The Cuckoo Brow Inn - Near Sawrey

TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award-winning Lake District inn with Mauritian-inspired dining and dog-friendly stays

Dining: Award-winning Restaurant and Local Ales

The Cuckoo Brow Inn's restaurant, a TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award winner, serves locally sourced dishes with a menu that includes Mauritian curries prepared by the owner family's trained chefs. Guests choose from extensive breakfast options, ranging from a full Cumbrian breakfast to lighter smoked haddock with poached eggs, and can request special diet menus. The on-site pub offers a regularly changing selection of local ales, plus a wine and champagne list, and kids' meals are available.

Rooms: 14 En-suite Bedrooms with Super King-size Beds

Each of the 14 en-suite bedrooms at Cuckoo Brow is refurbished with bathrooms that include both a power shower and a deep bath. The rooms have super king-size beds, flat-screen TVs, and some offer countryside views from window seats. Historical charm is preserved through rustic decor, while amenities such as daily housekeeping and luggage storage are provided.

Pet-Friendly and Family Accommodations

The Cuckoo Brow Inn is dog-friendly, with pet bowls provided and dogs allowed in public areas, and charges a £15 per night per dog fee. Family rooms are available, and children are entertained with board games, puzzles, darts, and a games room. The inn also offers kids' meals and a designated smoking area, while guests can use the shared lounge/TV area.

Location: Walking Distance to Beatrix Potter's Hill Top

Cuckoo Brow is a short walk from Hill Top, the former home of Beatrix Potter, and within walking distance of Lake Windermere for water-based activities. Grizedale Forest offers hiking and outdoor adventures, and the Windermere car ferry is a 20-minute walk away. The hotel has a beer garden with views of the surrounding countryside and is close to numerous walking routes.

Entertainment: On-site Pub with Local Ales and Open Fires

The bar area at Cuckoo Brow features a regularly changing selection of local ales, open fires, and a cozy atmosphere. Guests can play darts, use the games room, or enjoy board games and puzzles. The inn also hosts engaging community activities designed for guest interaction and has a shared lounge/TV area.

• Dining: Mauritian curries and award-winning restaurant
• Rooms: 14 en-suite bedrooms with super king-size beds
• Pet Policy: Dog-friendly with pet bowls (£15 per night)
• Location: Walking distance to Hill Top and Lake Windermere
• Activities: Darts, games room, and board games
• Breakfast: Full Cumbrian breakfast and extensive options
• Awards: TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award