Ivy Bank

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Features

Sleeps 6 people
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Pets allowed

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

13 Customer Review(s)

“The house was lovely very comfortable and extremely clean.”

There was so much in the house... loads of glasses, cups etc. Logs for the wood burner included and the WiFi was really good all over the house including upstairs a must if you’re travelling with teenagers. ...

There was so much in the house... loads of glasses, cups etc. Logs for the wood burner included and the WiFi was really good all over the house including upstairs a must if you’re travelling with teenagers. I’ve seem a couple of comments about the size of the parking space - yes you would struggle with a large estate but we got a Range Rover Evoque in no problem. Only 2 other comments it would be useful to have spare bin bags we had to keep decanting out of the kitchen bin into carrier bags and the key safe is really hard to open you need to pull it down from the top but need two hands to do it. We thought we had the code wrong as we just couldn’t get in!!

- Mrs Freeman, July 2019
“The cottage was in an ideal location for Bowness on Windermere and only a very short walk to the shops and pubs.”

The parking space was very small though and a large vehicle would find it difficult to fit, the permit for the road though was ideal and there was always an available space for a second car. The heating controls in the property were intermittent and even when we attempted to adjust the settings it didn’t seem to make any difference. Overall we really enjoyed the property and the decor was neutral and modern throughout. A slight criticism however is that for the amount we paid I would have thought we would have received limited basic amenities, we had to buy bin bags and washing up liquid, items which we are used to being provided with in properties we have rented. Also, there was no information in the property about refuse collection in the area so we were unsure when it would be collected and if there were any recycling facilities.

- Mr Hobson, May 2019
“A lovely property.”

Well situated and equipped. I would not hesitate to go back. My only issue was around parking. The space at the back of the property is very tight - not suitable for an estate or bigger car. It would have been useful to have known this. I contacted Sykes in advance to ask about parking for a 2nd car and was told the owner did not provide a permit and that I would need to buy one (£30) & a link to do this was helpfully e-mailed to me. However there is a permit in the house for use parking in the roads around the property so buying a permit was an unnecessary expense. Unfortunately the map accompanying the permit did not show where it could be used as the info claimed - it was just a google map print out. I searched the internet to no avail. I did find spaces I thought it could be used for in but they did say for 'residents' and the permit said 'visitor' so I was not sure, and those spaces were always full. Some of the surrounding roads have unrestricted parking. So neither permit was really necessary in the end and the parking was not a problem.

- Mrs Stockwell, May 2019
“Love this house on of the best we have stayed in will be back again”

- Mrs Jackson, March 2019
“Ivy Bank cottage was suberb in every respect.”

Centrally located, well equipped, warm, comfortable and impeccably clean.

- Mrs Proud, February 2019
“We had a lovely time, the cottage was very comfortable and pleasant.”

The key collection was very smooth also. The correspondence between my self and the owner was smooth. The only thing that I can complain about is that the hot water went off and the radiators which meant it was very cold in the bedrooms. After contacting the owner regarding this she switched it back on via the hive as the hot water had been switched off which was disappointing. I found it quite unfair that this was done considering the price we paid. Luckily we had the open fire which was very cosy and warm.

- Mrs Langan, December 2018
“Perfect Location and property is large and finished to a very high standard.”

Was great to have the parking and extra on the road permit for 2nd car. We will definitely being going back again

- Mrs White, December 2018
“Excellent accommodation in an ideal location”

- Mr Dring, November 2018
“We had a lovely weekend in Bowness.”

The cottage is a 3 min walk down into bowness centre and to windermere lake itself. The house was lovely and cosy and so warm after a days walking. We would definitely stay here again!

- Hughes, November 2018
“We had a lovely holiday.”

Very impressed with the house and especially loved the ground floor kitchen diner, which was so cosy and wonderful underfloor heating. Clearly newly refurbished and looked very stylish.

- Cumming, October 2018
“Overall a disappointment – Ivy Bank did not meet our expectations or your description.”

Kitchen inadequately equipped - only one tea towel, small cafetière barely big enough for two, no teapot, no milk jug, no egg cups, only one oven shelf (apart from grill pan), no serving spoons etc etc. Fire starter kit lacked matches- they suggest you order wood but where do you store it? More cellar than basement - you say it has a sense of light and space but it is dark and we had lights on all the time. View from sink is of a wall a couple of feet away. View from the other end of the cellar (lounge) is of steps up to the small and difficult to access parking space. The parking space is not large enough for anything other than a small car. Instructions on use of parking permit would have been helpful. Instructions for the washing machine would have been useful. It is advertised as having a fridge freezer but what it actually has is two fridges one of which has a small very frosty ice box. The property was clean with the exception of the sticky sofas with crumbs and hairs between the cushions which I cleaned. 'Hotel standard' family bathroom is cold - the radiator is too small and the tiled floor would benefit from under floor heating. The bath is rather small - too small for me at 5'5" and a size 10. The mirror in the bathroom and the very small ensuite appear to have lights that do not work. I would have expected more than one set of keys.

- Mrs Cunniffe, October 2018

Many thanks for your valuable feedback, we are very disappointed that one of our properties has seemingly let us down and not provided you with the experience that we had hoped for. I can see we tried to call you to discuss this further and we have already informed the owner to ensure these issues will be actioned. Sykes owner relations
“The house was perfect!”

A great location just 3 minutes walk from Bowness centre, it was spotlessly clean throughout and the rooms were all really spacious and comfortable. Couldn't have asked for anything more from a holiday cottage for our Lake District weekend. Thank you!

- Ms Barnett, September 2018
“Brilliant location close to all that Bowness has to offer.”

Fantastic accomadation with all the facilities you could wish for or want. A superbly appointed cottage, clean very comfortable lacking nothing.

- Mr Norris, September 2018
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The property

This traditional slate terraced house lies close to the centre of Bowness, set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District, a destination to suit all tastes and ages.

Thoughtfully designed for friends or couples, Ivy Bank is presented in a high-quality fashion, contemporary and stylish, so you can relax in true comfort.

Enter inside through the spacious hallway, where you will discover a bathroom, designed to that of a hotel standard, and a double bedroom with its own en-suite.

The lower ground floor is the place to be during your leisure time, home to an open-plan living area divided between a lounge, a compact kitchen and a central dining table.

With the added benefit of a woodburning stove, plus underfloor heating on this level, you can make yourselves right at home come summer or winter.

Two further bedrooms lie on the first floor, both are wrapped in a neutral overtone with a wardrobe and chest of drawers, tying the set-up together nicely.

The property boasts high ceilings throughout, even in the basement, and a great sense of light and space adds to the cottage experience.

Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many insightful walks, mountain biking, and the Go Ape adventure park.

Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are not too far away.

A wonderful location to begin a relaxing holiday.

Summary

Over three floors
Three bedrooms: 2 x first floor double (one zip/link), 1 x ground floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Lower ground floor sitting, kitchen, and dining area with woodburning stove.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Underfloor heating lower ground floor
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Off-road parking for 1 car to the rear of the property
A permit is provided for a second car, but this is for on road parking within a zoned area and is 1st come, 1st served
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.

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About the location

WINDERMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The house was lovely very comfortable and extremely clean.”

“The cottage was in an ideal location for Bowness on Windermere and only a very short walk to the shops and pubs.”

“A lovely property.”

“Love this house on of the best we have stayed in will be back again”

“Ivy Bank cottage was suberb in every respect.”

“We had a lovely time, the cottage was very comfortable and pleasant.”

“Perfect Location and property is large and finished to a very high standard.”

“Excellent accommodation in an ideal location”

“We had a lovely weekend in Bowness.”

“We had a lovely holiday.”

“Overall a disappointment – Ivy Bank did not meet our expectations or your description.”

“The house was perfect!”

“Brilliant location close to all that Bowness has to offer.”