Skip to main content

The best country houses in Rydal

Check out our pick of great country houses in Rydal

Filter by:


Review score

Superb: 9+ Very good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Our top picks Lowest price first Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

With a beautiful riverside location, Rydal Lodge Hotel offers elegant Lake District accommodation, 2 miles from the centre of Ambleside. With Lake Windermere just 6 minutes’ drive away, this Cumbrian hotel offers a full breakfast menu and free parking and Wi-Fi.

The place felt very homely, beautiful and located close to Mount Rydal. Breakfast service is amazing. Mark and Helena are excellent hosts. Highly recommended!

Show more Show less
9
Superb
217 reviews
Price from
£165
per night

Located in the heart of the Lake District and just 5 minutes' drive from Ambleside, Foxghyll Country House 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.

Foxghyll Country House 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.

Warm hospitality by the owners, Paul and Rachel. Thoughtful sumptuous breakfast. Spacious room with a great river and pasture view. Comfortable bed. Lots of trees and flowering plants in its 5-acre property. Our 3-night stay was very heavenly and relaxing. Pleasureable walking experience from village to village. Highly recommended for a 3~ 5 day Lake District experience.

Show more Show less
9.9
Exceptional
111 reviews
Price from
£165
per night

This country house includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are offered in the country house. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the country house can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Really quirky, very well presented. Lots of attention to detail.

Show more Show less
8.2
Very good
5 reviews
Price from
£311
per night

This country house will provide guests with a cable TV, a terrace, a seating area and a CD player. Towels and bed linen are featured in the country house. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the country house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Grasmere, like hiking.

Everything you could possibly need was provided from robes to cutlery to firewood. The value for money was amazing and it felt like such a personal and luxurious stay! Will definitely be recommending and returning!

Show more Show less
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews

Set in an acre of gardens, in the picturesque village of Grasmere, Lake View Country House is located in the heart of the Lake District, in a recently-renovated period property with original features. There is private access to Grasmere lake-shore. Free parking is available on site.

Breakfast at the Grasmere Brewery was lovely. I actually liked walking down the street from the cottage for breakfast. We loved Grasmere - the winding streets, the surrounding hills, the shops. I had chosen Grasmere as a place to stay because we wanted to spend a couple of days in the Lake District and I had read that it was one of the prettiest towns. It was exactly what we hoped for. Richard, the proprietor of Lake View Country House, was so nice and helpful in every way. He made us feel comfortable, welcome, and gave us a fantastic recommendation for a day hike near the house, and for restaurants.

Show more Show less
9.2
Superb
418 reviews
Price from
£121
per night

The country house is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The kitchen has a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave and there is a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Show more Show less
8
Very good
1 reviews

Overlooking Lake Windermere and Langdale Fells, Holbeck Ghyll is a 4-red star country house hotel with fabulous views and rooms.

The individually designed rooms all include beds dressed in Egyptian cotton. They feature an LCD TV, DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities.

I would highly recommend people to go and stay there ! the staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful! the location is convenient and situated on top of hill with brilliant views from sun rise to sun set!!!!

Show more Show less
8.5
Very good
966 reviews
Price from
£145
per night

On the edge of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park, Merewood Country House Hotel was built in 1812 and retains many original features. In 20 acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.

Breakfast was lovely, lots of choice and very fresh

Show more Show less
8.5
Very good
850 reviews
Price from
£129
per night

Cragwood Country House Hotel lies on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park.With acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.

There is a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities in all guest rooms at Cragwood Country House Hotel. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with bath or shower and complementary toiletries.

Beautiful place with garden and can walk down to lake Hot shower Free wifi Free parking

Show more Show less
8.5
Very good
1,119 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

In a leafy valley leading to the River Troutbeck, the 5-star Broadoaks Country House is set in 7 acres of peaceful landscaped grounds. It has an elegant restaurant and boutique-style rooms with a host of original features.

Nice country hotel in beautiful surroundings away from the bustle of Windermere 5 minutes drive away. Room was modernised and very comfortable.

Show more Show less
9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£149
per night

Looking for a country house?

The top choice for people wanting to get away from noise and fast-paced city life. Country houses are private homes based in the peaceful countryside, with communal facilities and meals available. Activities to unwind can be included too, such as trekking, birdwatching and cycling.
Search country houses in Rydal

Country houses that guests love in Rydal

  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 251 reviews
    I found Rydal hall to be a very peaceful and tranquil place. It's gardens and the view are amazing and walking around them was just wonderful. I will definitely book Rydal hall again if I ever visit the Lake District. I 100% recommend it to anyone!
    Gabriel
    Young couple
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 251 reviews
    The presentation of the stunning grounds and the backdrop of hills and mountains made the stay exceptional. It was a very quiet setting - very desirable away from busy lifestyle. The attached cottage cafe added to the pleasure of staying in the hall. The evening menu was substantial and nicely presented. All staff were very courteous and went the extra mile to help make us welcome. The bus transport made access to local towns very appealing.
    Tony
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 217 reviews
    Ian was a great host, very flexible. Room was clean, comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was great and plentiful.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 251 reviews
    Nice building and beautiful quiet garden and waterfall. Close to Rydal Water, Ambleside and Keswick.
    Wolfgang
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 251 reviews
    Simple but peaceful. Lovely location.
    Young
    Family with young children
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 251 reviews
    So peaceful and quiet . staff very friendly especially tommy in dining room he was a credit to Rydal very efficient and friendly and funny with it but st the same time professional with his work . It’s in a good area for all towns and the landscape is magnificent
    Carole
    Family with young children
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 62 reviews
    Was great nice little break away for me my wife and our dog we all loved it was exactly what we wanted defo will be booking to go again sometime this year just so quiet and peaceful
    Gary
    Young couple
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 251 reviews
    A very quiet and peaceful hotel ideally placed for walking in the lake district. The hotel grounds and waterfalls are worthy of a visit in their own right.
    Jacqueline
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 251 reviews
    Great breakfast and catered for gluten free food. There’s a wonderful ambience to the place…friendly, calm, peaceful and in the middle of fantastic Lakeland countryside. I had a single room which was spacious and had an en suite.
    Hilary
    Group
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 251 reviews
    Best thing about Rydal hall is its building, gardens and location. Fantastic views from my room window. Short walks to rydal fall and rydal caves. Very peaceful and quiet area. Cannot ask for a better location for a short stay.😍😍😍
    Irfan
    Young couple
gogless