Ivythwaite Lodge Guest House

Location: Princes Road, Windermere, gb

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Electric bicycle charging station
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Tour desk
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Adult only
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Bingo
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Electric bicycle charging station
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

• Design Double Room

  This room overlooks the front garden and has a four-poster bed as well as a bathroom with a bath and a power shower. It also features an in-room fridge, wine glasses and tea/coffee facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

• Classic Double Room

  This ground floor room overlooks the side gardens and has a Victorian style double bed as well as a bathroom with a walk-in shower. It also features an in-room fridge, wine glasses and tea/coffee making facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

• Superior Double Room

  This room offers views of the side garden and has a four-poster bed, as well as a large bathroom with a spa bath and a power shower. It also features an in-room fridge, wine glasses and tea/coffee making facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

• Luxury Double Room

  This large room has distant views of the fells and is in the attic of the house. It has a super king-sized bed and a bathroom with a spa bath and a power shower. Also includes a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

• Deluxe Double Room

  This room overlooks the side gardens and has a king size sleigh bed and a Victorian style bathroom with a bath and a power shower. It also features an in-room fridge, wine glasses and tea/coffee facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

Guest Reviews

• Margit (10/5): Excellent hosts in a very beautiful house -
• Jim (10/5): Fantastic stay...highly recommended - Lovely people and a idyllic pace to stay. Overall VIBE
• Jennifer (10/5): Great stay - Room was beautiful and had nice touches such as homemade cake bites and a fridge. Breakfast was really tasty. Nothing
• Ben (9/5): -
• Richard (10/5): -
• Margie (10/5): Abigail and Andrew were the perfect hosts house was immaculate. Breakfast were gorgeous and extra touches throughout our - Beautiful property lots of character Not one thing
• Ros (10/5): - Absolutely everything! Couldn't fault the place. 5 star accommodation for a cheaper price! Highlight was the beautiful spacious room over looking the garden and the breakfast was incredible, everything home made! Nothing
• sara (9/5): Amazing british hospitality at its finest ! - Abigail and Andrew were the perfect hosts. We were made exceptionally welcome during our stay,with invaluable local information and even a laminated walking guide! The house is a beautiful and very clean victorian property which is tastefully decorated. We were greeted with home made rhubarb cake in our room(which was delicious!) and the breakfasts were amazing and expertly cooked by Abigail with even homemade bread and muffins. I couldn't fault a thing!
• Tom Rune (10/5): Anbefales!! - Veldig hyggelig vertskap. Kjempefin beliggenhet, god frokost og et veldig sjarmerende hus. Vi hadde et koselig rom med boblebad i tillegg til gode senger. Det var knapt noe som kunne vært bedre.
• Brian (10/5): Very nice stay, a very clean and comfortable place ideally located between Bowness and Windemere. - The room was very spacious and finished to a high quality, it was very homely and the two hosts of the property were very nice and welcoming.
• katie (10/5): - It's in a lovely location that's quietly but so easy to get to Bowness or Windermere on foot. Abigail and Andrew were just such lovely hosts I would be back in a heart beat
• Tansell (10/5): Really enjoyed it , will be back - Great place to stay , comfortable room , amazing location and a great breakfast.....oh the owners were great . Nothing
• Parish (10/5): Had an amazing time - Very beautiful traditional home and perfect location to all amenities, highly recommended N/A
• giselle (10/5): Welcoming and relaxing stay - Friendly and welcoming Spotless Excellent breakfast 10 - 15 min walk to Windermere or Bowness on Lake Windermere Driveway through to the parking space appeared quite narrow so l left my car on the main road infront of the Guest House.
• Michael (10/5): Excellent hotel - Firstly, Andrew and Abigale were exceptionally friendly hosts. The hotel was very clean and and high end speck with extra little touches. The food was exceptional, homemade bread, and granola made yoghurts, cakes, and buns thrown in. Breakfast was made to a high standard made from local fresh products, The bedroom was large, well decorated with a large comfy bed , the bathroom with a bath, and an exceptionally good powerful shower . The location was perfect, 10 mins walk into Windermere and a 15 min walk down into Bowness . I would highly recommend this lovely guest house for a well relaxing stay . 10/10 . Nothing all perfect.
• Stuart (10/5): Excellent stay and hosts were there if you needed them, never pushy . - Didn't have breakfast as we were eating quite late at night. Location is perfect as you're right in the middle of Windermere and Bowness. Stayed in this location twice now and will return. There was nothing that we didn't like.
• Siobhan (10/5): -
• Ray (10/5): We have found a new great place to stay in Windermere for the next few years and we will be back for sure. - Ivythwaith lodge house was ideal location to stay it was our first time there and we loved everything about it Andrew and Abigail could not have made our stay any better. We were there to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there the food was amazing Andrew and Abigail made us very welcome. We left our car and used the local bus which was every 20 minutes Very clean well refurbished to the style of the house great bathroom powerful shower and well stocked tea/coffee/hot chocolate water milk in a small fridge ideal for the weather we had
• Hannah (10/5): -
• James (10/5): - this was like coming home to visit family. the food was great, locally source. Andrew and Abigail were the perfect hosts. very familiar with the area.
• Claire (10/5): -
• Narumi (10/5): 最高に良い施設 - オーナーのおもてなしの心が随所に感じられ、朝食も手作りのものが多かった。 お部屋が広く清潔感があり、自然環境に配慮している。 屋根裏部屋で窓が開かなかったのは残念
• Wang (9/5): -
• Mel (10/5): - Another amazing stay thank you so much to both of you, lovely breakfast as always and the probably the best shower we have ever used in the Deluxe double We will see you again soon! Nothing to dislike!
• Oliver (10/5): The best B&B! - Fantastic hosts, Andrew and Abigail were both welcoming and friendly. The property’s facilities were great, especially the fridges complete with water bottles to take out on walks/days out. Breakfast was cooked fresh every day and was lovely. We especially enjoyed the home-made muffins which could be taken for a tasty snack when out on the fells. Nothing. Keep doing what you’re doing.
• Nichola (10/5): - Great location for both Windermere and Bowness, parking, and very friendly owners. Nothing, all great.
• Erika (10/5): - Fabulous customer service
• Abigail (10/5): A very friendly place - The host were friendly and informative. The room was very clean and looked exactly like photos. They provide a lovely range of tea coffee and even hot chocolate. They have information on the room relating to the area which was perfect for a first time stay. Perfect location. Thank you The bed was very squeaky which sadly made for a disturbed sleep but it was comfy. The wardrobe didn’t seem to close or open very easily.
• Ralph (8/5): I would definitely recommend a stay and look forward to coming back in the future. - Very well presented Victorian property .The room was tastefully decorated and very neat and clean.This was my first time staying in Windermere stopping over for the night to break up my drive to visit my nephew and his wife on the west coast of Scotland to see in the new year. I would definitely recommend this guest house to anyone. I had a very enjoyable stay with a very comfortable bed and en-suite facilities were immaculate. I could have done with a support handle to help with getting in and out of the shower, minor detail, but would have helped.
• wendy (10/5): - Abigail and andrew perfect host, felt very welcome and homely Room lovely and a great shower Breakfast was the best one i have had in a very long time,also homemade yoghurt,bread,muffins and more Nice walk to lake and all ameneties Will definately be returning
• Clare (10/5): -
• Sam (10/5): Perfect perfect perfect - Everything the room was amazing, location was perfect between the 2 villages. Owners were absolutely amazing and very, very welcoming. 12/10 rating. Nothing it was perfect!!!
• Daniel (9/5): - Quaint property with great facilities & and excellent location between Windermere & Bowness.
• Heiko (9/5): -
• Catalin (9/5): -
• Karen (10/5): I have stayed at the lakes many times, but this was by far our most comfortable welcoming stay - The location was perfect. Our room was so cosy. The host were lovely and the breakfast choice was exceptional. The only thing that could’ve been better was the weather we had storm Amy, but it didn’t spoil our weekend
• nicola (10/5): -
• steve (10/5): - Great place lovely breakfast good night's sleep Perfect location
• jaime (10/5): The perfect trip, thankyou ♡ - Great service, lovely room, very peaceful and the owners were great people, also very helpful
• Marie (10/5): - Andrew & Abigail were Excellent hosts, very clean & tidy room, comfortable bed, & great facilities, free parking, Excellent breakfast, Abigail baked fresh cakes, which were in our spacious attic room on arrival & available every morning so we could take them to enjoy later on in the day, great location, in walking distance to both windermere & bowness & lovely pubs & restaurants, & the hosts were very knowledgeable & helpful with the local places to visit & see, we enjoyed everything about our stay at Ivythwaite Lodge
• 麗玉 (10/5): - 房間寬敞舒適， 浴室非常乾淨且設備良好！ 早餐豐盛且美味，值得嘗試 無！
• Richard (8/5): Very nice excellent hosts, an excellent stay - Hosts were excellent, breakfast excellent, room and bathroom excellent
• Tracy (9/5): -
• Beverley (10/5): Absolutely fabulous place to stay and very welcoming owners!!!! - Lovely place and lovely owners !! Room very spacious and spotlessly clean. Great choice of delicious home made food for breakfast with the option of homemade muffins to take away. Would definitely stay again without a doubt!!! Nothing
• Jeroen (10/5): -
• Ruth (10/5): - We had a wonderful stay. Large room with comfortable beds, very clean and the hosts were extremely helpful.
• kate (10/5): A gem of a place - Characterful building that is exceptionally clean. Attentive hosts, who were not overbearing. Centrally located for a short walk up to the centre of Windermere or down to Bowness-on-Windermere. Parking is easy too. Absolutely nothing.
• neil (10/5): - Overall, it is the perfect place to stay in windermere. Hosts were truly marvellous, always on hand if you required anything. The room was very comfortable and spacious. I am looking forward to returning next year. Take advantage of the recommended walk trails provided by the hosts. The views are amazing. Highly recommend. A+
• Brian (10/5): Brilliant hosts and fantastic place to stay - Spotless clean Everything was great
• Jennifer (10/5): Lovely stay in the Lakes - Room was clean and spacious and had everything we needed. Lovely touches with flapjack in our room. The breakfast was really nice and the owners were lovely Everything was good
• Gaurav (10/5): A gem in Windmere - The location was spot on , in the middle of Windermere and bowness . Abgail and Andrew and stars ! Nothing
• Kirsten (10/5): A relaxing stay in a wonderful property with the loveliest hosts - Ivythwaite Lodge was beautiful and spotlessly clean. There was everything and more we could have needed or wanted. From the moment we walked through the door we felt comfortable and welcome. Andrew and Abigail are excellent hosts and make you feel relaxed from the very start. The home-made goodies were such a lovely touch, and the information on local walks and where to eat were very much appreciated. The room was wonderful - so comfortable with so much thought to everything you might need (I loved the make-up remover cloth). The breakfast selection was plentiful and the breakfast itself such excellent value for money and absolutely delicious. I cannot emphasise how much we enjoyed our stay and we will definitely be returning.
• CamieD (10/5): Wonderful experience! - Everything was perfect, and we couldn't ask for more! It's a quiet, wonderful place, with easy, walking access to both Windermere and Bowness, steps away from the bus stop. Both Abigail and Andrew would go extra miles to make you feel welcome and enjoy your stay, very helpful and professional. We made beautiful memories, thank you so much!
• Brendan (10/5): - A genuine find and a wonderful couple of days stay in the gorgeously cute Ivythwaite Hotel. Everything perfect and the little additional touches wholly justify a 10/10 rating…..oh and the breakfast is as good as you’ll get in any 5 star property anywhere . Thank you Andrew and Abigail being such marvellous hosts.
• Longmore (10/5): - Everything You would find anything wrong @ ivythwait. Lodge
• John Stephen (9/5): Great Stay - Spotless, quiet, good location, owner helpful
• Ellen (10/5): 10/10, what an amazing stay! - Had an absolutely fantastic stay! Andrew and Abigail are amazing hosts who were always friendly, kind and super helpful. The room was amazing and beautiful. It had everything we could have wished for. The breakfasts were amazing and obviously prepared with a lot of love and care. We are still obsessed with Abigail's banana chocolate chip muffins. The location is perfectly situated right between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, making everything very walkable whilst still being peaceful and quiet. Thank you for the lovely stay!
• Richards (9/5): Should we return to Windermere great location - Good location friendly and helpful staff very good breakfast ,nice and quiet location We had no problems
• Pat (10/5): We had a lovely stay here & the hosts were very welcoming & friendly. - The breakfast was delicious, fresh & plentiful. Nothing everything was perfect.
• Carly (10/5): -
• Havelock (10/5): Exceptional -
• Knight (10/5): Exceptional - Andrew & Abigail were amazing hosts, the home cooked local food was lovely, especially Abigails sweet treats, the room was very clean and comfortable with all the amenities needed. There was nothing we didn't like, the location was fantastic very lovely place to visit
• Yvonne (9/5): Charming, cosy and clean. - The rooms were charming, cosy and clean. Mini fridge in the room was a nice extra, as was the real coffee in the rooms. I like the commitment to reducing plastic waste with reusable water bottles. Breakfast was great, good quality selection and great value for £10. Really nice stay with pleasant hosts. The only negative is the entrance to the car park- a very narrow bumpy dirt track which may be an issue for wider/larger vehicles. However there is on road parking right outside.
• Blajek (5/5): Passable - Short stay, the homemade cake in the room was a nice touch Room very average,not the cleanest. Very uncomfortable squeaky bed.
• Bronwyn (10/5): Exceptional - The host were lovely The stairs
• Elizabeth (10/5): Exceptional - Ivythwaite Lodge was half way between Ambleside and Bowness which gave you the choice of walking to either town. The breakfast at the guest house was excellent beautifully cooked and well presented. The hosts were really helpful and welcoming. The only thing missing was a lounge to sit in in the evening. We met some lovely people staying there and it would've been nice to catch up with them and chat about their adventures.
• Judith (10/5): Exceptional -
• Liam (10/5): Exceptional - I booked this trip for My Sister and her partner as a Christmas present. They both absolutely loved everyrhing in the hotel. The staff were extremely helpful from the moment they step foot into the hotel. They were both impressed with how clean their room was. They will definately be booking again.
• Matthew (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tony (10/5): 1st class BB accommodation - Cleanliness of the room and bathroom and whole area was exceptional. Breakfast was 1st class and great value for money. Abigail and Andrew the hosts were so lovely, friendly and always happy to help. This is a gem of a place for anyone to stay. Nothing
• Yvonne (10/5): Home from home with exceptional Hosts. - Abigail and Andrew are excellent Hosts, friendly and accommodating. The Guesthouse is spotlessly clean and comfortable. There is a lovely garden you can use. I would recommend Ivythwaite cottage to everyone. Nothing
• Josip (10/5): Fabulous - Beautiful guest House Location Comfortable room and bed Great Bathroom Short walk down to the village Great host
• Melanie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anthony (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mary (10/5): A & A - Setting the Standard - The whole experience. The location was within equal walking distance of Windemere & Bowness, if you didn't want to walk, then the Bus Stop was 20m away and the Buses ran frequently all day. Andrew & Abigail were the perfect hosts, the breakfast arrangement was great and the food was always tasty & Abigails muffins and granola pots will be sadly missed. We could not fault the accommodation or the service provided by this attention to detail couple, they really made you feel like one of the family 10/10 😄 Having to leave.
• Rachel (10/5): Simply fabulous - We loved everything really. The room was spacious, it had a good bathroom, comfy chairs and a great bed. Breakfast was amazing and the freshly baked goods delicious. The location was great too, close to everything and still peaceful. Would love to stay here again!
• Bleasdale (10/5): Exceptional -
• Thomas (10/5): Brilliant - Start to finish it was excellent!!
• Kerry (10/5): Exceptional -
• Colin (9/5): Great little guest house, reasonably priced. - Lovely small guest house with very obliging hosts. Close to both Windermeres. Parking was a bonus. Great breakfast. All fine
• Siiham (10/5): Exceptional - Great location walking distance from all attractions, rooms were clean with comfortable beds, Abigail and Andrew were super nice and helpful, we felt at home the minute we stepped in.Highly recommended.
• Drayson (10/5): Wonderful - So friendly and welcoming Nothing
• Joanne (10/5): Exceptional -
• Helen (10/5): Cosy comfort at Ivythwaite Lodge - I loved everything about Abigail & Andrew's beautiful guest house. Especially their hospitality & attention to detail. I had the ground floor room with ensuite. A cosy snuggly haven on some rainy days. All facilities were premium quality. Half way between Windermere & Bowness, a casual 10-15 min walk in either direction was eminently doable. The bus connection to the Lake or train/bus station was across the adjacent road, with Baddeley Clock as an easy landmark. It was a delight being greeted by Lola the cat & having special pats with Lottie the cocker spaniel. I appreciated the hosts' suggestions too. Just a lovely homely stay leaving me very satisfied with my first stay in the Lake District. Thanks for having me.
• Jenny (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sheila (10/5): great place to stay - Our room was lovely,we had a four poster bed which was very comfortable. loved the en-suite bathroom. A great choice on menu for breakfast and the food was delicious. Lovely hosts. Great stay. Nothing.
• Lynn (10/5): Exceptional -
• Terry (8/5): Very good -
• Steve (10/5): weekend stay - Room 5 in the attic was beautiful, large and comfortable, food waa excellent, grounds were well maintained but hosts Abigail and Andrew were so knowledgeable of the area. this place is perfect, just between bowness and windemere. coudlnt recommend any more. daft question, everything was perfect !!
• Hannah (10/5): Excellent! The whole stay exceeded our expectations, we cant wait to return! -
• Jamie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mark (10/5): Excellent relaxing stay - Excellent location Very nice helpful hosts Comfortable spacious room
• Stephen (10/5): Exceptional - Owners very welcoming room was very comfortable and clean
• Em (10/5): Best Guest House in Windermere - Absolutely wonderful proprietors, they seem to really love what they do which makes it even better! The room was immaculate and the breakfast was incredible. Will definitely be coming back and would always reccomend!! Thank you so much!
• Rachel (10/5): Exceptional - Ideal location between Windermere and Bowness. Car park at rear. Andrew and Abigail were great hosts. Breakfast was lovely Nothing
• Ben (10/5): A wonderful weekend away made truly memorable by Abigail and Andrew - Beautiful property with stunning features
• Stuart (10/5): - Ivythwaite Lodge is a beautiful house with many original features. It was a bonus to have a fridge in the room. We appreciated the warmth of the property and also the excellent service provided by Andrew and Abigail. The breakfasts were delicious and cooked options could be ordered the night before by text. Most of the food was locally sourced and Abigail’s home baking was great. The property was in a quiet location but easily accessible to Windermere and Bowness. The comfortable bed ( ours was a 4 poster) made for an excellent night’s sleep. If going to the area in the future we would certainly book again.
• Norma (10/5): Didn’t disappoint! - The hosts were very attentive, and the property was absolutely lovely. The food was excellent. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
• Lisa (9/5): Superb -
• Jay (10/5): Exceptional - We loved the skylight in our room as it gives an abundance of natural light. The room is spacious and the jets on the bathtub is a welcome bonus after a very tiring day. However, the highlight of our stay is the breakfast. It is worth staying there just for that. Wished the tv was a smart tv but it's probably for the best

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