Foxdene Cottage in Underbarrow | Must-See Yorkshire Dales Hot Tub Cottage

About Foxdene Cottage

Foxdene Cottage is a 17th-century stone retreat tucked away in Underbarrow, Cumbria. This magical Lake District hideaway backs onto woodland with stunning views across the Lyth Valley. The cottage preserves its history with original oak beams while offering modern luxury. Looking for peace? You'll find it here - so quiet you'll hear nothing but occasional sheep bleating across the fields.

Set in a secluded spot down a narrow country lane, Foxdene gives you the perfect base to explore. Kendal is just 5 miles away, while Windermere sits 7.5 miles from your door. The private patio with wood-fired hot tub offers the perfect place to unwind after a day of Lake District adventures. Fair warning - the garden sits on a steep slope, so not ideal for competitive family croquet unless you enjoy watching your balls roll into oblivion.

The accommodation features two king-size bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The ground floor bedroom offers accessibility, while upstairs the master bedroom provides extra privacy. The kitchen boasts granite worktops, a Belfast sink and Rangemaster stove leading to a bright conservatory. The cosy living area with wood-burning stove makes winter evenings particularly special.

Nearby attractions include Windermere (7.5 miles, 15 minutes) with its famous lake activities, Kendal Castle (5 miles, 10 minutes) offering historical exploration, Sizergh Castle (3 miles, 8 minutes) with its beautiful gardens and Levens Hall (4 miles, 10 minutes) featuring topiary gardens.

Foxdene Cottage works perfectly for two couples or small families seeking seclusion without isolation. The hot tub takes 3 hours to heat up - like relationships, the best things are worth waiting for!

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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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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Foxdene Cottage

Peaceful Location

Guests love the quiet setting with nothing but sheep bleating in the distance. Perfect for those wanting to escape the noise of everyday life.

Hot Tub Views

The wood-fired hot tub on the patio offers amazing views across the Lyth Valley. Worth the 3-hour heating time for a magical evening soak.

Historical Character

Dating back to the 17th century with preserved oak beams, the cottage combines historical features with modern comforts for a special stay.

Cosy Woodburner

The feature fireplace with wood burning stove creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for relaxing evenings after exploring the Lake District.

Luxury Kitchen

The well-equipped kitchen with Rangemaster stove, granite worktops and Belfast sink makes self-catering a pleasure rather than a chore.

Privacy

Tucked down a narrow country lane with woodland behind, guests appreciate the seclusion while still being close to Kendal and Windermere.

Getting To Foxdene Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Foxdene Cottage by car, follow directions to Underbarrow village in Cumbria. The cottage is located down a narrow country lane, so take care when navigating the final approach. You'll find private off-road parking when you arrive.

By Train

For rail travelers, Oxenholme Lake District station is the main gateway, offering direct services from London, Glasgow and Manchester. From there, take a 10-minute taxi ride to the cottage or connect to Kendal station for local services.

Private off-road parking available

Oxenholme Lake District station (6.2 miles)

5 miles from Kendal via country roads

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 7.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Kendal Castle

Distance: 5 miles

LA9 7BL

Sizergh Castle

Distance: 3 miles

LA8 8DZ

Lyth Valley Circuit

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA8 8HA

Scout Scar Walk

Distance: 3 miles

LA8 8HR

Kentmere Horseshoe

Distance: 8 miles

LA8 9JP

Kendal Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LA9 4DL

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 4.5 miles

LA9 7HG

Windermere High Street

Distance: 7.5 miles

LA23 1AF

Local Bus Service

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA8 8HA

Oxenholme Train Station

Distance: 6.2 miles

LA9 7RF

Kendal Taxi Services

Distance: 5 miles

LA9 4DL

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 7.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Kendal Castle

Distance: 5 miles

LA9 7BL

Sizergh Castle

Distance: 3 miles

LA8 8DZ

Lyth Valley Circuit

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA8 8HA

Scout Scar Walk

Distance: 3 miles

LA8 8HR

Kentmere Horseshoe

Distance: 8 miles

LA8 9JP

Kendal Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LA9 4DL

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 4.5 miles

LA9 7HG

Windermere High Street

Distance: 7.5 miles

LA23 1AF

Local Bus Service

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA8 8HA

Oxenholme Train Station

Distance: 6.2 miles

LA9 7RF

Kendal Taxi Services

Distance: 5 miles

LA9 4DL

Is Foxdene Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Foxdene Cottage offers practical family amenities including a cot and highchair. Kids will love the conservatory for rainy day activities and the woodland backdrop for nature spotting. The sloped garden limits ball games but creates natural adventure spaces. Just 15 minutes from Windermere's boat trips and 10 minutes from Kendal's family attractions. Note: supervision needed around the hot tub.

For Couples

Foxdene Cottage shines as a romantic retreat with its secluded setting and stunning valley views. The wood-fired hot tub offers stargazing opportunities while the cosy living room with wood burner creates perfect evenings in. Two king bedrooms with private bathrooms make it ideal for two couples sharing or one couple wanting extra space. Just 15 minutes from Lake Windermere's romantic boat trips.

Pet Friendly

Dogs will love the woodland setting with immediate access to walking routes. The enclosed (though sloped) garden provides outdoor space for pets to explore safely. The cottage's location in Underbarrow offers countless dog-friendly walking options in the Lyth Valley. Many nearby pubs welcome dogs and the Lake District is known for its pet-friendly attractions and beaches.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Foxdene Cottage

The Punch Bowl Inn

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA8 8HA

The Black Labrador

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA8 8JR

Lyth Valley Hotel

Located 2.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA8 8DB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Foxdene Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Foxdene Cottage has a wood-fired hot tub on the patio that can accommodate up to 6 people. It takes approximately 3 hours to reach temperature and kiln-dried logs are available at £10 per bag.

Is the cottage pet friendly?

Yes, Foxdene Cottage welcomes pets, making it ideal for those who want to bring their dogs to enjoy the Lake District walks. The woodland setting provides immediate access to walking routes suitable for pets.

How far is Windermere from the cottage?

Windermere is 7.5 miles from Foxdene Cottage, approximately a 15-minute drive. This makes it easy to enjoy the lake and town amenities while staying in a more peaceful location.

What sleeping arrangements does the cottage offer?

The cottage has two king-size bedrooms, one on the ground floor with an en-suite bathroom and a master bedroom upstairs with its own private bathroom. This layout works well for two couples or families.

Is there parking available at the property?

Yes, Foxdene Cottage has private off-road parking available for guests. The cottage is located down a narrow country lane, so having dedicated parking spaces is particularly useful.

Are there any special features in the living areas?

The living room features comfortable seating around a wood-burning stove in a feature fireplace, creating a cosy atmosphere. There's also a stylish dining area and a light-filled conservatory off the kitchen.

What facilities are available for children?

The cottage is family-friendly with a cot and highchair available upon request. However, parents should note that the garden is on a steep slope, which may not be ideal for young children to play unsupervised.

What's special about the location of Foxdene Cottage?

Foxdene Cottage is located in Underbarrow, backing onto woodland with views over the Lyth Valley. It offers seclusion and tranquility while being just 5 miles from Kendal and within easy reach of Lake District attractions.

Foxdene Cottage Reviews

The cottage is gorgeous and is located in a beautiful area. There is a nearby pub and a short drive into Windemere. There is quite a few rules for dogs staying at the property, which I wasn't aware of prior to booking. Would recommend making these aware as the pups aren't allowed upstairs, on furniture, in the back garden, had to be leads so felt like they weren't really allowed to be there. The cottage comes well stocked, and has stunning views.

Mo And Dave

Thank you so much for a lovely stay! The Christmas tree was a beautiful touch. Merry Christmas!

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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Foxdene Cottage, Underbarrow

About Foxdene Cottage

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Peaceful Location

Hot Tub Views

Historical Character

Cosy Woodburner

Luxury Kitchen

Privacy

Getting To Foxdene Cottage

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Foxdene Cottage Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Punch Bowl Inn

The Black Labrador

Lyth Valley Hotel

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Foxdene Cottage Reviews