Boathouse On The Lake | Bowness-on-windermere | Ghyll Head | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.5★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Electric car charging
Hot tub
Off road parking
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

46 Customer Review(s)

Lorraine
September 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 Bowness-On-Windermere which is just a 5 minute drive away. Would definitely return.

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 Bowness-On-Windermere which is just a 5 minute drive away. Would definitely return.

- Lorraine, September 2024
Paul August 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 food/refreshents 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.

- Paul, August 2024
Kevin July 2024

“This is an absolutely fabulous retreat.”

Exactly as described. It’s 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.

- Kevin, July 2024
Dawn June 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

- Dawn, June 2024
Daniel May 2024

“Thank you for a lovely stay, we wouldn’t 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.

- Daniel, May 2024
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.

- Philippa, May 2024
Mandy April 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 wouldn’t 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.

- Mandy, April 2024
Kris March 2024

“This place is amazing!”

!! The owners have thought of absolutely everything and really made our honeymoon feel special. Thanks so much for everything.

- Kris, March 2024
Louise November 2023

“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 didn’t 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 couldn’t 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.

- Louise, November 2023
Helen September 2023

“Beautiful place in an idyllic location, thank you for sharing your home with us.”

- Helen, September 2023
John August 2023

“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, non-standard 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

- John, August 2023
Ian August 2023

“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.

- Ian, August 2023
Georgina June 2023

“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.

- Georgina, June 2023
Deborah March 2023

“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

- Deborah, March 2023
Gina February 2023

“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.

- Gina, February 2023
Adrian January 2023

“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.

- Adrian, January 2023
Beverley January 2023

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

However, the entrance to the property is extremely precarious and doesn’t 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 it’s an absolutely gorgeous property, the hot tub was awesome and the view to wake up to is breathtaking. We really enjoyed it.

- Beverley, January 2023
Peter November 2022

“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.

- Peter, November 2022
Grace July 2022

“Amazing location, very clean and the property was of a high standard including all the kitchen items etc.”

Such a shame that the bed was so uncomfortable. I know there is an element of personal preference here, but it really was extremely hard, and made our relaxing honeymoon weekend a bit less relaxing!

- Grace, July 2022
Chelsea July 2022

“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 isn’t there fault is the spiders are over powering the boat port and outside the property. The mattress wasn’t that comfortable but I slept on top of duvet and it was an alright sleep. Amazing property deffo will return in the future

- Chelsea, July 2022
Broghan June 2022

“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 aren’t 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

- Broghan, June 2022
Nicola June 2022

“This was by far the best place we’ve stayed, everything about it was superb.”

Pure luxury.

- Nicola, June 2022
Michael May 2022

“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.”

- Michael, May 2022
Douglas May 2022

“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.

- Douglas, May 2022
Stephanie April 2022

“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.

- Stephanie, April 2022
John April 2022

“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.

- John, April 2022
Arron April 2022

“Booking our honeymoon as a suprise was difficult keeping it in England and getting all the criteria I was looking for but the boathouse ticked all the box's, even with dull weather it still didn't dampen our break everything was perfect, there where some areas for improvement which didn't effect anything more of a preference of our own such as location of the hotub it would've been even more special if it was situated with some of the beautiful views or under the stars and a bath tub in the main living area would've been a nice touch for them long soaks overall we are very happy with our experience and wouldn't hesitate to return in the future.”

- Arron, April 2022
Shauna March 2022

“Absolutely stunning, loved it and can’t wait to return one day.”

- Shauna, March 2022
David March 2022

“Heating not working, was resolved after reporting but only lasted for one more day working.”

Wi-Fi 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 !. Couldn’t turn boathouse lights off. In general it’s 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.

- David, March 2022
Graham February 2022

“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?)

- Graham, February 2022
Paul January 2022

“Fantastic property, we had a perfect holiday”

- Paul, January 2022
Teresa January 2022

“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.

- Teresa, January 2022
George October 2021

“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.

- George, October 2021
Paul September 2021

“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

- Paul, September 2021
Nigel September 2021

“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.

- Nigel, September 2021
Bernard July 2021

“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

- Bernard, July 2021
Carol July 2021

“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.

- Carol, July 2021
I June 2021

“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.

- I, June 2021
Zoe June 2021

“Fab Location High spec As described”

- Zoe, June 2021
Bruce June 2021

“Totally amazing place to stay, everything was easy from booking through to key collection.”

Boathouse on the lake is an exceptional place to stay, we will be back.

- Bruce, June 2021
Adrian May 2021

“The Boathouse more than lived up to our expectations.”

The location is stunning and all the fixtures and fittings are top quality. Everywhere was spotlessly clean upon arrival. The narrow drive to the property as stated is steep and although we had no problems, I would imagine if there is overnight snow or frost then even with a four wheel drive it would be impossible to get up the drive which may cause issues. My only suggestion would be to perhaps provide a couple of folding loungers for use on the balcony as it would be a stunning place to relax in the sun. (Not that we had much!). Overall an amazing week and a place we would highly recommend and will be returning to in the future.

- Adrian, May 2021
Eamonn May 2021

“Spectacular view of the lake ' friendly and helpful staff”

- Eamonn, May 2021
John May 2021

“Fantastic house, fantastic facilities and hot tub and just as described but, the heating struggled to cope and no curtains or blinds to keep the light out while sleeping and the sun came up around 5.”

15am . we had a minor problem with the shower and by chance we met the house keeper while she was visiting next door, she said it would be sorted asap and it was. overall we had a great holiday and would visit again if the curtain/blind situation was addressed. thank you

- John, May 2021
Stephen April 2021

“Everything about the boathouse on the Lake was amazing.”

Great location, stunning views and very peaceful. The cleanliness is A1, absolutely spotless. Furnishings throughout and kitchen equipment are all top quality brands. No expensive has been sparred and this all helps towards a fantastic break.

- Stephen, April 2021
Victoria April 2021

“Loved, loved, loved the Boathouse!”

Views were amazing and being so close to the lake was simply amazing! The kayak was such fun however we only used it once but it's a great feature. We brought our own paddle boards so spent most of time on those. would definitely come back! All my friends want to book too.

- Victoria, April 2021
Natalie December 2020

“The Boathouse on the Lake was amazing, the property was finished to a very high standard and was spotlessly clean.”

The location was perfect to explore the area and would definitely want to return there for our next staycation.

- Natalie, December 2020

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Summary

Studio layout
Super king-size bed in open-plan living space with kitchen,Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, Tassimo coffee machine with initial supply of coffee pods
Dining area and sitting area with balcony
Ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Eco underfloor heating
Smart TV with Freeview, music streaming, and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Complimentary toiletries provided
Designated parking space for one car
Private outdoor hot tub
STRICTLY no pets and no smoking no infants
Shops/amenities 2.6 miles, bar/restaurant 0.5 miles
There is use of a Kayak and life jackets down by the shore of Windermere on the terrace
Please note as the hot tub is emptied, cleaned, re filled and re heated between each booking it may not be at the optimum temperature until at least 7pm on your day of arrival and on your day of departure the hot tub will be drained at 9.30am

The property

Discover an unforgettable trip of a lifetime at this spectacular boathouse.

Boathouse on the Lake is surrounded by panoramic views of the Lake Windermere and the fells beyond.

This property offers a luxury studio-layout, based on the lavish "Millionaires mile", ideal for a romantic getaway with your other half.

The unique architectural design is striking, found through electric gates and a short road.

A number of steps takes you the entrance and your very own private hot tub for you to enjoy a relaxing evening; it's partially enclosed for you to enjoy in the winter months.

A handy utility room lies next to the entrance vestibule, fitted with a washer/dryer for you to use throughout your stay.

The ground-floor shower room boasts a spacious walk-in shower cubicle, decorated to a high standard with Lake District stone shower base.

Walk up a few steps to the gorgeous open-plan living space, a studio-style room comprising a kitchen, dining space, lounge, and super king-size bed, with captivating views out to the lake.

The well-equipped kitchen is fitted with all essential amenities for a self-catered stay, as well as a coffee machine and a food processor, great for a romantic evening cooking for two.

Settle down for a film night in front of the 60" TV on the stylish sofas alongside the bright large windows with amazing views out to Lake Windermere, an incredible and romantic evening.

Retire to the king-size bed after a busy day of exploring the Lakes, benefiting from high quality linen, there's even a desk nearby for those who need to check in with work.

The balcony area is the perfect wake-up call, a place where you can enjoy a morning coffee in the fresh air whilst looking out to the peaceful lake waters.

Boathouse on the Lake also boasts a wet dock area where you can moor a small boat which can be launched nearby in Bowness-on-Windermere, as well as using the provided kayak.

Travel over to Bowness-on-Windermere, a bustling town with a wide range of shops, pubs, bars, restaurants, as well as fun attractions such as The Windermere Jetty Museum, The World of Beatrix Potter, and Blackwell Arts & Crafts House.

You also have to experience the choice of watersports activities provided at Lake Windermere, like sailing, wakeboarding, waterskiing and paddle boarding to name a few.

Visit one of the many surrounding towns and villages such as Ambleside, Lakeside, Waterhead, Grasmere Village, or even the charming market town of Kendal, home to the scrumptious local Kendal mint cake, and attractions including Kendal Castle, Quaker Tapestry and Miller Bridge.

Make the most of a romantic trip away at Boathouse on the Lake, an incredible property based in the Lake District.

Please be aware that there are some building works being carried out next door to Louper Weir. The owner has therefore reflected this in their advertised rates for any disruption caused.

Holidays can not end on a Sunday.

Bedding is goose down in this property.

Please note that access to the property is via a steep drive.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

Windermere Train Station 1.5 miles: Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 7 miles.

The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, cinema, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and the Old Laundry Theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is three miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There is also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and 'Go-Ape' adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had an amazing time at this really unique, stunning property.”

“Fantastic location, presented nicely with good facilities and luxurious feel.”

“This is an absolutely fabulous retreat.”

“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.”

“Thank you for a lovely stay, we wouldn’t change anything about our visit, the facilities and property were outstanding.”

“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 driveway to the property was incredibly steep and narrow with very little space to turn around near the property.”

“This place is amazing!”

“Loved our stay at the boat house, such a beautiful place, it is really clean, really well equipped, everything about the place is lovely.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Beautiful property excellent location, very well equipped to be honest could not fault anything.”

“The boathouse was beautifully decorated and the location is stunning.”

“A beautiful property completed to a very high standard, a few simple additions would make this a 5 star in my opinion.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“The property is absolutely amazing in a beautiful setting.”

“Amazing location, very clean and the property was of a high standard including all the kitchen items etc.”

“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.”

“The property itself is absolutely stunning, having visited the lakes for years this is by far the most idyllic setting weve stayed in.”

“This was by far the best place we’ve stayed, everything about it was superb.”

“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.”

“Great property, facilities and fantastic location!”

“We had a fantastic stay at Boathouse on the Lake.”

“FABULOUS!!!”

“Absolutely stunning, loved it and can’t wait to return one day.”

“Heating not working, was resolved after reporting but only lasted for one more day working.”

“The Boathouse was absolutely fabulous, peaceful and in a very beautiful setting.”

“Fantastic property, we had a perfect holiday”

“Superb. A beautiful, well built & well appointed property.”

“I had a fantastic holiday and everything about the Boathouse on the Lake surpassed all expectations.”

“We found the boathouse a bit quirky in its layout but this is possibly due to its uniqueness.”

“On arrival the second gate to pass through is listed as being white, but it has been painted brown so was a little confusing.”

“We were given wrong keys but luckily cleaner let us in .”

“Overall we did enjoy the apartment however, there were way too many cob webs inside and outside in the balcony.”

“Basically communication.”

“Fab Location High spec As described”

“Totally amazing place to stay, everything was easy from booking through to key collection.”

“The Boathouse more than lived up to our expectations.”

“Spectacular view of the lake ' friendly and helpful staff”

“Fantastic house, fantastic facilities and hot tub and just as described but, the heating struggled to cope and no curtains or blinds to keep the light out while sleeping and the sun came up around 5.”

“Everything about the boathouse on the Lake was amazing.”

“Loved, loved, loved the Boathouse!”

“The Boathouse on the Lake was amazing, the property was finished to a very high standard and was spotlessly clean.”

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE