Crow How Country Guest House
Crow How Country Guest House descritpion
Set in the historic Rydal Valley, amidst the fells, sits Crow How Country Guest House. Just a 10 minute walk from Ambleside the Crow offers spacious rooms with stunning countryside views.
Clean modern rooms have private bathrooms 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 feast for breakfast. Guests can relax in the lounge and also enjoy a nightcap in the Crow’s Nest Snug.
The shop and restaurants of Ambleside are just a stroll away, while Grasmere is only a 10 minute drive away. At Waterhead catch frequent boat trips to Bowness and Lake Windermere.
The Crow provides a visitor pack highlighting the many attractions of the area, including bus and boat timetables. There are also 5 golf courses within a one hour drive.
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Facilities of Crow How Country Guest House
Outdoors ：Grounds
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. | Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Baggage Storage | Shared Lounge/TV Area | Fax/Photocopying
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) | Designated Smoking Area | Adults Only
Reviews for Crow How Country Guest House
Review 1：Leaving
Review 2：John and family were very friendly and helpful, lovely place to stay and only 15min walking to Ambleside. Breakfast was beautiful and we would go again.
Review 3：Everything. The staff are friendly and helpful without being intrusive. The breakfast menu is great - plenty of choice and beautifully cooked. The hotel had lovely festive decorations, a roaring fire in the sitting room and we had complementary crackers and chocolates to celebrate New Year. This was our second visit and we had a wonderful time.
Review 4：Lovely friendly staff. Amazing facilities in the premier room. Great location. Good selection of food well cooked with a friendly service. What more could you ask for?
Review 5：We got married in Kendal 11 years ago and had our wedding reception in Crow How. We decided to return for our anniversary and we were pleasantly surprised. This guest house has been renovated to the highest standard. crow How will always be special to us and John and his family made us feel so welcome. We were lucky to arrive in Ambleside due to the severe floods and we were well looked after. We will definitely return next year. Fabulous accommodation, great service in beautiful surroundings, perfect combination for a relaxing break!
Review 6：Nothing
Review 7：Good position on the edge of Ambelside but near enough to walk into the village for dinner. The bedroom and bath room are both great and an extensive breakfast menu
Review 8：Nothing.
Review 9：Beautiful quiet location about 10 - 12 mins walk from Ambleside. Lovely large room, nicely furnished. Really excellent breakfasts with good choice.
Review 10：The owner does not allow any take away's on the premises. The restaurants in Ambleside are quite expensive and one must take that into consideration when booking there.
Review 11：Just outside of town. Lovely setting. Very nice breakfast.
Review 12：If we were to be picky we would have preferred a duvet on our bed instead of a blanket because that is what we are used to.
Review 13：We couldn't fault anything. The location, our room, the food and the friendliness was all we could have asked for. A wonderful holiday.
Review 14：A little bit to far for us to go for dinner each night as we walked and it was a bit to dark not a lot of street lights
Review 15：Very clean and lovely breakfast
Review 16：nothing really. It would we good if the lady who takes the breakfast orders were to say hello or smile. Very austere lady.
Review 17：Excellent quiet location. Spacious garden,lounge This is the best place I have stayed over the years in Ambleside. Friendly host Comfortable but small room
Review 18：Both of us thought that as we had booked a premier room, we would have got something a bit better than 'average'. Wasn't very impressed with the breakfast either and you only had an hour window, 8.30/9.30, so couldn't have a lay in, or you'd miss out. Wouldn't go again!
Review 19：The hotel was within walking distance to the town centre.
Review 20：As soon as we arrived (early ) room being cleaned John made us very welcome and provided us with tea in his best silver. Room was amazing four poster and the bathroom was a dream self standing bath but the shower was the best one I have used.
Review 21：Only a small detail but for the price of th accommodation Heinz baked beans would be much appreciated at breakfast!
Review 22：The tranquil and beautiful surroundings. Spacious room and location was central to our trips.
Review 23：At checkout, when I wanted to pay the bill, I learned that the full amount was drawn from my credit card at the day of arrival shortly after 10 pm, before my arrival at 11 pm.
Review 24：Beautiful house, garden, nice clean rooms, perfect tasty breakfast (full Cumbrian if you want). Located ca. 1 km from Ambleside near a bus stop with regular service to Keswick, Ambleside, Windermere, Kendal (every 30 min during the day Mon-Sat) which we used several times.
Review 25：Nil.
Review 26：The hotel was well situated in a quiet corner at the end of a driveway just beyond AMBLESIDE VILLAGE. The room and bathroom were spotless with a comfortable bed. Good selection of fruits and cooked breakfasts.Friendly staff eager to please.
Review 27：The location was wonderful. The staff provided itineraries for drives and hikes and places to eat within walking distance (Ambleside is about a 15 minute walk). Breakfast was amazing - go with the Eggs Hemingway.
Review 28：Only tiny suggestion would a plea for granary bread at breakfast to supplement the already excellent food on offer.
Review 29：Lovely b&b on the outskirts of Ambleside. We had one of the superior rooms which was beautifully presented and extremely clean. Roll top bath and power shower were fabulous as were the DVDs freely available to while away damp days. Staff were really helpful and available till late to help with any enquiries.
Review 30：A hidden gem of a place! Fabulous people , room, bfast and location ..... And you will struggle to find anywhere as clean ever, it's spotless . We had a fabulous week :)
Review 31：Slightly lacking in any visible personal service really expected if a country house hotel. A lot of signs and notices in the room with rules and requests not to do things.
Review 32：Very peaceful location but within walking distance of Ambleside.
Review 33：The hotel is situated just outside of Ambleside making it a lovely peaceful location within a short stroll from the shops and restaurants. Good access to a variety of walks which the hotel staff kindly printed off several guided walks. The room was large, clean and extremely comfortable with a large en-suite bathroom. A good choice at breakfast of cooked breakfast (veggie and meat), cereals and fruit. The staff were very helpful with recommendations of restaurants.
Review 34：Cooked breakfast was fine, but nothing to write home about. Staff were helpful, (if you could find them) but not exactly smiley or proactive.
Review 35：Great location, well off the main read and outside the bustling centre of Ambleside, but close enough (easy walk) to get food and provisions. Beautiful property, lovely views. Nice rooms.
Review 36：Unfortunately wi-fi wasn't working which was a little inconvenient
Review 37：This guest house is situated just out of Ambelside on a small farm. It is an easy walk into the town. Perfect size and very comfortable. Big room with a beautiful outlook on the surrounding hills.
Review 38：None really because we were not charged for a one day earlier departure. They got a booking to replace us...a win win situation
Review 39：The beauty and serenity of the country house, the garden and the farm of sheep and other animals. The commited, industrious staff. Interior decor and the convenient distance from the village where we had most of our evening meal
Review 40：What's not to like.
Review 41：The views surrounding the property and location were amazing couldn't ask for a better place to stay in. The staff were helpful and friendly. The location was ideal as you were pretty much in the middle of the many walks around Ambleside.
Review 42：Location, lights spacious airy room, excellent breakfast both in terms of choice and in preparation.A mere 15 minutes easy walk away from restaurants in Ambleside.
Review 43：Beautiful room with fantastic views. Short walk from Ambleside but worth staying that bit further out of the centre the view certainly made up for it. staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Review 44：Only a minor issue but WiFi signal that great but still only a very minor issue for an otherwise great stay
Review 45：Nice clean rooms. Large bath & cool shower!
Review 46：Very good and comfortable guest house. It is only a 10 minutes walk to the village with a lot of pubs and restaurant. A lot of choice from the breakfast menu. Helpfull staff
Review 47：The times for breakfast is 8:30 to 9:30. Really quite restrictive. It was ok for us this time but on another occasion we may well have appreciated more flexibility.
Review 48：Bathroom was great and breakfast very good.
Review 49：Breakfasts good but not stunning (would have liked vegetarian sausages and better bread). However, gluten free bread much appreciated.
Review 50：Our bedroom had a fabulous view. Crow How provide leaflets about local walks of varying length, and it is possible to walk from the door. Very friendly and helpful proprietor who recommended places to eat.
Review 51：Nothing at all but take a torch if dining in town on dark nights as the roadway up is shared with a farm
Review 52：John greeted us with a warm welcome and personally showed us the workings of the room 4 with jacuzzi. The room was tastefully decorated and bathroom was stunning looking pristine in every way. Will we be going back...MOST DEFINITELY... Thanks for a very memorable stay.
Review 53：Couldn't complain!
Review 54：A well appointed and clean hotel, with fascinating features in a most beautiful if not remote edge of town, It suited us down tot he ground.
Review 55：Nothing at all.
Review 56：The comfort of the guest house and friendliness of the owner. Ambleside is only a short walk. There is a drying room for those caught out in rain.If your looking for beautiful countryside,immaculate accommodation and friendly hosts look no further than Crow How Guest House. It's perfectly situated ten minutes walk from Ambleside. Rooms are spacious and well appointed with room to relax. Excellent breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients (sausage is excellent). The host are friendly and occomodating which provides a lovely relaxed atmosphere. We will certainly go again
Review 57：everything. room was big, bathroom was brand new, breakfast was delicious, staff was great, there is free internet, dvd player and a big selection of dvds and the location is amazing. close enough to town that you can walk, but far enough so there is silence and a great view of countryside.
Review 58：Did not cater for gluten free, although disappointing it would not stop me from returning.
Review 59：Location was fabulous, spotlessly clean, warm, comfy, great TV and lovely bathroom.
Review 60：It was a great place to spend new year and my sixtieth birthday.lovely and clean and no problem parking and within easy walking distance in to the town centre.
Review 61：NOTHING
Review 62：Excellent facilities, food, staff, location, everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Crow How to anyone.
Review 63：The location - just out of the centre but walkable. It was so quiet, peaceful and lovely. Also the owner was extremely friendly and helped us out by lending us his wife's walking shoes and offering good walking routes.
Review 64：Our stay at Crow How was the highlight of our time in the Lake District. The well-appointed rooms, friendly staff, excellent breakfasts, and superior location make this a must-visit site for us on our next trip to the region. What a delightful change from the soulless travel chains and well-known hotels!
Review 65：there was nothing we did not like about crow how
Review 66：this is a wonderful country house guest house. the beautiful building is idyllically located with a wonderful garden. the rooms are excellent, clean and spacious. our bathroom had a whirlpool bath as well as a shower and everything was finished to a very high standard. the choice of breakfast was good and very very nice. a fifteen minute walk into ambleside ensures you dont have to worry about parking. there are plenty of walks around the area some of which are supplied in direction form in the guest pack to use at your leisure. little touches like that are what gives crow how that something extra. i would find it difficult to suggest anything that could be done to make our stay better. it was perfect and we will certainly be back next year.
Review 67：Lovely accommodation, spotlessly clean, lovely bedrooms and bathrooms with a relaxing lounge Drying room for clothes and boots when the weather is inclement. Breakfasts were very good with a good choice of menu. Location ideal, with fantastic walks nearby
Review 68：The guest house was really comfortable, clean and tidy. Set in it's own grounds just a short walk from Ambleside. Just perfect for a relaxing break.
Review 69：Crow How's location would more suite for self-driving, it took 15 minutes walk to the Ambleside centre. Our bedroom's view is wonderful! The breakfast is fantastic! The host is kindly and friendly!
Review 70：Setting has country views. Full English breakfast excellent. Room very comfortable and clean.our hosts were friendly and welcoming and ha spy to provide advice about local area. Even provided an extra treat for new year
Review 71：Out of town, so quiet location. 20 minute stroll into centre of Ambleside. Great position for walking. Lovely gardens. Will certainly return when we visit The Lake District again
Review 72：Mattress not entirely comfortable - seemed to respond asymmetrically to our weight
Review 73：Tasteful décor Works by (probably local) artists Extensive garden Adequate parking Extensive breakfast menu Generous hospitality tray including fresh milk on request Location off main road but close to it and local destinations Information about local walks
Review 74：Great setting in a quiet rural location, yet only a short (10 - 15 min) walk from Ambleside village. Superb bathroom and room (room 1). Good breakfast
Review 75：Our purpose for visiting was to relax and get away from it all, and Crow How let us do just that. It was in a perfect spot for quietness and yet only a short walk or drive to things we wanted. The garden was so peacful to sit in, and the veiws were lovely. If we are that way again we would certainly stay there again.
Review 76：Lovely location in quiet countryside although still only a 10 minute walk to Ambleside. Breakfast was excellent, the choice amazing. The staff were absolutely lovely. Would definitely recommend.
Review 77：We were warmly greeted by the friendly and professional owner. He and his staff couldn't do enough to make our visit special. Situated in a quiet location in superb surroundings we could easily walk in to Ambleside during the day and again for dinner. We had a puncture on our hire car which we discovered in the morning. Our host couldn't be more helpful co-ordinating the replacement of a new tyre with the local garage, while we went out for the day continuing to enjoy our holiday.
Review 78：None
Review 79：Fantastic location with spectacular views, lovely house with spacious and comfortable rooms. Great choice at breakfast. Only 15 mins to the centre of Ambleside with a great choice of restaurants and bars to suit all tastes.
Review 80：I can't say there was anything I didn't like the one weather we had but no one can control the weather
Review 81：The excellent service staff very helpful nothing a bother to them very peaceful and quiet no disturbance with guest going about
Review 82：nothing i did'nt like as all was excellent
Review 83：no faults at all,excellent in every aspect and could'nt have asked for a nicer location where it was.all in all would highly recomend to anyone wanting to stay in the lakes.breakfast was amazing and staff really nice
Review 84：difficult to say, as even the sun was shining.
Review 85：The beautiful old farm house amongst huge trees and near magnificent natural beauty. Walking distance from the lovely village of Ambleside where Wordsworth lived. Room very comfortable, breakfast superb and hosts couldn't do enough for us, eveen lending us a map. Great value for money.
Review 86：Sausages (cumbrian) used to Lincolnshire Pork Sausages - suppose we can only expect Cumbrian in Cumbria, don't like long life milk on the tea tray.
Review 87：Lambs bleating in the fields and the excellent accommodation, food and surroundings. The Lakeland Tea also the Orange Blossom shower gel.
Review 88：Could have done with an iron in my room. But the ironing room was adequate
Review 89：Location was great. We found detailed walks in the welcome pack, and completed one. The walk back from Ambleside was lovely, under the Stars. Wasn't that bad in the rain either. The room was spacious with great views. It was very clean and had just about anything you need. The on suit was amazing. With a bath with lights in and a walk in shower. Breakfast was excellent. With good choices.
Review 90：The only hotel where I had to request they make up the room daily. Too many warnings to guests that they will be charged for misdemeanors
Review 91：The gardens and the breakfasts
Review 92：The location was truly lovely , felt like the middle of the countryside and yet was just a short walk away from the village . Had great weather - had a fabulous time
Review 93：Didn't like having to walk through farm with wild aggressive dog to get to property.
Review 94：The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the room and breakfast were first class.
Review 95：UK problem: sluggish wifi but it workedmost of the time. We had the same in Scotland. Get some Dutchmen in to run the internet in the UK!
Review 96：Location High standard of facilities
Review 97：Nothing....everything was perfect.
Review 98：Everything we expected and more! We loved our room, bathroom was so clean and the extra touches like the hot chocolate, biscuits and mineral water was lovely. The location and the views were amazing.
Review 99：Beautiful and homely accommodation.
Review 100：Fantastic location with walking from the hotel to Ambleside Rydal & Grasmere.Comfortable good sized rooms with a hearty breakfast
Review 101：Haha. , , , the weather.
Review 102：Brilliant hotel, very clean, brilliant room facilities and a 'Crackin breakfast'
Review 103：nothing
Review 104：everything
Review 105：Friendly staff, great room, good location, everything was perfect.
Review 106：Faultless from moment we stepped through the door.
Review 107：Beautiful comfortable room. The breakfasts were fantastic! It was great to have a comfy lounge, DVD player and lots of DVDs to choose from.
Review 108：N/A
Review 109：Great breakfasts, and fantastic location - about a mile out of town so nice and quiet
Review 110：Great location in central Lakes. Away from main roads so lovely and quiet. Huge room and bathroom. Excellent breakfast and welcoming people.
Review 111：Quiet location but near enough to Ambleside.
Review 112：Location,location, location. Friendliness of this family run house.
Review 113：Great breakfast and good quiet location with splendid views Modern bathroom and furniture.
Review 114：Beautiful guest house and rooms, off the road and peaceful, spotlessy clean.
Review 115：couldn't fault a thing
Review 116：everything was perfect
The Fine Print
Children under the age of 13 cannot be accommodated.Check-in outside of 14:30 - 22:00 is possible with prior arrangement only.