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Cross Brow, Ambleside

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4.6
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.6
out of 5
Cumbria » Ambleside
Sleeps up to 6
Bedrooms: 3

Cross Brow is a traditional whitewashed farmhouse cottage in Ambleside, central Lake District, refurbished to a high standard. It sits within stunning lawned gardens across several levels with patios and terraces offering views in every direction. Despite feeling private and secluded it is just a five-minute walk from Ambleside's shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

Ambleside is one of the Lake District's best-connected towns. Waterhead Pier is a short stroll away giving direct access to Lake Windermere cruises. Grasmere is 4. 4 miles away and Windermere town is 4. 7 miles. Walks to Troutbeck, Tarn Hows, Helvellyn start points and Stock Ghyll waterfall all begin from the doorstep.

The cottage sleeps six across three bedrooms.

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About Cross Brow

Cross Brow is a traditional whitewashed farmhouse cottage in Ambleside, central Lake District, refurbished to a high standard. It sits within stunning lawned gardens across several levels with patios and terraces offering views in every direction. Despite feeling private and secluded it is just a five-minute walk from Ambleside's shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

Ambleside is one of the Lake District's best-connected towns. Waterhead Pier is a short stroll away giving direct access to Lake Windermere cruises. Grasmere is 4.4 miles away and Windermere town is 4.7 miles. Walks to Troutbeck, Tarn Hows, Helvellyn start points and Stock Ghyll waterfall all begin from the doorstep.

The cottage sleeps six across three bedrooms. There is one king-size bedroom (convertible to twin) and two further king and double bedrooms. Four bathrooms serve the property including two en-suites, a family bathroom and a separate shower room. Two sitting rooms each have a wood burning stove.

Waterhead Pier (0.3 miles), Grasmere village (4.4 miles), Windermere town (4.7 miles) and Tarn Hows (5 miles) are all within easy reach.

Perfect for groups of six wanting space, a well-equipped kitchen with Rangemaster oven and granite worktops, private parking for three cars and beautiful established gardens. Book Cross Brow for a proper Lake District base.

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Cross Brow Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Cross Brow during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Waterhead Pier & Lake Windermere Cruises
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0ES
Bridge House (National Trust)
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 0AB
Tarn Hows
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 8HN
Stock Ghyll Waterfall Walk
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 0AB
Loughrigg Fell via Ambleside
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA22 9EY
Troutbeck Valley Walk
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1PL
Ambleside Village Shops
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0BT
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AB
Grasmere Village
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SB
Windermere Railway Station
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1EY
555 Bus Stop (Ambleside)
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0BT
Ambleside Car Park (Rydal Road)
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9AN
Waterhead Pier & Lake Windermere Cruises
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0ES
Bridge House (National Trust)
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 0AB
Tarn Hows
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 8HN
Stock Ghyll Waterfall Walk
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 0AB
Loughrigg Fell via Ambleside
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA22 9EY
Troutbeck Valley Walk
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1PL
Ambleside Village Shops
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0BT
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AB
Grasmere Village
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SB
Windermere Railway Station
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1EY
555 Bus Stop (Ambleside)
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0BT
Ambleside Car Park (Rydal Road)
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9AN

Is Cross Brow Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Cross Brow accepts infants under 18 months and children over 12 years only. Children between 18 months and 12 years are not accepted. For older children and teens, the location gives direct walking access to Ambleside, Lake Windermere boat trips from Waterhead Pier and numerous fell walks from the door.
For Couples
Three couples can each have their own en-suite or private bathroom access at Cross Brow. The two separate sitting rooms with wood burning stoves give real breathing space. The gardens have multiple quiet seating areas and Ambleside's restaurants and bars are a five-minute walk away. Grasmere is just 4.4 miles.
Pet Friendly
Cross Brow does not accept pets. If you are travelling with a dog or other animal you will need to look at an alternative property in the Lakelovers collection. The no-pets policy applies throughout the property and its gardens.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Cross Brow

The Drunken Duck Inn

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NG

Zeffirellis Restaurant & Cinema

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9AD

The Apple Pie Eating House

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Cross Brow

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Cross Brow does not have a hot tub. The property does however have four bathrooms including two en-suites and a separate shower room with powerful showers praised by many guests.
Is Cross Brow pet friendly?
No, Cross Brow does not accept pets. The property also operates a strict no smoking policy throughout.
How many people does Cross Brow sleep?
The property sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. There is one king-size room (convertible to twin on request), one king bedroom and one double bedroom.
How many bathrooms are there?
There are four bathrooms in total. These include two en-suites, a family bathroom and a separate shower room, making it well suited to groups of six.
Is there parking at Cross Brow?
Yes, there is private off-road parking for three to four carefully parked cars. The parking area is at the top of the property with steps leading down, which may be difficult for guests with limited mobility.
How far is Cross Brow from Ambleside centre?
The cottage is a five-minute walk from Ambleside's village centre. Waterhead Pier and Lake Windermere are also within a short stroll of the property.
What are the child and infant policies?
Infants under 18 months are welcome and children over 12 years old are accepted. The property does not accept children between 18 months and 12 years old.
What is included in the rental price?
Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the rent. The property also includes use of a washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and private parking.

Cross Brow Reviews

The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
Carolyn
Great location and lovely cottage but needs a little TLC in places.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
The best things about our stay were The weather and the accessibility of the property to both Bowness and Windermere. Also the parking is excellent.
We have had a lovely stay at Cross Brow despite flooding in and around Ambleside which cleared as quickly as it came. Gorgeous rooms upstairs, lovely kitchen, loads of space. We would definately come back.. There are just a few small things I would mention as others did the chairs and sofa downstair are not esp comfortable you slide off them! I think undersheets are needed on the beds, the sheet constantly comes off the mattress, instructions on the light switches! And the heating set to come on and off am and pm it was very random! Also the bath taps and shelf in upstairs bathroom need tightening. However great comfortable house happy to stay again, well equipped kitchen, clean, spacious.
Rachel
Cross Brow is a delightful cottage in a great location the log burner takes a long time to get going but is a lovely feature. The kitchen is very well equipped and the house is spacious and great for familyfriends sharing. Lots of storage for clothes and walking gear which is great. Parking is really good too! More soft lighting in the lounge would be nice and more comfortable cushions on the sofas, plus a small side table by the reading chair at the bottom of the stairs. Lovely place to stay
Carolyn
A lovely well equipped cottage, superb gardens and parking for three cars just a few minutes walk away from the centre of Ambleside. Some lovely walks from the house over to Troutbeck or to Grasmere and only a short drive to start point for Helvellyn, Blencathra etc.
Lesley
Beautiful roomy cottage close to many walks and Ambleside
Angela
The stay at Cross Brow was perfect. Very light and spacious, lovely, warm and cosy. We had fairly good weather so no need for a fire and we were able to sit in the beautiful, established gardens on more than one occasion. Very quiet, except for an occasional car and workman on a building quite close. Convenient to walk into Ambleside for a coffee and pastry or an evening meal. Lovely walks from the cottage, only used the car twice whilst there. Kitchen had everything we needed and more, beds very comfy and the showers baths were lovely. We would happily stay there again.
What an amazing cottage perfectly placed for bars shops restaurants walks etc mind the weather helped red hot every day 1724th May 2025. It was plenty big enough for more than 6 people the gardens well kept and manicured!!! Would we stay there again most certainly cant fault it in any way wonderfully clean tidy and many toilets bathrooms etc so no fighting over those facilities!!! Thanks for having us. Jan and Eric Sue and Tony
Needed a little TLC in places, on suite in main bedroom. Appreciate that its a light colour carpet upstairs but would a key to the top door be a good idea, from a safety point of view. Overall a really fantastic property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in it, sun was out and we sat in the garden as a bonus
The property was in an excellent location, just a few minutes walk from the village centre and easy to travel to other villages in the Lakes. Lots of nice walks straight from the property without the need for a car. The house itself is spacious and comfortable with key facilities provided. We had a problem with the heating when we arrived but this was quickly sorted after we reported it. It would have been good to be able to use the outside door next to the bedrooms to bring the luggage in and out but there was no key available. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
I feel it lacked Christmas spirit as there was no tree or decorations and this ... I feel it lacked Christmas spirit as there was no tree or decorations and this was missed by us Other than that this house was perfect for us
Great property, so well located for walking into lovely Ambleside in a few minutes, but not too close to be affected by being in the thick of it. Spacious enough to easily accommodate three couples in comfort, with the bedrooms being roughly the same size, so no real fight over which one each couple had! The previous reviewer's criticism we read about the towels has clearly been addressed too, as they were lovely and fluffy...
Carolyn
This property is perfectly situated it feels secluded but is just a 5 minute walk from the cafes, restaurants and bars in Ambleside. Easy access to great walks from the doorstep or a short drive away. We did 5 different walks over the week we were there and loved them all. Accommodation was perfect for our needs a modern open plan lay out with everything you could need during your stay. I just wish it was mine.
We loved Cross Brow and we greatly enjoyed our stay. The house and gardens are immaculate. The property is very comfortable. Four bathrooms was a definite plus. We were a party of five adults, including both my parents who are in their nineties. There was no mention of the many steps down to the property from the parking place and they struggled with these. These steps should be mentioned in the property description.
The property was everything the brochure said it was with the most amazing garden
Joanna
Wow, what a gem of a place in beautiful Ambleside! Seriously the photos dont do it justice! We were totally blown away when we arrived and very happy we chose this place. The house and gardens are just beautiful, everything in the house is top quality and you can tell thats its well looked after! The facilities are excellent and the beds, well they are so comfy and we all slept so well! The fluffiest bathroom towels and nice little finishing touches throughout! Would we stay again, most definitely, I seriously cant recommend this place enough!
Fantastic location with it being such a short walk into the middle of Ambleside and Waterhead. Lovely garden. Great to have a bathroom for each room. The kitchen has a great selection of utensils etc for a week away. Lovely rooms and decorations adding to them. Nice to have access to a washing machine and drier as walkingexercising does produce dirty clothes that need washingdrying. Only thing to improve would be more than one toilet roll per bathroom for a weeks stay. Would stay again
Rachel
Stunning property, clean and comfortable. Great location and close to local amenities. Thank you
We have stayed at Crossbrow many times and stay each year, sadly since Lake lovers has changed to Sykes there is a marked decline. The towels and bed linen have gone from soft luxurious comfort to cheap rough industrial laundry type. This is the same for the cleaning, the bathrooms all smelt of cheap chemicals throughout. Crossbrow has the location and space but no longer has the comfort. From a customer perspective the change of company ownership has had a big impact on the quality of our stay and it feels such a shame for this property to be managed by a large national company where the customer experience is now not paramount it feels.
Loved this cottage, spacious, comfortable, beautiful garden, stones throw from the centre of Ambleside. Like home from home everything there that we needed to have a wonderful stay.
Christopher
Please thank the owner. We had a great time. It is a comfortable, clean , large cottage, and was ideal for ourselves and grown up children.
Absolutely lovely property, great location literally within walking distance of Ambleside centre. Beds were very comfy & showers were super powerful. Kitchen has all the required bits & bobs to make Cross Brow a home from home. We really enjoyed our stay here & would highly recommend to others.
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