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Cuckoo Brow Inn

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Lake Windermere

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Garden
Fireplace
Arcade
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing
Front of property
Cuckoo Brow Inn, in a national park, offers an upscale getaway with on-site shopping and a peaceful garden. Enjoy WiFi, relax by the lobby fireplace, or challenge yourself in the arcade/game room. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpfulness from guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ambleside, Cuckoo Brow Inn is in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Raw War Paintball and Holehird Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, sailing, and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing.
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Far Sawrey, Ambleside, England, LA22 0LQ

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

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Urban Food House - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Cuckoo Brow Inn

Upscale inn near Lake Windermere
Consider a stay at Cuckoo Brow Inn and take advantage of shopping on site, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Cribs/infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 Cuckoo Brow Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cuckoo Brow Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hill Top Farm and Lake Windermere. Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Windermere Ferry are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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