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Modern Waterfront Boathouse With Beautiful Balcony On Windermere Marina

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A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a river with boats and a dock.
A marina with boats docked, buildings in the background, and a clear sky.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a toaster. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Windermere

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Windermere

Located in Windermere, this apartment is on the waterfront. Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Raw War Paintball and Holehird Gardens. Treetop Trek and Go Ape Grizedale are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bowness Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bodega Bar & Tapas Bowness - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Waterfront Boathouse With Beautiful Balcony On Windermere Marina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern Waterfront Boathouse With Beautiful Balcony On Windermere Marina?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Waterfront Boathouse With Beautiful Balcony On Windermere Marina on 15 Jan 2027 start from £348, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Modern Waterfront Boathouse With Beautiful Balcony On Windermere Marina?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Waterfront Boathouse With Beautiful Balcony On Windermere Marina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Waterfront Boathouse With Beautiful Balcony On Windermere Marina?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Waterfront Boathouse With Beautiful Balcony On Windermere Marina located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. Windermere Ferry and Bowness Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short break

This property was ideal for the 2 of us. Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. So easy to walk into Bowness , with a good range of shops and eateries and boat trips to other attractions that we had no use for car during our 4 day stay. The Boathouse eatery had good range of food/drinks too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paradise for boat lover

Modern, clean, comfortable apartment in a interesting location with views of boats entering the Marina and wildlife. Restaurant on-site and many more in Bowness, e.g. Roberto's for tapas. Highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for submitting my first review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and Roberto's along with the wildlife. There have been lots of recent sightings of the kingfisher, but when I was there today there was evidence of the otter; the first time since Easter. I think it must be a male and he has been off romancing around the lake. I hope he'll grace you with his presence next time you stay. Many thanks, Cathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, clean flat, very well equipped, host has thought of everything. Short walk to centre Bowness 20min walk. Host kept in touch as lake levels were up due to heavy rain incase car park flooded but all was fine. Plenty of activity on the Lake to watch while sitting on balcony between wild life and boats coming and going. We had a fabulous time here and plan on returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marina - Bowness on Windermere

Make elderly people aware that there are a number of steps to negotiate to enter the apartment and staircase to reach the door of the apartment. Otherwise good facilities and excellent view from balcony. Good location for touring the Lake District.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Just perfect

The apartment was fabulous . Beautifully modernised, very well equipped, spotlessly clean and a stunning location. Superb views over the inlet into the Marina and plenty of wildlife to watch from the lounge or balcony. A ten minute walk from Bowness shops etc yet a quiet and peaceful place to relax. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and this lovely "boathouse" will be our first choice if we visit Bowness in the future. The great weather made our visit "perfect plus".
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic hideaway, just perfect!

What a beautiful little hideaway, immaculately maintained and lots of personal touches. Excellent communication either side of our visit and blown away by the detail from the lollipops to maps to binoculars. Couldn't have wanted more for a cosy winter break. Beautifully maintained accommodation with everything you could need. A great location to feel completely away from it all yet just a short walk into Bowness. I can only apologise it's taken so long to leave a review!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
I'm delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much that even now you still wanted to share your experience. The cosy season is nearly upon us again. I love the cold crisp blue sky days of winter when you can have the fell side to yourself. It always feels more romantic braving the elements walking in winter, finishing with something hot at the pub of course!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Boathouse

What a fabulous Boathouse. It was perfect. All the fittings and Kitchen were of the best quality. We especially loved the balcony doors. We have a day room in our own house with bi-fold doors that bring the outside in and in the summer months they are open most days. Ideally situated to explore the region. Nice watching all the boats going in and out of the marina.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay and liked our apartment, we think it's rather fabulous too. See you again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fab Little Place!

We have recently returned from a stay at the Marina Apartment and really enjoyed it. It has been modernised to a very high standard and is exceptionally clean and tidy. The apartment is about a 10 minute walk from the centre of Bowness, making it just far enough away from the hustle and bustle. Ideal for a couple who likes a bit of peace and quiet. Having the balcony is a real bonus - we actually managed breakfast outside - and in October that is pretty good! The wall to wall glass doors out to the balcony are ideal for watching the boats and wildlife. We walked up into Windermere one day, it would only take about 30-40 minutes from the apartment, however it took us much longer as we browsed the shops and stopped for coffee and cake. Bowness and Windermere have lots of pubs and restaurants for you to enjoy, or if you prefer to eat in, the kitchen at the apartment has everything you would need to prepare a meal. The owners were very easy to deal with. They even left us a little box of chocolates for our arrival.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review. So glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon. Many thanks, Cathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break

All round excellent experience, the apartment was first class. The Marina Bar is an excellent venue for a drink and meal.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape from COVID prison

After a year of staying home it was wonderful to visit the Lakes for a few days. Catherin's apartment has been beautifully remodelled. Spotlessly clean, well equipped and exactly as described on the website. The bedroom and bathroom are best described as "bijou" but perfectly well laid out. The shower was very modern, spacious and provided ample hot water from the electric control. It is wonderfully situated for local walks and amenities with special sunset views. It was warm and welcoming to come back to from cold days out. All in all a very enjoyable stay, our car did not move for the 5 days we were there! Thank you Cathy for letting us share your lovely boathouse.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2021
Thank you Gill and John for taking good care of my apartment and for your lovely review. It's so nice to be finally welcoming visitors again and I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay. I look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High satisfied

It was very lovely and beautiful place. I highly recommend to visit. Overall good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment

We had a great stay here. The property was clean and tidy and just as it appears in the listing pictures. The location at the entrance to the Marina means you can just sit on the balcony and watch boats come and go all day. It's within about 15 minutes walk from the boat piers in Bowness and the local public transport system means it's really easy to get about - we used our car just twice during the whole week. If we come back to the Lake District we would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Boathouse break

Fabulous modern accommodation in a tranquil spot with lots of wildlife to observe. 15min walk into Bowness with lots to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Boathouse

Our stay here was wonderful. This Boat house is beautifully situated,with a fantastic view of the Marina (Great for Birdwatching). The facilities were great and there were some lovely personal touches. A lot of care and attention goes into the presentation of this place. The only slight issues were the wi-fi ( it was very intermittent) and the shower pressure (you need a good hose down after a long walk). The owner was very professional and helpful. The Boat house is close to the village of Bowness and Windermere so there is plenty to do. We would definitely like to stay again! Thank you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect home from home

Beautifully decorated modern boathouse,10 minutes walk from all bars and restaurants. Or 3 pounds in a taxi. The apartment is very high spec throughout. Comfy bed, fresh fluffy towels and more kitchen appliances than we have at home. Fab views through the picture window of the marina. Which also has a nice bar. Lovely place to chill and watch the worl go by. Fab communication from owners. We love Bowness, and will definetly return to the boathouse in the future. Thank you for a very relaxing stay. Wish we were still there :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perefct

The Boathouse was spotlessly clean and is exactly as advertised on the website. 10 minutes walk from Bowness village, lots of bars and restaurants to suit everybody's tastes. Would highly recommend. We will definitely be returning.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Perfect quiet location in the heart of the Lake District, just a stroll away from Bowness. It was a pleasure waking up every morning watching the boats and wildlife go by. The boathouse has been modernised to a high standard and was exceptionally clean. Owners were helpful with any questions. A smooth care free booking and great stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A home from home - only with a better view!

The accommodation was exactly as stated on the website. It was spotlessly clean and well maintained. Fixtures and fittings were of a high quality. We had an extremely peaceful and relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Property

Easy to book with good information provided by the owner. Great location very tranquil, only a short walk to Bowness on Windemere which has lots of very good places to eat and drink. The Boathouse has been decorated to a high standard and is well equipped. A bottle of Prosseco and chocolates was a lovely surprise on arrival The swans arrived every morning for breakfast and enjoyed feeding them from the balcony with the bird food provided, as well as the robin which was also a regular visitor. Will definitely book again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect apartment in the Lakes

This is a wonderful apartment to stay in while visiting the Lakes District. We liked that it was close to town but far enough away that it was peaceful and relaxing. Beautiful view, excellent kitchen and plenty of space. And we got to see the otters on the otter cam which was a real treat!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing comfortable and quiet

We stayed here for three nights and our stay was very relaxing and comfortable. The apartment is beautiful and we had everything we needed for our stay. The apartment was spotless with stunning views. Loved feeding the birds from the bird seed provided. We had lots of guidebooks to read and lots of advice from the owner. We walked into town that didn't take long about a mile along the paths. We would recommend this apartment to anyone who wants peace and quiet.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our second stay

This is a wonderful place to stay for a relaxing holiday. It is very clean, well equipped and is exactly as described in the listing. The owner is a joy to speak with on the phone and the wine and sweets went down a treat! It is very well situated for touring the Lake District. We also spend a lot of time just admiring the view from the settee! We would definitely recommend The Boathouse to friends. And we hope to be back next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A delightful apartment at a perfect location

Excellent description how to find the property. The apartment was very clean, well furnished and contained all you might need for self catering - and more. The chocolates on arrival were appreciated, as was milk in the fridge, paper towels and also a 'starter kit' of tea and coffee. The view from the balcony onto the marina is delightful. The area map was also very helpful. The location was perfect. Blessed with excellent weather we had a great time and would book again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A truly magical place

Cathy is certainly a wonderful host who looked after us very well. This included communication before, during and at the end of our stay and lovely touches such as chocolates and a bottle of bubbly. We were lucky enough to celebrate our 30 year wedding anniversary at Bowness on Windermere to wake up to magic scenery in a very quiet, clean and well equipped apartment. The apartment is in a magic spot overlooking the lake. It's a short stroll to Bowness and not very far from Windermere. We highly recommend staying at the apartment and would definitely stay again when we visit the area.
Archival

8/10 Good

Wonderful Boathouse

Have never booked privately before but would definitely recommend. Communication was fantastic prior to arrival with easy to follow directions and instructions. Boathouse was lovely clean and well maintained. The bottle of bubbly was a lovely touch for our Silver Wedding Anniversary. The small touches I.e the sweets, milk and get you started tea coffee were a great touch. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay especially the otter cam which made a refreshing change to normal TV. The view from the balcony was stunning especially sitting of an evening. Would highly recommend the evening sunset tour of a Lake Winderemere especially after a day walking up to Brantfell with stunning 360 degree views using the maps provided in the boathouse. Will definitely rebook and recommend.
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