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About this property

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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1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brian
    Australia Australia
    What a gorgeous place to stay. Perfect location, so quiet yet walking distance to the town. Whole property is beautiful, gardens delightful, breakfast amazing and lovely, friendly hosts.
  • Baer
    United States United States
    The location was fantastic. It was just a short walk to town, down a long, leafy driveway providing total peace and quiet. The room was very comfortable. the breakfast in the morning was made to order and delicious. The staff was very...
  • Laura
    United States United States
    The location is impossible to beat. Far enough out that it’s quiet and peaceful, but close enough to easily wander into the town of Ambleside or make your way to hiking paths without the need for a car. There is a bus stop that services the 555...
  • Dave
    Canada Canada
    The building is a beautiful piece of history. One area of the gardens has become a little overgrown but after talking to the owners about the story of the place. I’m excited for our next visit. The breakfast was a great start to our day. The...
  • Melody
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Between Rydal and Ambleside meant perfect location for walking into Ambleside as well as easy to get out into the mountains. The view of mountains out the window was amazing especially with the bathtub looking out at fells! I'd recommend the four...
  • Chloe
    United States United States
    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 United States
    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 United States
    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.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 431 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

House rules

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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
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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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
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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.