Description Of Property

Bracken Howe offers an ideal Lake District experience for larger groups – more like staying at a friend’s country residence than hiring a holiday let.

As you step into Bracken Howe you will quickly appreciate it is a property of genuine character, quality and elegance. Modern, but with many of the original elegant Victorian features retained and restored. High ceilings and large rooms reinforce the feeling of spaciousness. There is a large lounge with views of the hills and an open fire.

All five bedrooms offer high quality Vi-Spring or Hypnos mattresses. Two of the bedrooms also include romantic four-poster beds with views over the fells.

The furniture and fittings have been lovingly selected with quality in mind: luxury toiletries (hand wash, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and lotion), an Aga range cooker (gas and electric dual fuel), Villeroy and Boch cutlery, Denby tableware, Raymond Blanc pans, Meile white goods, MultiYork furniture, a Naim audio system, to mention a few. The quality of the property and the facilities are independently assessed by ‘Visit England’  and Bracken Howe was awarded its highest Five Star Gold rating.

If the weather is poor, you can relax by watching a film or live sports event on the curved screen 55″ Samsung TV with sound system, offering Sky Sports, Netflix, Discovery+ and a wealth of other on-demand content. DVD players are also available throughout the property.

Bracken Howe was built in the early 1880s as a property of Victoria elegance and sophistication. Modernisation has taken place mindful of maintaining this original character with many period features including original woodwork, servants’ bells, the roll-top bureau, two four-poster beds, leadlight skylight with stained cathedral glass and the clover leaf occasional table. The original geometric Victorian tiled floor in the hall is a distinct feature of the house, as is the striking pitch-pine staircase.

Outside you can enjoy the garden which gives panoramic views of Loughrigg Fell over which the sun sets. There is a large garden dining table and comfortable chairs where you can enjoy a quiet drink, an al fresco evening meal or perhaps a BBQ.  Alternatively, enjoy a (plastic) glass of wine or champagne while relaxing in the external hot tub, which is available all year.

There is also an extra outdoor seating area with table on a raised decking area as you enter the garden from the dining room.

Lighting is available so the garden and hot tub may be enjoyed in the evening.

To summarise, using the words of another guest: “An elegant house of a bygone era with every modern facility and convenience.”

Guest access

• The house is about 200 metres level walk from central Ambleside.
• There is off-road parking for up to 5 cars.
• Covered bike storage is available upon request.
• The property has a detailed access statement which can be provided upon request. Bracken Howe is not suitable for wheelchair users as there are steps at both entrances and there is no downstairs shower room.