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Discover the beauty of Lake Windermere at your own pace, safely in your own space.

Discover the beauty of Lake Windermere at your own pace, safely in your own space.

Self Drive Motor Boat Hire

Explore Windermere at your own pace with the hire of your own motor boat

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COVID-19: Temporary closure.

Due to the national lockdown, all our boat hire locations are temporarily closed.

  • Book now for 12 April - 31 October 2021 onwards at Bowness Beach/Waterhead. If we are unable to open due to COVID, you will get a full refund.

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Hire a boat from Bowness Beach for 1 or 2 hour sessions

  • No boating experience is necessary as we provide full safety instructions, a sailing guide to the lake and buoyancy aids for everyone on board. If you get into trouble at any time, our safety boat will come to your rescue.
  • Our boats can be hired for 1 or 2 hours.
  • Contact-less hiring experience in line with social distancing guidelines.
  • £30 deposit is taken when booking, but refunded automatically when you bring the boat safely back on time.

🛒 BOOK NOW | 📄 Download full price list for 1-6 passengers (PDF)

⚠ Please arrive within plenty of time for your booking. Boats are non-refundable or transferable.

A luxury motor boat heading out to explore Windermere

Luxury Motor Boats

Our range of quiet electric self-drive boats available at Bowness and are a great way for you and your family to explore Windermere in comfort.

  • Maximum 6 people (1 person must be over 18).
  • Comfy padded seating.
  • Rollback roof for all weathers.
  • Quiet electric engine and easy to drive.
  • Accompanied children under 16 go FREE.
CostPer extra adultUnder 16s
One hour hire (1 or 2 adults)£38£6FREE
Two hour hire (1 or 2 adults)£70£6FREE


📄 For more hire options and prices, please see our fact sheet. | 🛒 BOOK NOW

Luxury Motor Boat

Luxury Motor Boat

With a quiet, electric motor these easy-to-drive boats are a great way to explore the northern half of Lake Windermere.

📷 View our gallery of self-drive boats

📷 View the interior in our 360° VR tour

Please be aware that you will need to arrive 15 minutes before your booked slot for safety training and lifejacket fitting.

A £30 deposit will be taken when you book. This will be returned to you if the boat is returned on time and isn't damaged.

  • To ensure compliance with Government legislation please only complete your reservation if your party consists of no more than one household or support bubble, and you are adhering to the guidance for the local restriction tier in which you reside.
  • Bookings are limited to a maximum group size of six, a valid ticket must be purchased for every person traveling, including children of any age.
  • Child prices are valid for children aged 15 years and under.

Book Your Boat

Select a location and a date to view prices and sailing times.

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How to find us in Bowness

Only our Bowness Beach hire point is open all year.

The beach is a few minutes' walking distance from the main Bowness Pier (where the main cruises go from).

Our other Bowness location - Bowness Dock is now closed until March 2021.

ℹ Check your e-ticket after booking for clear instructions and a small map of how to find us.

Restrictions on hire

🚫 No alcohol allowed on board 🚫 6 persons maximum (including babies) 🚫 No smoking

👪 To ensure compliance with Government legislation please only complete your reservation if your party consists of no more than one household or support bubble, and you are adhering to the guidance for the local restriction tier in which you reside.

⚠ Please arrive within plenty of time for your booking. Boats are non-refundable or transferable.

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