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Ivy House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ambleside with free breakfast

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Ivy House provides amenities like free cooked-to-order breakfast and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩197,227
₩236,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Smart TV
Separate bedroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

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Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Ensuite

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Separate bedroom
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Private bathroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (2) | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (2)

10.0 out of 10
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(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Main St, Ambleside, England, LA22 0NS

What's nearby

  • Grizedale Forest - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Bowness Pier - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 14 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Ivy House

Bed & breakfast near Lake Windermere
Ivy House provides amenities like free cooked-to-order breakfast and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi, minibars, and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Private picnics

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ivy House Ambleside
Ivy House Bed & breakfast
Ivy House Bed & breakfast Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Is Ivy House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Ivy House?

As of Aug 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ivy House on Aug 31, 2025 start from ₩197,227, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ivy House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ivy House?

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

What time is check-out at Ivy House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ivy House located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is steps from Beatrix Potter Gallery, Church of St Mary, and Hawkshead Grammar School. Grizedale Forest and Hill Top Farm are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Ivy House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming hosts and the fact it is outside of Ambleside in a smaller Village is a plus during the busy tourist season
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a georgian house, in main street hawkshead quiet,2 pubs over the road very convient for visting other places, will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed our stay and wonderful story from how they acquired the business
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANITA

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

Relaxing stay

Very relaxing Lovely host Delicious breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly beautiful property. A very comfortable and relaxing stay. The breakfast was fantastic. Really nice touch that you could order a glass or bottle of wine to your room. A bed and breakfast stay with sheer glamour.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ivy House was a lovely B &B which exceeded our expectations. The staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was lovely and immaculately presented. My porridge at breakfast was yummy! It is right in the middle of the main High Street and there are gorgeous pubs and shops on the door step. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Great stay

Very enjoyable stay. The hosts were welcoming and extremely helpful. Room was spacious and comfortable. The town of Hawkshead is very charming. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Lovely guest house . Hawkeshead is beautiful. My room was so peaceful and relaxing space. Lovely and friendly hosts. I would stay here again .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Top B&B

We had a great night, in an excellent room, in a brilliant building, with great hosts, slap bang in the middle of beautiful Hawkshead. Very comfortable bed and cracking breakfast. Top B&B
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Ivy. Absolutely spotless and we were leaving early and were able to get breakfast served earlier and exactly what we wanted - porridge & blueberries before a big cycle ride, perfect. The beds are very comfy and it’s in a quiet location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kate and Paul were exceptionally welcoming before the check-in time. They invited us to leave our car in the car park while we went walking for the day. They took our luggage up to our room which went over and above what we would race as good service. Throughout our stay, Paul and Kate were wonderful , friendly, knowledgeable & helpful hosts. Highly recommended. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

Lovely stay

Lovely one night stay. Gorgeous property and spotlessly clean. Lovely friendly owners who made us feel welcome. We’ll be back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners, Paul and Kate go out of their way to make you feel welcome and comfortable. I rarely write reviews, but looked forward to sharing about The Ivy House. The room we stayed in was well stocked with fresh water, tea, and hot chocolate. The bed was very comfortable and I have a fussy back. The shower was modern. You can order your breakfast the night before and eat it in an extraordinarily well decorated dining room. A most pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Wonderful

Our stay was wonderful, lovely welcome, the room was immaculate, we had a comfortable nights sleep and an excellent breakfast. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

Lovely b&b

Stayed for 1 night, made to feel very welcome by the owners Room was spacious & the bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paul and Kate are the perfect hosts. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fantastic. Will definitely return and highly recommend if staying in Hawkshead. Extremely friendly hosts. Fabulous rooms with everything you need. Breakfast was also superb. Lots of secure parking. Shops and pubs all in the doorstep. Look forward to returning J&R
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts, nice touches, comfortable abs stylish rooms. Shower could be more powerful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1st this property is in Hawkshead not Ambleside. Property could not be in a better location and is a grand building with great parking. The owners have pretty much nailed everything in a very unobtrusive way. Good breakfast with good choice. Rates are reasonable and they are dog friendly. Would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gerard

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

Excellent host's

Everything in Ivy house was excellent 👌, spotless, comfortable, will definitely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Lovely stay at Ivy Hotel Hawkshead

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ivy Hotel. Room was spotless, bed was so comfortable. Had everything you need. Katie and her husband who own the Ivy was very welcoming & friendly. Breakfast was good plenty of choices. Couldnt fault it. Yes l would stay here again definitely. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful restoration of an old building with more work to be done on the windows and sills. Lovely, welcoming owners who were very helpful with any of our needs. Breakfast requirements texted the night before and ready for us at the specified time. Comfortable beds and modern bathroom with easy to use shower. Car parking space. What's not to like?
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

Family trip to the ivy guest house

Me and my partner had a fabulous stay in this beautiful cottage. The food and staff were great and with my partner being heavily pregnant they reached every demand she had with ease. We stayed with our dog and she had a great time too meeting some other furry friends staying there as well. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Ivy House was very nice. However I will not be using Expedia again. Expedia clearly stated that we would pay at the property, then shortly after booking asked us to pay 50% deposit, which after checking with the property was not required. Then 24 hours before arrival Expedia took the full amount from our account. I will not deal with companies that behave in this manner. If you agree do not deal with Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Highly Recommended

Everything about Ivy House and it's hosts can only be described as excellent. Such a lovely place to stay, eat and sleep. Highly recommended. Excellent breakfasts including Vegan and Gluten free.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024