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Wonderful stay. The room was great and very comfortable. Garreth is a very kind and caring person. He was very attentive to every detail and gave us so many tips on things to do in the area. On top of sharing great conversations about everything! Thank you Garreth!

Se alojó en agosto de 2025

Garreth welcomed us warmly, gave us great tips for the area, and was easy to reach. The room was comfy, great location 5 min walk from restaurants in the center of Windermere and 10 min to the train station.

Se alojó en agosto de 2025

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Location fantastic, room had everything we needed

Se alojó en agosto de 2025

The location was fantastic, the property is so lovely and cozy, and Garreth and Chen were wonderful. Truly enjoyed my stay here

Se alojó en julio de 2025

Location: - 7min walk to the Windermere Railway station - lovely shopping street nearby - lots of local shops and restaurants Room: - clean and quite - the bed was super comfy - shower is powerful

Se alojó en julio de 2025

Beds a bit soft for our tastes but we do prefer a firm mattress.

Great location convenient to the centre of town and buses.

Se alojó en junio de 2025

Main window left me feeling a little exposed in the room I occupied on the first floor (nights 2 & 3). Though I could have resolved this by closing the curtains, the weather was proving surprisingly hot for Cumbria in May.

For someone travelling by train, the location is a short 12 minute walk downhill. A serious relief when pulling/lugging a suitcase and additional baggage. The property was clean, quiet, and beautifully arranged. If the attic rooms are available, don't hesitate to book, as they offer the best views. Proprietor Garreth Smith is a superb host, pointing up local beauty spots that can be enjoyed with minimal fuss. (Always a plus for anyone simply looking to unwind.) On-site wi-fi service is also the best I've encountered in Cumbria so far.

Se alojó en mayo de 2025

Shame weather was poor over the weekend, but we were prepared and enjoyed our weekend anyway

Room was comfortable. Bed was very comfortable- slept very well. Guest house owner was very welcoming, helpful and friendly. We had a very pleasant weekend. Thank you

Se alojó en junio de 2025

walk from town. The host was super friendly and made fresh coffee in the morning on request. We really enjoyed our stay.

Se alojó en junio de 2025

Great value for money. Seven great nights sleep in a comfy bed. Very quiet location and spotlessly clean throughout. Gareth is a great host. I would highly recommend staying at ivy bank.

Se alojó en junio de 2025

Great location and very comfortable room. Gareth the manager was awesome, great to talk to with recommendations on walks and the lake district area. He very kindly put some of our soggy clothes in the tumble dryer and offered many a warming cup of tea, slice of cake and piece of toast. Also was happy to store bags after checkout.

Se alojó en mayo de 2025

The host garreth was so nice.. will be back again.

Se alojó en mayo de 2025

Nothing – everything was perfect.

My girlfriend and I had an incredibly enjoyable three-day stay in the Lake District. We travel a lot, and this has been by far the most satisfying accommodation experience we’ve ever had. Garreth, our host, was exceptionally warm and welcoming. Every morning, he prepared us a delicious full English breakfast, which we enjoyed while chatting with him in the cozy dining room overlooking a beautiful garden. He’s a truly kind person, and our morning conversations were always delightful. He also knows the Lake District very well and gave us great recommendations that made our trip even better.

Se alojó en mayo de 2025

Nothing that we can think of!

Very homely and great location and Gareth is a lovely host! ☺️

Se alojó en abril de 2025

Fantastic facilities and value for money, host absolute gent - really kind and helpful and cares for his guests. 100% would recommend and would definitely stay again!

Se alojó en diciembre de 2024

Shower place is too tight

Service Cleaning Everything

Se alojó en agosto de 2024

The location was perfect for us as we traveled by train, it was an easy walk from the station. A very quiet location, just a few minutes away from the village and it had a brilliant bus service.

It was a very comfortable room and the owner was really nice and friendly. Breakfast was very nice . We will definitely stay there again.

Se alojó en junio de 2024

We have nothing bad to say about our stay

We will definitely be returning at some point. Everything was tiptop. Gareth was absolutely awesome. Very accommodating. Even upgraded our room. Very knowledgeable about the area. Very homely and inviting. Very local to the town and buses into Ambleside and associate areas. We really didn't want to leave and WILL BE GOING BACK.

Se alojó en junio de 2024

Position, facility, staff, comfort.

Se alojó en junio de 2024

I was completely mesmerised both with the property and the host. The property is located at a serene and beautiful location, where each morning you would wake up with the beautiful sounds of chirping birds. Also, Garreth was a lovely host who gave us a very warm welcome. He was very friendly and suggested some very good locations for us to visit in Lake District. The room was beautiful, clean and spacious. The room had a very comfortable bed with comfy pillows and cushions and an extra duvet. It had more than enough toiletries, coffee/tea sachets, long life milk and utensils. The wi-fi speed was good and the location is just 10 mins walk from Orrest Head and 20 mins walk from beautiful Windermere lake. There is enough space for private parking. Also, the property is just 10 mins walk from the best restaurants in the town. This was one of the most pleasant stay I had and I am definitely coming back. I would definately recommend anyone visiting Lake District to stay at Ivy Bank.

Se alojó en mayo de 2024

Very friendly and helpful host

Se alojó en enero de 2024

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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

Se alojó en septiembre de 2023

The 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.

Se alojó en septiembre de 2023

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Very convenient location, super warm and helpful host, clean cosy room and neat bathroom. Value for money!

Se alojó en mayo de 2023