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The Fox & Hounds Inn & Camping Pods

Stay at The Fox & Hounds Inn & Camping Pods in North York Moors. Enjoy free breakfast, sauna, pet-friendly rooms, and easy access to walking trails and beaches.

45 Brook Ln, Ainthorpe, Whitby YO21 2LD, United Kingdom View on map
9/10
Exceptional Based on 434 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort in a charming rural setting

Visitors appreciate the friendly atmosphere, cosy accommodation, and good food at this historic countryside inn, while noting some basic amenities and shared facilities.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, helpful staff who create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
  • Clean, cosy rooms and camping pods with comfortable beds and well-maintained shared facilities.
  • High-quality, tasty food including a particularly well-regarded breakfast.
  • Authentic, charming rural pub vibe enjoyed by many guests.
  • Pet-friendly and kid-friendly environment appreciated by families and animal owners.

Worth knowing

  • The property is primarily a pub with rooms and camping pods, not a full-service hotel.
  • Bathrooms for pods are shared but noted to be clean and well kept.
  • Some guests found the breakfast fruit selection inconsistent and the bathroom facilities basic.
  • Booking via third parties may cause minor confusion, though staff handle issues promptly.
  • Strict policies such as a high breakage fee and limited accessibility features apply.

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a quaint, historic pub experience in a rural village setting.
  • Guests looking for a cozy stay with close access to the North York Moors and outdoor activities.
  • Families and pet owners appreciating the kid-friendly and pet-friendly atmosphere.
  • Weekend breaks, weddings, or local events requiring convenient, relaxed accommodation.
  • Travelers who value good food and a sociable pub environment as part of their stay.
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About this property

Welcome to The Fox & Hounds Inn & Camping Pods

Located in the rural village of Ainthorpe, within the North York Moors National Park, this 16th-century pub offers a blend of traditional charm and functional accommodation. The Fox & Hounds Inn & Camping Pods combines a historic country food restaurant with guest rooms and camping pods, making it suitable for visitors seeking a countryside experience close to natural attractions such as the Moors National Park Centre and the Esk Valley Walk.

The property features a restaurant serving local dishes, a sauna, and complimentary breakfast, alongside amenities like free Wi-Fi and parking. Accommodation includes both traditional rooms and camping pods, with shared but well-maintained bathroom facilities. Guest reviews highlight the cleanliness and friendly staff, though some note that bathroom amenities are basic and that food quality can vary occasionally.

Guests can enjoy easy access to outdoor activities, with places like Roseberry Topping and Runswick Bay nearby, popular for walking, scenic views, and fossil hunting. The setting is peaceful and well-suited for families and pet owners, as the inn is both kid-friendly and pet-friendly. This makes it a practical choice for visitors to the region, whether on weekend breaks or attending local events.

While some feedback points out minor issues with booking processes and breakfast variety, the overall rating of 4.5 from over 400 reviews reflects a generally positive guest experience. The Fox & Hounds Inn & Camping Pods offers a comfortable rural stay with essential amenities, balancing historic character with a straightforward country setting.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Accessible
Pool
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

AN
Angie Neesham Apr 11, 2026
10

Our first visit to Yorkshire and we found this gem of a pub at the end of our walk. I cannot fault the food, it was absolutely delicious and came out piping hot. The pub itself is an absolute delight, very cosy and clean and the guy who served us was very friendly, wonderful atmosphere especially with all the local people in their too. Yorkshire and their local pubs and people an absolute delight, will 100% return again.

PT
Peter Tolan Apr 08, 2026
10

Lovely stay recently for me and my partner for a weekend break. We booked through a third party but would avoid that next time as it caused some confusion, but it was no problem for the staff. The room was very clean, and plenty of tea/coffee and water provided for our two night stay. Bathroom was somewhat basic but clean and more than acceptable for such a short stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful, happily offered us advice on the local area. The food served was great, we both enjoyed our evening meal but found the breakfast service was absolutely fantastic. Would book here without a doubt if travelling to the area again. Keep up the good work Fox & Hounds!

AK
Aisha Kwiatkowska Apr 08, 2026
8.0

Overall, the stay was nice. We stayed in the camping pods which were lovely. The bed was a little on the firm side, but apart from that they were warm and cosy. The toilet facilities for the pods were very good and clean as well. The only disappointment of the stay was the food. Although presented in a lovely manner, some of the dishes were lacking ingredients which the menu stated or were rather on the less flavourful side. We also tried ordering desserts, but it seemed all of them were gone as the staff kept having to go and check whether they had the ones we asked for. After all that and 45 mins of waiting, we received the only dessert they had left with once again the incorrect ingredients from the ones stated on the menu. I appreciate they might’ve had a day off, but it’s definitely something to look at.

C
Carmen Mar 22, 2026
10

Lovely stay - we were in the area for a wedding, and the Fox & Hounds Inn & Camping Pods were the suggested nearby accommodation. There was a bit of a billing snafu but this was sorted out quickly and with zero fuss, so only noting. The pods themselves were clean and comfy - the bed is actually huge, and I was worried it would be quite cold but this wasn't the case. The facilitities (bathroom, toilet) were shared, but each unit is private and they were kept clean. The included breakfast was also excellent, I really enjoyed it - a choice of cereals, juices, fruits and yoghurts each morning, plus a hot dish, and a tea or coffee. The full English breakfast was a terrific balm to a slightly hungover morning. We only got to have dinner there once, but the ploughman's was great, as was the sticky toffee pudding.

PW
Paul Webster Feb 28, 2026
8.0

As long as you remember it's really a pub with rooms and only secondly a hotel, it's good. Breakfast is basic and the promised fruit appeared on only two of our four mornings, but the cooked breakfast items were excellent. There are rules, such as minimum £100 fee for any breakages! We arrived back at 10.35 to find the place in almost total darkness and struggled to be let in. I can recommend it, though - very nice staff - and it's handy if you're going to a wedding at Danby Castle very nearby.

LM
Lucy McMahon Feb 28, 2026
10

Perfect little stay and just what we needed for a wedding nearby at Danby Castle. The service was brilliant, all the staff couldn’t do enough for us and made us feel so relaxed and welcome. We would love to stay again and would highly recommend it to anyone needing a place to stay for an event or a weekend get away.

RD
Rita Dirrane Feb 22, 2026
10

Fantastic experience start to to finish. Exellent food & outstanding service. The camping pod & shower facility's we're spotless. The perfect getaway.

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JulesMac (JulesMac) Dec 24, 2025
10

We needed somewhere for the night at short notice & these guys couldn’t have been more helpful. We arrived just after 6pm & by 7pm, we were relaxing in the pub choosing our dinner. Barman Aaron, manager’s Lindsay & Dave & shout out to Sarah who showed us several rooms before we decided which one we’d go for. Lovely comfy beds, fantastic breakfast too so we decided to stay two nights!! Brilliant pub ‘tea’ - we loved it!! Sadly no photos!! Please visit, they’re a great team and really look after you!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The Fox & Hounds Inn & Camping Pods

Whitby, United Kingdom

In a rural village in the North York Moors National Park, this charming pub with rooms dating from 1555 is a mile from the Moors National Park Centre, 2 miles from the Esk Valley Walk and 3 miles from the A171 road.

  • Danby 14 min Walk
  • Castleton Moor 46 min Walk
  • Commondale 1 hr 28 Walk
  • Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 31 Car · 2 hr 56 Transit
  • Leeds Bradford Airport 1 hr 35 Car · 3 hr 52 Transit
  • Teesside International Airport 51 min Car · 1 hr 53 Transit
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