Crow How Country Guest House - Ambleside

Country guest house in Ambleside with 1 hectares of private gardens and traditional Cumbrian breakfast

Grounds & Location

Crow How Country Guest House sits in 1 hectares of private woodland gardens, set next to a working farm in the historic Rydal Valley. The gardens offer views of the Fairfield Horseshoe and Loughrigg Fell, with outdoor furniture and a picnic area for guests. Ambleside town centre is a 15-minute walk away, while Grasmere is a 10-minute drive from the guest house.

Rooms & Amenities

Guest rooms are en suite with seating areas, most with king-sized beds and no shared walls. Room 1 offers a four-poster bed and a bathtub facing the fells, while Room 4 includes a whirlpool bath. Each room has a mini fridge with bottled water, and a shared lounge with board games is available.

Breakfast & Dining

A traditional Cumbrian breakfast is served daily, using high-quality local produce. The breakfast menu includes freshly cooked options such as poached eggs and porridge, with dietary requirements catered to on request. Shops and restaurants in Ambleside are a 15-minute walk from Crow How.

Outdoor & Practical Facilities

The guest house provides a drying room with a dehumidifier for wet walking gear and boots. Free private parking is available on-site, and a visitor pack with bus and boat timetables is supplied. Five golf courses are within an hour's drive of Crow How Country Guest House.

Nearby Activities & Transport

The Fairfield Horseshoe hiking route starts near the property, and local cycling trails are accessible from the doorstep. A bus stop for the 555 and 599 lines is a 5-minute walk away, connecting to Grasmere, Keswick, and Windermere. Waterhead offers frequent boat trips to Bowness and Lake Windermere.

• Grounds: 1 hectares of private woodland gardens with fell views
• Rooms: En suite rooms, most with king beds and no shared walls
• Breakfast: Traditional Cumbrian breakfast with local produce
• Facilities: Drying room, free parking, picnic area
• Location: 15-min walk to Ambleside, 10-min drive to Grasmere
• Outdoor Access: Fairfield Horseshoe hiking route from doorstep