Cuckoo Brow Inn

Property class: 4

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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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

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

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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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Ambleside, Cuckoo Brow Inn is in a national park. Hill Top Farm and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Arnside and Silverdale. Raw War Paintball and Holehird Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking, sailing, and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
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Far Sawrey, Ambleside, England, LA22 0LQ

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina, green fields, and a river.
    Lake Windermere
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A garden scene with rabbit figurines dressed in clothes, surrounded by plants and rocks.
    World of Beatrix Potter
    13 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Hill Top Farm
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bowness Pier
    12 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Burneside Station
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Old Pump House Coffee Shop
    9 min drive
  • The Albert
    10 min drive
  • Lake View Garden
    9 min drive
  • Driftwood
    10 min drive
  • Trattoria
    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 smoke-free premises
    • Multilingual staff, a gift shop, and luggage storage
    • 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
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 does it cost to stay at Cuckoo Brow Inn?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cuckoo Brow Inn on Nov 19, 2026 start from $122, 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.

How much is parking?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cuckoo Brow Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 379 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good and breakfast really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 2 night stay in this lovely old inn. Friendly staff. Enjoyed the full breakfast and had dinner here both nights. Very close to the Beatrix Potter home which made visiting easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
After mistakenly booking for one person, we were charged an excessive „charges for two“. We were not informed of the amt of the extra charge until checkout. Be very careful when booking with this hotel. We would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

6/10 Okay

Very friendly staff and nice and clean The menu for breakfast and dinner was limited as to choice and could do with having an alternative some days I asked for a sandwich at 3.15pm and was told the kitchen was closed even though their information page states soup and sandwiches until 4.00pm We stayed in room no2 and we are active 70 year olds but found getting out from the shower/bath was a big step and waiting for an accident to happen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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

Comfortable and compact

Booked a double room online for myself priced £144. My husband decided to join me and there was an extra charge of £30. I needed an early start as was offered porridge, a banana and a yoghurt takeaway. My husband went for breakfast and there was very little in the way of offerings which was little disappointing. The room was comfortable and quiet and very close to Cunsey if you are booking for The Lap.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

An extremely love

A truly fabtastic stay!!! I took part in "The Lap" 47 mile ultramarathon on the Saturday and was booked to stay Friday through to checkout on Sunday. I actually finished work early and asked if i could add a day on. The hosts were very accommodating and so i stayed an extra night. When i got there, the staff were very welcoming, the bar was fully stocked with lots of drinks and crisps too. The room was very comfortable, great bathroom and very comfy bed. The service was excellent. The room was made everyday and restocked. Fantastic!! Evening Meal was gorgeous. Very high quality food and a good selection. Breakfast was impossible for me as i had to leave at 5am for the race so the hosts made me a breakfast bag, which i thought was very kind of them. Breakfast the Sunday morning was very nice. Good selection if cereals, toast, fruit, coffee, tea, juices etc. I VERY HIGHLY recommend the Cuckoo Brow not only for the comfort and location to the Lake Windermere, but the hosts too. Very very lovely people who make your stay very comfortable. Im doing The Lap again next year and my girlfriend has already booked our stay here for 2026 ( Miss Jackson) so that shows you how good it is.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome and helped with my bag. The room was large warm and very comfortable. Food and service was excellent can’t fault anything!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Holiday was nice. Very helpful staff.

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

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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