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About this property

Set in the historic Rydal Valley, amidst the fells, sits Crow How Country Guest House. Crow How is situated 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 centre. 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 whilst 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.

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a stay with kids.

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Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • 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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Guests who stayed here loved

Jackie
Australia Australia
Friendly staff, spacious clean room with a comfortable bed, nice linen and towels and lovely bathroom products. Breakfast was great also. Easy 15 min walk into town. Would love to return. Highly recommend
Corry-lynn
Australia Australia
Great location, absolutely beautiful. Nice walk into Ambleside. Lovely breakfast with friendly staff. Definitely recommend location +++
Sandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very comfortable and pleasant staff. Wide choice of breakfast menu. Food was excellent.
Lynne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very good location a short walk from Ambleside. Very peaceful with lovely views over the countryside.
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean room. Amenities good. Excellent location and secure parking. Bed very comfortable
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Quiet, secluded location. Lovely large room with sofa and fridge. Made very welcome. Excellent breakfast cooked to order. A few minutes drive into Ambleside.
Dianne
Australia Australia
Excellent location and facilities. Room spacious and well equipped. Had everything we needed. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was superb! Really enjoyed our stay. Definitely recommend a stay here. Easy walk into town for dinner at...
Scrafton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The guest house was amazing staff was very friendly
Clorinda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A great location between Ambleside and Grasmere. Very quiet and peaceful. There was a very good choice for breakfast. The room was spotless.
Abu
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was very clean and the breakfast was delicious.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 431 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Crow How Country Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Children under the age of 12 cannot be accommodated.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

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