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Reviews of Ivythwaite Cottages

Princes Road, Windermere, LA23 2DD, United Kingdom

#1 of 209 vacation rentals in Windermere

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 136 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great location

    Perfect cosy cottage

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. All good.

    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.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    A lovely relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Access to parking may be difficult for some drivers. On road parking was available if preferred

    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.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    10
    Excellent stay in the lakes district
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quaint cottage was lovely. Very clean and comfortable, well fitted out. Location was an easy walk into Windermere.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed at the Nook for the Easter weekend, it was beautifully presented, extremely comfortable and perfectly located. It was equipped with everything you would need and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We would definitely recommend staying here to family and friends.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing excellent

    No breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    9.0
    A fantastic break in beautiful surrounding.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    A lovely cottage which had bonus of being centre to both, Windermere and Bo’ness and Windermere It had Wi-Fi and sky Tv which was a bonus. It had everything for self catering and had milk, coffee and sugar as a welcome pack .with a piece of cake added in. The surrounding gardens were lovely. And had a wee. seating area that you could enjoy The communication before and after our stay, was great. We met Andrew, who was telling us the story of the Nook. Overall a exceptional place to stay😀

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    10
    Lovely, clean little home from home .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved everything about our stay 😁

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    10
    Perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything 😊we have already booked to return next year for longer . Cozy , very clean , comfy bed and central to everywhere . Abigail and Andrew are wonderful hosts .

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    9.0
    Amazing and hospitable! Definitely coming back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Everything. Stunning.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Er, nothing!

    Beautiful cottage, warm, great location, fully appointed, garden space, comfortable bed .... just lovely .

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good location since just 10min by bus from the train station. Very quiet. The inside of the cottage is the same as the photos in Booking website. The full equipment kitchen for us to cook easily like in our own home. Very thankful the host agreed us could have the early check in at 13:00. The price is valuable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    9.0
    A very comfortable cottage that we enjoyed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We found the layout not to our liking with a downstairs kitchen and everything else on the first floor but this is a personal preference. Stairs are quite steep but not a problem.

    Very homely, well equipped property in a great location. Quiet but handy for both Windermere and Bowness. The bed was extremely comfortable and plenty of hot water.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    8.0
    Restful, comfy time in pleasant surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Car park access was scarily steep and narrow lane leading to it. Very tricky to turn round unless yours was the only car there.

    Well thought out accomodation.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    10
    just a great visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    location

    just great

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    10
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cottage was quiet,cosy and very clean location was perfect

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely cottage with everything you could need, owners were so welcoming and accommodating. Wish we could have stayed longer, would highly recommend.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stayed here last week and was a fantastic little property, in a great position within walking distances of birth Windermere and Bowness. Landlord was very helpful and welcoming, and had set out local walks for us to do if we wished so. We loved the home baked cakes & pint of milk waiting for us on our arrival. Good supply of utensils,cleaning products and toiletries. Would definately stay again

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    10
    A perfect base for a short break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We didn't book for long enough! There's so much to do and see, but also perfect for relaxing and doing not very much - I needed more of this!

    This was wonderful from start to finish. When we arrived, our hosts greeted us, welcomed us in and thus began the most relaxing break we've had. The cottage is stunning, the decor is lovely, it is clean and well-presented. The kitchen has everything you could need, including extras like cake (!), milk, tea & coffee, washing up liquid, cloths etc etc, plus every utensil, plate and pan you could ever need. Upstairs, the living area was comfortable with Sky TV on offer. The bathroom was perfect and the bedroom was airy and very comfortable. There is a lovely private garden area with a table, perfect for eating outside, and a beautiful communal front garden which catches the evening sun. The location is ideal, about 15 minute walk down into Bowness, which really spoils you for choice in terms of restaurants and pubs, or about 5 minutes into Windermere, again lots of choice to eat. Regular buses pass by, although we walked everywhere. On this topic, the hosts have left some walks which can be accessed from the cottage - we tried one and found it very clear to follow and well worth the walk for the views over the lake. We have already been pestering about booking next year. Loved it!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Cosy cottage. Good location.Well equipped with everything you need for a break. Nice private seating area,providing it doesn't rain. Private parking is a bit tight if you have a big vehicle, however,plenty of paring on the road right outside if you can't get in. Close to the centre of Windermere and only a short walk to Bowness. The cottage is well kept and comfy. The area is quiet, so you can chill out if you want. If it rains, it's nice to sit in with a drink and just watch TV or read a book. If the sun is out, leave the car in the car park, go for a walk, catch a boat to Ambleside, or go for a meal. The cottage is a great base for whatever you choose to do.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2023

    8.0
    Great hosts location and cottage both perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2023

    9.0
    most enjoyable. would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    was very hot in the bedroom. a fan would have made it more comfortable.

    cost, clean and quiet

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2023

    9.0
    excellent accommodation in a brilliant location between Windermere and Bowness on Windermere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it was a perfectly sized, beautifully equipped home ideal for a solo trip or as a couple, everything you need without space that you don’t, lovely courtyard garden, kitchen with a table, cosy living room, very comfortable bedroom

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful and beautiful scenery wherever you go.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The accomodation is compact but had everything we needed for our stay. It is ideally situated, approx 5 mins walk into windermere or approx 20 minute walk into bowness. Quiet area away from the hustle and bustle. The accomodation had a welcome pack of tea, milk and a lovely slice of homemade cake which was much appreciated after our journey and a lovely way to begin our holiday. Abigail and Andrew were lovely, wonderful hosts.

    Stayed in May 2023

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