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Ivy House

3.0 star property
B&B in Ambleside

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
At Ivy House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Minibar
  • Digital TV service
  • Free self parking
The current price is $140
$167 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

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

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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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
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  • Mountain view
  • 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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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
  • 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)

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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

  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 136 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive
  • Green Road Station - 24 min drive
  • Kirkby-in-Furness Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Coffee Shop - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lake View Garden Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Ivy House

At Ivy House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
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Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25 per stay

Pets

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Ivy House Ambleside
Ivy House Bed & breakfast
Ivy House Bed & breakfast Ambleside
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Frequently asked questions

Does Ivy House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ivy House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ivy House?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Ivy House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ivy House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at Ivy House and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking.

What's the area around Ivy House like?

Ivy House is a short 3-minute walk from Grizedale Forest and 2 minutes' walk from Hawkshead Grammar School.

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Ivy House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Very much enjoyed our stay and wonderful story from how they acquired the business
Dave, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing stay

Very relaxing Lovely host Delicious breakfast
ANITA, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Edward, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely guest house . Hawkeshead is beautiful. My room was so peaceful and relaxing space. Lovely and friendly hosts. I would stay here again .
Fiona, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Jo, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
Debbie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Carolyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

Our stay was wonderful, lovely welcome, the room was immaculate, we had a comfortable nights sleep and an excellent breakfast. Thank you
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely b&b

Stayed for 1 night, made to feel very welcome by the owners Room was spacious & the bed was very comfortable
Frances, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Kate are the perfect hosts. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Would highly recommend.
Steve, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hosts, nice touches, comfortable abs stylish rooms. Shower could be more powerful.
Mrs L, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent host's

Everything in Ivy house was excellent 👌, spotless, comfortable, will definitely be going back.
gerard, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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. 😊
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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?
David, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
Jordan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect, relaxing stay.

The hotel is set in the picture book village of Hawkshead. The place itself is a beautiful old house with original features throughout. The rooms are a good size with really comfortable beds and are pet friendly. The village itself is beautiful, with several different places to eat and within walking distance of Ambleside (6 miles). The service at Ivy House was excellent. Greeted by the friendly owner with a bottle of fresh water and shown to our room. You can also text the owners your breakfast order the night before and specify what time you would like to eat which I thought was a great touch. If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing stay, with a view to doing some walking or sightseeing, with the option of excellent food in cosy pubs, I couldn't recommend Ivy House any higher.
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E, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A brief but very pleasant stay! I slept over before a trail marathon the early the next morning in Grizedale Forest. The owners couldn’t have been more helpful. They offered to run me down to the start line, I needed my car, but that was very kind! They supplied me with coffee at 6:15am made my porridge and provided a a take away sausage sarnie which I ate when I finished the race and was like heaven at that point! The room was very clean and comfortable for the night and I had a lovely meal at Billy’s round the corner (4mins walk).
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The house itself was very beautiful and impressive with lots of character which suited the old village of Hawkshead. The spiral stairs and semi-circular landing were charming features. The rooms were so very clean and comfortable - with lovely new beds. Clean, fresh and spacious bathroom too - with a powerful shower. The owners gave us a warm welcome and were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The breakfast was one of the best I have ever had. Parking was available at the back of the house, which is so useful in a place like Hawkshead. The house is located in the village and all the amenities are a short walk away. In the front forecourt there are seats which in the summer would be a lovely place to sit. Hawkshead is one of the prettiest villages in the Lake District and well situated for touring etc. Overall, a great place to stay !
Ros, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely little hotel. Very welcoming and I enjoyed a great night sleep.
Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Irene, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Place - Ivy House

Very friendly hotel. Room very comfortable ans very clean. Great text message service to order breakfast and they do a great packed lumch. Beautful front elevation decorated for Easter.makes it a stand out talking piece hotel. Perfect in every way, couldnt fault in, even after watching many Four in a Bed TV episodes! A big well done to the owners... you got everything right.
Angela, 1-night trip