Ivy Cottage

We loved Ivy Cottage, great spot near Ambleside and views of Lake Windermere from the kitchen.

What3Words location would help with finding the parking spot and cottage, as it was a little tricky as previous guests have mentioned. Underfloor heating made it very cozy.

We had a lovely stay at ivy cottage, the cottage itself is perfect for a cosy trip to the Lake District.

Our only issue was trying to locate the cottage upon arrival, as it can not be seen from the roadside.

The cottage is beautiful.

Only a small walk away from Ambleside where you can find great pubs and restaurants. Only suggestion for improvement would be directions to the cottage as it is nicely tucked away down a lane. Other than that it’s everything you need for a break away in the Lake District. Would definitely return to Ivy Cottage.

We loved the cottage and location.

It was cosy and had everything we needed. Loved the walk in shower and bath. Unfortunately the cottage next door was having their roof replaced which ruined the lovely view. The only thing we didn't like was the bed. The mattress was very uncomfortable and it was hard to get a good night's sleep.

Great little cottage, we’ll presented ; great facilities Not great if you’re above 6ft6!

Directions to find it aren’t the best a picture of the pathway would be helpful We wasted 10 minutes in the rain trying to find it

Wonderfully prepared property in an ideal location.

Just a 10 minute walk into Ambleside and situated on the path to Loughrigg Fell. It's difficult to criticise the property as it really is a very nice place but there are a few minor things which, if addressed, would definitely be an improvement We had a few minor issues during our stay. Previous guest's socks found behind the arm chair in the lounge and in a bedside draw. Lots of dust under the bed suggests a cleaner with greater attention to detail might be required. BT turned up unannounced one morning requiring access to the property to fit the wifi. It meant we had to delay our plans that day by a few hours but the addition of wifi will benefit future guests. Maintenance arrived on the day we were departing to fix the shower thermostatic control which had fallen off during our stay, so hopefully that will now be OK. They were unaware that we had had a problem with the swan neck mixer on the kitchen tap which exploded off when the cold tap was turned on to a strong flow - it slotted back in to its fitting but we were very mindful not to turn the cold tap beyond a quarter turn - a bit of a shock when it happened, but again hopefully this has been addressed. Final issue is the bathroom radiators which don't seem to work. It's a bit annoying as you have to try and leave the towels somewhere warm to get them dry before you need them again - do not try to open the valves on the radiators as this results in them leaking. This was reported to the maintenance team so should be fixed.

We had a great stay at the cottage and I would highly recommend it.

There is no WiFi and our phones only worked in one spot in the house but that didn't spoil our stay. Wonderful area, great base for exploring the lakes. Some blankets would be nice for the evenings and a coffee machine would be a lovely addition, but other than that, it was perfect

This is our 2nd stay at Ivy Cottage, and the cottage is now looking tired.

Outdoor furniture doesn't look like its been looked after, we had some lovely sunny days where we could sit outside, but no cushions to put on seats, and seats covered in green moss. TV in both bedrooms didn't work. Even thou the cottage sleeps 4, there's not the room upstairs to sit 4 comfortably.

Overall the cottage was fine but the lack of wifi should be clearly stated.

In this day and age I think most people would assume it would be provided. Otherwise we had a few small niggles but the cottage was in a great location and we enjoyed our stay.

Lovely cottage, very cosy.

Great facilities. Great location for walking and Ambleside shops and bars. WIFI is needed plus more information on local walks and using facilities in the cottage are needed. There were plenty of brochures on family actives.

Good accurate description of the property especially the access path being unsuitable for persons in a wheelchair or requiring a walker.

Well set out property with the living room on the upper floor, great views across the area Parking permit left in the property it would be nice if there was a crude diagram of where the actual parking is

This was a lovely little cottage however in 2024 not to have WiFi seems a massive oversight, the area isn’t blessed with the best reception so we struggled.

Basing ourselves here for a course at the university we needed internet access for coursework and reading outside of learning hours which was not possible. The third floor window in the box seat in the kitchen was only held in by one single screw which could result in a terrible accident if someone leant on it. A light in the master bedroom fell out of the ceiling of its own accord, the towel rail in the first floor bedroom en-suite was leaking and had to be switched off. The property needs some attention I think, has the potential to be a lovely holiday cottage but the above particularly lack of WiFi really caused us some difficulty.

Fantastic view!

Very cosy living area and a lovely break. However it is very inaccessible and definitely not for the elderly or infirm but to me (age 77) it was well worth the struggle. I would go again.

Took a bit to find the location -- a map image would have been very helpful!

The cottage was otherwise great. One thing, though -- the lower bathroom shower did not drain properly and the bathroom floor flooded a bit, so we had to mop it up. Not a big problem but probably needs tending to!

The cottage is well located, well appointed, clean and comfortable.

I think the inaccessibility & that the parking is not immediate should be better explained in the bio, not after booking. Anyone requiring sticks or wheels to manoeuvre would really struggle here. When arriving at a self-catering holiday cottage after a long journey loaded with food & clothing I really had a hard job moving stuff between car and cottage along that terrible footpath. Maybe the price should reflect the inaccessibility. Also appliance manuals would be helpful. I had no idea how to use the induction hob.

Had a lovely stay but surprisingly no WiFi which is unusual in this day and age especially given the poor mobile signal in the area.

Cracking views though from the top floor (kitchen/diner). Very good facilities overall and would stay again.

A well thought out and well equipped cottage, ideal for a couple or family of 4.

Very warm and cosy. We would definitely stay again.

Cosy and quaint cottage but would love to see a small sofa in there and maybe a small coffee table.

Eating area upstairs not quite big enough. Even thou it says its a property for 4 there isn't the seating area for 4. Would be lovely to have had maybe a small welcome hamper too. Bathroom and shower room were a good size. For winter maybe supply a small amount of logs for wood burner as none provided. Also no cushions for seating outside, we sat outside most evenings but quite uncomfortable. And one last thing no WiFi... Just little things but all in all it was a lovely cottage.

Cottage was lovely, perfect location and amazing view of the lake.

Some facilities are good - like the shower room, dishwasher, and induction hob with good pans. But other aspects are very dated. No wifi, and no phone signal. TV in the bedroom has no output, so it's pointless. While we didn't come to the lakes to watch TV/use the internet, it's still worth noting for any prospective customers reading this. The double mattress was very uncomfortable, as previous reviews also stated. Saying this, it was still a great stay away, and we would use Ivy cottage again.

We loved our holiday at Ivy cottage.

The facilities and location are excellent. Unfortunately, mattress quality is very poor. We found a use nappy under the armchair and the fridge wasn't cleaned after previous guests. Otherwise, it was a great stay.

The most gorgeous little cottage in the loveliest location!

Already planning a trip back soon! Would love a double sofa in the little living space, but appreciate this may not be possible, and ultimately this didn’t stop us from finding comfort here! So clean too, can’t be faulted.

We found the property clean and tidy.

The description regarding access to the property was accurate and should be noted. We feel the property would be best suited for 2 people as it would be a bit cramped with outdoor kit if 4 people staying. In answer to previous reviews the armchairs had been recovered and were very comfortable but agree the mattress on the double bed needs replacing. However we throughly enjoyed our stay in this well appointed cottage with its direct access to the fells. Will definitely be booking another stay.

The cottage itself was lovely and in a perfect location for us.

The things that really let us down was the cleanliness. The place needed a good hoover and a good scrub, the walls especially. The floor had so many bits on it, I had to brush my feet off before getting into bed. Nearly every wall in the house had marks all down it and there was a dirty hand print on the bathroom wall behind the door. When closing the bathroom door there was a big clump of dusty hair behind it, yuck. The dining room table had old food on it. The sofa situation is weird too, think it would be better having a sofa instead of armchairs. These were covered in stains too so I didn’t use these. The wet room downstairs was perfect and always so warm!

Ivy Cottage is in an excellent location being right on the path up to Loughrigg and in easy walking distance of Ambleside.

We did all our walks from the door and didn't use the car all week which, for us, was a bonus. The cottage is cosy and very well equipped and the kitchen is well designed making excellent use of the space. The wet room was fabulous as well. However, I would have forgone the Le Creuset Saucepans for more comfortable chairs in the lounge area and a better mattress!! The chairs had very little support and if there are four of you, one of you will be sitting on a bean bag. As there was just the two of us it was fine. The mattress also needs replacing urgently - it was very uncomfortable and one side was particularly bad. This let the cottage down for us. I would only book this cottage again if these issues were sorted out. If you are arriving in the dark you will need a torch to find the way up the path to the cottage. This is mentioned in the instructions but it is only when you arrive that you see the importance of this. (The directions also mention a phone box which is no longer there). Overall though this was a lovely cottage, in a great location with fabulous views and we had a great week, walking, eating out and relaxing.

Lack of WiFi in a property with no mobile reception is annoying, considering most other properties provide it.

We had a great stay at Ivy Cottage.

Weather was very kind to us and it was great to make use of the table and chairs outside. Fantastic views and a lovely cottage. Washing line/ airer would be a good addition.