WELCOME TO NICHOL END MARINE
Set in a stunning and convenient location, Nichol End Marine lies on the western shore of beautiful Derwentwater, in the scenic Lake District. The lake is home to many delightful bays, beaches and islands, just waiting for you to explore; and is surrounded by mountains and valleys, with some of the best walks in the Lake District.
We offer boat hire and have a cafe with beautiful views over the lake. Our clients enjoy a happy, safe and relaxing environment with unrivalled scenery in which to enjoy their first or regular adventures on the lake.
Kayak Hire
Single, Double, Trio or Quad Kayaks are a great way to have fun, share family adventures or get fit while exploring the beauty of Derwentwater.
Paddleboard Hire
Gliding gracefully across the water or toppling in with much hilarity…paddle boarding increases in popularity every year. Multiple sized boards available.
Canoe Hire
Fast enough to explore the lake and raftable for family adventures, canoeing remains a favourite way to explore the stunning scenery.
Rowing Boat Hire
From first date to family adventures, a rowing boat is a stable way to have fun on the lake whilst staying dry (unless it’s raining of course)
Sailing Boat Hire
Enjoy the pleasure of sailing across the water with the wind in your hair in a wayfarer, topaz or laser sailing dinghy.
Sailing experience is essential
Cafe
Delicious freshly baked scones and cakes, hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams
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Small Craft Storage
Canoe, Kayak or Paddleboard Nichol End has a rack for customers small boats. Access is available 24/7. You also have the back up of being able to sign in / out so we check you on and off the lake, and a rescue service (when we are open for hire), Depending on the lake height…
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Affordable Family Fun
Oh the joys of trying to make everyone happy You know that moment when you’re trying to fill the holiday with fun adventures, and you suggest an activity, but every person round the table starts to pipe up with different opinions:”yes!!””No way. That’s sooooo boring””I don’t think my parents will be able to manage that”…
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How to use a dry bag
We offer a free loan of a dry bag to all our boat hire customers, subject to availability. It’s easy to assume that you’ll know how to use it. But, of course, lots of our customers are trying water sports for the first time and have never seen a dry bag before. So here’s a…
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About us
Nichol End is a family business right on the shores of Derwentwater. We offer Moorings, Boat hire and freshly made cake and scones in our cafe.
Winter Boat Hire
Weekdays – Boat hire by appointment and dependent on the weather – windy conditions will lead to cancellation and a full refund. (see our online booking system).
Weekends: Boat hire by appointment and dependent on the weather – windy conditions will lead to cancellation and a full refund.
Opening Times
Opening Times
Café in Winter: (6 Nov – 17 Dec, 2 Jan – 10 Feb )
CLOSED: Mon to Fri (We are happy to open by appointment)
Sat Sun: Open 10.00 am – 4.00pm
Café at Christmas Holidays:
Monday 18th December to Monday 25th December – CLOSED
OPEN Boxing Day – New Year’s Day (inclusive): 10am to 4pm.
BOAT HIRE:
Boat hire is by appointment, we are also open for walk-in’s when the café is open. Hire is dependent on the weather – windy conditions will lead to cancellation and a full refund.
Contact us
Nichol End Marine,
Portinscale,
Keswick, CA12 5TY
info@nicholend.co.uk,
017687 73082