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Cuckoo Brow Inn

4.0 star property
4-star inn near Lake Windermere

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Front of property
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing
Fireplace
Garden
Fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Far Sawrey, Ambleside, England, LA22 0LQ
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Bowness Pier
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

Ambleside retreat .Stay at this Ambleside inn and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hill Top Farm and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Windermere. Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Windermere Ferry are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hill Top Farm - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lake Windermere - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bowness Pier - 10 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 10 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Albert - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Cuckoo Brow Inn

4-star inn near Lake Windermere
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Cuckoo Brow Inn. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ambleside inn is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cuckoo Brow Inn offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Romanian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Cuckoo Brow
Cuckoo Brow Ambleside
Cuckoo Brow Inn
Cuckoo Brow Inn Ambleside
Cuckoo Brow Inn Inn
Cuckoo Brow Inn Ambleside
Cuckoo Brow Inn Inn Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Does Cuckoo Brow Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cuckoo Brow Inn.

How much does it cost to stay at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

As of Jun 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cuckoo Brow Inn on Jun 12, 2025 start from $213.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cuckoo Brow Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cuckoo Brow Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Cuckoo Brow Inn have a pool?

Cuckoo Brow Inn does not have a pool.

Does Cuckoo Brow Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Cuckoo Brow Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Cuckoo Brow Inn to downtown Ambleside?

Cuckoo Brow Inn is 5.6 mi away from Ambleside.

Cuckoo Brow Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 356 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, friendly helpful staff, lovely room, delicious dinner, only fault the breakfast was luke warm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything wonderful

The warmest welcome we have had in years. All the staff were do friendly and wonderfully Room very clean and deliciously warm. Shower great. Bar lovely with open fire. Good menu and the roast sunday evening was stupendous. Defo recommend a stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family running the hotel were very hospitable and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Weekend away!

Amazing couple of days away! This hotel could not do enough for you! The food was delicious, service and atmosphere fabulous. We would definitely recommend The Cuckoo Brow 5*
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was in a quiet village near Hawkshead. The dinner and breakfast menu and food served was really good and tasty. The room facilities were ok - but a lot of noise from the people in the room above walking around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Olivia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stains on bedding, dust on curtains that could be seen when they were shut, plucked furniture, not clean at all which was not enjoyable when I was with my baby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view of the fjord - couldn't do better. The reception area had a bit of cigarette oder but the room and breakfast room were fresh and clean. The hosts were kind and the breakfast wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room and bathroom was stark and held only the basic necessities. No facial tissues. No decorations to make it feel cozy. Food and service were good. Owners friendly and inviting. Parking very limited but that was the whole area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Room clean and comfortable, staff very helpful and cheerful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The ideal B&B

My brother and I had an excellent stay at the Cuckoo Brow Inn. The Cuckoo Brow Inn is the ideal quaint B&B in the Lake District for a very reasonable rate. The staff were very friendly, the restaurant served up delicious traditional Cumbrian fare for breakfast and dinner, and the room was comfortable and updated (appreciated the clawfoot tub). Couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jif-jif

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very traditional style Inn with old world charm, a bit tired in place but more than made up for by friendly staff and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family Managed Property, comfy, clean and top food

The staff , chef and management were excellent. The food was amazing, the bed super comfy, the setting quiet. It is run by a Mauritian family and they were super charming and really understood the importance of good hospitality.
Steak and Guinness Pie
Bacon, Mushroom and cheese omelette
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic find

The staff here were wonderful very attentive. The rooms a good size and clean couldn't fault. We had breakfast and evening meals on two nights and they were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dogs loved their stay, so did we!

Great Location and dog friendly. Lovely Inn with open fires.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Excellent food. Fantastic service, staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

outstanding

Beautiful location with lovely walks and views. Lovely room - we had room 1 - and dog friendly. Great meal. Excellent service Will return I am sure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Louise Dixon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023