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Very welcoming when we arrived. We were in room 1 with a lovely 4 poster bed and the room was very clean. Lemon drizzle cake waiting and fresh milk in the fridge perfect start. Great location between Bowness and Windermere for walking too. Found a great little pub in Bowness. Breakfast was the best I ever had.Lovely place felt like home. Will definitely be going there again. Highly recommended

Delicious hearty breakfasts, one delivered to our room and one served in the dining room. Fabulous vegi offerings too. Attentive owners and a lovely home for us to borrow for the weekend. The home-made cakes didn't survive 5 minutes after our arrival!

Stayed two nights in December and really enjoyed our stay. Room was lovely, bathroom with spa bath and shower was large and nicely decorated, breakfast was delicious and the house itself, all decorated for Christmas was like a little Downton Abbey.Excellently positioned for a short walk either up to Windermere or down to Bowness, short walk to train station and bus station. Loads of lovely places to eat locally.Hosts Andrew and Abigail were lovely, very welcoming and helpful. The homemade cake in our room, fresh muffins at breakfast, homemade bread all went to make our stay very enjoyable and would highly recommend.

Stayed two nights in December and really enjoyed our stay. Room was lovely, bathroom with spa bath and shower was large and nicely decorated, breakfast was delicious and the house itself, all decorated for Christmas was like a little Downton Abbey.Excellently positioned for a short walk either up to Windermere or down to Bowness, short walk to train station and bus station. Loads of lovely places to eat locally.Hosts Andrew and Abigail were lovely, very welcoming and helpful. The homemade cake in our room, fresh muffins at breakfast, homemade bread all went to make our stay very enjoyable and would highly recommend.

Abigail and Andrew were very warm and welcoming. The breakfast was lovely, with local produce, homemade bread and muffins. When we first checked in there was freshly made lemon drizzle cake in the room, along with milk and water in the fridge and plenty of tea and coffee. In an ideal location whether staying local or exploring further.

Beautiful building situated in an ideal area between Bowness and Windermere, hosts were phenomenal and went above and beyond to cater to us during our stay. Special touches of home made cakes, muffins, and bread presented to you daily, and totally delicious. Hosts made you feel most welcome, our room was spotless and well equipped. Lovely breakfast options and wholesome. Deserving of exceptional status, and we agree.

We have just spent the weekend at Ivythwaite, the B&B is so welcoming and homely, we were in room 2, the room was beautifully decorated and clean, lovely bathroom with a nice powerful shower, lots of lovely added extras such as a mini fridge with fresh milk, cold water and a fresh cake treat on arrival. The breakfast was great, ordering the night before and booking a time slot which was not an issue. Great location, in between Bowness and Windermere so great for access to both. Would definitely recommend and will be staying again.

Stayed two nights in December and really enjoyed our stay. Room was lovely, bathroom with spa bath and shower was large and nicely decorated, breakfast was delicious and the house itself, all decorated for Christmas was like a little Downton Abbey.Excellently positioned for a short walk either up to Windermere or down to Bowness, short walk to train station and bus station. Loads of lovely places to eat locally.Hosts Andrew and Abigail were lovely, very welcoming and helpful. The homemade cake in our room, fresh muffins at breakfast, homemade bread all went to make our stay very enjoyable and would highly recommend.

My husband and I stayed at Ivythwaite Lodge Guest House for two nights in October 2021. Ivythwaite is in a quiet, residential street but only a few minutes walk from the main road. There was plenty of roadside parking so we didn’t use the car park. It is about 10 minutes walk to either Windermere and Bowness (or buses from the main road). The hosts were friendly, the property was warm and cosy, the breakfast was fabulous, the cakes much appreciated and the house and gardens are beautiful. We couldn’t fault it; we absolutely loved it and will definitely stay again if we’re in the Lakes.We had an evening meal at The Angel Inn, Bowness on our first night and Café Italia in Windermere on our second and can recommend both, our meals were delicious.

Wonderful hospitality. Everything was perfect. We will definitely recommend to others and stay here again in the future. Thank you Andrew and Abigail.

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Thank you for your review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Ivythwaite Lodge.

Easily the nicest B&B we have stayed in. Beautiful location and room. Brilliant hosts. See you again. xx

Fantastic breakfast. Beautifully presented and served to our room. Hosts brilliant so welcoming and easy to talk to. Room was fantastic spotlessly clean with beautiful bathroom facilities! Tea coffee hot chocolate milk water biscuits and even lemon cake left in our room on arrival! Can not fault anything we will be returning definitely! Any guest thinking of staying here will not be disappointed! Gorgeous gardens around the guest house too. A perfect break away.

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Thank you for your review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Ivythwaite Lodge. We hope to welcome you back. Andrew and Abigail, Ivythwaite Lodge

Fantastic breakfast ???? Beautifully presented and served to our room. Hosts brilliant so welcoming and easy to talk to. Room was fantastic spotlessly clean beautiful bathroom facilities! Tea coffee hot chocolate milk water biscuits and even lemon cake left in our room on arrival! Can not fault anything we will be returning definitely! Any guest thinking of staying here will not be disappointed! Gorgeous gardens around the guest house too. A perfect break away.

I loved everything about my stay will definitely come here again. We loved the room, the owners we really friendly and made you feel at home. Breakfast was really tasty. We couldn't fault anything.

A lovely stay. Breakfast was beautiful. We would highly recommend Ivythwaite Lodge. Good luck Andrew and Abigail with your new venture.

We fell in love with the place which had the most cosy feel when you walked in. We felt so welcome. We had the most delicious breakfast served by the owners Andrew and Abigail who were amazing guest house keepers. Top marks.

Gorgeous room, attentive hosts, wonderful food, stunning location. Our room was the attic suite. It was spacious, and cosy. The bed was big and comfortable. The spa bath was amazing! Also amazing were the views! Our hosts were top notch. Very attentive and friendly. The breakfast was fresh, local and very tasty (the sausages were gorgeous). All in all our two night stay at Ivythwaite exceeded all expectations and was a stunning, most enjoyable break that me and my husband needed.

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Thank you for your review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Ivythwaite Lodge.

The room was very clean and had enough space for two people. The air bath was fabulous and it was just a few minutes from the town centre. I also have to mention Lottie the little puppy, she was the cutest dog I’ve ever seen in my life, as soon as we arrived she welcomed us which was awesome. Overall we felt very welcome and would 100% come back! Thank you very much.

Our hosts Andrew and Abigail were most welcoming on our arrival. My partner is vegan and it seemed like nothing was too much effort to add non dairy produce to our breakfast (something which many places seem to struggle with!) Our room was lovely and large and everything was spick and span. We will certainly be staying there again on our next visit to the lovely lakes. PS. Cracking breakfast with local produce, good coffee and homemade muffins. Highly recommended.

Just out of town, so very quiet and peaceful, but close enough to town to be convenient. Our room was nicely furnished and decorated, the bathroom was quite spacious, the garden was lovely and there was a private car park. The breakfast was very good and the hosts were very nice and helpful. We very much enjoyed our stay.

The owners couldn't be more inviting, approachable or helpful. It was my first time staying in a guesthouse ever, and I thoroughly enjoyed it and felt very welcomed and comfortable around the premises. I would strongly recommend anyone else to stay at Ivythwaite Lodge and to stay in the room 'Skiddaw' with the jacuzzi bath tub if possible. Also you must have the smoked salmon and eggs for breakfast.

Everything was perfect during our stay, even the weather! The bed was so comfortable we had to force ourselves out of it for the delicious freshly cooked locally sourced breakfast. The jacuzzi bath was a treat after a day of walking. I can not recommend this B&B highly enough. We will definitely stay here again when we visit the area, and we will book early as I predict full bookings for the lovely hosts! There is nothing to improve on ... sorry I can not find one single thing. 10/10

The owners Abigail and Andrew were incredibly accommodating, friendly, well organised and extremely helpful when we asked about walks and places to see. They made their B&B feel very welcoming and homely. We loved the English breakfast which really sets you up for any long day out and about in the Lakes.

The hosts Andrew and Abigail were very friendly, welcoming, helpful and efficient. The location is perfect for Windermere, Bowness and the surrounding areas. Quiet location so was a good choice for a break away from city life. Our room was comfortable and clean. The breakfast tasted amazing. We would be more than happy to stay here again and will look at making future bookings.

Situated between Bowness and Windermere, within walking distance of both. Lovely locally sourced meat and home made muffins for breakfast. A comfy bed and lovely hot shower in the room. Very pleasant and helpful hosts.

Andrew and Abigail were very welcoming as was their beautiful little dog Lottie. My partner and I quickly felt at home in the comfortable room (Room 4 - Bowfell). We found the location between Bowness and Windermere incredibly handy. The cooked breakfast we both had in the morning was the perfect start to a busy day. This is somewhere we'd love to revisit.

This is the second time we've stayed at Ivythwaite and it was worth the return. The welcome is warm, the breakfasts are delicious and Abigail's baked treats in the room are a lovely and tasty touch. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the location is perfect for easy access to both Bowness and Windermere. The guesthouse has a real luxury feel at a price that won't break the bank.

The property was in a perfect location and the property itself was everything and more than expected. Our room was amazing and made it the relaxed weekend we had hoped for. The complimentary cakes in the room and the breakfasts were amazing, and the hosts were so friendly and welcoming. I really hope I can find some time to stay again this year.

Breakfast was excellent, with quick service. The whole experience was brilliant. It felt like being hosted by a family friend.

Perfect Guesthouse for a relaxing stay. We really enjoyed our stay here and couldn't have asked for a better place to stay after 3 months of lockdown! Location is great, walking distance to centre of both Windermere and Bowness but nice and peaceful. Abigail and Andrew were perfect hosts and very friendly and accommodating. It was also comforting to see the measures they have put in place to protect against Covid-19 and everything was spotless and regularly sanitised. The room was big and comfortable and our bathroom with the jacuzzi bath was perfect after a long day's walking! Breakfast each morning was delicious and really good value, and the muffins in particular were delicious! We couldn't think of anything which would have improved our stay and we will definitely return!