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Pooley Bridge holiday house rental with balcony/terrace, fireplace and TV

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 nights min stay
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  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

From the manager

This unique, iconic, luxury Lake District 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.

Unsurprisingly, the Duke of Portland Boathouse has been voted "the best waterside retreat" by BBC Countryfile Magazine! It's location at the top of Ullswater gives it superb, unparalleled views across this beautiful lake.

It is one of the most iconic and most photographed buildings in the Lake District. The boathouse originally belonged to the 3rd Duke of Portland in the 18th century but he had to sell it along with his Cumberland estates to pay his legal bills. His loss is our gain!

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. TV, DVD 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 or relax in the slipper bath sipping a glass of champagne!

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Dogs are not accepted at this property.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair available

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Linen provided

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Duke of Portland Boathouse, Pooley Bridge, Ullswater – Home 10111752

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    Smoking

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    Minimum stay: 2 night

    About the manager

    Cumbrian Cottage Holidays
    Average reply time:
    37 minutes

    Calendar updated:
    07 May 2024

    Years listed:
    5

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
    This House has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps 2. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 31 Jan 2019. Located in Penrith, it has 45 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate varies from £1618 to £4641.
    The Manager has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 07 May 2024.
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    Reviews

    4.5
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    45 reviews
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    Pageyhull
    Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom

    Amazing locaton and views of the lake
    Apr 2024

    I have been waiting for 15 years to stop at the boat house we normally stay at the coach house or 1863 rooms but I wanted somewhere special for my 50th and booked the boathouse as it was on my bucket… More 

    Reviewed 30 Apr 2024

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    youngpip
    Kettering, United Kingdom

    Lovely New Year Stay
    Dec 2023

    We booked to stay over New Year and had a really lovely time. You don't need me to tell you how stunning the location is - just look at any photo of Ullswater and this place usually features in i… More 

    Reviewed 4 Jan 2024

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    mickstgeorge
    Wooler, United Kingdom

    Gorgeous but a few issues
    Jun 2023

    The location and views are second to none and if you get a glourious few days like we did then you wont be disappointed however the noise of traffic is very annoying and even though there are 2 PRIVAT… More 

    Reviewed 4 Jun 2023

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    Chalmers302
    Leicestershire, United Kingdom

    Wonderfully cosy stay with gorgeous view in this unique property
    Nov 2022

    I'm already wondering when/if we can return! Even though it was November, and the weather was damp, we were able to spend time out on the fairly sheltered verandah watching the lake's many … More 

    Reviewed 10 Nov 2022

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    Buster953
    Sydney, Australia

    Wonderful Boat House
    Oct 2022

    Wonderful iconic boathouse, away from it all but close enough local pubs and restaurants. We stayed 3 nights. Just the place to relax and enjoy this accommodation. Tastefully renovated with an ade… More 

    Reviewed 6 Oct 2022

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    Review 1-5 of 45

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