Private Sailing Experience on Lake Windermere
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Windermere, England
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This private sailing experience offers an intimate alternative to crowded group tours. Enjoy a skippered yacht exclusively for your group of up to four people. Choose to get involved and learn to drive the boat or relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery along Lake Windermere. Your sailing experience is tailored to your skill level and preferences, discussed with your skipper before setting sail from Storrs Hall Hotel.
- Personalized sailing experience tailored to your preferences
- Skipper accompanies your private tour
- Sail from Storrs Hall Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere
- Life jackets included for a safe experience
What's Included
- Life Jackets
- Sailing yacht, petrol
- Water
- Access to toilet/washroom facilities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Storrs Hall HotelBowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3LG, UK
We will meet at Storrs Hall reception, which is a short accessible walk to the Lake. Storrs Hall offers free parking and access to toilet facilities. We will walk to the Jetty where the boat will be moored ready for you to step onto.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Lisa_E
We had a wonderful time! Our skipper was very friendly and made us at ease. It was fun to try our hand at sailing. The views were gorgeous and it was such a relaxing experience. Definitely recommend.
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Najla_A, Jul 2026
Ian is great, knowledgeable and nice. I went with my mom to enjoy a private sailing ant the beautiful lake and the experience as a whole was wonderful. Highly recommended.
TracyJane_S, Oct 2025
A great experience in stunning surroundings. Ian was very calm and informative, putting us both at our ease from the outset. Thoroughly enjoyed the sailing session, it was the highlight of our mini break and would definitely recommend it.
Jan_K, Jul 2025
Wonderful couple of hours sailing lake Windermere. Great, knowledgeable skipper. We highly recommend.
Melanie_T, Jul 2025
Fantastic experience skippering the boat, was lucky with weather day before which was torrential rain, Would thoroughly recommend this to all. Ian was very knowledgeable and gave us plenty information on the lake and surrounding areas. We would definitely do this again on our next visit.
spencer_j, Jun 2025
An amazing day, very helpful a well recommended try, both Richard and Ian were great and provided great knowledge and company.
YuenKei_H, Aug 2024
We had an amazing time on the Private Sailing Experience at Lake Windermere. Our instructor, Alan, was very friendly and knowledgeable. Our child learned a lot about sailing and had a fantastic experience. We thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to returning. Thanks, Alan!
Mary_R, Jul 2024
Relaxed and very enjoyable time on Windermere trying to ressurect our sailing skills! Ian was very patient! He very kindly advised and rearranged our trip time to coincide with the best weather. Thoroughly recommend.
Fiona_W, Jun 2024
We had a great trip despite the extremely wet weather. My son steered, my daughter tacked and my husband & I went along for the ride. Richard was super friendly and really keen to get my 17 & 19 year old kids involved as much as possible. Even though we were soaked through we all enjoyed the experience
Leanne_P, Oct 2023
Parking for our car was at the hotel, it was free and easy to find. Once there, we walked over to the jetty - and we were on the water in no time. We have 2 teenagers and they both had a good time and spoke about for the rest of the day. We all found it a very relaxing and pleasant experience with a wonderful host/skipper. Thank you very much!
richard_u, Oct 2023
Gr8 adventure, with Ian our skipper who was amazing. A peaceful and tranquil way of getting to see the lake in all its glory. Would highly recommend. Ian even let me loose with the controls under supervision. Relaxed and comfortable, greatly enjoyed
Cathy_A, Sep 2023
Weather was perfect, and we had a wonderful afternoon with a great captain. The lake is beautiful. Boat was very comfortable.
Sushil_R, Aug 2023
It was absolutely amazing Sailing experience with my family. Mr. Andrew was very helpful for give us training for sailing. Thank you very much Andrew. I will recommend anyone who wants to get experience.
Robert_P, Aug 2023
A fantastic experience lead by an experienced friendly skipper onboard a small but comfortable yacht.
Clare_M, Aug 2023
We had a great experience with Andrew, he was very knowledgeable and patient with us teaching us how to control the sailing boat. The children also loved it as well as being able to get some great photos of the lake. Thank you, would recommend!
Stephen_C, Aug 2023
Very Good afternoon with Ian sailing on Windermere. Lots of local info and opportunity to sail if you wish. Highly recommend if you are in the area.
Tori_T, Jul 2023
Our guide Andrew was super knowledgeable and really encouraging. We had a lovely experience and thoroughly enjoyed our dabble in sailing!
Ifeoluwa_A, Jul 2023
Ian was wonderful and we had a lovely experience. He was very helpful and answered all questions including the never ending ones from the kids
Kieron_R, Jul 2023
Nice relaxing sailing experience. We had a great time cruising on the lake. We would recommend to give it a try.
Shandana_R, Jul 2023
Serene and enjoyable experience!! Ian was very professional and informative. I recommend him highly for your next trip.
Karin_N, Jun 2023
Lovely experience sailing with Ian. The lake is beautiful and Ian is full of information about things to do in the Lakes. Would definitely recommend this!
Brian_S, Jun 2023
Ian was an engaging and calm guide, and made our family comfortable from the start. His mix of history and humor made it an enjoyable experience. Allowing us to take turns steering the boat during the ride allowed for lots of memories. The views were incredible and we are so glad we set sail!
Jyothi_A, May 2023
Ian was wonderful, patiently taught my daughter and all of us how to navigate and use the sails. It was lovely weather . We were late but he accomadated our request and gave us extra sailing time.
Gareth_D, May 2023
Lovely sailing experience on lake Windermere. We had no prior experience and were introduced to the basics as we sailed around the lake. Ian is very knowledgable of both sailing and the area and it was a fantastic couple of hours getting to know him and how to sail. Would highly recommend.
Philip_R, Apr 2023
Great day out with Ian pn Windermere, fantastic fun and knowledgeable host. Try it you will not be disappointed.
Lisa_M, Apr 2023
I booked this trip for my husband as a Christmas present. He and his friends thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks Ian
Michelle_P, Jul 2022
Ian made our trip amazing. It started off with loads of rain. We were soaked through but lan made us all laugh and the trip just got better.
He gave us loads of information from where to eat and shop..
Thank you
Janice_B, Jul 2022
Really lovely experience as we have just joined a sailing club and it gave us a good insight in to sailing. Gorgeous hotel to sit outside waiting for Ian to take us out. A very patient and friendly host.
Lisa_E, Jul 2022
We had a wonderful time! Our skipper was very friendly and made us at ease. It was fun to try our hand at sailing. The views were gorgeous and it was such a relaxing experience. Definitely recommend.
Rebecca_M, Mar 2022
This was a wonderful trip with a fabulous host. Great value for money. We will be recommending to our friends and family. Thank you so much!
Farah_C, Sep 2021
It’s was an amazing experience
It was pretty Windy but Ian was so good handling the boat
It was my first sailing experience but after this hooked on it
Ian was friendly and made it very enjoyable
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