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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.

Couples particularly 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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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable and pleasant staff. Wide choice of breakfast menu. Food was excellent.
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent cooked breakfast. Good choices. Quiet, peaceful location. Lovely gardens.
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good location a short walk from Ambleside. Very peaceful with lovely views over the countryside.
  • Abz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place is very scenic and its a breadth of fresh air. The backyard view was amazing, you will have to around the house to get there. The staff was amazing and the room was what we expected.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean room. Amenities good. Excellent location and secure parking. Bed very comfortable
  • Prem
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location and Guest house , clean and well maintained in a very quiet scenic place , easy walk to the town and other attractions .The hosts and staff are very friendly. Thank you Jill for the advice and information. The breakfast was...
  • 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.
  • Nicholas
    Guernsey Guernsey
    Good, about half a mile north of Ambleside. Easy to find. Parking on site. Good room and breakfasts. Helpful staff.
  • 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...
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely and quiet, nice size room, good shower and breakfast Staff really friendly and helpful.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 442 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
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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.