Lovely home, great views. Ambleside is the perfect place to stay in the Lakes District.

Our family of 5 stayed in this property for a week over Easter. On arrival after a long journey we found a delicious home made cake and easter eggs for the children, as well as tea, coffee, milk and soft drinks. So thoughtful. The property itself is excellent, in great decorative order and very clean. Its well laid out, and had everything we needed so a real home from home. The garden areas are pretty and well tended. The town is literally a minute's walk away, with all the amenities you would expect and a great selection of restaurants - we tried an Italian, Thai and Japanese - all very good. We made great use of the family Spa membership in the Salutation Hotel, again just 1 minute's walk away, using the gym and lovely swimming pool/hot tub facilities most days. What we loved most though were the views from the property, which really are incredible, we never tired of them...so much so we barely watched TV at night. We are hoping to return again next year!

We had a great 4 days at Boden Howe with my folks , the location could not be better overlooking the town of Ambleside and the mountains . The spa / pool passes were a welcome bonus . Thanks to Helen for her prompt and friendly responses and assistance

Immaculate, comfortable, extremely well equipped holiday cottage. Plenty of space and amazing views of Ambleside and the surrounding fells. Having the spa membership was great. Helen and Steve were very helpful and quick to respond to any queries. Would love to stay again.

Beautiful house in super location. Every detail thought about and very comfortable. Two minute walk to shops and restaurants. Only slight negative, car parking is also two minutes walk away, no problem if the weather is fine.

Our second stay at Boden Howe with its winning combination of clean, comfortable and well-equipped cottage and use of the lesiure club facilities at the hotel next door. Boden Howe is a cut above many cottages we have stayed in with its high quality furnishings and equipment. The views over the fells are lovely and the village is literally on your doorstep. Plenty of great walking from the door, from strolls around Rydal Water to the Fairfield Horseshoe (12 miles, 8 Wainwrights). This house is a big hit with our three teenagers due to the use of pool, gym and hot tub next door and the good WiFi -and they can go out and about on their own in Ambleside to the football ground, mini-golf etc. Excellent service from Helen and Steve. We will definitely return. Highly recommended.

We have stayed at Boden Howe on two occasions and could not recommend it more. Perfectly situated in the centre of Ambleside with a raised elevation giving beautiful views over the town itself and the hills beyond. The house is appointed to the highest of standards and equipped with everything you need for a family week away. The added bonus of the passes to the spa and pool at the Salutation Inn really made for a fantastic family holiday. We are already planning our next visit!

This was our second stay at Bowden Howe, which indicates how much we like it. Comfortable accommodation with modern, well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. Wonderful views over Ambleside and to the hills beyond. Right in the town centre, so handy for restaurants and shops. Will definitely book again.

Very clean and well maintained older home with modern amenities including bathrooms and kitchen. 3 story home with lots of space and sitting areas. Lots to see around Ambleside and walks to do. Lots of great restaurants and supermarkets very close by. Host communication was fantastic and more than willing to assist in any way. Wifi available. Central heating to house was excellent. Overall a fantastic stay in Ambleside and would recommend this high quality property.

Thank you so much for our stay at Boden Howe. We had a superb week and this was much to do with the house where we stayed. Upon arrival there was a lovely lemon cake to welcome us. The house is in an unbeatable location for access to all the shops and restaurants in Ambleside which with 2 young children was ideal for us. The parking worked out really well and saved all the hassle of having to park on the street. When we arrived we had expected it to be much further than it was from the house to the car and whilst up a steep hill, it is really only a very short way to the house. The house was immaculately clean, much more so than anywhere we have stayed before. The added bonus was having access to the hotel swimming pool nearby which we used twice after going for long walks in the morning. The kids just loved being able to use the pool. Overall, we would definitely recommend this house. We have since got a new puppy which means sadly we won't be able to stay here again, otherwise we would have rebooked in a heartbeat.

This place is a gem and is a perfect base for both walking in the nearby fells and driving further afield. (The parking turned out to be one of the best features although this was not apparent before we got there.) The owners have covered absolutely all the bases in the remodeling and every detail is perfect. Our visit included sunny warm days as well as rainy cold ones. The house is just big enough to provide private spaces for several people, and it is close to many amiable pubs and the (free) Salutation health club and pool. Since the house is on an elevated terrace, you are greeted by stunning views every morning. In our case, some of the peaks were snow-covered for a few days which made it seem like some 19th century magical place. You have no excuse not to get in shape here, with many options for drinks and supper after exercise. The owners were extremely welcoming and treated us like old friends. After a month in this place, we felt like we were a little bit a part of English village life in one of the best places in the world.

Would definitely recommend this property. It is well maintained, well equipped and in an excellent location for all the amenities of Ambleside. Customer service was excellent.

From booking Boden Howe to vacating the property, we were completely satisfied with both our accommodations and our interactions with our hosts. The home is thoroughly updated and impeccably maintained yet retains its Cumbrian charm. The water is hot, the showers are strong, the beds are comfortable, the environs are quiet despite the in-town location (everything is in walking distance), the WiFi is fast, the kitchen is well equipped, the views are amazing--in sum, pretty much ideal. The parking space, which is a short distance from the property, has the advantage of being safely out of the way of competing traffic--easy in-and-out. We didn't use the spa passes that are included. A few caveats (but not criticisms): while the washing machine works fine, there is no clothes drier. A drying rack and an outside clothes line are provided; the pathway from the street to the residence is quite steep, and the unit has 3 floors--so guests who find steep climbs or stairs difficult to negotiate will be challenged here. The Metcalfs are friendly, experienced proprietors. We found them completely accommodating, earnest, and welcoming. Based on our June 2016 stay, one couldn't find a better arrangement or a better locale from which to explore the region.

My husband, daughter and I stayed at Boden Howe for 3 nights and all wished we could have stayed longer. The layout of the cottage is good with the dining table in the front window so you can take in the views at mealtimes and also the lounge is on the first floor so you can sit and watch the world go by. A two minute walk takes you into the town - a torch is an advantage when walking back in the dark. There is plenty of crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment for preparing meals and a dishwasher for afterwards! Use of the spa at The Salutation Hotel is an added bonus. The beds are comfortable and having two bathrooms is a plus point. I would definitely recommend Boden Howe to friends and hope to return. We all loved everything about this cottage!

Boden Howe was a lovely place to stay. Parking, although not directly 'onsite' was less then a 5 min walk away and was easy to get in and out of town. The house is a 5 min walk to the bus stop for easy access to the rest of the Lake District. 20 min walk to the Ferry. Plenty of nice pubs and restaurants in walking distance as well as supermarkets to utilise the well equipped kitchen. views from all 3 levels were superb as we watched the fog come in and out or the airforce plans zoom past or even walkers ascend the hills opposite

Boden Howe is a beautiful house, very homely and immaculately clean. With stunning views from all three floors, and just seconds from the centre of Ambleside, this really is the ideal holiday cottage. Every room is well decorated and the beds are extremely comfortable. The bathrooms are very modern (lovely showers!) and the kitchen was well equipped. The leisure facilities at the nearby Salutation hotel are a welcome treat after a day out walking (in our case braving the wind and rain!). We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay and would definitely choose to stay here again next time we're in Ambleside.

We booked Bowen Howe for Valentines weekend and all of our expectations of this holiday home were exceeded. The house is incredible; tastefully decorated, immaculately clean, fully stocked with everything you may need and offers a fabulous Ambleside experience. Whether you are on your own or with friends and family, the house will be loved by all. Most importantly the house is beautifully heated and has steamy showers, the gas fires in the lounge and dining room are a welcome addition after a long day walking. The leisure club at the Salutation is also fantastic and there is nothing better than coming back to the house (1 min walk) after a swim, sauna and jacuzzi and sitting in front of the window watching the sun go down. Finally the beds and bedding were hotel quality and ensured a great nights sleep! I have been a visitor to Ambleside for the last 5 years and have always stayed in a different cottages, however we are truly happy we have found THE cottage that we will keep on returning to... Thank you so much to host Helen who made planning our visit simple. Graeme Jones