Foxdene Cottage in Yorkshire Dales | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Foxdene Cottage

Welcome to the enchanting Foxdene Cottage, a serene haven nestled in the picturesque Lyth Valley. This 17th-century retreat is ideal for those seeking a tranquil escape from the daily grind.

The cottage comfortably sleeps four guests across two beautifully appointed bedrooms, each boasting its own private bathroom, ensuring a luxurious and private experience for couples sharing.

Step into a world of rustic charm and modern amenities.

The kitchen, with its granite worktops and Belfast sink, leads to a conservatory that opens onto a sun terrace, offering stunning views. The cosy sitting room, complete with a wood burning stove, is perfect for relaxing evenings.

Indulge in the ultimate relaxation with the natural Cedar Hot Tub for two, set against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery.

The wood-fired tub provides a unique and aromatic bathing experience amidst nature.

Foxdene Cottage is a delightful base for exploring the Lake District, with local pubs and attractions just a stone's throw away. It's a sanctuary where comfort meets the beauty of the countryside.

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Need To Know

✓Electric underfloor heating
✓ Wood burning stove
✓ Electric oven with halogen hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, TVs, DVD, iPod dock and DAB radios, Fuel and power included in rent
✓ WIFI
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Parking for 2 cars
✓ Patio with furniture
✓ 6 person hot tub
✓ Walking distance to pub
✓ Two dogs welcome but no puppies
✓ Sorry, no smoking

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests have been charmed by Foxdene Cottage's beautiful location, offering peace and stunning views. The cleanliness and high standard of maintenance are frequently praised, as is the comfort of the beds. The spacious and homely feel, coupled with the underfloor heating, ensures a cosy stay. The cottage's proximity to local attractions and its serene setting make it a favourite among visitors.

Getting there

To get to Foxdene Cottage, take the M6 motorway and exit towards Kendal. Follow signs to the Lyth Valley, and continue on local roads until you reach the leafy driveway leading to the cottage. The nearest train station is Oxenholme Lake District, offering convenient rail connections.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	4.5 miles	LA9 4HE
Train station	5.2 miles	LA9 7HF
Pub	1.5 miles	LA8 8HR
Dog walk	0.5 miles	local area
Supermarket	4.7 miles	LA9 4AB
Indian takeaway (Aagrah)	4.8 miles	LA9 4PU
Chinese takeaway (Hong Kong Inn)	4.6 miles	LA9 4JB
Italian takeaway (Pizza Bella)	4.8 miles	LA9 4PU

For families with Kids

This destination is a family-friendly gem, with spacious accommodation and a safe, peaceful environment. Children will enjoy the outdoor space and the proximity to Lake Windermere, where family-friendly activities abound, from boat rides to exploring the World of Beatrix Potter.

Is Foxdene Cottage A good location for couples?

For couples, this is a romantic retreat with a private hot tub and stunning valley views. Nearby, enjoy intimate dining at local pubs or a scenic drive to Windermere for a romantic boat cruise or a leisurely stroll through the charming streets of Bowness.

Dining and Cafes

Nearby, you'll find the acclaimed Mason's Arms at Strawberry Bank and The Punchbowl at Crosthwaite, both offering delightful dining experiences. For a cosy cafe atmosphere, visit the nearby Brew Brothers (01539 729743) in Kendal.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find local pubs, scenic walks, and quaint shops, perfect for experiencing the charm of the countryside.

Quickfire FAQs

Does the accommodation feature a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation includes a natural Cedar Hot Tub for two, providing guests with a serene and aromatic bathing experience amidst the picturesque views of the Lyth Valley.

Is the property pet-friendly?

Yes, the property welcomes pets, making it an ideal choice for guests wishing to bring their furry friends along for a relaxing break in the countryside.

What type of heating is available at the accommodation?

The cottage is equipped with electric underfloor heating throughout, ensuring a warm and comfortable environment. Additionally, there is a wood burning stove in the sitting room for an extra cosy atmosphere.

Are there any nearby pubs or restaurants?

Yes, the Lyth Valley is home to several delightful local pubs known for their fine food and local ales, with the closest pub being within walking distance from the cottage.

Is there parking available on site?

Yes, there is parking available for two cars, providing convenient access for guests arriving by vehicle.

Are there any additional charges for using the hot tub?

The cedar hot tub is wood-fired and requires kiln-dried logs, which are available next to the tub at an additional cost. Guests can enjoy the hot tub experience while taking in the stunning views.

Foxdene Cottage Reviews

Andrew

Very nice property, the driveway wasn't easy in a small car due to the undulations. Although we would recommend the property to anyone who wants a home from home feel to their holiday.

Stephanie

The stay was okay, but for the money we would have liked something a bit better kept the pictures also don't accurately portray the garden which is on an extremely high slope and relatively unusable if you want to play with the kids. Dogs are also not allowed on It. It also seems that the owners are quite parsimonious in nature as they charge a large mark up for logs to be used in the hot tub or fire place, something we weren't able to fully utilise as a thermometer that was used to check hot it was was not functioning. We notified the owners of this and to our utter shock they tried to claim our dog had somehow chewed it despite it never leaving the hot tub and by their rules, dogs were not be outside the property unaccompanied off lead so I can't fathom how they believed this happened. We told Sykes that we had no part in it's damage and they proceeded to automatically charge our account without any discussion despite us having texts to show we notified the owner.

Beautiful cottage in a secluded location which is just what we wanted but easy to get to Windermere for days out. The views are stunning and couldnt have asked for a nicer place to stay. We had no issues with the hot water like other people have mentioned. The beds were super comfortable! Owner was lovely and was happy to help with any thing we needed.

Hayley

Beautiful cottage, beautiful views! !! It was a perfect stay thank you

Stunning Cottage in a beautiful secluded location. Foxdene really does tick all the boxes. This Cottage is very tastefully decorated throughout, a very comfortable and cosy loungedining area, and a very well equipped kitchen. Both bedrooms are very comfortable and the master bedroom looks and feels luxurious. We loved the outside space, great parking area, the garden for the dogs and lovely patio area. The owners Tom and Diane made us extremely welcome, they were very informative and helpful. Weve had lots of great stays in the Lake District over the years but this ranks as one of the best, so we would highly recommend Foxdene. Very much hoping to return next year. Thankyou for an amazing stay in your beautiful cottage. Karen and Dave

What a place the best I have ever stayed in around that area. So peaceful and private internet works perfect. The owners lives next door and always on hand to help out. Excellent location for food and Kendal with views you will only see in pictures. Well worth the money and would never stay anywhere else if in that area again. Private parking very safe easy to find.

Matthew

The property is amazing! Beautiful living room and bedrooms, with a brilliant kitchen facilities. The property was clean and tidy and the furnishings were comfortable and maintained a warm cozy environment. It was the first time using a wood burning hot tub and unfortunately, although amazing once ready it with stunning views, it took a lot of time and effort to prepare. I would definitely recommend this property to all, amazing property and in a great location.

Really cute property with gorgeous beams and features. Lovely views across the countryside and very secluded if you want to get away from the bustling tourist hub of Windermere itself. Hot tub is lush and actually doesn't take a huge amount of effort to get up to temperature. The kids toys and amenities were also a handy touch for our busy one year old who likes new and interesting things. Property was spotless and bed really comfy. Would return.

Bairstows

Spectacular views Had a lovely time with our grandson celebrating our 33rd Anniversary. He loved the hot tub!

Had lovely, peaceful & relaxing stay. Beautiful cosy cottage. Thank you.

Griffins

Thank you for a lovely stay just what we needed!

Charlotte

Disappointed that the hot tub wasnt heated on arrival. Weve not had a stay before where this has been the case, especially with a 4pm late arrival time. House was also very cold as no heating was on for arrival. Had some issues with hot water and not being able to get any after one person had a bath even after following the rules about hot water and heating. Again a shame when the property has two baths and showers. Property stunning and clean and in the middle of nowhere which was exactly what we were after. Overall we had a great stay and would stay again.

A truly lovely home in a beautiful setting. Great facilities, wonderful hosts. Excellent walks right from the door step. Stayed with my 4 year old son, two dogs and mum. Enjoyed two long walks each day to tire the dogs out and then day trips to the Aquarian, South Lakes Safari and Peter Rabbit world all circa 30mins drive. We took cages for our dogs and were glad we had as it was very muddy weather. The kitchen is a great area for dogs and socialising and we didnt really use the living room which was lovely but too nice for dogs. Would highly recommend this fabulous accommodation.

Elliot

Had a lovely time. Underfloor heating so room go to a nice temperature quickly. Lovely views all around and peaceful

Anthony

Beautiful, clean, comfortable, its a house you would love to live in.

Stephen

Strange condescending emails from Sykes from the start which got worse when reading material at the cottage. More a checklist of what we could or could not do emptying dishwasher sheets removed etc. Surprised we were not asked to clean the windows. Signs for cottage on the wrong side of the lane when approaching as directed. No heating or hot water on our arrival. Oven had not seen the cleaner for a long, long time. Blender was filthy and did not work. Both outside lights did not work. TV in top bedroom did not work. Curtains in top bedroom could not be pulled properly because of split plastic rings. Cannot imagine who would possibly want to use the hot tub. Apart from having to forage for wood to get the thing going it clearly had not had any attention vis the water level and more importantly the adding of the correct chemicals. Best of luck with that one in the future if you are leaving it's upkeep to the cleaners. An accident waiting to happen.

Beautiful cottage with super views to the rear of the property. Well maintained and very clean with a wonderful bedroom suite upstairs. The second bedroom downstairs not as big but still lovely.Outside seating area with great views. The only problem we had was the signeage at the top of the drive. We drove past twice. Needs better signs to Foxdene Cottage to both sides of the entrance. Other than that we had a lovely time.

Excellent accommodation excellent facilities however the curtains and blinds in ... Excellent accommodation excellent facilities however the curtains and blinds in the lounge were very tired worn and the curtains upstairs in the bedroom coming off the hooks the stair gate didnt work properly and externally needed a coat of paint and tidy up Check in time also to late

Robert

Lovely quiet and peaceful location for a get away. We had a fantastic time thank you. Visitors should note road access is very narrow passable single carriageway when close to the cottage as described not for drivers nervous driving in the dark. Two things to comment on The pub is one and a half miles away, not less than a mile as described and in our view not safe to walk on such narrow and unlit roads. Pub and restaurant itself were absolutely fantastic. Finally one settee and the matching armchair in the lounge are not as per the photographs more importantly not at all comfortable due to cushions not providing support.

This cottage is in a very quiet spot, down a very narrow country lane. Sitting on the patio looking over the fields in the sunshine hearing nothing but the occasional sheep bleet was fantastic. The cottage is very well equipped and the master bedroom stunning. The second bedroom, also with ensuite is also very good. Just 10 minutes drive from Kendal and 20 minutes to Ambleside, is in a perfect location.

Michael

Foxdene is a really lovely cottage. Its been renovatedconverted to a high standard and offers very comfortable and spacious accommodation in a beautiful location. The only negative, that prevented a five star rating, was that it was cold on arrival and didnt warm adequately until the following day. From then on it was cosy and we enjoyed spending time there. Whats really disappointing is that this has been covered in feedback before. A warm welcome would have been so nice after a long journey rather than sitting in our coats.

Bought my own tongs for the kitchen and funny attitude about providing bin bags but this is petty stuff! Beautiful and comfortable house Very well appointed and maintained. Fantastic location. Wifi unreliable probably due to geography but that's ok for holiday as we all need to disconnect to relax properly.Would certainly stay there again.

Jessica

A beautiful cottage in a lovely location.

This cottage is in a great location,everything was perfect for our needs,thank you

Graham

There was no hot water when we arrived so we put the boost on, didnt seem to do anything. As we were not in need of hot water at the time we left it till the following morning expecting that overnight the system would heat up. Underfloor and radiator heating was working ok. The following morning there was still no hot water. I contacted the maintenance man Quintin and told him about the problem. A few minutes later he called me back and asked me to check in the understairs cupboard, I found a couple of switches which were in the off position. On Quintins instructions I switched those on and about an hour later we had hot water. Why wasnt this checked before our arrival? The tv remote control in the bedroom didnt work, the batteries inside it had corroded. Why wasnt this checked before our arrival? The tv in the bedroom had a freesat connection and tv programmes were plentiful with excellent reception. The tv in the lounge had a normal aerial and reception was, at best, abysmal. Why couldnt the lounge tv be connected to the freesat service?

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Foxdene Cottage, the house itself was very spacious and homely with the most beautiful views. If you are looking for a rural escape I couldnt recommend it enough, it was so peaceful and relaxing with plenty to do in surrounding areas and Lake Windermere just a short drive away. We will definitely be coming back here when we next visit the lakes!

A lovely cottage in a delightful setting, comfortable and well equipped to a high standard, we had a great week. We'd been prewarned about building work next door which didn't bother us at all. Be aware the garden is not secure for dogs to run unsupervised with sheep in the adjoining field. And we were surprised no heating was on when we arrived, took until the next day to get the house warmed through. But overall a wonderful stay.

Michael

We were disappointed that the garden grass was out of bounds to Dogs ! The adjacent property isn't even correctly fenced off ! Just a piece of rope segregated both gardens .... if we knew we couldn't use it then we wouldn't have booked it....the description needs to be accurate in future.

The cottage is AWESOME our 7th year there, lovely, stunning place suits our every need! ! The problem is dealing with Sykes, NEVER HAD a problem with Lakelovers!! This is a shame Sykes has taken over the booking side! Websites a nightmare to use, not happy at all with this move!!

The cottage was very well equipped and the layout works really well for four adults and a dog. The huge master bedroom is excellent in that there is a separate space to chill and watch television, if thats what you want to do. I was a bit apprehensive about the very narrow drive at first but there was so little traffic we didnt have a problem. We went out and about every day and explored the different lakes and surrounding countryside. I was really impressed with the general cleanliness and lack of litter wherever we went, a pleasant change from home. People in shops and pubs are very friendly and helpful and made us welcome. Im sure we will return.

Location is perfect if you want peace & quiet with spectacular views & walks in your doorstep

When we arrived the hot water had totally been turned off and we had to find 4 different switches to turn it on. The cottage has under floor heating and took nearly 24 hrs to get up to a decent temperature as again this was all turned off. It was warmer outside the cottage than the inside If a cottage is being rented out in the winter it is only fair that it is warm when the guests arrive

Dr Rowntree

The property is much higher spec than it appeared on line. The quality of the cottage was excellent and the location was ideal for us. We got to explore a new area of the Lakes but also were close enough to visit our favourite areas too. Overall we had a great time and would use Lakelovers again

Mr Harries

It was wonderful to be in the peace of the countryside away from crowds of people. We all relaxed including the dog.

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Attractions Near Foxdene Cottage

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Foxdene Cottage itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Yorkshire Dales has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis - LA6 1JH

about 8 Miles

Located in the Milnthorpe area of Cumbria we love this local attraction. With an eclectic mix of fascinating wildlife and hands on displays this centre is educational as well as fun. You can wander around at leisure admiring the exhibits which range from chameleons to computers. Some of the most threatened species are kept at the park as part if international breeding programmes. Check out their website for the latest opening times and admission costs which are great value for money. There are discounts for pre-booked parties of 12 or more.

Rydal Mount & Gardens - LA22 9LU

about 11 Miles

Rydal Mount & Gardens are wonderfully situated between Lake Windermere and Rydal Water offering breathtaking scenery. The home of William Wordsworth from 1813 - 1850 the grand home is now lived in by the poets descendents but parts of the house and grounds are open to the public. Why not take a guided tour and see the rooms where many of the famous poems were written. The gardens are beautiful at all times of the year but in the summer offer a spectacular display of colour. There is also a gallery and a tearoom. Discounts are available for group bookings.

Ullswater Steamers - CA11 0US

about 16 Miles

This is an award winning Lake District attraction and they have been operating cruisers on Lake Ullswater for over 150 years. There is no better way to explore the lakes than on water and you could even combine a cruise with a spectacular walk. For great days out in this region then this attraction is highly recommended and will appeal to couples as well as families. Corporate groups are also well catered for.

Happy Mount Park - LA4 5AQ

about 16 Miles

Happy Mount Park has attractions for the whole family including several play areas, a miniature railway, crazy golf, putting green and trampolines, there is also a paddling pool where the little ones can splash around in the summer and a café where the adults can relax with a drink. During the summer months and especially during school holidays live music can often be enjoyed.

South Lakes Safari Zoo - LA12 0LU

about 17 Miles

This is an amazing Cumbria attraction well known locally as well as nationally for how close you can get to the animals. Described as the most interactive animal park in Europe it's well worth a visit if you are staying in the area. Open from April to end October some of the highlights are the tigers, penguins, bears, hippos and rhinos. At 2pm during certain seasons it's feeding time so don't forget to plan your day around this so you can watch the animals enjoying their feed. Look out for seasonal events such as Halloween Zoo Boo (free entry for kids in fancy dress) and The Magic of Christmas.