BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Drive a Quiet Electric Convertible Across Windermere: Mystic Boat Hire from Bowness
Rent an intuitive, license‑free electric boat for 1–4 hours — arrive at the Quays booking office in Bowness for full training before you set off.
Drive a Quiet Electric Convertible Across Windermere: Mystic Boat Hire from Bowness.
Mystic Boat Hire puts family groups and friends at the helm of quiet electric boats on Windermere, with convertible roofs, a front cabin and intuitive joystick steering so no license is required; the operator provides full training before you depart.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Quiet electric craft with convertible shelter
These hire boats are electric, have a front cabin and offer the choice of lowering the roof and rear covers in sunshine or pulling them up if the clouds roll in.
Easy to drive, no license required
Steering is intentionally simple — a joystick for forward and reverse makes handling like 'driving a car' and the team provides full training and a lake orientation before you leave the quay.
Bring well‑behaved dogs aboard
Well behaved dogs are explicitly welcome on board, making these hires a straightforward option for pet‑owners who want to cruise together.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
Punctual arrival at the Booking Office leads to a short briefing and hands‑on training; then you pilot a quiet electric boat out onto Windermere for a 1–4 hour hire, enjoying the sun with the roof and rear covers down or sheltering under them if the weather changes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hires run from 1 to 4 hours; arrive punctually for briefing because training is provided and late arrival may forfeit your booking.
Buoyancy aids are available for all persons — collect what you require on arrival; you may take food aboard but must remove all rubbish at the end of the hire.
Book online via the operator's system or at the Booking Office on Glebe Road; the boats are collected from the Booking Office, Quays, Glebe Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3HE.
The Booking Booth is opposite the Glebe Road car park; Braithwaite Fold car park is a short walk away. Expect high demand on public holidays and plan extra time to secure a space.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How do I book?
Book a boat on the operator's online system only; hire boats can be booked through the website or at the booking office. When open, staff at the Glebe Road booking office can help with enquiries.
What boats are available and how do I see availability?
Each boat's booking page shows a calendar: available days are marked in green and clicking a day shows the available times; if nothing shows the boats are fully booked.
Can we take a dog onboard?
Yes — well behaved dogs are welcome onboard.
Can we take a baby or child onboard and are children charged?
Babies can be included but must be counted in the number of people onboard. Children under 11 years (primary school) are free; those over 11 are charged as adults.
How many people are allowed on a boat?
The total number allowed is shown on the website for each boat and includes all children and babies.
Can I stay out longer than my booked time?
No — booked times must be strictly observed; late returns delay subsequent hires and you may lose your booking if you arrive late to pick up the boat.
Do we receive training?
Yes — full training for boat operation and an orientation on the lake is given, so arrive punctually to ensure you have enough time on the water.
What happens if the weather is bad or there is an emergency?
If conditions are unsafe the operator will cancel hires and give a full refund; an emergency phone number is posted in the boat and a rescue boat will be sent if alerted.