Self Drives & Rowing Boats

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

Winter 2018-2019

Our self-drive boat hire has closed now for the winter season.

We will open again in February Half Term 2019.

Hire a boat from Bowness and Ambleside piers for 1 or 2 hour sessions

No boating experience is necessary as we provide full safety instructions, a sailing guide to the lake and life jackets 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 (2 hour hire may not be available during busy times)

There's no need to book, just turn up to get your boat.

A luxury Cabin boat heading out to explore Windermere

Luxury Motor Boats

A range of quiet electric self-drive boats available at Bowness and Ambleside piers 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
Roll back roof for all weathers
Quiet electric engine and easy to drive
Accompanied children under 16 go FREE

	One Hour	Per Extra Adult	Under 16s
Luxury Motor Boat (1 or 2 adults)	£34	£6	FREE

For more hire options and prices, please see our fact sheet.

Luxury Cabin Boat
With a quiet , electric motor these easy-to-drive boats are a great way to explore the north of Windermere. View the interior in our 360° VR Tour

Traditional Rowing Boats

Rowing boats are available from the wooden huts to the right of Bowness promenade and from Ambleside (Waterhead) Pier. We are open in the summer every day from 9am.

Maximum 6 people
Classic Windermere design
No available to book - just turn up on the day.

	One Hour	Per Extra Adult	Under 16s
Rowing Boat (1 or 2 adults)	£16	£4	FREE