Walkers - Luxury Boat House On The Shore Of Lake Windermere Near to Bowness
House in Bowness-on-Windermere
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this house rental
This newly renovated Boat House named Walkers has a large open plan lounge which has 2 very large settees, large TV with free view and WiFi. The dining area can seat up to 6 people. The kitchen is fully fitted with Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Microwave. Oven and Hob. Patio doors lead from the lounge on to a large walk on Balcony giving you wonderful views of Lake Windermere and the mountains.
There are 3 bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 has king-size bed bedside cabinets with large fitted wardrobes and plenty of drawer space leading to en-suite shower, basin and toilet and underfloor heating.
Bedroom 2 has king-size bed with bedside cabinets, wardrobe and drawers.
Bedroom 3 has 2 single beds, bedside cabinets fully fitted wardrobe and drawers.
Family bathroom with bath, over head shower, toilet and basin, with underfloor heating.
There is a room for hanging coats and storing shoes and boots.
Walkers Boat House has private parking for 2 vehicles.
Lake Windermere is the largest lake in England and is in the Lake Districts National Park.
A beautiful place with stunning scenery very popular for water sports and plenty of walks available to everyone of all ability.
There are also some exceptionally well known restaurants in the surrounding area.
This property is in walking distance to Bowness where you will find a large choice of shops and restaurants. There is Beatrix Potters Attraction which also has a tea room. Cinema, Tennis, Pitch and Put and lots of different boating opportunities.
On the Glebe you can catch a Steamer to take you up and down the lake. Lakes Aquarium is at the southern end of the lake where you will also find Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. There is also a dedicated bus which will take you to Lakeland Motor Museum.
Ambleside is at the northern end of the lake set amongst breathtaking majestic mountains, it is a very attractive Lakeland village with many outdoor shops and individual shops.
Brockhole is a visitor centre which has large gardens and play area for children which you can call in at when travelling on a steamer.
Blackwell the Arts & Crafts House is about 1 mile away and most definitely worth a visit.
Further afield you have Hill Top at Near Sawrey which is Beatrix Potter's home remaining very much as when she lived there.
Hawkshead is a true Lakeland Village with cobbled streets and clusters of whitewashed cottages huddles around secluded courtyards. There is once again a wide choice of individual shops
Grisedale Forest Park has an extensive range of marked trails.
Tarn Hows is a well known beauty spot which has easy access.
Ulverston is not too far away this is the home town of Stanley Laurel the partner of Oliver Hardy who became the well known slap stick duo Laurel & Hardy.
There are 3 bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 has king-size bed bedside cabinets with large fitted wardrobes and plenty of drawer space leading to en-suite shower, basin and toilet and underfloor heating.
Bedroom 2 has king-size bed with bedside cabinets, wardrobe and drawers.
Bedroom 3 has 2 single beds, bedside cabinets fully fitted wardrobe and drawers.
Family bathroom with bath, over head shower, toilet and basin, with underfloor heating.
There is a room for hanging coats and storing shoes and boots.
Walkers Boat House has private parking for 2 vehicles.
Lake Windermere is the largest lake in England and is in the Lake Districts National Park.
A beautiful place with stunning scenery very popular for water sports and plenty of walks available to everyone of all ability.
There are also some exceptionally well known restaurants in the surrounding area.
This property is in walking distance to Bowness where you will find a large choice of shops and restaurants. There is Beatrix Potters Attraction which also has a tea room. Cinema, Tennis, Pitch and Put and lots of different boating opportunities.
On the Glebe you can catch a Steamer to take you up and down the lake. Lakes Aquarium is at the southern end of the lake where you will also find Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. There is also a dedicated bus which will take you to Lakeland Motor Museum.
Ambleside is at the northern end of the lake set amongst breathtaking majestic mountains, it is a very attractive Lakeland village with many outdoor shops and individual shops.
Brockhole is a visitor centre which has large gardens and play area for children which you can call in at when travelling on a steamer.
Blackwell the Arts & Crafts House is about 1 mile away and most definitely worth a visit.
Further afield you have Hill Top at Near Sawrey which is Beatrix Potter's home remaining very much as when she lived there.
Hawkshead is a true Lakeland Village with cobbled streets and clusters of whitewashed cottages huddles around secluded courtyards. There is once again a wide choice of individual shops
Grisedale Forest Park has an extensive range of marked trails.
Tarn Hows is a well known beauty spot which has easy access.
Ulverston is not too far away this is the home town of Stanley Laurel the partner of Oliver Hardy who became the well known slap stick duo Laurel & Hardy.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Bowness-on-Windermere
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Properties with superb views, excellent cleanliness, high-spec furniture, and generous welcome packs. Highly recommended by guests for the amenities, location, and host's hospitality.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved staying in Walkers. Beautiful views, had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and was so clean. Can’t recommend enough x
10.0 / 10.0
As advertised this property is extremely clean, comfortable and updated. Was a perfect location and retreat in the region being close to towns and restaurants but nice and quiet on the lake. Helen the owner also close by and very helpful & communicative. We had a great stay and would come back for sure.
10.0 / 10.0
Superb apartment with spectacular views in a superb location
The owner Helen couldn’t do enough for us and the little gifts that she left for us over the Easter weekend were great and very much appreciated
10.0 / 10.0
Property very clean - high spec layout and furniture
Superb location overlooking lake and walking distance to Bowness - could not fault at all
10.0 / 10.0
Spacious boathouse with all modern appliances. Fantastic views from balcony.
Excellent welcome pack - best I have ever come across!
Would definitely stay again. Awesome.
10.0 / 10.0
Best self catering we've ever stayed in. Phenomenal position, with a balcony boasting views over the Lake.
Generous host providing fresh flowers, wine, chocolates , fruit teas and coffee pods(in addition to basics of milk, bread and butter)
Highly recommended
10.0 / 10.0
Had a wonderful time at Walkers Boathouse - the property is excellent, the location is beautiful and Helen is a great host!
10.0 / 10.0
The property had everything needed for a lovely stay. The welcome pack was very generous and much appreciated. My granddaughter loved the small mugs ( probably meant for espresso) which she said were for kids. If the weather had been better we would have spent more time on the balcony as the view was lovely.
10.0 / 10.0
We all had a great time at Walkers. Quiet location but within minutes of all amenities and restaurants. The house was very clean and well equipped. Great time had by all.
10.0 / 10.0
This is s gorgeous property overlooking Lake Windermere, every little detail catered for, even down to the bathrobes ! There was a lovely welcome pack when we arrived which was much appreciated and the views are to die for !!!! We will definitely be booking again !!
10.0 / 10.0
Had a wonderful Christmas time with family (all adults) in Helens wonderful boathouse.
Can’t fault anything about this place. Certainly had the wow factor response from all of us. Especially the view from the balcony overlooking the lake. Stunning!
Very well equipped and totally spoilt with the welcome pack Helen left us. Milk, bread, eggs, fresh orange, butter, wine, too much to mention she’d thought of everything. Even lots of goodies and even left Christmas crackers. A beautiful Christmas tree and the whole place was spotless! Thank you so much Helen for a wonderful stay in your property. I can highly recommend it to anyone thinking of staying, and we’re fussy!
10.0 / 10.0
The amenities/facilities were excellent. So handy for everything. Would highly recommend
5.0 / 10.0
Old boathouse renovated to the very highest standard. Lots of room for 6. Well equipped kitchen. Secluded from the bustle of Bowness but easily within walking distance of the restaurants there. Parking for 2 cars. Possibly the best location for a holiday rental, with a large balcony overlooking Lake Windermere
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic view on the lake. Great apartment, very clean and had everything we needed. Thank you
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed for a long weekend at Watson's Boat House. Definitely pleasantly surprised how well equipped the place was. Helen has thought of everything. Very comfortable. The view was spectacular, even when it was raining. We highly recommend it!!
Thank you, Helen
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic spot to stay in a wonderful boat house
And I like to thank Helen for the little extras for my 65th birthday
We were already playing our next stay on day three
So hope to see you again from the whole family
10.0 / 10.0
This was one of the most relaxing placed I stayed with my family. The host was super nice and the place and items provided with the property were really good. Also, the host recommendations for restaurants were on point. Great food and services on all of them. Definitely will return.
10.0 / 10.0
Super property well located.
This was a lovely property that easily accommodated a party of 6 adults. Well equipped and super clean. In a great location within easy walking distance of bowness with all of places to eat. Take the ferry that is 2 minutes away to the other side of the lake which is a lot quieter with really spectacular views if you go to the viewing station - only £1 for pedestrians. Will definitely be going back.
10.0 / 10.0
Simply wonderful
We stayed for a few days, wish we had booked for longer. The boat house is stunning. It had everything you could wish for.
Helen, our host, had left us a welcome pack, even left beautiful fresh roses on the dining table.
The view from the lounge was gorgeous. Waking up every morning, sitting on the deck over the water, what could be better?
Every little detail had been thought out. My husband and I have travelled extensively and we have never stayed in such a wonderful relaxing place. I can’t recommend this enough. We will definitely be back as soon as we can. A big thank you Helen, we really needed to recharge our batteries, and did.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic stay
We had a fantastic weekend in Walkers Boathouse and we could not recommend it highly enough. Beautiful location, very clean and well equipt. Helen was extremely helpful from our first enquiries to the weekend itself. Thank you and we hope to be back in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Brilliant Boathouse
We came up for my fiancés 30th birthday weekend with a few friends and we loved everything about this boathouse. From the extra that Helen had done for us, the views, the location, cleanliness and everything about this stay was brilliant, we all loved every second. We had a minor complication with the boiler and once I messaged Helen she was straight over and showed us what to do and apologised for the little error, she was very polite and was at the end of the phone if we needed her. We all sat on the balcony for breakfast every morning and admired the views and enjoyed the peace and quiet before we started the day with the best coffee thanks to the coffee machine and milk frother! The boathouse was spotless when we arrived and the instructions to get the keys were very clear too. Plenty of space for all of our stuff to be put away so we felt like we were home from home. Thank you for an absolutely great stay and we hope we will be back soon!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
Lovely relaxing visit
10.0 / 10.0
Winter Break
The property had a wonderful lounge/ living area with fabulous views over the lake. Great for socialising in wonderful surroundings. The property is well furnished and extremely clean and well equipped. The central heating is a bit loud when it comes on during the night time but easily lived with for a long weekend. Would recommend and will book again.
10.0 / 10.0
Top notch in every regard!
Well where do I start?
Firstly it's easy to find, with good parking for a couple of cars, a mile's walk from Bowness and all it's pubs, restaurants and shops (plus a few within barely a few minutes walk) and situated in a gorgeous position overlooking Lake Windermere - there aren't many better locations in the Lake District in my opinion!
Now to the boathouse itself - you can see it's been completely renovated recently, and the finish is just excellent with quality fittings being used and everything in perfect working order.
The pictures do not do the size of the space justice - we stayed as a family of four, but I am in no doubt that it would still be a very generous space for more.
Beds were very comfortable, the kitchen reasonably well stocked in terms of utensils, pans and crockery, decent sized smart TV was easy to use.
The owner was friendly, communicative but not intrusive, picking up/dropping off the keys was simple too.
Will definitely be staying again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to relax and unwind
This property is superb. What a great position it has overlooking lake Windermere so beautiful and tranquil. At all times of the day our party made use of the balcony watching the boats, paddle boards and kayaks go by. The boathouse was cleaned to a very
High standard and the quality of all furnishings, towels and bedding was first
class. We have already been recommending this property to family and friends and are considering a return trip very soon. Helen our host was excellent with her communication before and during our stay. Thank you Helen.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent stay
The location of the house was ideal for both Bowness and Windermere. Sitting out on the balcony overlooking the lake was just idyllic. Had to contact the owner due to a breakage and everything was sorted within a few hours. Excellent customer service. Would highly recommend
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Property
A fantastic property in a perfect location. The views are amazing in this really spacious and clean home. This has to be one of the top places to stay In Bowness. Book it, you wont regret it.
10.0 / 10.0
Gem on the bank of Lake Windermere
Superb boathouse with amazing views of the lake. Plenty of room for the whole family, easy walking access to Bowness and property is let to a very high standard. The balcony sets it apart from anywhere else we've stayed before, so peaceful and calming.
10.0 / 10.0
60th birthday celebration
The accommodation was very clean, very comfy, and very relaxing with stunning views out over lake Windermere. It was so nice that it was difficult to leave to go and visit the surrounding countryside. Ideally situated for walking in to Bowness. All the family enjoyed it.
Can't wait to return.
10.0 / 10.0
Walker’s Boathouse
Excellent as ever. Well worth a stay
10.0 / 10.0
5*accommodation
We stayed at Walkers Boathouse for 4 days and can’t recommend it highly enough. Everything you need and more! Fab location on Windermere. Very easy walk into Bowness-on-Windermere and just steps to the Ferry. Can’t wait to return!
10.0 / 10.0
A really lovely stay
Gosh what a location - right on the lake, a short walk to the ferry and therefore to excellent walking on the other side, and right next door to the kayaking hire shop (not intrusive in any way). While we probably missed other lovely spots, we didn't feel the need to use our car at all. The property is also immaculately clean and well equipped in the kitchen so we found the best thing for our five day stay was to order tesco.com for the evening of arrival, cook "at home" and enjoy the lovely views over the lake (we were exceptionally lucky with the weather which was almost too hot!). A lovely holiday with a super helpful host. The wifi also works well (v important for 13 year olds). Finally while downtown Bowness isn't much to write home about, you dont really need to go there and the property is nicely away from its hustle and bustle while remaining within walking distance if you need it. All in all highly recommended and we will probably be coming back (if we can get a slot!)
10.0 / 10.0
Five stars
One of the best properties we have stayed in. It is truly amazing. The view of the lake as you enter the living room takes your breath away. The property feels more like a luxury hotel and it's only a short walk from Bowness with a choice of great food.
10.0 / 10.0
Walkers Boathouse
The property is in a perfect location just a short walk from Bowness-on-Windermere itself. It’s right on the lake with beautiful views. Accommodation is superb with high quality furnishings and all the equipment you could ever need. The owner Helen is on hand for any queries and was very helpful. Would highly recommend Walkers and will hopefully be able to visit again sometime in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location, beautiful home
Cannot be beaten for location, you could spend all of your stay just looking out on the view.
Lovely touch to have a welcome pack including those basic essentials to get settled with a cup of tea. Every room is beautiful and comfortable. All to a very high standard.
The perfect base to explore the lake within easy walking distance of all you could need. We very much look forward to returning.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent quality accommodation
Walkers Boathouse fulfilled all our expectations and more. We were looking for accommodation with level access for an elderly relative, close to amenities and with a view. Walkers offers all this, with the added benefit of a very high specification to the interior finishes. We also appreciated the milk, bread, butter, marmalade, tea, coffee & chocolates which greeted us on arrival. The location is excellent, close to the ferry but very quiet, and within walking distance of Bowness. The icing on the cake was the superb weather which enabled us to go on a couple of long hikes, up Cat's Bells and across on the ferry to Hawkshead. We will definitely return.
10.0 / 10.0
A Lovely boathouse
A beautiful Boat house comfortable spotlessly clean and very well appointed.Have stayed in rental accommodation on lots of occasions this knocks the spots of them all.our party of 4 had a fabulous break,Helen made us feel very welcome and has created a lovely space overlooking the lake.We cannot recommend this highly enough.
10.0 / 10.0
Helen has created a truly special property in an idyllic location in which we felt totally relaxed.
Relaxing on the terrace, overlooking the boats on the lake, with Claife Heights and the distant mountains as a backdrop, was truly special. Whether at 6 in the morning with the mist reflected in the glass lake, watching the sunset develop and fade or during the day listening to the bustle of holidaymakers.
Helen’s place has everything you could ask for. Close enough to Bowness, but away from the madding crowd. Easy access. Parking for 2 cars. Superbly equipped kitchen. Great beds. Huge leather sofas. Games. TV. Wifi. A useful airing cupboard with loads of room for drying off the boots and coats after a typically changeable day!
And all that in a truly peaceful spot on the lake from where you can tour to any part of The Lakes.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic views, great location...lovely!
Very nice converted boat house with views across Windemere and a great location for the town (Bowness, 10 mins walk), ferry to the eastern shore (when running) and forests and mountains around Ambleside. Also Canoe/Kayak/Bike hire next door. Owner Helen very friendly. Fully priced, but one of the best holiday lets we've had.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautifully appointed, everything that you could need and superb views. Loved every minute
Very friendly and helpful owner, very easy to book, comprehensive information for arrival, lovely touches to make the holiday special.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bowness-on-Windermere?
The average price for a rental in Bowness-on-Windermere is $135 per night. This rental is $261 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Walkers - Luxury Boat House On The Shore Of Lake Windermere Near to Bowness. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Walkers - Luxury Boat House On The Shore Of Lake Windermere Near to Bowness pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Walkers - Luxury Boat House On The Shore Of Lake Windermere Near to Bowness?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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