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  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath

Located a short distance from picturesque Lake Windermere, Ivythwaite Cottages offers well-equipped self-catering accommodation with a beautiful garden. There is on-site parking available, and free WiFi is accessible throughout the property. Ivythwaite Cottages are fully renovated, and form part of a Victorian house. Each cottage has at least 1 double bed and a bathroom with bath, shower and complimentary toiletries. Each unit has its own outside seating area, as well as a living room with a TV and satellite channels. Each kitchen comes equipped with a fridge, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. For dining out, all manner of cafes and restaurants can be found less than 10 minutes’ walk away in Bowness-on-Windermere. The World of Beatrix Potter is less than 1 mile from Ivythwaite Cottages. Windermere Railway Station is less than 15 minutes away on foot.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Windermere
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  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really enjoyed our stay. Excellent location. Very comfortable with all facilities needed and very helpful hosts who were quick to respond to messages. Would recommend to others and be happy to stay here again.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is lovely and self contained with lots of space and all you need. The location is good for visiting the lakes. The proprietor was welcoming and happy to offer guidance if required.
  • Gordon
    Australia Australia
    Quaint cottage was lovely. Very clean and comfortable, well fitted out. Location was an easy walk into Windermere.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Andrew and Abigail

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

Andrew and Abigail
Abigail and Andrew offer a warm welcome to Ivythwaite Cottages, situated in the grounds of a traditional Lakeland stone and flint guest house in beautiful Windermere. The cottages offer contemporary accommodation. The Nook is a one bedroom semi-detached house featuring a living room, dining kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom and private outside terrace area. The Cranny is a studio apartment featuring a seating area, kitchenette, separate bathroom and outside seating area. Both have Sky TV, including full sport and movie package, and free WiFi. We are ideally located on a quiet street just off the road between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere. Both villages are within ten minutes’ walk of the cottages, with plenty of restaurants, pubs and shops. As well as on street parking, we offer a private car park with EV charge point at the rear of the cottages. The cottages are let on a self-catering basis. We pride ourselves on our hospitality, so, for an additional cost paid locally, we offer a large breakfast menu, served in our elegant dining room warmed in the winter months by a log burner.
We purchased Ivythwaite Lodge and Cottages in September 2017 after careers as teachers in the south of England. We have our own living quarters within the Lodge. We are proud to offer a traditional Lakeland cottage experience to guests from all around the world. Whether the reason for your visit is to take part in all (or some!) of the activities that the beautiful Lake District offers, or whether it is to relax and enjoy the scenery, we hope to welcome you to our Lodge and help you to make the most of your visit. We have a sustainability charter and ask our guests to take a number of steps to limit the environmental impact of their stay with us. We are a climate positive organisation working with Ecologi, an environmental organisation which fund climate projects. We are proud to promote the stunning dark skies of the Lake District and have resources and equipment to help our guests with their stargazing. At Ivythwaite Lodge and Cottages, we guarantee a warm Lake District welcome.
We encourage our guests to take advantage of the stunning walks available locally. We have selected five local walks which all start at Ivythwaite Cottages. Choose from lakeside strolls and uphill walks to panoramic viewpoints across Lake Windermere. All walks have full PDF guides and OS maps to ensure you keep on the right track. We have laminated copies for guests to borrow should they prefer. We have produced a guide outlining a classic sightseeing day out in the Lake District. It takes in the beautiful village of Grasmere where you can visit Dove Cottage, home to William Wordsworth, and taste some fantastic Grasmere gingerbread. Next is the Lakeland town of Keswick, in the shadow of Skiddaw moutnain to its north, with its amazing pencil museum and the atmospheric Castlerigg Stone Circle. The route back to Windermere via the A592 Kirkstone Pass is possibly the most spectacular drive in England. It follows the shore of Ullswater before climbing through the fells at a height of almost 1500ft. The views of Lake WIndermere are truly a sight to behold. There are many great bars and restaurants within walking distance of Ivythwaite Cottages - something for all tastes.
Languages spoken: Welsh,English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ivythwaite Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • Welsh
  • English
  • French

House rules

Ivythwaite Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Ivythwaite Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ivythwaite Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Ivythwaite Cottages

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ivythwaite Cottages on this page.

  • Ivythwaite Cottages is 700 yards from the centre of Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Ivythwaite Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Ivythwaite Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live music/performance
    • Bingo
    • Walking tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours

  • Yes, Ivythwaite Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Ivythwaite Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Ivythwaite Cottages can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Ivythwaite Cottages is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.