Crow How Country Guest House
Rydal Road, on the edge of town towards Rydal · Guest House
A Victorian country guest house set in two acres of gardens on the edge of Ambleside, built from stone taken from the old Rydal Hall.
About Crow How Country Guest House
Crow How Country Guest House occupies a grand Victorian building on Rydal Road, a short walk from Ambleside's centre towards Rydal, built in 1848 from stone taken from the ancient Rydal Hall before being converted into a guest house in the early 1930s. The two-acre gardens surrounding the property give it a distinctly rural feel despite the short walk into town, and several rooms retain period features including four-poster beds.
The guest house holds a 4-star Silver grading and has built a loyal following among repeat visitors, many of whom cite the breakfasts and the warmth of the welcome as reasons to return year after year. Its position gives direct access to several popular fell walks without needing to drive to a trailhead first.
Crow How suits couples and walkers looking for a quieter, more traditional stay than the town centre offers, while remaining close enough to Ambleside's shops and restaurants for an easy stroll in either direction.
At a glance
- Property type
- Guest House
- Location
- Rydal Road, on the edge of town towards Rydal
- Star rating
- 4 star
- Guest score
- 9.2 / 10 (400 reviews)
- Prices from
- £150 per night
- Destination
- Ambleside