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Boathouse On The Lake

Visitor Rating
Rating
4.6
Holiday Provider
Sykes Cottages
Lake District » Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria
Sleeps up to 2
Hot Tub

What an incredible accommodation Boathouse On The Lake is! This lodge sits directly on Windermere's shore in the Lake District. Experience a luxury lakeside boathouse that offers guests something a bit different. The property sits on what locals call "Millionaires mile" and you'll see why when you check in. Access is via electric gates and a steep drive leading to your exclusive waterfront retreat.

The location will definitely impress you inside and out thanks to its prime lakeside location (complete with your own jetty!) You can launch the free kayak onto the lake straight from your wet dock or bring your own paddleboard. Bowness-on-Windermere is just 5 minutes by car with its fantastic shops, restaurants and attractions. There's a popular bar just half a mile from the lodge too.

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About Boathouse On The Lake

What an incredible accommodation Boathouse On The Lake is! This lodge sits directly on Windermere's shore in the Lake District. Experience a luxury lakeside boathouse that offers guests something a bit different. The property sits on what locals call "Millionaires mile" and you'll see why when you check in. Access is via electric gates and a steep drive leading to your exclusive waterfront retreat.

The location will definitely impress you inside and out thanks to its prime lakeside location (complete with your own jetty!) You can launch the free kayak onto the lake straight from your wet dock or bring your own paddleboard. Bowness-on-Windermere is just 5 minutes by car with its fantastic shops, restaurants and attractions. There's a popular bar just half a mile from the lodge too.

Inside the boathouse, you'll find a studio layout with a super king-size bed, a fully-equipped kitchen with granite worktops and a smart TV. The shower room features Lake District stone. Eco-friendly underfloor heating keeps everything cozy. Relax in your private hot tub while enjoying a glass of something bubbly. It's cleaned between each stay.

There's plenty to see and do during your stay. The Windermere Jetty Museum and The World of Beatrix Potter are must-visits. Kendal is nearby too with its famous mint cake. Explore Ambleside (15 minutes), visit Blackwell Arts & Crafts House (10 minutes), try watersports on Windermere (5 minutes), or discover Grasmere Village (25 minutes).

Boathouse On The Lake delivers spectacular panoramic lake views from your private balcony. Perfect for couples celebrating something special. And the outdoor private hot tub is another real highlight. Check your dates and book this excellent lakeside lodge for a real treat!

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Need to Know

Lodge Facilities
  • Luxury lakeside boathouse with private hot tub
  • Direct access to Lake Windermere with private jetty
  • Free kayak provided for guest use
  • Spectacular panoramic lake views from every window
  • Private balcony perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks
  • Eco-friendly underfloor heating throughout
  • Located on "Millionaires Mile" with luxury surroundings
  • Just 5 minutes drive from Bowness-on-Windermere
  • Electric vehicle charging available
  • Secure gated property with private parking
  • Wet dock for water activities and small boat mooring
  • Bar/restaurant within 0.5 miles
  • Perfect for romantic getaways and special occasions
  • Excellent base for exploring the Lake District
Accommodation features
  • Studio layout with super king-size bed in open-plan living space
  • Contemporary kitchen with granite worktops
  • Electric oven and induction hob
  • Microwave, fridge, dishwasher
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer in utility room
  • Tassimo coffee machine with initial supply of pods
  • Ground-floor shower room with Lake District stone shower base
  • 60" Smart TV with Freeview
  • Music streaming system
  • WiFi throughout property
  • Complimentary toiletries provided
  • Designated parking space for one car
  • EV charger available (3 pin plug type, supplement applies)
  • Bed linen and towels included
  • Vestibule for outdoor gear storage
  • Life jackets provided for water activities
  • Hot tub cleaned and refilled between bookings
  • Shops/amenities 2
  • 6 miles away
  • Steep drive access with secure electric gates
  • No Sunday arrivals or departures permitted

Lodges Near Boathouse On The Lake

Hoseasons
Visitor Rating
Rating
4.5
Bowness-on-Windermere
0 Miles Away
Sleeps 9
  • Explore the Lake District
  • Great for walking
  • Lake Windermere
  • Entertainment Passes included
From £499 per week
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Hoseasons
Visitor Rating
Rating
4
Lake Windermere
2 Miles Away
Sleeps 6
  • Indoor pool
  • Lake Windermere
  • Explore the Lake District
  • Entertainment Passes included
From £379 per week
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Hoseasons
Visitor Rating
Rating
4.9
Newby Bridge, Lake Windermere
3 Miles Away
Sleeps 2
  • Luxury lodges with top amenities
  • Secluded woodland retreat with lake
  • Lakefront access with own slipway
  • Romantic welcome pack included
  • Overlooking Lake Windermere
  • Bowness and Windermere less than 5 minutes
From £455 per week
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Hoseasons
Visitor Rating
Rating
4.6
Water Yeat, Nr Coniston
7 Miles Away
Sleeps 4
  • Near Coniston water
  • Tranquil setting
  • Lakeside setting
  • Private verandahs
  • Great for exploring the Lakes
From £359 per week
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.7
Patterdale, Ullswater
10 Miles Away
Sleeps 4
  • Luxury eco-lodges in Lakeland
  • Clean, well-kept lodges
  • Hot tubs with fell views
  • Between two lakes
  • Red deer and squirrels nearby
  • Pets go free
  • Great base for walks
From £419 per week
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Hoseasons
Visitor Rating
Rating
4.7
Cartmel
11 Miles Away
Sleeps 4
  • Romantic breaks
  • Luxury lodges
  • Near to local pubs and shops
  • Explore the Lake District
  • Scenic coastal walks
From £315 per week
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Hoseasons
Visitor Rating
Rating
4.8
Allithwaite
12 Miles Away
Sleeps 4
Allithwaite has a great local pub serving good food and local ales which is located just 150 yards from the entrance to the park. It also has a small village shop and post office.
From £265 per week
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4
Hale
13 Miles Away
Sleeps 4

For those wishing to escape from it all and enjoy a quiet and peaceful break, then Hall More is the perfect location.

From £299 per week
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Hoseasons
Visitor Rating
Rating
4.5
Millom
15 Miles Away
Sleeps 8
  • Stunning scenery
  • Explore the Lake District
  • Communal barbecue area
  • Children's play area
From £339 per week
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Holiday Cottages
Visitor Rating
Rating
4.8
Keswick, Cumbria
18 Miles Away
Sleeps 2
  • Hot tub with fell views
  • Lake District National Park nearby
  • Excellent walking routes
  • Welcome hamper
  • Tranquil, secluded setting
  • Near local pub
From £520 per week
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Rating
4.8
Pooley Bridge, Ullswater
18 Miles Away
Sleeps 14
  • Luxury lodges with wood burners
  • Award-winning lakeside retreat
  • 5 mins walk to Ullswater
  • Peaceful, tranquil setting
  • Stunning lake and hill views
  • Children's play area
From £535 per week
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.3
Carnforth
18 Miles Away
Sleeps 6
  • Indoor pool
  • Restaurant & bar
  • Fishing on-site
  • Explore the Lake District
  • Lakeside setting
From £591 per week
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.6
Berrier, Nr Penrith
19 Miles Away
Sleeps 8
  • Indoor heated pool
  • Children's play area
  • Picturesque location
  • Bar and restaurant
  • Lots for kids to do
From £319 per week
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Hoseasons
Visitor Rating
Rating
4.8
Dacre, Nr Ullswater
20 Miles Away
Sleeps 4
  • Stunning views of the Lake District
  • Wildlife watching
  • Pubs & market towns
  • 4½ miles from magnificent Ullswater
  • Private decking area
From £379 per week
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Sykes Cottages
Visitor Rating
Rating
4.6
Wennington, Kirkby Lonsdale
21 Miles Away
Sleeps 10
  • Lavish lodge for ten guests
  • Between Lakes and Dales
  • Ideal for family gatherings
  • Lovely countryside setting
  • Top quality BBQ + Firepit
  • Four plush bedrooms with TVs
  • Massive 75" smart TV
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Boathouse On The Lake Reviews

Gareth - Mar 2025
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 - Jan 2025
Lovely place really enjoyed our stay, very romantic as we got engaged
Lorraine - Sep 2024
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.
Paul - Aug 2024
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.
Kevin - Jul 2024
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.
Dawn - Jun 2024
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 - May 2024
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 - May 2024
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.
Mandy - Apr 2024
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.
Kris - Mar 2024
This place is amazing! !! The owners have thought of absolutely everything and really made our honeymoon feel special. Thanks so much for everything.
Louise - Nov -0001
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.
Helen - Nov -0001
Beautiful place in an idyllic location, thank you for sharing your home with us.
John - Nov -0001
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
Ian - Nov -0001
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 etcHaving said that I would definitely stay again as we really enjoyed our stay.
Georgina - Nov -0001
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 - Nov -0001
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
Gina - Nov -0001
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 - Nov -0001
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 - Nov -0001
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.
Peter - Nov -0001
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.
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Attractions Near Boathouse On The Lake

Here are some of the activities and experiences you can enjoy on your visit to Boathouse On The Lake. If you discover a worthy inclusion to this list on your hot tub break, please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too.
Rydal Mount & Gardens - LA22 9LU
about 6 Miles
Rydal Mount & Gardens are wonderfully situated between Lake Windermere and Rydal Water offering breathtaking scenery. The home of William Wordsworth from 1813 - 1850 the grand home is now lived in by the poets descendents but parts of the house and grounds are open to the public. Why not take a guided tour and see the rooms where many of the famous poems were written. The gardens are beautiful at all times of the year but in the summer offer a spectacular display of colour. There is also a gallery and a tearoom. Discounts are available for group bookings.
Ullswater Steamers - CA11 0US
about 12 Miles
This is an award winning Lake District attraction and they have been operating cruisers on Lake Ullswater for over 150 years.  There is no better way to explore the lakes than on water and you could even combine a cruise with a spectacular walk.  For great days out in this region then this attraction is highly recommended and will appeal to couples as well as families.  Corporate groups are also well catered for.
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis - LA6 1JH
about 13 Miles
Located in the Milnthorpe area of Cumbria we love this local attraction.  With an eclectic mix of fascinating wildlife and hands on displays this centre is educational as well as fun.  You can wander around at leisure admiring the exhibits which range from chameleons to computers. Some of the most threatened species are kept at the park as part if international breeding programmes.  Check out their website for the latest opening times and admission costs which are great value for money.  There are discounts for pre-booked parties of 12 or more.
South Lakes Safari Zoo - LA12 0LU
about 16 Miles

This is an amazing Cumbria attraction well known locally as well as nationally for how close you can get to the animals.  Described as the most interactive animal park in Europe it's well worth a visit if you are staying in the area.  Open from April to end October some of the highlights are the tigers, penguins, bears, hippos and rhinos.  At 2pm during certain seasons it's feeding time so don't forget to plan your day around this so you can watch the animals enjoying their feed.  Look out for seasonal events such as Halloween Zoo Boo (free entry for kids in fancy dress) and The Magic of Christmas.

Happy Mount Park - LA4 5AQ
about 19 Miles
Happy Mount Park has attractions for the whole family including several play areas, a miniature railway, crazy golf, putting green and trampolines, there is also a paddling pool where the little ones can splash around in the summer and a café where the adults can relax with a drink. During the summer months and especially during school holidays live music can often be enjoyed.
Lake District Wildlife Park - CA12 4RD
about 25 Miles
We love this day out in Cumbria where you're encouraged to "take a fresh look".  Some of the amazing animals you will get to see include the only Canadian Lynx in the UK and you will have the opportunity to help their Lynx Conservation Project.  The Asian Fishing Cat is also well worth a look - these cats are known for diving under the water and catching fish!  Other activities include fantastic flying displays and play areas for the little ones...
Bowland Wild Boar Park - PR3 2QT
about 35 Miles
Head for the Bowland Wild Boar park and we don't think you will be disappointed.  A popular attraction in Preston there is so much to do for the whole family.  From picnics, walks and wildlife to experiencing feeding the animals you are sure to have a memorable day out.  Also popular is the kids tractor play area.  For rest and relaxation the cafe is ideal serving hot drinks and snacks with a lovely view over the pond and wildlife feeding station.  The Forest of Bowland has been declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery - CA3 8TP
about 37 Miles
This is a museum and art gallery in one and will suit those looking for an educational and cultural day out.  You can explore the fantastic art collection including Fine Art, Decorative Art and Textiles.  If you love nature then this aspect of Tullie House will appeal. The museum holds large and important collections of zoological, botanical and geological material. And for lovers of history there is plenty to wet your appetite here. Tullie House collects a wide range of historic materials including objects, ephemera (printed material), photographs and associated information files.  We think this museum and art gallery are excellent value for money as well.