Ivy Guest House
Ivy Guest House descritpion
Located in the popular medieval village of Hawkshead, in the Lake District, Ivy Guest House offers bed and breakfast accommodation with free Wi-Fi in public areas. The property is set in a listed Georgian building.
Each room at Ivy Guest House features an en-suite bathroom with free toiletries, a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and tea/coffee making facilities.
Breakfast is available every morning in the dining room. Guests can choose from a variety of options including a hearty full English breakfast, a selection of juices, fruits and cereals, yoghurt, toasts, tea and coffee. A vegetarian option is also available.
This bed and breakfast is situated in a valley less than 5 miles from Windermere. North Fen National Nature Reserve is just a 15-minute walk away. Hawkshead is well known for being one of the prettiest villages in the Lake District.
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Facilities of Ivy Guest House
Pets ：Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge. | Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Shared Lounge/TV Area
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for Ivy Guest House
Review 1：After a few days of walking I totally enjoyed my soak in the slipper bath!! Excellent location and Darren is very attentive. Breakfast was scrumptious . Thankyou
Review 2：The location in the centre of the quaint village of Hawkeshead was fabulous. The room was very comfortable with a four poster bed. The size of the bed meant that there was not a great deal of space to walk or sit in, but the use of a comfortable, warm downstairs lounge compensated for this. Some B and Bs seem to discourage consuming your own food or drink, but we were told we could use the lounge for eating in, and the bedroom even had a corkscrew and 2 wine glasses!
Review 3：Would have preferred a room with a walk in shower or stand up shower over bath, but my fault as I should have asked in advance
Review 4：Really friendly owners, spotlessly clean accommodation, fantastic breakfast. Great guest lounge. Would stay again.
Review 5：The plumbing in room 6 was a little noisy at busy times, but I'm guessing there is nothing can be done about that.
Review 6：The welcome and attentiveness of the hosts was warm and sincere. My request for porridge at breakfast was happily met. The room had everything we needed for our two night stay and the bed was huge and very comfortable. The heart of the village was two minutes' walk away which was handy for dining, yet the location was quiet.
Review 7：A little cramped in the en-suit, shower settings sometimes temperamental.
Review 8：Excellent location in a wonderfully traditional lakeland village with easy acces to the surrounding fells and all local bars, eateries and shops..... and first class Full English to start the day!
Review 9：Fantastic hosts, brilliant location, lovely breakfast and the guest house is spotlessly clean. Darren and Roz are lovely people and very very helpful!!
Review 10：Brilliant helpful & friendly staff Very nice little village with very good facilities like coffee shops, pharmacy, supermaket, camping and hiking shops
Review 11：I can believe the water supply has a timer. It let me without water only after 5 minutes of showering!! 100 pounds per person and no water for showing? We complain but there was nothing to do, just wait till water was back. I wait 15 minutes and still nothing! Also, it was impossible to have a good internet connection so we were unable to continue planning our trip!! The excuse here was that the building is very old… very disappointed.
Review 12：The bed was very comfy.
Review 13：Our bedroom was small and the decor is becoming a little tired now. Some investment in modernising would be well worthwhile.
Review 14：location and welcome were excellent. private parking is also useful. Breakfast was one of the best!
Review 15：noise from hot water system during the night - past midnight even! Room a little on the small side.
Review 16：comfortable, clean room; lovely breakfast; lovely host.
Review 17：We loved the homely environment and felt like special house guests. Our room was clean and spacious and the bed comfortable. A full English breakfast was provided in a pleasant dining room. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Darren our host has extensive local knowledge and was able to guide and advise us regarding our daily activities whether by car, foot or local buses. His lovely wife Roz was kind and helpful too.
Review 18：Location excellent. staff are very friendly and can't do enough for you. One of the best breakfast I've had. Couldn't fault the ivy guest house one bit.
Review 19：The welcoming hosts; the location; the room; the facilities and the brilliant breakfasts! We both felt so 'at home' and we were treated so very well. We will be going back!
Review 20：I personally prefer a shower to a bath but this was not a major issue and if I return would ask for a room with shower.
Review 21：Extremely pleasant accommodation with lots of nice little touches with the decore , good position, very comfortable bed and very clean. Staff went out of their way to be helpful and the breakfast was first class.
Review 22：Loved this quaint old property right in the centre of Hawkshead which very handily has its own car park. We were given a very friendly welcome by our hosts who were at hand if we needed them but were not too imposing. Breakfasts were fab.
Review 23：The little thoughtful extra touches. The way the room was presented, the chocolates and teddy bears.
Review 24：Beautiful house, beautifully furnished, excellent location
Review 25：Having to leave.....!
Review 26：The facilities were excellent and the welcome and support from Darren and Roz were superb. Our room (No 5) was small but it didn't detract from being well appointed. The lack of a shower was initially surprising but relaxing in a bath was a rare treat!!
Review 27：None!
Review 28：The sheer hospitality. Nothing was too much trouble. It all complemented the lovely village of Hawkshead and made us feel very welcome. The owners were extremely caring and competent. Wonderful!
Review 29：Nothing
Review 30：We really enjoyed our stay at Ivy Guesthouse. Darren is a great host, passionate about the area and a good source of knowledge. Great full English breakfasts, with vegetarians accommodated. Comfortable bed and a lovely wood burner going for us in the afternoons. Hawkshead itself is a great place to stay. Quiet and peaceful but with a good grocery shop, 4 fine pubs and a number of other smaller cafes and local businesses. Some of the lakes' best views are walkable from the door.
Review 31：Not really a complaint, more a hint for potential visitors, that potential guests should discuss whether they need one of the larger bathrooms before booking as some shower rooms are very tight.
Review 32：Very friendly hosts who were willing to do anything to make our stay as good as it could possibly be. Lovely breakfasts and use of the lounge is great compensation where the bedrooms are smaller.
Review 33：Although our room was comfortable and well appointed, it was a bit on the small size.
Review 34：Location, friendliness of the staff. Clean Comfortable. Excellent Breakfast.
Review 35：The location was right in the middle of Hawkeshead and the four poster bed was right in the middle of the bedroom! Both good locations! The host couldn't do enough for us including advising us to go see the delightful How's Tarn.. A ripper place! The food at one of the local pubs was the best we've experienced in our trip in themUK. This is a super place to stay.
Review 36：Excellent b&b!. Warm welcome from the owner,we were travelling cyclists and nothing was too much trouble,even put his washing line out so we could dry our clothes. Room was fabulous with some really nice touches (chocolates on the bed) Great full english breakfast (bacon the best we have tasted).Have been to Hawkshead many times and this is by far the best b&b.Would recommend to friends and family.
Review 37：Gravel walk way to the car park at the rear and people walked right past our room so it did disturb our sleep as we went to bed at 10:30 after a long day, other than that everything was fine.
Review 38：The staff were friendly and accommodating. Always happy to help and advise. Bed was comfy and room just right for us as we had our dog with us and there was room for her bed too. We only stayed the one night (our adult son had a separate room identical to ours) and his too was clean and comfortable. Food was good although the one drawback was having to choose what you wanted the night before (if you wanted a cooked breakfast). We'd go back there if we're in the area again. Very good!
Review 39：A lovely little guest house with a family atmosphere and friendly staff. In the middle of a beautiful village. Plenty of walking opportunities in all directions.
Review 40：Having to leave.
Review 41：Everything from the warm welcome, to the comfort and location, with off-road parking. Excellent choice for breakfast, and Darren's local knowledge. Our second stay, and I'm sure we will be back despite a 300 mile journey.
Review 42：Room 5, very compact has 4 poster bed, but less than 18 inches either side of it, which for larger people than us, could be difficult.
Review 43：Excellent location, friendly, helpful owner and staff, great breakfast
Review 44：Very clean rooms and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. We left a mobile phone that was sent to us the same day!
Review 45：Every thing. Not one complaint .Lovely location. Beautiful accommodation . Excellent food.
Review 46：Staff very welcoming and friendly. Good food and comfortable accomodation. Hawkshead is excellent location.
Review 47：Comfortable and clean, great location.
Review 48：Friendly, clean, lovely breakfast, comfortable
Review 49：Central location and parking and a lovely comfortable atmosphere.
Review 50：Paying £20 for dog it's a cockapoo and doesn't shed hair and never made a sound.
Review 51：Location
Review 52：The noise of everybody's bathroom passing through the room during the nightI
Review 53：The location was very good
Review 54：The nice welcome on arriving, comfort of room, lovely breakfast, nice and helpful couple that run Ivy Guest House. Hope to visit again.
Review 55：It was only for one night!!!!
Review 56：Accomodation was recommended and we will make a return visit.
Review 57：Creaky floor and hot water pressure was low.
Review 58：Clean, well positioned and quiet
Review 59：Bedroom was small - not a lot of horizontal surfaces to place things
Review 60：Great position, homely atmosphere with a wonderful breakfast
Review 61：location was stones throw from Hawkshead village and 4 pubs. Darren and staff so helpful. lovely stay.
Review 62：Shower needs sorting out in 4 poster bedroom.
Review 63：Great location
Review 64：Very welcoming host lovely homely feel.
Review 65：Hospitality is very good. Nice rooms and great food.
Review 66：A warm welcome awaited us. The room was beautiful, immaculate and the attention to detail was lovely. We would definitely stay again.
Review 67：Very nice owner, clean, yummy breakfast
Review 68：Room 3 was clean and well resourced but very small.
Review 69：A delicious breakfast and very friendly and helpful owners.
Review 70：Small room.
Review 71：Location and 4 poster bed.
Review 72：Having to leave after one days stay.
Review 73：fabulous breakfast
Review 74：none
Review 75：good staff
Review 76：warm and friendly atmosphere. excellent breakfast .set you up for the day
Review 77：nothing
Review 78：Everything
Review 79：Good location, very comfortable, made to feel very welcomeboutique
Review 80：The house the owners and the breakfast
Review 81：hot water very hot, no shower Room slightly small for size of the bed
Review 82：Breakfast. Four poster, Location, Free parking, host
Review 83：Comfortable, clean and welcoming. The owner was very friendly and gave us great ideas of places to visit
Review 84：Nothing to dislike !
Review 85：Excellent service and very friendly to your young kids , this has been our 4 visit !
Review 86：Wifi poor , but this is the same everywhere
Review 87：Homely feel!
Review 88：Great location, friendly staff would definitely stay again :)
Review 89：Lovely friendly staff who went out of their way to help, really enjoyed our time there Breakfast was great I would go back Thanks
Review 90：All good
Review 91：Very helpful , with a fab breakfast
Review 92：Hosts! Spotless! Hearty breakfast to set you up for the day!
Review 93：A nice warm welcome by Darren .the room was fabulous .some really touches and the breakfast was first class
Review 94：Room a little small but fine for short stay
Review 95：Great location Good breakfasts Room clean with toiletries, tea,coffee, water and biscuits
Review 96：Hospitality, the breakfast and the location.
Review 97：Flat screen TV
Review 98：everything
Review 99：Great location Lovely room with ensuite Fantastic breakfast Great hosts
Review 100：Nothing to dislike
Review 101：Warm welcome on arrival and throughout stay Lovely room Pretty village Excellent breakfast with lots of choice Great for dogs
Review 102：Room 3 was small, OK for 1 night.
Review 103：Location, friendliness
Review 104：Location,food and friendliness. Car parking is very good.
Review 105：Leaving to go home.
Review 106：Just like being at home.
Review 107：There is nothing to dislike.
Review 108：warm welcome on arrival, great breakfast, fabulous room with brilliant facilities, lovely house in a very nice village with great pubs.
Review 109：SLIGHT problem with the door of en suite not closing properly
Review 110：friendliness and consideration of staff, comfortable accommodation, position in the village
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