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Why we love it
The setting
Out at Far Sawrey, on the quieter west side of Windermere in the Lake District, you'll find Cuckoo Brow Inn. Old country-inn character throughout — bar, restaurant, and a lounge warmed by a wood-burning stove. It is about 9 km from Ambleside town centre, so you get rural surroundings and easy reach of the lake. Hanging baskets and a stone-walled exterior set the tone before you step inside.
What to expect
The Standard Double room comes with a full double bed, a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and a TV. Breakfast is included and served each morning at the inn. Rooms sit across three floors of the building, and the overall feel is simple and traditional rather than modern. With a bar and restaurant on site, you can eat and drink without leaving the property after a day outdoors.
Things to do nearby
The Windermere Ferry is about 1.2 km away and carries you across England's largest natural lake to the eastern shore. Claife Viewing Station and the Windermere West Shore are roughly 961 m from the door, a short walk through the woods. A golf course lies within 3 km. Footpaths around Far Sawrey lead straight into the surrounding fells and lakeside trails.
Best for
A good fit for couples who want walking, lake views and a traditional inn over a city break. The quieter west shore suits travellers happy to use the ferry and explore on foot.
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Standard Double room
Full double bed, private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and TV in a traditional Lake District inn.
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A week, loosely planned
Suggestions, not orders. Tour ideas to mix and match for your trip.
Far Sawrey and the viewing station
Arrive at Far Sawrey and settle into the Standard Double room. Walk the short path to Claife Viewing Station for a first look at Windermere, then have dinner in the inn restaurant and a drink by the wood-burning stove.
Ferry across Windermere
Take the Windermere Ferry across the lake to the eastern shore for a full day out, with footpaths and lakeside walks either side of the crossing. Return to the inn for the evening, with breakfast and check-out the following morning.
Where you'll be
Ambleside, UK
FAQ
Is Cuckoo Brow Inn close to the Windermere Ferry?
Cuckoo Brow Inn is at Far Sawrey, about 1.2 km from the Windermere Ferry. From there you can cross to the eastern shore of the lake on foot or by car.
Does Cuckoo Brow Inn include breakfast?
Yes. Breakfast is included with this deal and served each morning at the inn.
What is the best area to stay near Windermere?
The west side of Windermere, around Far Sawrey and Hawkshead, suits walkers who want quiet lakeside and fell trails. The Bowness and Windermere town side, reached by ferry, is busier with shops and boat trips.
Does Cuckoo Brow Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes. The Standard Double room comes with free Wi-Fi and a TV, along with a full double bed and a private bathroom, set across the building's three floors.
How far is Claife Viewing Station from Cuckoo Brow Inn?
Claife Viewing Station and the Windermere West Shore are about 961 m away, an easy walk through the woods from the inn.
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