About this property
Historic Charm: Foxghyll Country House in Ambleside offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a sun terrace, complemented by a bar and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and soundproofing. Additional facilities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and free on-site parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, fresh pastries, and warm dishes enhance the morning experience. Local Attractions: Located 124 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the property is a short walk from Rydal Mount & Gardens and close to attractions like Windermere Lake Cruises and Wray Castle. Activities such as fishing and hiking are nearby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Sandra
United Kingdom“Everything!! Beautiful home which was exceptionally clean with lots of little details thought of. It was lovely to park the car up and just walk for a couple of days. The owner was so friendly and helpful and the breakfast was superb!”
Elizabeth
New Zealand“Beautiful historic country house in a superb location. Paul was a friendly and lovely host. We really enjoyed chatting to him and learning some history about his family home. And the breakfasts were divine! Fully recommend!”
Yasmine
United Kingdom“Gorgeous place, very clean and comfortable. Great, friendly service, delicious breakfast - loved the added touch of puzzles on the table at breakfast!
Perfect location for walks to Ambleside, Rydal, Grasmere and Loughrigg Fell.”
Martino
United Kingdom“Everything. One of my best stays ever via Booking.com
1) Location is perfect, tucked away in Ambleside / Rydal countryside but still 20-min walk (5-min drive) away from both villages. Location is strategic to visit the Lake District: Most...”
Karen
Australia“Fabulous guest house and gardens,,lovely host,incredible breakfast,very comfortable and spacious room with spa.”
Julie
United Kingdom“The hotel is a fabulous, set in an amazing location. The rooms are large, quiet and spotless. Breakfast is chosen off a menu and served directly to your table, hot and freshly prepared.
The gardens are stunning with table and chairs.
Due to...”
Darren
United Kingdom“A very warm welcome from Paul, very hospitable throughout our stay. Room was large and comfortable, a perfect location...deep in the countryside but only 10 minutes walk along an almost car free country road to Ambleside. 20 minute moderate climb...”
Jeremy
United Kingdom“Beautiful location, a lovely short walk into Ambleside, but equally well placed for a more substantial walk via beautiful streams / rivers and lakes into Grasmere. Lovely family too, warmly welcomed, very comfortable room, breakfast was...”
Beverley
United Kingdom“Beautiful old house, large comfortable rooms, off the beaten track so lovely and quiet. Great location to walk into Ambleside or onto the fells. Delicious breakfast.”
Sue
United Kingdom“Location was great, Paul is a great host and breakfast was very good.
The house and gardens are beautiful.”
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Guests who stayed here loved
Sandra
United Kingdom“Everything!! Beautiful home which was exceptionally clean with lots of little details thought of. It was lovely to park the car up and just walk for a couple of days. The owner was so friendly and helpful and the breakfast was superb!”
Elizabeth
New Zealand“Beautiful historic country house in a superb location. Paul was a friendly and lovely host. We really enjoyed chatting to him and learning some history about his family home. And the breakfasts were divine! Fully recommend!”
Yasmine
United Kingdom“Gorgeous place, very clean and comfortable. Great, friendly service, delicious breakfast - loved the added touch of puzzles on the table at breakfast!
Perfect location for walks to Ambleside, Rydal, Grasmere and Loughrigg Fell.”
Martino
United Kingdom“Everything. One of my best stays ever via Booking.com
1) Location is perfect, tucked away in Ambleside / Rydal countryside but still 20-min walk (5-min drive) away from both villages. Location is strategic to visit the Lake District: Most...”
Karen
Australia“Fabulous guest house and gardens,,lovely host,incredible breakfast,very comfortable and spacious room with spa.”
Julie
United Kingdom“The hotel is a fabulous, set in an amazing location. The rooms are large, quiet and spotless. Breakfast is chosen off a menu and served directly to your table, hot and freshly prepared.
The gardens are stunning with table and chairs.
Due to...”
Darren
United Kingdom“A very warm welcome from Paul, very hospitable throughout our stay. Room was large and comfortable, a perfect location...deep in the countryside but only 10 minutes walk along an almost car free country road to Ambleside. 20 minute moderate climb...”
Jeremy
United Kingdom“Beautiful location, a lovely short walk into Ambleside, but equally well placed for a more substantial walk via beautiful streams / rivers and lakes into Grasmere. Lovely family too, warmly welcomed, very comfortable room, breakfast was...”
Beverley
United Kingdom“Beautiful old house, large comfortable rooms, off the beaten track so lovely and quiet. Great location to walk into Ambleside or onto the fells. Delicious breakfast.”
Sue
United Kingdom“Location was great, Paul is a great host and breakfast was very good.
The house and gardens are beautiful.”
Managed by Paul Mann
Company review score: 10Based on 84 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
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.
Property information
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.
Neighbourhood information
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.
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
House rules
Foxghyll Country House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£35 per person, per night
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Foxghyll Country House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
