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Cuckoo Brow Inn

4.0 star property

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A house with a garden featuring purple flowers and a red flower in full bloom.
A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a stone wall.
A bar with wooden furniture, a counter with a menu, and shelves with bottles.
A traditional building with a sign reading "Cuckoo Brow Inn" and a shop window with a drawing of owls.
A cozy bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$281
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

Explore the area

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Far Sawrey, Ambleside, England, LA22 0LQ
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hill Top Farm
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair.

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a black lamp beside it.

Family Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Ambleside inn include Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Windermere Ferry.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hill Top Farm - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 13 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 21 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Westmorland Inn
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Albert - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Magic Roundabout - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Cuckoo Brow Inn

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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cuckoo Brow Inn on 2 Sept 2026 start from NZ$281, 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. 223 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 377 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, Sanjeev, his famil and staff are so welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking very easy. A warm welcom from the friendly staff. Always greeted with a smile and a hello. Food on the menu is limited but a very good quality . Breakfast ws excellent. All food cooked to oreder
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AN EXCELLANT HOTE.L IN ALL RESPECTS
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Excellent and enjoyable stay

Excellent one night stay. Friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable room and lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, lovely hotel, friendly staff, great food, just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Excellent and enjoyable stay

Helpful, friendly and efficient service alongside a comfortable room and good food have all contributed to an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really great place to stay and eat, dogs welcome everywhere and a warm welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place with welcoming staff. Food was amazing, you have to try the Sunday roast ( bring a big appetite.)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Super hotel excellent food very friendly and helpful staff. A beautiful area in which to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, lovely bathroom and friendly staff. Food was amazing.
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great two days at the hotel. I cannot reccommend the hotel hight enough
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was like a traditional English guest house with updated amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Holiday was nice. Very helpful staff.

It was nice time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

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

Surprise

We were charmed by this place. We had a nice conversation with the bartender. The lake district was a glorious surprise on our trip to the UK.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were nice, but the place is tired and past it’s best.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
George was very helpful,the food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022