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Reviews of Ivythwaite Cottages

Princes Road, Windermere, LA23 2DD, United Kingdom

#8 of 266 vacation rentals in Windermere

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 94 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A.

    We were self catering so we did not have breakfast with them. Lovely, quiet, everything we needed was already there. Would definately return and recommend to family and friends.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    9.0
    A fantastic stay in the lakes!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing that could be improved was the cooking facilities. The hot plates were hard to cook with as they lacked power and took ages to heat.

    A very cosy stay. Amazing and welcoming guests (with fantastic baking skills!) The accommodation was roomy and spotless. We had everything we needed and it is situated in a superb location! The eco element and all the locally sourced products was an extra special touch! There was plenty of information provided about the local area and things to do! There is ample parking and a stunning outdoor area with plenty of seating surrounded by beautiful plants and decoration. The property itself is easily accessible whilst still being off the main road, making it very quiet and peaceful!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Nook was very cozy with a lovely private garden. It had everything you might need. The location was perfect - just a little walk to the Windermere centre or the lake. We enjoyed our stay and didn't want to leave!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    10
    Excellent 3 say break in a lovely cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything fine

    Excellent little cottage very well presented

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All very nice so quiet. Little dark in room but it was a lovely place

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    10
    Perfect place to stay for lake Windermere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Excellent property for 2 with off road parking and within walking distance of Windermere and Bowness-On-Windermere.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2025

    10
    Absolutely perfect for a couples weekend away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    We were provided with everything you could need (utilities, kitchen utensils etc) as well as warm home baked muffins on arrival. The location is perfect for visiting Windermere. It took us 5minutes on the bus or a 10/15min walk to get to Windermere or down to the water in Bowness. The gentleman who greater us on arrival gave us a walm welcome and recommended loads of brilliant places to visit - our favourite was “Hole in t’ Wall” in Bowness (a lovely cosy pub est. 1612). From the property we could easily get buses to all corners of the Lakes and/or Ferries up to Ambelside, which is a beautiful little village. We will absolutely be coming back in the future.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful Lake District location, Loved Bowness, Accomodation perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    All Great.

    Great location, Lovely clean house with everything we needed.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great cottage. Very clean and comfortable. Great hosts.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2025

    10
    Lovely cottage , easy to walk to everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Superb location, we walked into Windemere and Bowness, great to leave the car and walk. Quiet cottage with all the necessary equipment. Lovely cakes on arrival. Thanks for a great weekend.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2025

    10
    Amazing hosts to a great property, ideal for a solo traveller!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, Size, Facilities

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    9.0
    Really lovely stay. Very convenient but private location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could hear next door moving about, not voices just creeky floorboards.

    Everything was provided for and the location was great

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2025

    10
    Amazing and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    We loved everything, location was fab and we throughly enjoyed our stay for New year.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    10
    If the owners could have had a say on the weather….. even more perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cosy, practical, well equipped, warm, clean, quirky and perfect for me!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    So peaceful and in a good position to walk to windermere and Bowness within 15 minutes. Room was spotless and had everything you needed including sky tv. Worth every penny and a excellent breakfast .

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect stay—amazing hosts, great location, unforgettable experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Honestly, there was nothing we didn't like. Everything was fantastic—from the warm hospitality to the perfect location. It was a flawless stay, and we can't wait to return!

    Our stay at Windermere and Ambleside for my partner's birthday was truly exceptional. Andrew and Abigail were delightful hosts—warm, welcoming, and thoughtful. The homemade muffins, courtesy of Abigail, were a delicious and personal touch. The location was perfect, with everything within walking distance, making it easy to explore the beautiful surroundings. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and look forward to returning.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    10
    Wow. Can’t explain how beautiful it is here. So welcoming and quiet and loved every minute.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. It was perfect and had everything you needed. “The Nook” was a home away from home.

    From the moment we arrived and met Andrew and Abigail to the time we left was amazing. We booked “The Nook” and it was so spacious, immaculately clean and so beautifully decorated. The homemade muffins and fresh milk were a lovely touch. Andrew was amazing with the booking when I kept changing things as a first time traveller and was so accommodating and helpful through the whole process. So close to Windermere and Bowness so didn’t need the car. If ever we are back in the UK we will definitely stay here. Thankyou Andrew and Abigail.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The location was very convenient

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2024

    10
    Little gem of a place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Coming home

    Lovely welcome with homemade muffins , spotlessly clean and well equipped. Would definitely book again

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    10
    Lovely stay in a lovely location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No issue's at all

    We didn't have breakfast. The property was ideally situated.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Rain

    Great cottage well equipped really comfortable

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2024

    8.0
    Cranny 10th -12th July
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Creaky floors in property and also upstairs creaky. As a 6ft 4 man, the frame of the bottom of the bed was uncomfortble, my feet were overhanging and quite often banged feet against the frame in the night.

    Property was clean, modern, and cosy. Good location for town and Windermere.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2024

    10
    A lovely place to unwind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing we didn't like everything was spot on.

    The cottage was very clean and tidy it was very comfortable with everything we needed. The owner had left us some homemade muffins to have on our arrival.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    8.0
    Well located private stay that lived up to its representation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was quite hard and cooking facilities were very basic

    Location, privacy and self catering were our requirements which this property delivered on all counts. Hosts were accessible and friendly . Property was well presented.

    Stayed in May 2024

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