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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebekah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spotless clean. Breakfast was amazing. Highly recommend. Such a beautiful location.
  • Dani
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a lovely hotel on the outskirts of Ambleside - perfect walking distance from the centre while enjoying lovely views, quiet and countryside. The room was amazing - large (inc sofa area), comfortable beds, nice touches, great shower. Breakfast...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, convenient for bus routes, good breakfast.
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great size room, lovely bathroom with bath and shower. Really good choice for breakfast, cooked well and nice and hot. Location within easy reach of several of the lakes best bits.
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The perfect setting within walking distance to Ambleside.
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed at Crow How a number of times before and this time was as lovely as always. Great breakfast & a nice walk into Ambleside (possibly about a mile). Good parking and nice hosts. I would say take a torch for the evening though as some of...
  • J
    John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely quiet location, just outside of Ambleside but still very convenient. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast menu had a good range of options. The food was freshly prepared and very tasty and set us up for the day. The location...
  • John
    Isle of Man Isle of Man
    Very quiet place to stay...Good service from friendly staff
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely house about 20mins walk from Ambleside, but with the feeling of being idyllically rural. Owners really helpful suggesting walks when our plans went awry.
  • Marion
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully clean, comfortable and friendly. Lovely breakfast. Gorgeous setting and very quiet

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 481 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

Facilities of Crow How Country Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 12 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    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
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash
    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.

    FAQs about Crow How Country Guest House

    • Crow How Country Guest House is 0.7 miles from the centre of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Crow How Country Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Crow How Country Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking

    • Room options at Crow How Country Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Triple

    • Check-in at Crow How Country Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.