Reviews of Ivy House B&B 3 stars
Finsbury Square , Dolgellau, LL40 1RF, United Kingdom

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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery central, and the restaurants and bars were fantastic
The weather was wet unfortunately
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewRoom spacious and bed very comfortable. Very good breakfast with plenty of choice. Host and all staff very pleasant
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location, rooms were lovely, breakfast was really nice and the staff were very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIn the middle of the town. Comfy bed. Staff are great. Breakfast was perfect.
Checking in after 4pm but understand lack of staff maybe? Would prefer to check in earlier.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRight in the middle of Dolgellau and a short walk from the pubs serving evening meals. A friendly host and a good breakfast in the morning. Ideally placed for cyclists wanting to ride along the Mawddach estuary into Barmouth.
Our room was a bit on the small side but we were only stopping one night so it didn’t matter too much.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation in the town and close to walking routes we wanted to do. Breakfast (although a very small window of 1 hour)
It is somewhat tired and in need of updating. The layout of the room made it difficult to move around and things were not in the place we expected them to be. It was dusty with a fusty smell. There were no hooks to hang towels or coats, broken drawer handles and it was cluttered. This seems overpriced for the amount we paid.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewQuiet location but very central to town centre. A hidden gem!
There nothing I didn’t like.
Thank you for the review regards Duncan
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuperb breakfast, lovely staff.
My bed was a little tired, as was I in the morning.
Thank you for letting me know about the mattress they have been changed regards Duncan
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast is always delicious, stayed here a few times now and always our 1st choice in Dolgellau. Rooms are small but each one delightfully decorated and beds very comfortable. Only negative is no parking at hotel but plenty of options nearby, you just have to be flexible - never had a problem.
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Thank you for the review I’m glad you enjoyed your stay regards Duncan
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great!
Thank you for the review I’m glad you enjoyed your stay regards Duncan
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewIt was clean and comfortable, the owner and staff were very friendly and efficient and the breakfast was excellent. The location is ideal for getting around Dolgellau and the surrounding area.
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Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery easy check in and the room was very clean and comfortable
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Thanks for the review Andy I’m glad you enjoyed your stay regards Duncan
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat host Central to everything very friendly and enjoyed our stay
Everything was fine
Thank you for the review I’m glad you enjoyed your stay regards Duncan
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewHost was fantastic, breakfast was excellent and location was great.
Nothing really, very happy with the say
Thank you for the review Christopher I’m glad you enjoyed your stay regards Duncan
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewDuncan and his team were super friendly and really looked after us. The rooms were spotless and had all we needed for our two night stay. Breakfast was amazing from selection to service. We would definitely stay again
The double bed was a bit hard for me but then I am a sensitive soul. One of the beds in the twin room had a lumpy mattress.
Thank you for the review Kerry I’m glad you stay with us regards Duncan
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great. A B&B at its best. Very friendly, welcoming host. He gave us tips on things to do in the area. Great breakfast. Vegetarian and vegan selection. We loved the fact that the room had everything you need, down to a phone socket at the bed, tea and coffee facility, blinds for the windows, etc. Comfortable beds. The area is great for hiking, beautiful scenery.
Thank you for the review Beatrice I’m glad you enjoyed your stay regards Duncan
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI glad you enjoyed your stay & thank you for the review
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and host loved the place Will happily return
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Thank you for the review Sarah I’m glad you enjoyed your stay
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is superb, hosts very friendly and welcoming. We stayed only for 1 night however our stay was pleasant. Beautiful well looked after garden, the property was xceptionally clean and great value for money. It is slightly dated but it has its charm. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom clean and the breakfast tasty. We had a fan in our room which was a life saver as it was 31°C outside that day. We travelled with our dog, there is no extra charge and we got a couple of sausages for him which was very nice. I recommend Ivy House as it's a great value for money.
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Thank you Natalia for the review I’m glad you enjoyed your stay regards Duncan
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery warm and welcoming
Thank you for the review
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Shower
Thanks you for the review