Bed and Breakfast Foxghyll Country House B&B

Foxghyll Country House, Under Loughrigg, Ambleside, LA22 9LL, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 167 reviews)

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9.9
Exceptional
167 reviews

Breakfast superb. Owners very friendly and helpful. Rooms good size and very comfortable. Great location with short walk into town. Grounds spacious and well kept. Maps, torches etc available if required.

Steve United Kingdom

The b&b on the whole!! Beautiful place with a lovely breakfast

Common United Kingdom

A brilliant stay, we wish we had booked to stay the entire weekend! Such a lovely couple, very welcoming, breakfast was brilliant and it was extremely clean! Have already recommended and will be booking to stay again.

Tara United Kingdom

Excellent breakfast Friendly hosts Walks onto fells directly from garden

Jill United Kingdom

Beautiful hotel. Stunning location. Delicious breakfast with fresh, local quality ingredients. Hosts were amazing throughout our stay.

Charlotte United Kingdom

Beautiful in the perfect location. Great place to set off on walks or just relax in the gardens. A really beautiful spot, close enough to the popular towns for meals etc but far enough away to feel like your a million miles away from it all. Will be back!

Stephen United Kingdom

Lovely property with bags of character and a great view. .

Wendy United Kingdom

Lovely setting, slightly off the beaten track but is only a short walk away from Ambleside. Very friendly and helpful hosts, the room is really nice big and tidy and the whole house is beautiful. The breakfast is great and have a lot of choices. Definitely would stay again!

Liyuan United Kingdom

Very clean and comfortable. Lovely hosts. Great breakfasts. Scenic location.

Trevor United Kingdom

Location, the house, gardens, our room, the view , friendly owners, lots of knowledge

Aly United Kingdom
9.9
Exceptional
167 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Breakfast superb. Owners very friendly and helpful. Rooms good size and very comfortable. Great location with short walk into town. Grounds spacious and well kept.”
    Steve Steve United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The b&b on the whole!! Beautiful place with a lovely breakfast”
    Common Common United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A brilliant stay, we wish we had booked to stay the entire weekend! Such a lovely couple, very welcoming, breakfast was brilliant and it was extremely clean!”
    Tara Tara United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent breakfast Friendly hosts Walks onto fells directly from garden”
    Jill Jill United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful hotel. Stunning location. Delicious breakfast with fresh, local quality ingredients. Hosts were amazing throughout our stay.”
    Charlotte Charlotte United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful in the perfect location. Great place to set off on walks or just relax in the gardens.”
    Stephen Stephen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely property with bags of character and a great view. .”
    Wendy Wendy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely setting, slightly off the beaten track but is only a short walk away from Ambleside. Very friendly and helpful hosts, the room is really nice big and tidy and the whole house is beautiful.”
    Liyuan Liyuan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very clean and comfortable. Lovely hosts. Great breakfasts. Scenic location.”
    Trevor Trevor United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location, the house, gardens, our room, the view , friendly owners, lots of knowledge”
    Aly Aly United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.9
  • Facilities 9.8
  • Cleanliness9.9
  • Comfort 9.9
  • Value for money 9.7
  • Location9.8
  • Free WiFi9.0
High score for Ambleside

Located in the heart of the Lake District and just 5 minutes' drive from Ambleside, Foxghyll Country House B&B offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking. Set within 3 acres of private gardens, this large country house dates back to the 1600s and has direct access to Loughrigg Fell.

With mountain or garden views, each luxurious room includes a TV, an iPod docking station, and a seating area. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and free toiletries.

In the mornings, guests at the Foxghyll Country House B&B can enjoy full cooked breakfast.

Foxghyll Country House B&B is by the banks of the River Rothay. Guests can explore the tranquil Lake District, which is ideal for hiking and scenic cycle rides. It is also ideal for fishing.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
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9.9
Exceptional
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  • Staff9.9
  • Facilities 9.8
  • Cleanliness9.9
  • Comfort 9.9
  • Value for money 9.7
  • Location9.8
  • Free WiFi9.0
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  • Steve United Kingdom

    “Breakfast superb. Owners very friendly and helpful. Rooms good size and very comfortable. Great location with short walk into town. Grounds spacious and well kept. Maps, torches etc available if required.”

  • Common United Kingdom

    “The b&b on the whole!! Beautiful place with a lovely breakfast”

  • Tara United Kingdom

    “A brilliant stay, we wish we had booked to stay the entire weekend! Such a lovely couple, very welcoming, breakfast was brilliant and it was extremely clean! Have already recommended and will be booking to stay again.”

  • Jill United Kingdom

    “Excellent breakfast Friendly hosts Walks onto fells directly from garden”

  • Charlotte United Kingdom

    “Beautiful hotel. Stunning location. Delicious breakfast with fresh, local quality ingredients. Hosts were amazing throughout our stay.”

  • Stephen United Kingdom

    “Beautiful in the perfect location. Great place to set off on walks or just relax in the gardens. A really beautiful spot, close enough to the popular towns for meals etc but far enough away to feel like your a million miles away from it all. Will be back!”

  • Wendy United Kingdom

    “Lovely property with bags of character and a great view. .”

  • Liyuan United Kingdom

    “Lovely setting, slightly off the beaten track but is only a short walk away from Ambleside. Very friendly and helpful hosts, the room is really nice big and tidy and the whole house is beautiful. The breakfast is great and have a lot of choices. Definitely would stay again! ”

  • Trevor United Kingdom

    “Very clean and comfortable. Lovely hosts. Great breakfasts. Scenic location.”

  • Aly United Kingdom

    “Location, the house, gardens, our room, the view , friendly owners, lots of knowledge ”

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  • Are dogs allowed in room?

    Sorry - Unfortunately we do not allow pets at Foxghyll. Many thanks for your interest.

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    Asked about: Double Room with Mountain View • Answered on July 28, 2021
  • Hi do you have vegan options for breakfast thanks

    Hi, yes no problem at all. We offer full vegan & vegetarian breakfast menus. Happy to accommodate any dietary requirements Inc. Dairy, gluten free etc. Many thanks, Paul. Foxghyll Country House B&B

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    Answered on June 5, 2021
  • Do you allow dogs?

    Hi. Thank you for your enquiry. I'm sorry, we do not allow pets at FoxGhyll. Thank you for your interest. PLease do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any other questions.

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    Answered on October 25, 2019

Hosted by Paul Mann

Host Review Score 9.9

Paul Mann

Foxghyll Guest House offers Bed & Breakfast in style. This large country house, originally built in the 1600's & once home to author and literary figure Thomas DeQuincey, offers guests a unique B&B experience. Located on the incredibly scenic Under Loughrigg Road, 10 minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside. - Foxghyll offers 3 large and luxuriously individual en-suite guest bedrooms, set within 3 acres of private, landscaped gardens - with direct access to Loughrigg Fell from the garden itself. The grounds can also be explored from the guest lounge, with fully licenced bar - where you are welcome to relax and enjoy the peace of the Lake District scenery. With full private parking. Free / open wireless internet available. Also private fishing. Hearty full English breakfast + Open all year.

FoxGhyll Is located within the heart of the English Lake District. Ambleside. Surrounded by stunning mountains, lakes and scenery. There are limitless walks & mountain climbs from the house and garden itself. Without having to move the car. A 15 minute walk into Ambleside village offers a host of restaurants, bars, shops and a chance to ride the famous Lake Windermere cruise from nearby Waterhead. Other nearby sites include: *Dove Cottage & Rydal Mount - Home's of William Wordsworth. *Rydal Water & Rydal Caves. Stunning scenery, 10 minute walk from the house itself. *Loughrigg Fell: Stunning mountain walk from the top of the garden. Takes in breathtaking views of both Windermere lake to the South & Rydal water & grasmere water to the North.

FoxGhyll Is located within the heart of the English Lake District. Ambleside. Surrounded by stunning mountains, lakes and scenery. There are limitless walks & mountain climbs from the house and garden itself. Without having to move the car. A 15 minute walk into Ambleside village offers a host of restaurants, bars, shops and a chance to ride the famous Lake Windermere cruise from nearby Waterhead. Other nearby sites include: *Dove Cottage & Rydal Mount - Home's of William Wordsworth. *Rydal Water & Rydal Caves. Stunning scenery, 10 minute walk from the house itself. *Loughrigg Fell: Stunning mountain walk from the top of the garden. Takes in breathtaking views of both Windermere lake to the South & Rydal water & grasmere water to the North.

Languages spoken: English

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Rydal Mount & Gardens
    0.9 miles
  • Rydal Water
    1 miles
  • Grizedale Forest
    4.4 miles
  • Lake Windermere
    5 miles
  • Tarn Hows
    5.1 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    5.5 miles
  • Hill Top
    5.8 miles
  • Coniston Water
    7.2 miles
  • Scafell Pike
    9.3 miles
  • Lakes Aqaurium
    10.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Zeffirellis
    1 miles
  • Restaurant Jintana Thai Restaurant
    1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Golden Rule
    1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Unicorn Inn
    1 miles
  • Restaurant Drunken Duck Inn
    3 miles
Top attractions
  • Derwentwater
    11.9 miles
  • Cat Bells
    11.9 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Fairfield Horseshoe
    0.6 miles
  • Mountain Wansfell Pike
    1 miles
  • Lake Rydal Water
    0.6 miles
  • Lake Lake Windermere
    1 miles
  • Lake Grasmere Lake
    2 miles
  • River Rothay
    0 miles
  • Mountain Loughrigg Fell
    0 miles
How to get to Foxghyll Country House B&B from Manchester Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
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Amenities of Foxghyll Country House B&B

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Executive lounge access
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Check-in

1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

5:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed by request
£25 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please inform Foxghyll Country House B&B of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Foxghyll Country House B&B

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Foxghyll Country House B&B by:

    • Train 1h 30min
    • Car 1h 40min

  • The prices at Foxghyll Country House B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Foxghyll Country House B&B include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Check-in at Foxghyll Country House B&B is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Foxghyll Country House B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing

  • Guests staying at Foxghyll Country House B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Foxghyll Country House B&B is 0.8 miles from the center of Ambleside.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Foxghyll Country House B&B (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Free parking