Name: Cuckoo Brow
Address: Far Sawrey, Ambleside, Far Sawrey, LA22 0LQ, GB

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Nick

Parking was good and breakfast really nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Benjamin

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Janet

Lovely place to stay, Sanjeev, his famil and staff are so welcoming

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

IAN

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Lawrence

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.

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Sep 2025

Gary

Staff were nice, but the place is tired and past it’s best.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

CHRIS

AN EXCELLANT HOTE.L IN ALL RESPECTS

4/10

Poor

18 Sep 2025

John

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

michael

Excellent and enjoyable stay

Excellent one night stay. Friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable room and lovely food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Ashley

Great two days at the hotel.

I cannot reccommend the hotel hight enough

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2025

David

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

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2025

Kimberley

Clean and friendly staff

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2025

Sarah

Property was like a traditional English guest house with updated amenities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Cathy

Wonderful place with welcoming staff. Food was amazing, you have to try the Sunday roast ( bring a big appetite.)

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2025

Linzi

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

michael

Excellent and enjoyable stay

Helpful, friendly and efficient service alongside a comfortable room and good food have all contributed to an enjoyable stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Owen

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Clare

Lovely welcome and helped with my bag. The room was large warm and very comfortable. Food and service was excellent can’t fault anything!

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Holiday was nice. Very helpful staff.

It was nice time

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2025

Jennifer

Great place to stay, friendly helpful staff, lovely room, delicious dinner, only fault the breakfast was luke warm.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Fiona

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2025

Derek

The family running the hotel were very hospitable and friendly

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

Jane

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*

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2024

Julian

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.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Aug 2024

Olivia

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

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2024

John

Gorgeous view of the fjord - couldn't do better. The reception area had a bit of cigarette oder but the room and breakfast room were fresh and clean. The hosts were kind and the breakfast wonderful.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2024

Dawn Carol

The room and bathroom was stark and held only the basic necessities. No facial tissues. No decorations to make it feel cozy. Food and service were good. Owners friendly and inviting. Parking very limited but that was the whole area.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2024

Joanna

Lovely stay.
Room clean and comfortable, staff very helpful and cheerful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2024

Ian

The ideal B&B

My brother and I had an excellent stay at the Cuckoo Brow Inn. The Cuckoo Brow Inn is the ideal quaint B&B in the Lake District for a very reasonable rate. The staff were very friendly, the restaurant served up delicious traditional Cumbrian fare for breakfast and dinner, and the room was comfortable and updated (appreciated the clawfoot tub). Couldn't have asked for more.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

Brian

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.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2024

Bruce

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.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2024

Stephen

Fantastic find

The staff here were wonderful very attentive. The rooms a good size and clean couldn't fault. We had breakfast and evening meals on two nights and they were excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2023

Gary

Dogs loved their stay, so did we!

Great Location and dog friendly. Lovely Inn with open fires.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2023

Carrie

Enjoyed our stay. Excellent food. Fantastic service, staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2023

a

outstanding

Beautiful location with lovely walks and views. Lovely room - we had room 1 - and dog friendly. Great meal. Excellent service Will return I am sure

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2023

Philip

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2023

Richard

Excellent stay

Super hotel excellent food very friendly and helpful staff.
A beautiful area in which to stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2023

Jayne

Family with dogs

Really dog friendly and gorgeous hotel in stunning surroundings

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

Kevin

Lovely large room/bathroom & clawfoot tub. Friendly staff.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2023

Alison

Beautiful location, lovely hotel, friendly staff, great food, just perfect.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2023

Jack

Amazing area, slightly quiet than staying in other towns around the lakes. I have an eating intolerance, which the staff were happy to help with adding a fridge into my room for pre-prepared food than I bring which was really helpful. Lovely helpful staff, great parking and all round lovely stay. Would recommend and would come again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2023

REGINA

Manager and staff were so helpful and pleasant. Would return there.
Many thanks.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2023

Michelle

The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Great breakfast and lovely location
Unfortunately charging £10 per dog per night cost an extra £40 for two day stay. We felt this was over priced

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2023

Jeffrey

like location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2022

Richard

A really great place to stay and eat, dogs welcome everywhere and a warm welcome.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2022

Victoria

Comfy beds, lovely bathroom and friendly staff. Food was amazing.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2022

Heather

Great little find

Great stay and service under the new owners, food/menu was beautiful and rooms were lovely. We were able to bring our dog which is amazing - they have a wide selection of dog food and treats too in reception. Hotel is located a short walk from the Windermere ferry and surrounded by lovely walks. Would recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2022

Gary

Quiet area with easy access to surrounding villages/towns

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2022

Katherine

George was very helpful,the food was excellent

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2022

Helen

We had a wonderful stay with a very friendly and helpful staff making things very relaxed. It is a great place to stay with your dogs who also felt welcome and cosy. The rooms are very comfortable and we had a great sleep. The setting is stunning with wonderful views from the room and it is very easy to enjoy walking in the area. The food was lovely with a delicious menu. Overall we had an amazing time. Thank you.

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

04 Aug 2022

Koyesh

Some great staff & some terrible staff

We stayed for two night. I was told breakfast was included & then told it wasn't on check out & I had to pay £90! First day breakfast was good but next day it was terrible. Also I paid advance for my stay & asked to pay again on check!! I showed my payment on PayPal & it was resolved by contacting Hotels.com about my payment. This second time we stayed at this place & probably the last time because of this experience!!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2022

Alison

Very beautiful setting, great room. Could do with more plug sockets for phones/ipads in this day and age!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2022

Vibeke

Owners were very welcoming and helpful.
The Inn’s location is fantastic.
We also loved the food.
Thanks for a great stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2022

Albert

Excellent food and drink

The food was excellent and highly recommended it for that. Nice and quite and beautiful surroundings.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2022

N

Fantastic

Fantastic stay. Great rooms, great facilities, outstanding food, and wonderful staff.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Nov 2021

Alison

Great hotel - overpriced breakfast

Great stay, lovely hotel friendly staff & good standard evening meal. Only disappointment was the extra charge for breakfast- after paying £125 for a room for the night I felt an extra £15 per head for breakfast was overpriced- we had a fantastic breakfast at Poppy Red in Hawkeshead instead

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2021

Thomas

Great little place

The food is next level. The area is beautiful with lots of great rides and walks. The room was cosey, little bit of a draft but that’s likely because changing anything in the Lakes requires a lot of permissions, so the Inn had a lot of original features etc.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2021

Jeremy

Great location for walking and near to Ambleside. The staff were very friendly and attentive, food was excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2021

Jacqueline

Nice and quiet place to stay. Easy walks to Hill Top and lakes

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2021

Jacqueline

Really close to walking trails. Very nice people at the property.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2021

Simon

Disappointed that the room wasn’t cleaned during our stay and we had to keep asking for clean mugs, glasses and towels

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2021

Verified traveler

Fabulous place can’t recommend highly enough. Superb food and room and the staff are a credit to the manager.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2021

Sarah

Lovely hotel, amazing food and excellent service. Room was luxurious and comfortable and everyone was so friendly. Area was quiet and we would definitely stay again next time we are in the lakes!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2020

Marion

Absolutely fab place to stay. Family room with kids offers space and intimacy. Room are clean. Very dedicated, lovely and hard working team. Food And service in the restaurant area is lovely .
Location of the hotel is perfect for walks/hike and yet close to Windermere centre.
Couldn’t recommend this hotel enough. Well done team Cuckoo hotel

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2020

Eric

Unfortunately we had a family issue that caused us to leave before fully experiencing the Inn but the time we spent there we found the staff lovely and the rooms perfectly suited, thanks for being super friendly!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2020

Mrs Maureen

Walking break

A really pleasant hotel to stay, all the staff were very friendly and also very helpful. The food and ale were very good, especially the breakfast, although slightly different due to Covid. All precautions taken by the staff and we felt very safe.
Lovely beer garden. Great location for walking would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2020

Sam

Nice stay, lovely food

Very nice hotel, food lovely, although a tad expensive. Rooms quite small, but cosy, clean and comfortable. Not much else in the vicinity, and charge extra for dogs once you’re there but has no mention when booking.

Staff lovely and accommodating

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2020

Muhammad Awais

Clean and tidy but service poor

Upon arrival there was no one to attend at reception. After waiting for about 15 mins we stepped out and asked the lady behind the bar and she gave us the key to our room and showed us where to go. The room was clean, neat and tidy, can’t really fault it we had free breakfast with our booking. The following morning upon arriving at the restaurant the order was placed promptly but the service was extremely slow. With a 1 and a 3 year old this was difficult as they were hungry and were getting tired of waiting. We had ordered a Belgian waffle, which was overcooked and as my son was eating it, after 2-3 bites it became rock hard and was inedible. We ordered water and juice and after waiting for it for at least 15 mins we reminded the waitress (In a polite way) that we had ordered drinks and she became a bit rude saying that there were other customers to tend to and that she “knew” we had ordered them and would bring them out. They arrived about 10 mins later. We ordered another waffle too and again had to wait around 30 mins for it, it finally arrived when we had given up and were getting up to leave as we had to pack and check out by 11am, it was 10:05am by this time (breakfast was supposed to be between 8-10am). This other waitress who brought out the waffle was nicer and at least apologetic for the long wait. When checking out the same rude lady who had served us at breakfast was at reception and she said to us we had to pay for breakfast. The manager came and sorted it.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Great stay in a family room, room spotless and rest

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2020

Paul

The staff were the highlight along with the chefs excellent cooking...

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2020

Ben

Excellent hotel. Friendly staff and breakfast was lovely. Definitely stay again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2020

Lee

cuckoo brow

Great place, great people, great service!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

excellent stay

Easy checking in
Room spotless
Evening meal was great

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2020

Mike

Nice Hotel

Very rural location, ferry to Bowness and Windermere a few minutes drive away.
Food pretty good, breakfast was consistent, and very good.
Lots of doggies staying which is typical for the lakes, we had ours with us and we enjoyed our break

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2020

Andy

Great location, lovely traditional building. We visited during the Coronavirus summer of 2020 and the staff were working extremely hard to keep everything clean and keep everyone safe. And they always had time for a smile despite all the extra work! Lots of nice walks right on the doorstep and the ferry to Bowness is just a short walk away. Definitely recommend!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2020

lawrence

Nice place needs updating

Very nice and friendly

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

One night stay

We spent an impromptu night here after a walk in Hawkshead. Although we didn’t have ours with us, it’s a dog friendly inn so good if you want to bring yours. Meals were good and reasonably priced. The seating downstairs in the old stable was interesting as well.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Facilities clean and comfortable, tasty well cooked food, annoying tele remote

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2020

KEITH

Best Hotel in the Lakes

Jeanette Rees, the manager, was a star making every one comfortable and understood our dilemma when we had to leave early. Plenty of good wholesome food and a large comfortable bed makes for a good active holiday. And it did not rain!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2020

Christina

Lovely location did not want to go home so extended our stay. All the Staff very friendly and helpful. Fresh milk was provided for the room which was a bonus. My only quibble was the “butter” which is a minor thing but if I had taken a pack of real butter with me it would have made all the difference everything else perfect.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2020

Suzanne

Short break

Waiter and barman on duty during our stay were brilliant. Couldn’t fault their service and attention to detail.
Food was excellent quality with a good choice available.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2020

Elaine

Beatrice Potter would be proud.

Fabulous 4 night stay in this hotel. Food was exquisite. Staff were accommodating and very friendly. The room was more than adequate and very clean. Dogs are allowed and so almost every guest had them. Not a problem for us, although keeping the hotel clean proved challenging for the staff.
We will definitely go back to the Cuckoo Brow.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2020

Catherine

Just a really nice visit. Lovely building, staff, food and drink. Would go back

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2020

Sally

Great food great rooms great staff so relaxing and dog friendly

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2020

Jill

Friendly and efficient staff
Good food
Breakfast service a bit slow
Enjoyable return visit.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2020

brett

Thank you for making us feel at home!

Fantastic two nights with our small dog Teddy.
Very dog friendly with dog biscuit barrel available for those all important snacks in the bar!
Open fires very welcome after our days walking.
The breakfast is fantastic and the food quality and options are really good with a fine dining feel to it.
Service was great and the couple that run it are very friendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2020

Daniel

Great hotel for a short getaway with the doggo. Nice wholesome food in the evening too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

it was quaint and quiet, just what I needed for a real rest.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2020

Edwin

Excellent two nights

Couldn't have been better

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2020

Paul

Nice place to stay with welcoming staff and also the food was very nice. We had an evening meal and also breakfast would recommend to anyone looking for a night away or couple of days.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2020

Tony

Comfortable place to stay

Very clean, great service perfect spot in the lakes.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2020

Jordan

Lovely hotel, perfect for what we needed. Bed was very comfy. Bathroom was lovely and clean. Food in the restaurant was fab. Overall, a great stay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2020

Neil

Wonderfully isolated, warm log fires, super friendly staff, excellent food and drinks. Good Lake District walks on your doorstep and Beatrix Potter’s house quite literally round the corner. Bedrooms really nice, comfy beds excellent water pressure.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2020

Paul

Lovely place. Friendly staff.
Room was a bit small for the bed, leaving little space to get round furniture. Fabulous bathroom.
Some confusion at breakfast ver choices. Apparently porridge followed by scrambled egg is not an option.
A lounge would be good

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

such friendly and helpful staff, ideal location and such a dog friendly hotel - we were made to feel extremely welcome, coal fires and comfy chairs provided such a cosy atmosphere in the bar. Food is delicious 👍

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Amazing mini break

Fantastic service, lovely location, great room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

5*!

Absolutely fantastic stay, stunning views and rooms and great food, wouldn’t change a thing. Also a bargain for such a great place!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Location was very good, quiet but plenty of walks, very dog friendly which we like,

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Very friendly and proactive staff and good food.Good location for a chill and dog friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2019

Eddie

Fabulous location to explore the Lakes

Lovely Inn, very cosy with the log fires. We had a relaxing stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful, room was good with a beautiful view across the valley and the bathroom was excellent.

Partner