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Ivythwaite Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian guest house near Lake Windermere

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Princes Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2DD
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪13 min walk‬

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Design Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View, Executive Level

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(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Windermere

In Windermere .Within a 15-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories and World of Beatrix Potter. Lake Windermere and Old Laundry Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 16 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Toast - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Ivythwaite Lodge

4-star Victorian guest house near Lake Windermere
As a guest of Ivythwaite Lodge, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ivythwaite Lodge also features express check-in and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Windermere guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1860
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Ivythwaite Lodge offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Ivythwaite Lodge Windermere
Ivythwaite Windermere
Ivythwaite
Ivythwaite Lodge Guesthouse
Ivythwaite Lodge Windermere
Ivythwaite Lodge Guesthouse Windermere

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ivythwaite Lodge to the airport?

Ivythwaite Lodge is 89.3 mi (90-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ivythwaite Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ivythwaite Lodge.

Does Ivythwaite Lodge offer free breakfast?

Ivythwaite Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ivythwaite Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Ivythwaite Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ivythwaite Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Ivythwaite Lodge have a pool?

Ivythwaite Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Ivythwaite Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Ivythwaite Lodge to downtown Windermere?

Ivythwaite Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Windermere.

Ivythwaite Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely 2 night stay lovely clean room with everything we needed. Andrew and Abigail are brilliant hosts nothing is too much they go above and beyond especially as I am Gluten free had two delicious GF breakfasts and my husband had the full cumberland breakfasts and one of Abigails lovely home baked muffins. We will definitely be returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ivythwaite Lodge is a beautiful house with many original features. It was a bonus to have a fridge in the room. We appreciated the warmth of the property and also the excellent service provided by Andrew and Abigail. The breakfasts were delicious and cooked options could be ordered the night before by text. Most of the food was locally sourced and Abigail’s home baking was great. The property was in a quiet location but easily accessible to Windermere and Bowness. The comfortable bed ( ours was a 4 poster) made for an excellent night’s sleep. If going to the area in the future we would certainly book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Didn’t disappoint!

The hosts were very attentive, and the property was absolutely lovely. The food was excellent. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The room was very nice and the bathroom was nicely appointed and modern. Breakfast was wonderful!! Lots of extras in the room including homemade pieces of cake upon arrival. Andrew had lots of suggestions for a day out which was so helpful. If we have the opportunity to return, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and tidy property.lovely owners who go out of there way to ensure guests are looked after.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room very comfortable bed. Abigale and Andrew were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The place to stay in Windermere

Fantastic couple of days at this B&B ,Can't fault any element of our stay,room was spotless and quiet, breakfast was gorgeous with huge menu . Located with minutes walk from Bowness and Windermere centre. Andrew and Abigail were lovely engaging hosts. Can't wait to return soon. Thanks so much the both of you for making our Anniversary very special x
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best guest houses we’ve ever stayed in.

We had an amazing stay at Ivythwaite Lodge, it was immaculately clean, service was spot on as was breakfast. There was also some lovely little touches with home made cake on arrival and home made muffins to take away with you after breakfast. It was also very reasonably priced compared to other similar establishments close by. We would certainly stay here again if we visit the lakes in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Andrew and Abigail could not have been more pleasant and helpful. Lots of options for breakfast and all of them delicious. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Everything was perfect during our stay. Beautiful room, excellent breakfast. We felt very well looked after. The location is great too, very easy to get around the Lakes from there without a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very good location, beautiful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Abigail and Andrew made you feel very welcome. There was extra touches for breakfast with freshly made bread and breakfast muffins which you could take away with you to eat during the day .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Archit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Break

Ivythwaite Lodge is a lovely guest house and spotlessly clean. Room was tastefully decorated and comfy bed. The breakfast was excellent with good varied choice. Ideally situated between Windermere and Bowness. Nice friendly hosts as well. Thank you Abigail and Andrew
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

KARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Abigail was absolutely fantastic, she went above and beyond for us, homemade cakes left in our room on arrival such a cute touch! breakfast was fantastic, we even had breakfast delivered to our room on the second morning, abigail made her own bread / buns that tasted amazing. The hotel was spotless, location was great, we asked for early check in, this was no problem atall and our room was ready when we arrived at 1pm, we have already recommended to friends, thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay at the Ivythwaite hotel for 2 nights. The hosts were very friendly and helpful and provided a great breakfast with plenty of choice. Like a lot of places in the lake district it isn’t a modern look hotel but personally that’s not a bad thing and definitely wouldn’t hesitate to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Berkshire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A beautiful b&b, excellent breakfast, wonderful attentive hosts. Lovely soft bed. A great 4 night stay to explore the lakes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay! Couldn’t fault it!

A lovely room with gorgeous spa bath! A perfect distance from both the lake (about 20mins walk) and a cluster of quality restaurants (about 9mins walk). Would definitely stay here again and will be recommending to all our friends! The owners were super friendly and helpful, and breakfast was delicious too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

WALTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming Inn in the Lake District

Andrew and Abigail were always accommodative, friendly and attentive. Great breakfast. Wonderful location equidistant from Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, all within easy walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019