About this home

Beautiful 18th century boathouse, set right on the edge of Ullswater Lake and once owned by a Prime Minister in the 18th century, is one of the iconic buildings of the Lake District.

This unique, iconic, luxury cottage is an ‘ideal honeymoon cottage in a location to die for’, stunning views of Lake Ullswater and the fells can be viewed whilst relaxing on the balcony of this traditional boathouse or from the bedroom through the patio doors.

Park beside the boathouse and climb the steps to enter a unique, romantic and cosy interior that provides everything needed for a perfect stay at every time of the year. Shades of Farrow and Ball are mixed with sumptuous furnishings and luxury fabrics.

The boathouse has an open plan layout with magnificent cruick beams and underfloor heating beneath a rustic oak floor and comprises:-

The bespoke painted kitchen with granite work tops provides all you need with a generous breakfast bar and comfortable stools for intimate dining a deux.

There is an LPG oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, coffee machine (accepts vertuo nespresso coffee pods, not provided.)

After dining you can sit back and relax on a sumptuous leather sofa in front of the wood burning stove.

Smart TV and Bluetooth sound system are all provided for your entertainment.

Unwind in the luxurious slate shower room with overhead shower, WC and hand basin. Fluffy towels and bathrobes are provided together with a range of toiletries.

Enjoy the views down the length of the lake from the romantic bedroom. You can gaze out at a starlit sky from the comfortable king size bed with luxurious Egyptian Cotton bedding.

Double doors open onto the balcony from which you can truly experience the breathtaking views!

An amazing place to enjoy breakfast or just sit and contemplate the beautiful surroundings and its wildlife.

Cosy rugs are provided for chillier evenings! The boathouse also has its own private jetty and owns a quarter of a mile of lakeshore with fishing rights.

If you are tempted out of the boathouse, the renowned Another Place Hotel is a short drive down the lakeside for fine dining.

Alternatively there are traditional Cumbrian pubs in nearby Pooley Bridge.