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Boathouse on the Lake, Bowness-On-Windermere

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4.6
out of 5
Yorkshire Dales » Bowness-On-Windermere
Sleeps 2
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1

The Boathouse on the Lake is a luxury studio lodge perched right on Lake Windermere in the Lake District. This waterfront property with private wet dock offers an unmatched experience for those wanting direct access to one of England's most famous lakes. Fancy waking up to rippling water just metres from your bed?

Set in a peaceful spot with breathtaking views across Lake Windermere, this property puts you in prime position for both relaxation and adventure. Just 5 minutes' drive from bustling Bowness-on-Windermere, you'll enjoy seclusion without isolation. Launch the provided kayak directly from your wet dock or simply watch spectacular sunsets from your balcony.

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About Boathouse on the Lake

The Boathouse on the Lake is a luxury studio lodge perched right on Lake Windermere in the Lake District. This waterfront property with private wet dock offers an unmatched experience for those wanting direct access to one of England's most famous lakes. Fancy waking up to rippling water just metres from your bed?

Set in a peaceful spot with breathtaking views across Lake Windermere, this property puts you in prime position for both relaxation and adventure. Just 5 minutes' drive from bustling Bowness-on-Windermere, you'll enjoy seclusion without isolation. Launch the provided kayak directly from your wet dock or simply watch spectacular sunsets from your balcony. And yes, the hot tub views are as good as you're imagining.

The accommodation features an open-plan studio layout with super king-size bed, high-spec kitchen with induction hob and dishwasher and a ground-floor shower room. The sleek modern interior includes eco underfloor heating, smart TV and music streaming capabilities. Two adults can live in absolute comfort here.

Nearby attractions include Bowness-on-Windermere (2.6 miles, 5 min drive) with its shops and Beatrix Potter World, Windermere Lake Cruises (3 miles, 8 min drive), Ambleside (7 miles, 15 min drive) and Hill Top - Beatrix Potter's former home (5 miles, 15 min drive).

Perfect for couples seeking a romantic lakeside retreat with genuine wow-factor. The Boathouse on the Lake delivers luxury, privacy and that hot tub experience you've been dreaming about. Just don't blame us if you never want to leave.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Boathouse on the Lake

Lakeside Location

Direct access to Lake Windermere with private wet dock and kayak. Perfect for water lovers who want to explore the lake.

Stunning Views

Floor-to-ceiling windows offer spectacular lake views and gorgeous sunsets. Many guests mentioned the incredible scenery.

Private Hot Tub

Secluded hot tub overlooking the water. Guests loved relaxing here after exploring the Lake District.

High-End Finish

Beautifully decorated with luxury furnishings and top-quality kitchen equipment. The property's cleanliness was frequently praised.

Romantic Setting

Perfect for couples - several guests celebrated special occasions here, with one even getting engaged during their stay!

Proximity to Attractions

Just 5 minutes from Bowness-on-Windermere. Close enough to amenities but feels wonderfully secluded.

Getting To Boathouse on the Lake

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Boathouse on the Lake, follow the A591 towards Windermere and take the turning for Louper Weir. Be aware that the driveway down to the boathouse is steep and narrow, so drive with caution, especially in larger vehicles.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Windermere, approximately 3 miles away. From there, you can take a short taxi ride to the property, which should take about 10 minutes depending on traffic.

Designated parking for one car
Windermere station (3 miles)
Accessible from the A591

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3HQ
The World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 2.6 miles
LA23 3BX
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3JT
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 4 miles
LA23 1LW
Brant Fell Walk
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3AS
Claife Heights
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 0PR
Bowness-on-Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 2.6 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Town
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA23 1AF
Lakeland Limited (Kitchenware)
Distance: 3.7 miles
LA23 1AD
Mountain Goat Tours
Distance: 2.8 miles
LA23 3AP
Windermere Golf Club
Distance: 4.5 miles
LA23 2EY
Low Wood Bay Watersports Centre
Distance: 7 miles
LA23 1LP
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3HQ
The World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 2.6 miles
LA23 3BX
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3JT
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 4 miles
LA23 1LW
Brant Fell Walk
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 3AS
Claife Heights
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 0PR
Bowness-on-Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 2.6 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Town
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA23 1AF
Lakeland Limited (Kitchenware)
Distance: 3.7 miles
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Mountain Goat Tours
Distance: 2.8 miles
LA23 3AP
Windermere Golf Club
Distance: 4.5 miles
LA23 2EY
Low Wood Bay Watersports Centre
Distance: 7 miles
LA23 1LP

Is Boathouse on the Lake Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
This property is strictly adults-only and does not accept children or infants. The steep access, waterfront location and studio layout make it unsuitable for young guests. Families with children should look at alternative Lake District properties that cater specifically for family stays.
For Couples
Perfect for romantic breaks with direct lake access and complete privacy. The super king bed, private hot tub and stunning views create an intimate atmosphere. Many couples have celebrated special occasions here - one even got engaged! Evening sunsets from the balcony with a glass of wine offer magical moments together.
Pet Friendly
This property strictly does not allow pets. The high-end furnishings, studio layout and waterfront location make it unsuitable for animal guests. Pet owners should look for alternative accommodation in the Lake District that specifically welcomes four-legged visitors.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Boathouse on the Lake

The Angel Inn

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3DL

Porto Restaurant

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BH

Baha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Boathouse on the Lake

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, the Boathouse on the Lake features a private hot tub overlooking Lake Windermere. The hot tub may not reach optimum temperature until at least 7pm on your arrival day and is drained at 9:30am on departure day.
Is it pet friendly?
No, the Boathouse on the Lake strictly does not allow pets. The property also does not permit children or infants as it's designed exclusively for adult couples.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
The Boathouse features a studio layout with a super king-size bed in the open-plan living space. The property is designed for two adults only.
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is a designated parking space for one car. Several guests have noted that the driveway is quite steep and narrow, so larger vehicles might find access challenging.
Can I go kayaking from the property?
Yes, the Boathouse provides a kayak and life jackets in the wet dock for guest use. You can launch directly from the property onto Lake Windermere.
What kitchen facilities are available?
The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. A Tassimo coffee machine with an initial supply of coffee pods is also provided.
Is there Wi-Fi and entertainment options?
Yes, the property has Wi-Fi, a Smart TV with Freeview and music streaming capabilities. The high-speed broadband ensures you stay connected during your stay.
Are electric vehicle charging facilities available?
Yes, there is an EV charger available for guests, though this comes at a supplement. The charger is a 3-pin plug type suitable for overnight charging.

Boathouse on the Lake Reviews

Gareth
What a lovely property and location. For those that want to access the water you can't get better than this. We will definitely be back!
Michelle
Lovely place really enjoyed our stay, very romantic as we got engaged
Lorraine
We had an amazing time at this really unique, stunning property. The views were amazing and the sunsets beautiful. This is a really nice place to stay if you just want to unwind and have some peace and quiet but is also near to lots of places to visit, such as BownessOnWindermere which is just a 5 minute drive away. Would definitely return.
Fantastic location, presented nicely with good facilities and luxurious feel. Based on previous stays elsewhere, it did lack personal touches such as welcome hamper and basic foodrefreshents eg tea bags. However we would love to stay again and have already recommended to family and friends, who have already booked. Thank you for a lovely time.
This is an absolutely fabulous retreat. Exactly as described. Its a very special place. Road is tight heading down to boathouse but you soon master the technique needed to make it a simple task. Property immaculate and well designed for an easy stay. The office ladies in the Windermere office were lovely too.
The driveway not wide enough we had audi q7 trying to turn round not very good and we tried reversing down the driveway very scary. But loved the house
Daniel
Thank you for a lovely stay, we wouldnt change anything about our visit, the facilities and property were outstanding. One thing that would be of benefit is to inform your guests not to turn the lights off using the fused spur as this caused the fire alarm to intermittently sound in the entrance lobby.
Philippa
The property was in a brilliant location and well equipped but it would have been good to have been able to walk to more places without having to rely on the car. The information about the gradient of the drive and the steps to the apartment was not obvious in the literaure and could be a major issue for some people. It would also have been better to have had an opening window in the main living room or rooflight as it was very airless at night.
The driveway to the property was incredibly steep and narrow with very little space to turn around near the property. The bathroom was on the lower floor down some steep and narrow steps which was a bit worrying during the night. When we arrived the tv wouldnt work, we reported this at 3.50pm to Sykes Cottages and were told that someone would call that evening. No one came until lunchtime the following day. We also asked about the CCTV cameras around the property which felt very intrusive, no one got back to us.
This place is amazing! !! The owners have thought of absolutely everything and really made our honeymoon feel special. Thanks so much for everything.
Louise
Loved our stay at the boat house, such a beautiful place, it is really clean, really well equipped, everything about the place is lovely. . we was there during a storm and the main gates didnt work, we have electric gates at home, so we understand what a storm does to them, but happened to be the day we was leaving so couldnt get car down to property, taking our luggage up the steep hill was a slight killer.. but we survived And would love to return one day.
Beautiful place in an idyllic location, thank you for sharing your home with us.
Potential customers should be warned that this property can only accessed by a long, steep, twisting road that requires the most careful standards of driving. Then there's a lot of steep, nonstandard steps to get to the Boathouse itself. It's more suitable for younger guests not those of advanced years. Had we been aware of the circumstances, we'd never have booked it
Beautiful holiday home on the inside the boathouse is difficult to launch the kayak and difficult take the kayak out of the water a two man canoe may be slightly easier. More instructions on collecting the keys would be helpful alarm system etc Having said that I would definitely stay again as we really enjoyed our stay.
Georgina
What an amazing place we loved how high spec the Boathouse is and really enjoyed the use of the kayak, buoyancy aids and the little touches like the white robes and the supply of the coffee pods. The Lake is magnificent and we enjoyed spectacular views from the Boathouse.
Deborah
Beautiful property excellent location, very well equipped to be honest could not fault anything. Seen a few amazing sunsets too. Hot tub was very private. Loved the amazing views over the lake
The boathouse was beautifully decorated and the location is stunning. However, there isn't a dedicated parking spot for this property unlike the adjoining property. The pathway down to the property is very very steep and pulling away to exit is particularly difficult when you are parked on an incline. We ended up using a flat parking spot on the site a short walk from the boathouse. Not sure if we were allowed to park there but we were not challenged.
Adrian
A beautiful property completed to a very high standard, a few simple additions would make this a 5 star in my opinion. Blinds on all windows in the main living area, a seat and coat hooks in the entrance hall and a better quality mattress.
Beverley
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. However, the entrance to the property is extremely precarious and doesnt cater for larger vehicles. If there had been any ice it would have been a serious problem getting down the steep slope. Secondly the loo seat in the shower room needs replacing. But other than that its an absolutely gorgeous property, the hot tub was awesome and the view to wake up to is breathtaking. We really enjoyed it.
The property is absolutely amazing in a beautiful setting. A very high standard throughout. The down side the access road to the property is very, very steep with very little room to turn your vehicle at the bottom. A pretty scary drive. This should be emphasised a bit more on the advertising of the property.
Chelsea
This was one of the best holidays me and my boyfriend have been on, I did this as a surprise trip so he had no idea and even though I had seen pictures it was much better in person. It was spacious, view was spectacular, hot tub was amazing in the evening time. We used the kayak the only down fall which isnt there fault is the spiders are over powering the boat port and outside the property. The mattress wasnt that comfortable but I slept on top of duvet and it was an alright sleep. Amazing property deffo will return in the future
Broghan
The property itself is absolutely stunning, having visited the lakes for years this is by far the most idyllic setting weve stayed in. The boathouse is furnished beautifully and we will definitely come back. Just a couple of recommendations for the owner would be to upgrade the sofa to something a little more comfortable with a foot rest. Also have some pillow options for those who would like the option other than duck feather. We really arent usually the type of people to say things like this but we both have exceptionally busy jobs fire service and NHS and although we spent most of our days walking, our down time was precious a comfortable couch and a good night sleep would have made our stay much better. But I cannot fault the cleanliness and facilities, location etc at all, it was beautiful! Our last bit of feedback would be to provide a welcome basket, having spent over 2000 on this holiday it would have been a nice touch. Overall the owner has an exceptional property which we will recommend to all lf our friends and family. Mr and Mrs Wright
Nicola
This was by far the best place weve stayed, everything about it was superb. Pure luxury.
Michael
Great place however just a couple of things the coffee table is very wobbly, also needs blinds on the windows as very light very early or maybe provide eye masks also the mattress on the pullout bed far to thin, but would stay again.
Douglas
Great property, facilities and fantastic location! We were a bit concerned about charging our car near by, but we needn't have worried as this facility was provided, although not mentioned on website. The number of steep steps on the property should perhaps also be mentioned on your listing. It did not affect us at all but could have been a serious problem to others.
Stephanie
We had a fantastic stay at Boathouse on the Lake. We enjoyed taking the kayak out on the lake and the hot tub was very welcome after a long day walking. The accommodation was well equipped and very clean. The kitchen would have benefited from a measuring jug, a wooden spoon and a colander though. The steep access may not be for everyone but worth it to stay in such a beautiful place. We would definitely book again.
FABULOUS!!! ! Just returned from a short Easter Break staying in this beautiful, luxurious boat house, congratulations to the house keeping team, this property was absolutely immaculate. The furnishings and household wear is superior quality and all comforts have been thought of. Peaceful and relaxing, pure tranquility. Absolutely loved everything about this modern contemporary property will definitely return. Thank you.
Shauna
Absolutely stunning, loved it and cant wait to return one day.
Heating not working, was resolved after reporting but only lasted for one more day working. WiFi not working, used our own phones to stream, no cost as we had spare data. Quite dirty, very thick with dust on top of bed headboard, able to write in it !. Couldnt turn boathouse lights off. In general its an amazing facility but needs looking after better. Dissatisfied especially with the heating so we cut short our stay by a day and came home early.
Graham
The Boathouse was absolutely fabulous, peaceful and in a very beautiful setting. Every thing was just right and the views from the terrace were amazing no matter what the weather. Unfortunately we did leave a day early but that was due to Storm Dudley about to hit the North West on the Friday!! Nevertheless, it was a great place to relax. Thank you for a very enjoyable stay. P.S. one small suggestion, there was nowhere to hang wet coats when you came in maybe have a coat rack behind the door in the utility room?
Fantastic property, we had a perfect holiday
Teresa
Superb. A beautiful, well built & well appointed property. Truly lovely.Exactly what we hoped for. On arrival the hot tub was already bubbling away for us & a Wow! was waiting behind every door!! Could not fault a thing with the Boat House. We were aware as it states in the instructions that the driveway is steep.Its narrow too & far steeper than l imagined and if you are in a long car it would be tricky to turn around at the bottom. Having said that l would love the opportunity to stay in this property again.
George
I had a fantastic holiday and everything about the Boathouse on the Lake surpassed all expectations. The setting is idyllic and everything about the boathouse is very high end and user friendly. The house and the setting were so good that I cancelled a number of day trips to Penrith, Kendal etc in order to spend as much time as possible in the boathouse. Listening to the lapping waves, the sounds of the ducks and geese and looking at the changing light, the passing boats of every description, the floating mist, the rising and setting sun will be lasting very happy memories. Many thanks for a dream holiday. I have to repeat my apologies and embarrassment about the broken champagne flute and the staining of the wall from the spilt drink. I will also post a very positive review on Trip Advisor if it is possible to do so. Many thanks for a dream holiday.
We found the boathouse a bit quirky in its layout but this is possibly due to its uniqueness. And difficult to find in the dark after a long journey
On arrival the second gate to pass through is listed as being white, but it has been painted brown so was a little confusing. Also the hill down to the property is extremely steep, but the property is beautiful and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and the views and sunsets are incredible. Bowness is a 50 minute walk with lots of shops and Bars. We would highly recommend a stay here.
Bernard
We were given wrong keys but luckily cleaner let us in . Office expected us to go back for correct keys but as I refused they did bring them out which they should have done straight away. On arrival and departure staff in office not great but place itself was lovely
Overall we did enjoy the apartment however, there were way too many cob webs inside and outside in the balcony. Spent a lot of time chasing spiders. Also, the hot tub was advertised as private, but the neighbours could see us and also people from another apartment as they walked to the jetty. Also would recommend a cooling fan as it was steaming in there. Next door had one ! Would like to say that our housekeeper Dot was very helpful with issues we had with the hot tub. If you can pass on our thanks.
Basically communication. We asked several questions of you before we left but none of them were answered from either you or the Windermere office. To help our packing we needed to know whether to take certain items that were not listed. We needed to know if we could collect the keys earlier as we had to launch a boat elsewhere and then arrive at the cottage and then retrieve our car. On arrival we were dismayed to find no fenders available to protect our wooden rowing boat from the heavy waves created by speed boats on the lake. If we had not checked first at the property before arriving by boat we would have in trouble due to the steep metal ladders we had to climb both on the jetty and in the dock because of the swell from the waves. We mentioned this to the staff managing the property and they provided fenders within half an hour. It is surprising that a property that encourages people to bring a boat was not already prepared for boats. The very steep drive down to the property with restricted space to turn round at the bottom on an angle could frighten a nervous driver. It would be a nightmare if a boat owner had trailed a boat down the drive. And I was glad I had had my brakes serviced! Your description mentioned a shop and restaurant nearby. We could find neither. Nearest supermarkets are in Windermere. Overall we were impressed with the fabulous location, the facilities provided, and the staff on the spot.
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