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Ivythwaite Cottages in Windermere provides adults-only accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, bath, and shower. An oven, a microwave, and toaster are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the vacation home, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like cycling and hiking. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. World of Beatrix Potter is a 12-minute walk from Ivythwaite Cottages, while Derwentwater is 23 miles from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 73 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Windermere

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    Location, privacy and self catering were our requirements which this property delivered on all counts. Hosts were accessible and friendly . Property was well presented.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful cottage, warm, great location, fully appointed, garden space, comfortable bed .... just lovely .
  • Mmattssmith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The wide range of toiletries at the property. The location is excellent, a 10 minute walk from the lake.
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved everything, location was fab and we throughly enjoyed our stay for New year.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy, practical, well equipped, warm, clean, quirky and perfect for me!
  • Cowan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So peaceful and in a good position to walk to windermere and Bowness within 15 minutes. Room was spotless and had everything you needed including sky tv. Worth every penny and a excellent breakfast .
  • Josh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our stay at Windermere and Ambleside for my partner's birthday was truly exceptional. Andrew and Abigail were delightful hosts—warm, welcoming, and thoughtful. The homemade muffins, courtesy of Abigail, were a delicious and personal touch. The...
  • Vanessa
    Australia Australia
    From the moment we arrived and met Andrew and Abigail to the time we left was amazing. We booked “The Nook” and it was so spacious, immaculately clean and so beautifully decorated. The homemade muffins and fresh milk were a lovely touch. Andrew...
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely welcome with homemade muffins , spotlessly clean and well equipped. Would definitely book again
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We didn't have breakfast. The property was ideally situated.

Hosted by Andrew and Abigail

9.6
9.6
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

Area info

Amenities of Ivythwaite Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available 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

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproof
  • 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 sports 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 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view
  • View

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

FAQs about Ivythwaite Cottages

  • Ivythwaite Cottages is 2,150 feet from the center of Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Ivythwaite Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • The prices at Ivythwaite Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Ivythwaite Cottages is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Ivythwaite Cottages can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bingo
    • Walking tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours

  • 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.