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Ivy House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ambleside with free breakfast

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Ivy House provides amenities like free cooked-to-order breakfast and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Main St, Ambleside, England, LA22 0NS

What's nearby

  • Grizedale Forest - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 14 min drive - 6.1 miles

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 Sun - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬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

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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 Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ivy House on Dec 4, 2025 start from $147.49, 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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel

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

Fantastic 2 night stay

✨ **A Perfect Stay at Ivy House!** ✨ Had the absolute pleasure of staying at **Ivy House**, hosted by the wonderful **Kate & Paul**—and what a gem of a find! From the moment we arrived, their genuine warmth and hospitality made us feel right at home. The place is **spotless**, every detail carefully considered, and the **breakfast**—wow! Fresh, delicious, and the perfect start to each day. Not to mention, the **location** couldn’t be better—just a short stroll from all the best pubs and restaurants, making exploring a breeze. If you’re looking for **fantastic hosts**, a charming and comfortable stay, and an unbeatable location, Ivy House is the place to be! Highly recommend. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation, clean, warm and comfortable. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, beautifully decorated house, great central location for walking and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming. Stayed only for one nice, but loved Ivy House and Hawkshead. Would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place. So quiet. Absolutely spotless. Owners great. Breakfast spot on...literally cant think of anything negative to say. Definitely be returning..Mel and Steve
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, would recommend for sure. Breakfast was lovely. would stay again. One of our favorite places we stayed on our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all very nice. The owners very welcoming and helpful, it was all very clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was lovely. 😋
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful linens. Very comfortable bed. Full English breakfast very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy we were greeted and shown to our room, parking on site is always a bonus. The house is spotlessly clean and stylishly decorated. The room albeit small was comfortable and had everything we required. Breakfast was served in a comfortable dining room and as we had ordered. My vegan breakfast was lovely. The food is hot and freshly cooked and my husband said his poached egg was perfect. Highly recommended . Ideally located for local inns however they book up in advance so I would recommend booking in advance.
Ivy House Hallway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Fantastic hosts, super clean, room very spacious and comfortable, superb location, breakfast amazing, would highly recommend Ivy house, will definitely be visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kate was fantastic, rooms spacious, clean (spotless) with really comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. The owners were very welcoming and friendly. The room was lovely and extremely comfortable, making it easy to relax. Breakfast was excellent. The hotel is set in a charming village, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025