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This impressive timber structured building sits on the edge of the grand lake on this secluded country estate. A perfect romantic hideaway, it offers a beautifully styled interior in a stunning setting where nature blends with the modern world through floor to ceiling windows.

No self respecting boathouse would be complete without a boat, so this property comes with use of a private rowing boat to launch from the house itself for use on the lake. In addition, guests are granted free use of the 30 acres of woodland and grounds and five lakes where walks and wildlife spotting opportunities are abundant. Fishing rights are granted to the Boathouse and nearby Lake Cottage guests (remember to bring your rods) and the owners of the Hall can advise you on where best to fish. The lake is currently stocked with carp, sturgeon and tiddlers but the owner is currently applying for a fishing licence and plans to stock the lake with rainbow trout

Awarded a 5 star grade by VisitBritain 2012

Accommodation

• First floor open-plan living,dining room, kitchen and bedroom
• Spacious bathroom with separate bath and shower
• Outdoor decked area with deckchairs
• Patio on the lakeside with table and chairs
• Ground floor plant room with washer/dryer and room to store bikes, boots etc.

Special features and feel of The Boathouse

• High specification timber structure with floor to ceiling windows
• Luxurious furnishings including contemporary leather corner chaise sofa 
• Large flat screen TV with Blue Ray, DVD player and freeview
• Ipod docking station and CD player
• Fully fitted kitchen area with integrated appliances - electric oven, hob, integrated microwave, dishwasher and extractor fan with granite worktops
• Use of private rowing boat (at guests' risk!)
• A wealth of walks in the area
• The local Otters will be close by, as will the abundance of bird and wildlife frequenting the estate
• Extremely tranquil and secluded location
• Fishing rights to the lake (bring your own rods)
• Use of flat bottom boat (equipped with oars and life jackets of course!)
• Guests have use of a dedicated parking space which is about a 50 yard walk down shallow decked steps to The Boat House. This path is fully lit at night.

What you will find at The Boathouse

• Full central heating
• Flat screen TV and Blu Ray DVD
• DAB radio and IPOD dock and CD player  with selection of jazz and mellow music
• Fully-fitted kitchen including dishwasher, fridge/freezer,microwave,integrated oven and hob, wine cooler
• Outdoor table and chairs with BBQ

Children at The Boathouse

A cot and highchair can be provided on request at The Boathouse and young babies are welcome. However, it should be noted that the bedoom area is open-plan to the living areas and that the accommodation is all on the first floor. It is not really suitable for toddlers

Recommendations

  A romantic retreat for a couple seeking tranquility, luxury and proximity to beautiful mature woodland and wildlife.

Perfect honeymoon location.

Also perfect for photo shoots or film location

Floor Plan

Country Retreats Candid Comments ( giving you the only down sides we can think of about a property before you book!)

The Boat House is essentially one large room with a bathroom. Privacy is not an issue through the floor to ceiling windows as there is no-one to overlook you but you are in the grounds of the owners' home some distance away. The Boat House has been furnished in the owners' personal style.

Guests comments

'It was absolutely fabulous, Brian and June were the perfect hosts!! We had the time of our lives and are going to re book for our anniversary in Sept'

'We have never been to this part of our country before and could not believe that we had missed so much or undiscovered this part of the north east. We loved it - the coast line is absolutely out of this world '

' the holiday was excellent and the Boathouse beautiful.     We enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely return'

Price Guide 2012

Group B £ sterling