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Our aim is to create lasting holiday memories and we intend to do so both responsibly and sustainably.
To deliver on this we've set out a number of environmental and social pledges which help to focus our efforts;
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This is why we've partnered with Sustonica, the first global certification for holiday lets,
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The Sustonica certification focuses on four key areas: energy conservation, water conservation,
waste reduction and promoting inclusiveness. They are on a mission to become the most widely
recognised sustainability standard for holiday rentals and a catalyst to reduce emissions of holiday
lets and influence guests to reduce their own household consumption too.
Properties that display the Sustonica badge have successfully passed the criteria,
which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards,
and their owner has made a commitment to look after our planet as well as you.
"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.
Reviewed by Kerry2.5★Oct 2024
"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.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
We do take all comment on board.
Thank you
The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sarah3.1★Sep 2024
"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.
Reviewed by Maureen4.4★Jul 2024
"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
Reviewed by Desmond5.0★Jun 2024
"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.
Reviewed by Simon3.4★Mar 2024
"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.
Reviewed by Christine3.8★Feb 2024
"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!
Reviewed by Max3.8★Jul 2023
"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.
Reviewed by Sophie4.7★Jul 2023
"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.
Reviewed by Shaun4.4★Jun 2023
"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.
Reviewed by Brian4.7★Dec 2022
"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.
Reviewed by Kerry3.4★Sep 2022
"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.
Reviewed by Natalie3.8★Aug 2022
"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.
Reviewed by Brigitta4.1★Apr 2022
"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.
Reviewed by Ella4.7★Mar 2022
"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.
Reviewed by Phillip4.7★Feb 2022
"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!
Reviewed by Tonesha3.8★Nov 2021
"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.
Reviewed by Clare3.8★Nov 2021
"Lack of WiFi in a property with no mobile reception is annoying, considering most other properties provide it."
Reviewed by Sam4.1★Oct 2021
"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.
This property is part of the Lakelovers collection.
We have properties to suit every occasion throughout the southern and central Lake District including; Ambleside Cottages, Bowness Cottages, Coniston Cottages, Grasmere Cottages, Hawkshead Cottages, Lakeside Cottages, Langdale Cottages, Troutbeck Cottages, Ulswater Cottages, Windermere Cottages and smaller hamlets between, which although seldom heard of are none the less equally wonderful. With hundreds of properties available, Lakelovers are sure to have a property to meet your needs.
Summary
Over 2 floors
2 x bedrooms; 1 x double with en suite, 1 x twin with en suite
Luxury bathroom
Wet room with shower
Lounge
Kitchen
Furnished patio garden
Private parking.
Wonderful lake views
Luxury Hansgrohe bathroom with double ended bath
Wood burning stove (logs are not provided)
Enclosed walled patio/garden
Wet room with double massage shower
Private parking nearby (permit supplied for this)
Near village & lake
Electric oven & induction hob
Microwave & Fridge/Freezer
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Gas central underfloor heating
No babies or toddler under 4 years old
Bed linen and towels provided
The property
Ivy Cottage is a luxury holiday home in Clappersgate, on the lower slopes of Loughrigg Fell, with wonderful views out to Lake Windermere and beyond.
The property is a magical getaway that sleeps up to four guests over two bedrooms, so it’s ideal for a couple or family and is close to the dramatic Langdale Valley, whilst Ambleside, with its amenities and attractions is just a short walk away.
At the cottage, you'll experience all the charm and character of traditional Lakeland living; pretty latch doors, exposed wooden beams and of course a wood burning stove - even a window seat from which to drink in the views.
But with comfort in mind, the owners have gone to great lengths installing heating under the solid oak floors, chic modern bathrooms .
A pretty walled garden is perfect for soaking up the sun and surveying all that is around you and for those who enjoy walking walkers, there’s a path leading straight onto Loughrigg Fell.
This property is unsuitable for babies or toddlers and due to the pathway access may not be suitable for the elderly or infirm.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.
