How Head Barn, Ambleside

04/12/2023

15/11/2023

The self catering accommodation at How Head Barn is available, not only for this coming weekend (Christmas Lights & Lantern Parade / Fireworks), but anytime up to Thursday 21st December 2023. New Year is also available from the night of Friday 29th December 2023.

Edit!! This time in 6 days(!!) we will be starting our wonderful firework display!!

We look forward to seeing you all for a magical festive day! 🎅🎄

31/08/2023

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60,748 signatures are needed, let’s get there by the end of the day?

10/03/2023

The views this morning from How Head Barn!

13/02/2023

Yesterday’s walk up Prison Band via the Thriddle Incline, Black Sails and Wetherlam. Although not visible to my camera lens, the mountains of Snowdonia in Wales were clearly visible to the naked eye.

06/02/2023

Sunday walk up to Glaramara summit from Seatoller and back down the Hind Ghyll path to Seathwaite. From the top could be seen the hills of Galloway in southern Scotland, Snae Fell on The Isle of Man, and Ingleborough in The Yorkshire Dales. Not forgetting virtually the whole of The Lake District.

12/12/2022

A frosty, sunny morning at How Head Barn.

22/11/2022

Brilliant to have the Ambleside Xmas Lights & Lantern Parade once again last weekend. Always on the third Saturday of November.

18/11/2022

✨Ambleside Christmas lights switch on is back....TOMORROW is the big day that Santa rides the ferry up the lake then parades through town to the big moment of him turning the lights on....with magic dust apparently 🧐 😉🌈🙌🥳
⛅️The weather is looking good and the fireworks are going to be epic after the lantern parade....and I know you’re all excited to see Ian the Christmas tree here at the Deli....the shabbiest potted tree around! He is a rescue tree so be kind 👍🏻🤩💕
We will be ready for you,Mulled wine will be mulling,along with a nonalcoholic one too.....hot pies, soup and other pastries, plus all the usual goodies in the deli counter x

Looking forward to it x

09/11/2022

The view from How Head Barn, when the rain clouds finally lifted the other evening.

27/09/2022

The Langdale Pikes and Old Dungeon Ghyll hotel and bar yesterday, from the summit of Side Pike - in between the showers and rainbows.

10/09/2022

Herdwick sheep gathered at Troutbeck Park Farm, basking in the sudden sunshine.

25/08/2022

Sunset last night from How Head Barn.

30/07/2022

One evening during the heatwave last week. Lily Tarn / Todd Crag, above Ambleside.

18/12/2021

Another day of temperature inversion, here in The Lake District.

16/12/2021

Beautiful lighting - from Todd Crag overlooking Ambleside and Windermere.

01/12/2021

Atmospheric lighting this afternoon from How Head Barn.
Xmas in the self catering still available! (minimum stay applicable).

28/11/2021

Snowing here all morning. Clear skies now this teatime and already below freezing.

27/11/2021

First snows on The Fairfield Horseshoe and the unfortunate effects of last night’s storm in Rothay Park, Ambleside.

26/11/2021

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13/11/2021

Guests who had booked the self catering for Xmas, have just cancelled.
So it’s now available again at £120 per night for a minimum x5 night stay.
www.howheadbarn.com

27/10/2021

Miller Bridge, linking Ambleside and the park to the Under Loughrigg Road. Just now.

20/09/2021

Six o’clock this morning. Autumn has arrived in The Lakes.

20/09/2021

11/08/2021

Just received one of my best Trip Advisor reviews ever, from 9 Aug 2021:

“The most pleasurable stay.
My friend and I booked to stay at How Head barn for 2 nights in August, after what has been a very busy 18 months working as nurses. What can I say, How Head barn is just beautiful, and certainly provided us with the rest and relaxation that we needed.
Robin the owner, was wonderful in every way. He was warm and welcoming and went that extra mile to ensure our stay was perfect.
The room had a traditional feel with a modern bathroom area, and all our essentials were provided.
Robin welcomed us into his home and ensured we were set up for the day with the most amazing breakfasts on both days - his smashed avocado on sour dough bread, with feta cheese, vine tomatoes and a poached egg was absolutely delicious!
The location of the barn is ideal, a 5 minute walk into the centre of Ambleside, yet set back enough to be away from the hustle and bustle. The quaint little terrace area to sit out and relax, overlooking roof tops and the mountains was picture perfect.
Robin made sure our wet and soggy walking clothes and boots were laid out to dry overnight, ready for a hike the following day. He also gave us lots of advice on where to eat, drink and walk, and provided us with a lovely little route map of Loughrigg Fell.
We were able to park on the driveway area and knew our car would be safe throughout our stay.
There is a self catering apartment under the main area of the house which I without hesitation, will be booking in the near future.
I highly recommend How Head barn for anyone wanting to explore the stunning Lake District in a central location. Thank you so much Robin for your courteous hospitality, you were ace! Looking forward to returning very soon.”

25/06/2021

25/06/2021

Drama this morning with a burst water main outside HHB!

16/05/2021

Win a free stay in the self catering at How Head Barn! Enter the draw featured in the latest Lakeland Walker magazine!

Here's the cover of the new edition of Lakeland Walker, available now in all wise newsagents, supermarkets, fillings stations etc!

In this issue:
A Wainwright pilgrimage to Innominate Tarn, by Chris Butterfield of Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia
Brocken spectres on the Coledale Round, with Mountain Man James Forrest
Explore the Tarn District!
Saving the planet – the brands that lead by example
Tracking Beatrix Potter's Newlands hedgehogs! by Lakeland Walking Tales' George Kitching
Maggie Allan goes wild beyond Wasdale
Mountain rescue advice for tackling the big rounds, from Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association
Meet the hands-on landscape engagement officer from Friends of the Lake District

Cracking walking routes:

Crag Hill & Grasmoor
Journey through Mosedale
Martindale Round
Hellellyn & neighbours
Cumbria Coast – Ravenglass & beyond

WIN – a three-night break in Ambleside
… in historic How Head Barn, ideally situated for the Fairfield Horseshoe and other cracking walks ( as well as some of the best walkers' pubs in town!)

plus… the regular offerings of book reviews, readers' photographs, competitions, news, cartoons and more!

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20/02/2021

The fields around Ambleside are flooded today. It’s sometimes difficult to see the course of the river.