Foxghyll Country House, Under Loughrigg, Ambleside, LA22 9LL, United Kingdom
#5 of 47 B&Bs and Inns in Ambleside
Guests' ChoiceBased on 83 B&B reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10.0
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 August 2024
Mabel
United KingdomThere was nothing to dislike. Couldn’t fault anything. The place is so well kept. Rooms are so so clean and comfortable.
Breakfast had a great choice of fresh fruit, cereal, freshly made porridge and a delicious freshly made cooked breakfast with plenty on the plate. This give us a good start to the day to explore and walk to nearby Grasmere and Ambleside.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Leeanne
United KingdomBeautiful country home. Very comfortable beds and an excellent breakfast. Paul and Rachel were so accommodating and welcoming. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Chris
United KingdomHaving to leave.
Pretty much everything. Great location, great hosts.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Kathy
United KingdomBathroom was a little small.
Foxghyll is in a beautiful and peaceful location. Paul and Rachel made sure we had a wonderful stay, even lighting the fire for watching the EURO football final! Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
James
United Kingdomgreat boat and super location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Marjorie
United KingdomBreakfasts superb, grounds lovely, ideally placed for walking both to Ambleside and Grasmere
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Darren
United KingdomVery tranquil setting just a short walk from both Ambleside and rydal. Really nice gardens. Paul and Rachel very friendly owners.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Holly
United KingdomBreakfast was amazing and fantastic location. Hosts were very accommodating. Room was large and clean with a beautiful view.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Eileen
United KingdomNothing
The property was in a beautiful location and the rooms were lovely. The breakfast was excellent and the hosts were friendly and gave us information about the local area and things to see
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Sarah
CanadaNo complaints at all
Amazing breakfast, superb attentive hosts, lovely welcome and thoughtful hospitality: maps, umbrellas torches walking sticks immaculate garden warm fires etc
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Annemieke
United KingdomNothing
A fantastic place to stay. Clean, comfortable and quiet. Welcoming host and a great breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Alan
United KingdomOur room was well decorated and pristine. Only one minor point as far as we were concerned was the small bathroom, which didn’t affect us personally. There are most likely to be rooms with larger bathrooms.
Beautiful house, tastefully decorated and beautifully kept garden.. The Log Burner in the hallway immediately enticed us in to the warm and friendly environment provided by the Hosts.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Mandy
United KingdomIt was a perfect stay, location, cleanliness, comfortable, friendly hosts
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Paolo
United KingdomExcellent location, quiet and peaceful, but walking distance from the town. Comfortable room and bed, excellent breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Brenda
United KingdomWe loved everything about the property.
It was a charming country house which maintained its Cumbrian heritage and was maintained to a high standard inside and out. The gardens are lovely to wander around too.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
David
United KingdomAll very good.
In over 30 years of visiting the Lakes we have walked past this property many times but never stayed! Wish we had earlier. It is exceptionally well run. The hosts are most friendly, welcoming, accommodating. They were kind enough to give us an early breakfast so we could outrun Storm Babet on our way home! The breakfasts were probably the best we have had at B and B's. Great choice, beautifully sourced, cooked and presented. The house is kept immaculately clean. A real pleasure to stay.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Neil
United KingdomNothing to dislike.
Foxghyll is beautiful and full of character. It is perfectly located about a 12 minute stroll from Ambleside, and you can walk straight from the house (via the garden path) up onto Loughrigg Fell. Paul and Rachel are the most wonderful hosts and super helpful. Breakfast is delicious too.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Fiona
United KingdomN/A
Best breakfast we have had at a B and B. Beautiful house lovely surroundings. Really friendly hosts very personable.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Hilary
United KingdomLovely spot- away from the town but only 20 mins walk down the lane and through the park. large room, well furnished and very comfortable bed.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Jonathan
United KingdomFoxghyll Country House is perfectly located between Ambleside and Rydal, in an idyllic and peaceful setting, making it ideal for walkers or those seeking a retreat. In addition to the warm welcome and attention to detail provided by Paul and Rachel, who served up a very hearty and delicious breakfast, there are also beauty treatments on offer including massages - the perfect tonic at the end of a long but beautiful circle walk over Loughrigg fell to Grasmere.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Shona
United KingdomN/A
Lovely breakfast, excellent reception and were well looked after by the the owners. En suite new and very clean. Room cleaned daily. Beautiful gardens and location. Would stay again it was like lovely
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Tim
United KingdomThe fantastic 4, location, hosts, breakfast and rooms. A special place to stay, it was our first stay at Foxghyll and is now the only place we will stay when we visit Ambleside.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Prashant
United KingdomBad to no data internet connectivity.
Superb location, very good host
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Colin
JerseyBeautiful and quiet location. Close to the mountains and a short walk to the shops, bars and restaurants of Ambleside. Far enough away from the crowds though.
Stayed in July 2023
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