A 1920s motor yacht will bring a touch of glamour to the Lake District, thanks to a luxury hotel.
The Albatros has been brought to Windermere by Langdale Chase.
There will be three sailings a day – at 10am, noon and 3.30pm, plus pre-dinner sunset sailings in the summer are planned.
Albatros was built in Berlin in 1928 and originally used as a yacht for pleasure trips, mainly on the Elbe River and its connecting waters.
The motorboat was later repurposed as a cargo vessel during World War Two, before becoming a ferry and finally moving to Amsterdam.
In 2008 her previous owners undertook a complete restoration, and has been kept in museum condition before moving to Langdale Chase.
Rick Bailey, executive chairman at Thwaites, said: “We are so lucky to be able to bring such a special and unique classic motor yacht to Langdale Chase and Windemere – she is truly amazing and takes us back to the golden age of Lakeland glamour.
“Albatros is the perfect answer to stepping off the jetties at Langdale Chase and enjoying Windermere from the water.
“She has a has a colourful history, is approaching her 100th birthday and still has many adventures to come – our guests are going to love the opportunity to enjoy her.”
Langdale Chase reopened its doors in November 2023 following a 12-month restoration. Interiors were inspired by the 1920s and 1930s.
