Location, location, location is always the main criteria when booking a Cumbrian Cottage, this unique, iconic luxuriously appointed boat house is an " ideal honeymoon cottage in a location to die for" !!

The Duke of Portland Boathouse provides not only a unique location, sitting directly on the north eastern tip of Lake Ullswater with superb views across the Lake towards Ullswater Marina and the fells above but has been lavishly furnished to provide an ideal honeymoon/romantic Lake District cottage for those seeking to indulge themselves at any time of the year.

The owner has completely refurbished the boathouse in a most distinctive style, using her experience as an interior designer to its full benefit. So striking is the interior design that it has been featured in the Cumbria Life and Cumbria magazine. The boathouse itself is reported to be the most photographed building in Great Britain.

Steps up to the arched entrance door leading into the open plan accommodation. The property has under floor heating, magnificent cruick beams and Velux lights throw an abundance of light into the open plan living accommodation comprising:

• Lounge with wood burning stove burning smokeless fuel in yellow sandstone fireplace. Craftsman fitted entertainment unit housing plasma TV with Sky (bring your own card), DVD and superb sound system. Sumptuous soft leather sofa and arm chair, dining table for two.
• Kitchen with hand made teak units with granite work surfaces housing fridge, hob and microwave oven.
• Bedroom with crisp, co-ordinated cotton bedding. Magnificent views to the Lake and glazed doors to the balcony, ideal to enjoy a breakfast savouring the Lake springing to life or perhaps even better to enjoy a glass of wine at the end of the day and see the sun setting over the Lake.
• Luxuriously appointed bathroom with magnificent teak Japanese bath, hand basin and WC.

• All electric, bed linen and fluffy soft towels provided.
• The Duke of Portland Boathouse is approached by gates to provide private parking and mooring for a boat from its private jetty.
• Minimum of 2 nights must be booked.

• PLEASE NOTE: If booking more than 8 weeks prior to holiday commencment the deposit for this property is £250, not £60 as per our Terms and Conditions.

• DUE TO THE UNIQUENESS OF THIS PROPERTY AND ITS OWN GENERATOR AND WATER SUPPLY IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ACHIEVE A HIGHER GRADE THAN 3*, THE PROPERTY IS HOWEVER FURNISHED TO A 5* STANDARD AS CONFIRMED BY THE ' VISIT BRITAIN GOLD AWARD'.

Are you looking for a large cottage overlooking Lake Ullswater? We have Rumney Mead, 3 bedrooms, 1 mile from The Duke Of Portland Boathouse with 70 foot garden and lake frontage.

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