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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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…
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What happens if you’ve booked in advance and the weather is really dreadful?
Short answer: Don’t worry – we can change it, cancel it or rebook it. Long answer: If you’ve booked to go out on the water, there are a few things it’s reassuring to know: 1) if the weather is foul and we don’t think it’s safe for you to go out, we will cancel and…
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Covid Update 18 July 2021
Like many others, we can’t wait for this whole situation to be over and for life to return to normal. Now that the government has given us more responsibility in deciding what precautions to take, we have many things to consider. First and foremost – the safety of our staff and customers is our top…
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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