Bowness Bay Marina
A long-established self-drive boat-hire operator at the Glebe, offering motor boats for independent trips on Windermere without requiring a boating licence.
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About Bowness Bay Marina
Bowness Bay Marina is a family-run boat-hire business at Winander House on Glebe Road. Operating in Bowness since 1952, it offers self-drive motor boats for visitors who want to explore Windermere independently rather than join a scheduled passenger cruise.
Different boat classes accommodate varying group sizes, with published options extending to larger premium boats. No boating licence is required, but the hirer must meet the operator's current age and identification rules, attend a safety briefing and follow navigation instructions. Operation is seasonal and weather dependent. Book ahead, read the terms carefully and keep an alternative plan in case wind or lake conditions restrict hire.
Different boat classes accommodate varying group sizes, with published options extending to larger premium boats. No boating licence is required, but the hirer must meet the operator's current age and identification rules, attend a safety briefing and follow navigation instructions. Operation is seasonal and weather dependent. Book ahead, read the terms carefully and keep an alternative plan in case wind or lake conditions restrict hire.
Our local note
A flexible alternative to a scheduled cruise for families and groups who want their own time on Windermere. Book early and expect weather-dependent operation.
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