning tea or coffee on the decking furniture whilst the fresh air sweeps through the dining and sitting rooms, creating even more of a fresh feel through this gorgeous cottage.

Doorstep walks will take you to one of the nearby eateries, Chesters by the River, offering home-cooked meals, wood-fired pizzas and scrumptious cakes, if you want to give the chef of the group a well-deserved break one evening head into the Great Langdale Valley and visit one of the atmospheric pubs.

For days out while you are at the cottage, venture out to the picturesque village of Hawkshead, browse the independant shops and sample the delicious of cafes.

A short car journey will take you to Wray Castle, a National Trust castle overlooking Lake Windermere, perfect for all ages to explore the stunning grounds.

A scenic walk or short car journey from the property brings you to the colourful town of Ambleside and Waterhead is known for resting on the edge of the largest lake in England, Lake Windermere; the town plays host to a plethora of watersport activities, as well as offering boat rides and cruises across the magnificent lake.

In Ambleside you will also find an array of shops, galleries, pubs, cafes and restaurants to stop at and fuel your next excursion. For a relaxing day of discovering your surroundings, there are plenty of gardens and footpaths you can take amongst the marvellous landscapes of the Lake District, or for a more challenging day out, visit Loughrigg Fell and take in the scenery from an elevated position overlooking the lakes and peaks.

For a holiday to Cumbria the group will not forget, book your stay at Bridge Howe.

EPC Rating: Band E

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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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