Guests say
Silver Howe is a well-received holiday rental with guests praising its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and beautiful location. The property's proximity to local attractions and its ample outdoor space have been appreciated, although some guests noted areas for improvement in cleaning and maintenance.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found Silver Howe to be clean and tidy, with particular mention of the bedrooms and bathrooms. However, there were some concerns about the cleaning standards in certain areas, such as the conservatory floor and kitchen surfaces, which slightly affected the overall impression.
The location of Silver Howe is highly regarded, with its proximity to Bowness-On-Windermere and local amenities. The scenic setting and ease of access to walks and the lake contribute to its appeal, despite comments about the challenging hill and driveway access.
Guests consistently praised the comfort of the beds and the spaciousness of the rooms. Some guests found the sofas and lighting less satisfactory, suggesting room for improvement, but overall the property is considered warm and cosy.
The property is well-equipped, with a particularly well-stocked kitchen and good quality amenities. Some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues and suggested upgrades to certain appliances and fixtures, but these did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
While some guests mentioned welcome packs, there is insufficient information to determine the consistency of such gestures or their impact on the overall experience. Therefore, a score cannot be accurately provided for thoughtfulness.
About this property
Silver Howe is a sumptuous three bedroomed house hidden away from the bustle of Bowness. On arrival you’ll discover a beautiful, architect designed Lakeland home nestled into a rocky outcrop surrounded by mature trees - this is the perfect holiday cottage for both family and friends.
Created to be as social a space as possible, with a generously sized lounge that opens out onto a veranda and the garden. A large well equipped kitchen and an airy conservatory dining space. Sleeping six guests over three bedrooms including two with ensuite bathrooms, Silver Howe has an array of additional features; an grand hallway with an oak staircase, several patios, beautiful gardens and private parking.
Silver Howe is the perfect place from which to experience all that the Lake District has to offer from country walking to the World of Beatrix Potter, cycling to sailing, along with great food, drink and a fabulous atmosphere.
The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and “Go-Ape” adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.
Accommodation
Over 2 floors.
3 x bedrooms; 2 x king size with en suites, 1 x double with en suite, shower room.
Kitchen.
Lounge.
Conservatory dining room.
Patio.
Garden.
Detached Lakeland House.
3 TVs, all with Freeview and DVD players.
Feature fireplace with open fire.
Spacious kitchen.
Range cooker, gas hob and electric oven.
Dishwasher.
Microwave.
Washer/Dryer.
Fridge / Freezer.
Family breakfast table.
Landing with study area.
Patio with outdoor furniture.
Veranda.
Two private parking space.
Gas Central Heating.
WiFi.
Walks from the door.
Sorry no pets.
Bed linen and towels provided.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (50)
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John
Lights required at all times of the day as most rooms found to be dark and depressing with little light in back of hall and kitchen even on the sunniest of days as low cliff very close to rear of building half way around the house resembled being in a a small quarry. Conservatory roof has small leak, Intolerable noisy floorboards throughout meant that if anyone moved at night then everyone was woken up. Two of our party left half way through the week and I personally got away early on the last day. Very disappointed considering the price paid.
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Barrie
This was our fourth visit to Silver Howe a beautiful Cottage very well equipped and very handy for Bowness and Windermere would highly recommend have already booked again for next year
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Geraldine
There was everything you could possibly need for a stay in the Lake District. If there was one criticism we had it was the lighting could have been better, we realised the house was built into the rock face but use of better lighting would have made some things easier to do. This did not detract from our stay at all.