“Stayed October 2023.”
This was our second stay at Ivy Bank, and it won’t be our last!
A fantastic property. It has all the comforts you need for a holiday. Lovely little homely touches throughout. There was a welcome basket of tea/coffee/biscuits, games/DVDs, smart TVs in lounge and bedrooms and a travel cot, highchair and stairgates (the stairgates made it so easy to be away from home with a very active 1 year old, thank you!!). Really good quality bedding and kitchenware.
There was a really well put together info book with activities, restaurants, house info, walks and local tips, etc.
The master bedroom on the top floor is beautiful and has the most comfy bed I’ve slept in at a holiday cottage. We had the best nights of sleep!
They obviously try to support local too - with the hand wash and moisturiser from a local shop and some of the artwork from a local photographer (who we met at the Bowness Sunday market and bought some of their work, stunning!).
Perfect location in the centre of Bowness - walking distance to shops, pub and restaurants as well as Lake Windermere, boat cruises, car/foot ferry and transport links, etc.
A huge added bonus is the car parking space, which became a must for us after having stayed in bowness for the last 6 years and struggling year on year to find on-road parking, even with a permit! We have a Volvo XC90, so a very large 4x4, and can park it (just!) in the space.
The owners are really friendly, communication is great and they answer any queries.
We’ve had two perfect family holidays staying at Ivy Bank now! Thank you!