Osprey - Luxury Boat House on the shore of Lake Windermere near to Bowness

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A living room with two sofas, a rug, and a kitchen in the background.
A table with a glass pitcher of tea, two white cups, a plate with cookies, and a vase of tulips on a balcony overlooking a marina.
A marina with several boats docked, a small building with a balcony, and a road with vehicles.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a light blue building with a sloped roof, and a hilly landscape in the background.
A view of a marina with several boats docked, a forested hill in the background, and a clear sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Windermere

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bowness-on-Windermere, England
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Windermere

Located in Windermere, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Arnside and Silverdale. Travelling with kids? Consider Raw War Paintball and Holehird Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hunting.
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Bowness-on-Windermere, England

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bowness Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 10 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Osprey - Luxury Boat House on the shore of Lake Windermere near to Bowness pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Osprey - Luxury Boat House on the shore of Lake Windermere near to Bowness ?

As of 5 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Osprey - Luxury Boat House on the shore of Lake Windermere near to Bowness on 16 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,237, 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 Osprey - Luxury Boat House on the shore of Lake Windermere near to Bowness ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Osprey - Luxury Boat House on the shore of Lake Windermere near to Bowness ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Osprey - Luxury Boat House on the shore of Lake Windermere near to Bowness ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Osprey - Luxury Boat House on the shore of Lake Windermere near to Bowness located?

This family-friendly Windermere holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. Old Laundry Theatre and Bowness Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay and couldn’t fault the accommodation. The home was exceptionally clean, beautifully presented and incredibly well equipped, with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay supplied.The view was absolutely incredible, and the location was perfect — within walking distance of the town, but just far enough out to enjoy some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle.Helen was also great at answering any queries I had and was always really helpful and responsive. Overall, a fantastic place to stay and somewhere I would happily return to. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location

Beautiful property with great views across Windermere. Nice and quiet and easy walking distance from Bowness. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
Thank you, pleased you enjoyed your break, hope see you again in the future. Helen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Wonderful property - clean, spacious and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakes trip from the US

The property was perfect. Great location. Easy walk to town and all the restaurants and shops. Whole family loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house with fabulous views

Everything we needed, all very clean and lovely interiors. Gorgeous views and easily accessible to walk to Bowness Would recommend and go again Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Wonderful vacation home. The boat house was totally as described and fit for our needs. Clean luxurious and meticulously maintained it was a great vacation. The lake/marina views combined with a quiet yet very accessible location was amazing. Being able to walk to the ferry was an added bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review, hope to see you again. Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was excellent!

The boathouse was exactly as described and meticulously clean. The welcome package and fresh flowers were a nice touch and would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

Communication with Helen was fantastic. Beds were very comfortable and the location was amazing. It was well stocked fridge with breakfast essentials and a lovely glass of wine to have for dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

One Week Vacation August 2024

An amazing property with a fantastic view. Easy to access and walking distance to Bowness and a short drive to Windermere and Ambleside. The apartment was very clean and had the amenities that you need for a pleasant stay. Great to have the view so you feel like you’re on holiday even if the weather isn’t great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Thank you, happy you enjoyed Osprey Boathouse and yes the view is amazing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful tranquil gem

Beautiful few days The boathouse provided so many little extras which were very much appreciated. Fresh flowers with basics such as bread , milk and chocolates left on our arrival. Lovely thought. Will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2024
Thank you, pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mrs Stewart

We had a fabulous stay at this beautiful property. The locations is ideal, peaceful and relaxing, yet just a short walk to the bustling town centre. The house is very spacious, immaculately clean and so well equipped. But it’s the stunning views that make it so special. It’s a gem. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
Thank you, welcome back anytime. Very pleased you had an enjoyable stay .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 star Boat House on Lake Windermere

High quality accomodation right on Lake Windermere. A short walk from Bowness and all its amenities, 1 minute from the Ferry. Immaculate presentation, very well equipped and attention to detail. A most welcome "Welcome Pack" accompanied by a very thoughtful birthday card and bottle of fizz. Our memorable occasion became just a little bit more memorable. Many thanks to our wonderful host Helen, who we never saw but we felt well attended to! This property is highly recommended to any discerning travellers looking for higher end self catering accomodation in a prime location with beautiful lakeland views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views, beautiful home

This really was the perfect place to stay on lake Windemere, with the most amazing views, and close enough to Bowness to walk in. The house was most thoughtfully planned out, and all on one level making it easy for those less mobile too. And the lovely host Helen was incredible, dealing with every request and question with a calm helpful friendly manner. A truly wonderful place to meet my Uk family and catch up while visiting from nz.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

Stunning boathouse in a beautiful location. Exce
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2022
Thank you, hope to see you again soon. Helen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

The Boathouse is in a beautiful location with an easy 15 minute walk to the centre of Bowness. It’s immaculately presented and furnished with everything you could wish for. The balcony was perfect for enjoying the lake and it’s views especially in the warm weather enjoyed on our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location

We really loved the location of this property- directly overlooking Lake Windermere and just a short walk along a traffic-free path through lovely surroundings to Bowness for a wide choice of restaurants. The property itself was immaculate. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Perfect

The boathouse could not have been more perfect and the views breathtaking when we walked in. The icing on the cake was our charter yacht was moored just below waiting for us. Thank you for the welcome pack, your wonderful home and the rose wine which we drank on the balcony in the sunshine, watching the world go by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2022
Thank you Elaine, very pleased you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again. Helen x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Lovely, modern, clean boathouse, with loads of extra, kind touches. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2021
Thank you Ann, pleased you all had a good time, will be lovely to see you again .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A place to definitely return to!

Osprey boat house is beautiful, a really lovely place to stay. We all loved the location, a short walk from Bowness, so away from the hustle and bustle of a small town, but close enough to all amenities. The view from the balcony is amazing, and we really enjoyed sitting watching the boats and the sunsets. The boat house is of a very high standard and Helen’s welcome pack on arrival was really appreciated. Helen lives close by so was on hand if we needed anything and responded quickly to any queries we had prior to our stay. The Lake District is a beautiful area to visit and the boat house is a real home from home to return to after days out exploring the local area. Definitely one we will be returning to!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

The communication from Helen was brilliant, everything was clearly set out , on entry to the property it was clean, fresh and the quality of the interior furnishings and utilities were just what you would expect from a luxury rental like this. The view from the balcony is so peaceful and the sun works it’s way across all day, kayaking next door which is great fun and boat hire on the jetty’s below for sailing experiences, my parents joined us for the weekend and Helen made a special visit to drop of wine and chocolates for there anniversary, I would and have already recommended staying here and we will be back again for sure , thanks again Helen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All round excellence

A good experience with tremendous - but unobtrusive - support from the property manager. Very comfortable in a stunning lakeside location. The whole experience was very straightforward and greatly enjoyed.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home in Stunning Location

Osprey House is a beautiful home with stunning views from the balcony over Lake Windermere. Centrally located but peaceful location - we found it an ideal base for seeing a lot of the Lake District. Helen couldn’t have been lovelier or more helpful throughout, and the welcome pack and attention to detail in the house were fantastic. We couldn’t recommend highly enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside Living

We were absolutely thrilled when we first went into the property. It smelled clean and fresh throughout. The rooms were well equipped and there was everything you would need in the kitchen. The extra touches of essentials (wine!) in the fridge, extra teabags and chocolates were much appreciated. A top location and an amazing house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our second visit

Really enjoyed our second visit despite the terrible weather. The property is very clean and tidy and very warm and cosy even though it’s right on the water. I’m sure we’ll be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the review, thank you for your kind comments in our guest book too, we do still have some dates available in the summer, if you do fancy comparing summer with winter. Thanks Helen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Spent xmas in this amazing place not only the house is comfortable, extremely clean but Helen goes the extra mile to make sure you're stay is perfect, xmas tree, xmas crackers, mince pies and all the tea, coffee etc. The beds and bedding is so comfortable, than you have the view wow is all i can stay looking at the river having your coffee in the morning, its just perfect. This is the place you must stay we will be back for sure. The little village is a lovely walk and the river boat as well. I got to meet Helen and she is such a lovely lady. nothing else to say but wow and perfect. Sam and family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
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