Windermere Dream is a smaller, easy-going option for families and groups who want plenty of the important stuff without paying for a massive boat.

It sleeps up to 8 across four bedrooms, including a queen room, two double rooms that can split into singles, and a bunk room. There are also two bathrooms, which makes life a lot easier once everyone is onboard. 

Inside, there’s a fully equipped front kitchen with two full-size fridge/freezers, dishwasher, coffee machine and everything you need to cook properly while you’re away. You can dine inside, outside, upstairs or downstairs depending on where the weather is behaving. 

Upstairs, there’s a 6-person heated spa, shaded dining area and sound system, so it’s a good spot for long afternoons and slower evenings on the river. 

Power is fully off-grid, with around 15kWh of lithium battery storage, 6kW of solar and a 7kVA backup generator. The system is monitored 24/7, so the power side of the trip mostly looks after itself.

Twin 40hp Mercury four-strokes handle the cruising, with air conditioning, gas heating and hot water keeping things comfortable onboard. 

Windermere Dream is a good fit if you want a smaller houseboat with four proper bedrooms, two bathrooms and enough space to settle in without overcomplicating the trip.

Good for
Families, smaller groups, mixed sleeping arrangements, shorter stays and crews who want good value with two bathrooms.

Worth knowing
Sleeps up to 8, with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a 6-person heated spa, two full-size fridge/freezers, top-deck dining, washing machine, 15kWh lithium battery storage, 6kW solar, a 7kVA backup generator and 24/7 power monitoring. 

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