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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

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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
    ‪17 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Osprey Boat House has a large open plan lounge which has 2 very large settees, large TV with free view, Netflix and Infinity 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 ensuite 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.
Osprey 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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Windermere. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Steps from Lake Windermere and 13 minutes by foot from Bowness Pier
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We love that you are staying in our property, all that we ask is that you please respect it. No high heels on our wooden floors, please.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Marion P., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

sharon h.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Karin B., Bath

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter J C., Wilmington, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Fran L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding

Stunning boathouse in a beautiful location. Exce
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine J., London

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann M., Edina, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Lovely, modern, clean boathouse, with loads of extra, kind touches. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Susanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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