Boathouse On The Lake

Just back from an amazing, relaxing stay at the Boathouse. We were slightly hesitant at booking due to the reviews about the driveway, however yes the driveway is steep and not that wide, and you have to do a 5 point turn at the bottom to get back out again but we managed fine in my Tesla model Y. It wouldn't put me off booking again. The position on the lake is amazing, watching the world go by from the sofabed and seeing the stunning sunsets. We wanted a relaxing break and thats exactly what we had. One of the reasons for choosing this boathouse was the direct access to the lake. We took our own paddle boards and launched from under the boathouse, keeping the boards there when not being used. Note the privacy coating on the glass only works when no internal lights are on, as soon as you turn any internal lights on you can see in from outside however there are 2 privacy screens provided that you can use. The hot tub was great, we used it every day to relax, its a shame it hasn't got a lake view but thats a very minor point. Another minor point was the main sofa wasn't the comfiest you sink into the middle from each side, possibly because its a sofa bed or maybe it just needs replacing. Even though 4 pillows are provided for the bed, they are very thin, so thin your head touches the bed. Maybe look at replacing or providing firmer pillows too as an option? That being said, would we stay again, yes!

The accommodation was amazing and ideal for a couple's getaway. We arrived during a heatwave, and the weather was amazing, but it would be useful if there were a goodquality fan, as it was stifling when the sun shone through the windows, even with the doors open. The parking is not great. My partner is a very good driver and found it very awkward to park, as it is on a very steep hill with only a small space to turn around. It was an amazing apartment, but I would certainly take the parking into consideration when booking.

Excellent property,more than the usual refinements making the stay pleasurable,fantastic views, hot tub delightful,driveway down to the boathouse is steep but we knew this when booking,only glitch was the shower needs attention because it doesnt drain away properly, underfloor heating very good and comfy bed.

Beautifully tucked away place, very luxurious and an unforgettable stay thank you for having us. If I was to summarise with three honest pros and three honest improvements I would say Fantastic updated facilities and all you could ask for in terms of utilities, this is a proper decked out place in comparison to other places we stayed The views here are astonishing and the balcony was superb! The hottub was the cleanest and well looked after hottub we have ever used on these Sykes holidays. Improv There were a lot of cobwebs, spiders and the pillows accumulated a lot of dust Improv The parking spacedriveway was incredibly tight and difficult even in my small 2 seater car, especially due to the neighbouring property not fully utilising their parking space. Improv No blindscurtains left us with a lack of privacy with properties looking down onto us easily and waking up at sunrise due to nothing stopping the light coming in. Altogether though this has set the bar very high in terms of holiday stays so thank you again for having us and I hope our feedback is useful!

This is a fantastic little place! You can put the boat at the front on the jetty and the views are amazing! So clean and the facilities are fantastic

The Boat house is amazing and will stay again. The kayak was great to use when you like water sports and made things easy having your own merry as we brought a paddle board with us. The sonos sound system fitted did not work with the Louper Weir unsecured wiif. It was linked to Thr Boathouse WiFi which was not available to guests as per the house info book. There were no Pyrex or similar dishes to use for cooking which was a real shame for people who love to cook. The hot tub was amazing for weary legs after walking the Wainwrights fells every day! In the house book it asks that you keep the place clean and tidy at the end of your stay which we would always do however there is no equipment to do this apart from a small dustpan and brush under the sink. Some anti bacterial spray for the kitchen tops would be helpful there was an empty spray of something similar again under the sink. The views over the lake are spectacular and the little things mentioned would not put us off returning!

What a lovely property and location. For those that want to access the water you can't get better than this. We will definitely be back!

Lovely place really enjoyed our stay, very romantic as we got engaged

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 BownessOnWindermere which is just a 5 minute drive away. Would definitely return.

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 foodrefreshents 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.

This is an absolutely fabulous retreat. Exactly as described. Its 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.

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

Thank you for a lovely stay, we wouldnt 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.

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.

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 wouldnt 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.

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

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 didnt 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 couldnt 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.

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. Then there's a lot of steep, nonstandard 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