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Cuckoo Brow Inn

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Lake Windermere

Photo gallery for Cuckoo Brow Inn

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$334
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ambleside

At Cuckoo Brow Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Windermere and Hill Top Farm. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a garden. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Near this 4-property class Ambleside inn, you'll find World of Beatrix Potter.
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What's nearby

  • Hill Top Farm - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bowness Pier - 9 min drive - 3.9 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 10 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 9.5 km

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
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An arcade/games 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site 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 a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

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

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 transport

  • 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
  • Cot (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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (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

  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

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: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from 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

What is the cancellation policy at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

Cuckoo Brow Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cuckoo Brow Inn on 28 Apr 2025 start from AU$333.57, including 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.

Is parking available at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

Yep, Cuckoo Brow Inn has a free self car park.

Is Cuckoo Brow Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and a picnic area, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Cuckoo Brow Inn is a hit with families.

Does Cuckoo Brow Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

No, Cuckoo Brow Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

Dogs are welcome at Cuckoo Brow Inn, with food and water bowls on offer.

Cuckoo Brow Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 351 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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Lovely Hotel in a great location

A really lovely hotel in a great location close to Hawkshead. Great service from the family running the hotel, and lovely food in the restaurant. We stayed one night with our little dog and he was made very much at home with a truly 'pet friendly' welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023