The Cuckoo Brow Inn
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Cuckoo Brow Inn
Far Sawrey, Claife, Cumbria LA22 0LQ, United Kingdom
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Highlights
Free parking
Lots to do
Pets welcomeAmenities
Golf Course
Hiking
Private parkingFree
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
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Property Description
With a stay at Cuckoo Brow Inn in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Hill Top Farm. This inn is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Coniston Water and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore.
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8.8/10
Very GoodCleanliness8.9
Amenities8.7
Location8.8
Service8.8
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Surroundings
Train: Windermere
(19.4 km)
Train: Oxenholme Lake District Railway Station
(36.4 km)
Landmarks: Saint Peter's Parish Church Sawrey
(350m)
Landmarks: National Trust - Hill Top
(790m)
Landmarks: Hill Top Beatrix Potter House
(860m)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
8
Family Room
1 bunk bed and 1 king bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Garden view
Private toilet
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6
Standard Double or Twin Room
2 single beds and 1 king bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Garden view
Private toilet
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6
Superior King Room
1 king bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Wardrobe
Desk
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1
Double Room
1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
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Guest Reviews
8.8/10
Very Good
78 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.9
- Amenities8.7
- Location8.8
- Service8.8
Average for similar properties in Claife
jkmon
May 29, 2024
The service is first-class, but the hotel is in a remote location, which is very inconvenient if you don't drive yourself. The hotel has a bar service, and many nearby guests come to eat and drink
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Anonymous User
August 26, 2024
I stayed in so many hotels in the UK this time, but this was the only one that ******. This is basically a family hotel run by Indians, not a chain hotel, and I was really fooled. We are a family of three with one child. They said the room was too small to accommodate us, so they charged us an extra two nights of 1,200 RMB. But then they said there were no rooms available and they only changed the room for the second night. Why did they charge us two extra nights? This problem does not exist when staying in other hotel chains. This kind of thing happens in small family hotels, and Ctrip should not list such hotels. Comparing the service and price, it is better to book a chain hotel if possible. The facilities are also very average, just a mountain hut, small and damp. As for the location, it is very close to Windermere Railway Station as the crow flies, but this is a deception. In fact, you can't get there. You need enough time to take the ferry, and then you have to transfer to the bus. Transportation is very inconvenient. We came out of the train station and took a taxi around the lake for 30 minutes, which cost 400 RMB.
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Strawberrymam42
March 9, 2025
Fantastic location. Clean, quiet rooms and accepts dogs which was nice. The couple who run this hotel were really friendly. Great home cooked food too but you need to book as the place was very popular in the evening. Hill Top is within walking distance.
Guest User
June 17, 2025
Great location, a very warm welcome and a good breakfast. Comfortable room and a very quiet nights sleep. Ideal for a walking break or just a bit of relaxation - an enjoyable experience overall and a credit to the hard working family running the place
Guest User
June 17, 2025
My wife and I have just returned from a seven day stay at the Cuckoo Brow Inn. It was a very good experience, The Inn is staffed by a really nice family who made us welcome from the start. Nothing was too much trouble for them. They were extremely attentive to our needs. I would definitely stay there again if in the vicinity and know that we would be most welcome.
256shaunh
December 16, 2024
Stayed here for one evening in December 2024 after a few big days hiking. I liked it very much. The staff were very good and attentive the room was very comfortable with a big bath in the en suite. I ate here both on the evening and in the morning both meals were good and very tasty. The view from the bedroom was excellent, waking up to see the bright sun light up the frost.
Guest User
June 16, 2025
Excellent. Food and drink was fantastic, staff were wonderful and the rooms were everything we needed. Highly recommend.
Guest User
June 1, 2025
Called in for one drink after getting ferry from Bowness. One room was filled with customers and dogs, the dogs were climbing on the furniture and barking. When we asked if we could sit at one table away from the dogs we were told it was reserved for ‘locals’ the other room was reserved for dining… no customers were there. We had ordered our drinks otherwise we would have left. We sat outside in the cold wind. During the time we drank our drinks the ‘locals’ table remained vacant. This table was in-front of the fire and obviously would have been a good seat. We spend a lot of time in this area but I doubt we will return.
Guest User
May 25, 2025
7 friends thought we would treat ourselves to an evening meal. The menu offered basic, though pricey pub food. It was very disappointing. Everything felt as though it had been made with packet food or pre bought frozen ie not made by a chef, with the exception of the chicken curry, which was tasty. Nut roast was like paxo stuffing, veggie sausages were dry and overcooked. Gravy was made from cheap dry powder. Steak pie was bought pastry and mediocre filling, frozen chips, frozen peas, reconstituted mashed potato. Battered fish was disappointing. The broccoli was the best part of the meal. We decided not to waste any more money on dessert.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Golf Course
Off-site
Hiking
Private parking
Free
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Front Desk Services
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Luggage Storage
VIP Check-In Service
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Lobby Bar
Room Service
Health & Wellness
Mountain Climbing
Off-site
Kayaking
Off-site
Sailing
Off-site
Golf Course
Off-site
Hiking
Activities
Game Room
Fishing
Public Areas
Picnic Area
No Smoking in Public Areas
Garden
Smoking Area
Facilities for Children
Children's Desktop Game/ Jigsaw Puzzle
Children's Meals Available
Business Services
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Accessibility
Stair-Free Property Entrance
Safety & Security
First-Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
Fire Extinguisher
CCTV In Public Areas
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–23:00
Check-out: 08:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]15:00–23:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots can be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 1 year old and under | Extra cot: £10.00 (approx. NZD 22.56) per person per night |
Breakfast
StyleA la carte
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowedAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: £10.00 (approx. NZD 22.56) per pet per night
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1800
- Number of Rooms: 14
With a stay at Cuckoo Brow Inn in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Hill Top Farm. This inn is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Coniston Water and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this inn include gift shops/newsstands, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the inn's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this inn include gift shops/newsstands, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the inn's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.