Reviews of Ivythwaite Lodge Guest House 4 stars
Princes Road, Windermere, LA23 2DD, United Kingdom
#2 of 63 B&Bs and Inns in Windermere
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 362 hotel reviews
9.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.9
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Comfort
9.8
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.8
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Staff
10.0
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Value for money
9.7
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Kate
United Kingdom9 reviews10“A gem of a place”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely nothing.
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.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Neil
United Kingdom5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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+
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Brian
United Kingdom13 reviews10“Brilliant hosts and fantastic place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great
Spotless clean
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Jennifer
United Kingdom22 reviews5 helpful votes10“Lovely stay in the Lakes”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was good
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
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Kirsten
United Kingdom6 reviews10“A relaxing stay in a wonderful property with the loveliest hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Gaurav
India21 reviews1 helpful vote10“A gem in Windmere”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The location was spot on , in the middle of Windermere and bowness . Abgail and Andrew and stars !
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Camied
United Kingdom20 reviews10“Wonderful experience!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Brendan
United States11 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Longmore
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
You would find anything wrong @ ivythwait. Lodge
Everything
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Ellen
Belgium7 reviews10“10/10, what an amazing stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025
John
United Kingdom7 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Great Stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Spotless, quiet, good location, owner helpful
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Richards
Australia34 reviews9.0“Should we return to Windermere great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had no problems
Good location friendly and helpful staff very good breakfast ,nice and quiet location
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Pat
United Kingdom5 reviews10“We had a lovely stay here & the hosts were very welcoming & friendly.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Design Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing everything was perfect.
The breakfast was delicious, fresh & plentiful.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Megan
United Kingdom5 reviews10“We stayed in Ivythwaite for 2 nights to celebrate a very special occasion. It was everything we could have hoped for and”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was beautiful and the property was very well situated with easy access to both Bowness and Windermere.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Paul
United Kingdom36 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Lovely stay in the heart of the lakes, very welcoming owners, would highly recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing although some may be wary of the narrow lane that takes you to the car park
Excellent location for Windermere and Bowness, lovely hosts, really good breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Pamela
United Kingdom28 reviews9.0“Fabulous lodge, quiet location easy accessible to windermere town and Bowness lakeside. Facilities e”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location ,friendlies of owners, local knowledge, perfect room size and then the sumptuous breakfast choices. Just perfect. We throughly enjoyed this stay.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Colleen
United Kingdom12 reviews10“Absolutely lovely 2 night stay with the best hospitality by the owners , everything is done to perfection”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a beautiful old house with character ,with a lovely welcome .
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Knight
United Kingdom2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing we didn't like, the location was fantastic very lovely place to visit
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.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Yvonne
United Kingdom6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Charming, cosy and clean.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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.
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.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Bronwyn
Australia11 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The stairs
The host were lovely
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Elizabeth
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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.
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.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Liam
United Kingdom2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Tony
United Kingdom26 reviews10“1st class BB accommodation”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
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.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Yvonne
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote10“Home from home with exceptional Hosts.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
Nothing
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.
Stayed in July 2025
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