Holly Road, Windermere, LA23 2AF, United Kingdom
#34 of 63 B&Bs and Inns in Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 74 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Sheila
United KingdomVery friendly and helpful host
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Giuseppe
United KingdomNot applicable
The guest house is welcoming and warm, very well kept, tidy and well positioned. The room we had was extremely clean and cozy. The owner is very nice and helpful advising restaurants, place to visits and nice routes to drive. Absolutely recommended
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Christopher
United KingdomThe room and ensuite were kept spotless; towels and toiletries were changed when needed. Garreth was a perfect host; friendly and helpful with recommendations for hiking routes. He was respectful of privacy as well. The room was very quiet, with no noises from traffic etc... The guest house is an ideal location for exploring the Lakes, given its proximity to the bus and train station nearby.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 June 2023
Qin
United KingdomPerfect location, beautiful house, friendly and helpful host! Garreth made my stay in Windermere a most unforgettable experience. Will definitely recommend Ivy Bank to anyone looking for a good guest house at a reasonable price.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 May 2023
Callum
United KingdomN/A
Had a really enjoyable stay at the Ivy Bank, Garreth was very accommodating and always there to help if I needed anything. Room was great and had a lovely time! Cheers
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Deangreer
United KingdomMattress was too spongey for our liking.
Host was lovely and very knowledgeable of the area and different activities to do.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 April 2023
Bryony
RussiaFacilities were pretty basic but everything worked fine so no real complaints.
Very clean, quiet, very friendly guy running the show and he was kind enough to watch our bags after we checked out. Great location.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Debra
United KingdomNothing, it was just what we hoped for.
Lovely guesthouse within short walking distance of Windermere centre.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Yuan
United KingdomThe room is a bit small
The host of the house is very hospitable and friendly. The room is decorated very warmly. Good location. Everything is good.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 January 2023
Gongjie
United KingdomGreat living experience! The room is clean, the facilities are well maintained, and the daily breakfast is rich and delicious Impressive, different teapot sets every morning They are the works of artisans, meticulous and lovely. And the trip to the Lake District trust me it was a great experience even on a cloudy day. Let's go for a forest hike It's an experience of a lifetime Will live here again next time!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2022
Susan
United StatesWe loved everything about our stay at Ivy Bank. Garreth is one of the best hosts we've ever encountered. He went far above and beyond to ensure we had a perfect stay. The room was extremely comfortable and the cooked breakfast was prepared exactly to our tastes. Garreth offered great recommendations and helped 2 older ladies with their heavy bags. We would recommend Ivy Bank without reservation and would be happy to stay again. We did not want to leave!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 19 September 2022
Karen
United KingdomNothing.
Very homely and lovely little touches throughout.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 16 September 2022
Ann
United KingdomNothing, everything was spot on.
We didn’t have breakfast but that was fine, lovely clean room with everything we needed.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 16 September 2022
Johan
United KingdomDid not have breakfast as we booked room only
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 1 September 2022
Pratheepa
United KingdomThe location was at the heart of Windermere and the owner is very friendly with us. We felt safe and happy while our stay.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 27 August 2022
Michael
United KingdomNothing
Great location, really friendly host with lots of good tips. Rooms are good and really comfortable. Would definitely go back
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 9 August 2022
Ekta
United KingdomThe facility provided was very excellent and the location as well is very convenient, you can walk around the city and the guest house is near to Windermere station.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 17 July 2022
Dirk
BelgiumNo problems
Friendly and helpful owner welcomed us and was checking if we were ok all stay long. Typical breakfast in served in nice atmosphere. Very good location, not on a main road as the hotels are. Quiet neighborhood, short walking distance from center, bus stops and train station. Typical house, tasteful and functional room.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 16 July 2022
Petra
Czech RepublicSize of the room - a little too cramped, but it was not a big problem.
Great location - close to the railway and bus station - 7 minute walk, and to the town centre - 3 minutes. Very nice and peaceful neighbourhood. Very helpful and friendly host.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 9 July 2022
Paul
United KingdomGreat host, Very Informative and knowledgeable Amazing location & price
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 2 July 2022
Wayne
United KingdomAll was good.
Great English breakfast, lovely location, near to the little town.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 11 October 2021
Stuart
United KingdomFriendly welcoming owners who advised on places to visit and nice to chat to. Lovely looking property which has been looked after well. Great location lake/ shops within walking distance.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 29 September 2021
Bobby
United KingdomMe, my sister and father stayed here for 4 days and booked last minute, the whole stay exceeded our expectations and the owners were amazing, they are very helpful and a so friendly! We are 1000% returning and would recommend to anyone!
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 21 September 2021
Jonathan
United KingdomIf I was being picky a larger tv would have been better as the one in the room was very small.
Great location and quiet area. Owners helpful with information about the area and very friendly.
Stayed in September 2021
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