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Set in the historic Rydal Valley, amid the fells, sits Crow How Country Guest House. Crow How is located in 2 acres of private woodland gardens surrounded by countryside views, the Fairfield Horseshoe and Loughrigg Fell. It is set next to a working farm, a 15-minute walk from Ambleside town center. Clean modern rooms are en suite and all have TVs and radios. All rooms have seating areas and most have king sized beds. Most rooms have no shared walls. Wi-Fi is available. Crow How Country Guest House serves a traditional Cumbrian breakfast. The shops and restaurants of Ambleside are 15 minutes' walk away while Grasmere is only a 10-minute drive. At Waterhead catch frequent boat trips to Bowness and Lake Windermere. Crow How provides a visitor pack highlighting the many attractions of the area, including bus and boat timetables. There are also five golf courses within an hours' drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews
Review score

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • C
    Chloe
    United States of America United States of America
    The Lake District is lovely as were the grounds of Crow How. Staff were friendly, room was comfortable and with a lovely view, and the breakfast was delicious—especially the smoked salmon!
  • Don
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is great, just outside the bustling town of Ambleside. Situated off the main road it is a very quiet and peaceful place to stay.
  • Anthony
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was very good. room was large and bathroom perfect. Location one km from Ambleside - short walk was really convenient. Plenty of walks all around. Really good location
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was perfect, within easy walking distance. The grounds were beautiful and the staff was very pleasant.
  • Mcauley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I enjoyed the setting, it was beautiful. The room was comfortable, with a pleasant view. The owner was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good.
  • Delphine
    France France
    Beautiful landscapes all around! Breakfast was excellent.
  • Leeson
    United States of America United States of America
    Very quiet and secluded B&B. Very friendly staff and great breakfast.
  • Kenneth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly quiet location 15 minutes walk to Ambleside
  • Joy
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is just perfect - just 15 minute walk from town and perfectly situated in the most beautiful scenery. We absolutely loved this place!
  • Bryan
    United States of America United States of America
    The location in the middle of the Lake District was perfect. It was within walking distance of Ambleside and had close access to great hikes and drives.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 481 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Crow How is a family run Country Guest House run by Andrew and Jill Horrax, and their family.

Property info

In a stunning rural setting in the historic Rydal Valley amidst the fells and surrounded by Rydal Farm, this grand Victorian building was built as a farm house in 1848 from the stones of ancient Rydal Hall before being converted into a Country House.

Neighborhood info

Located just outside Ambleside, heart of the Lake District with many varied walks from the door.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Crow How Country Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Crow How Country Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 12 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Children under the age of 12 cannot be accommodated.

    Please inform Crow How Country Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about Crow How Country Guest House

    • The prices at Crow How Country Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Crow How Country Guest House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Room options at Crow How Country Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Triple
    • Crow How Country Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
    • Crow How Country Guest House is 0.7 miles from the center of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.