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Cuckoo Brow Inn

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Lake Windermere

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

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

Cuckoo Brow Inn places you within a short walk of Hill Top Farm and within a mile (2 km) of Lake Windermere. This 14-room, 4-star inn welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 9 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • 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

Inn with free parking, near Lake Windermere
At Cuckoo Brow Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and an arcade/game room. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a fireplace in the lobby, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, phones, and desks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Romanian

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

Cuckoo Brow Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Cuckoo Brow Inn?

This inn is located in Ambleside, a short 16-minute walk from Lake Windermere and also 11 minutes on foot from Hill Top Farm. You'll also find Bowness Pier and World of Beatrix Potter within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does Cuckoo Brow Inn have a casino?

No, Cuckoo Brow Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include soaking tubs and garden views.

Does Cuckoo Brow Inn have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Cuckoo Brow Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cuckoo Brow Inn serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Cuckoo Brow Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Cuckoo Brow Inn for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Cuckoo Brow Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Cuckoo Brow Inn.

Cuckoo Brow Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 361 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

Verified traveler

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

Holiday was nice. Very helpful staff.

It was nice time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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