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Lady Petra 2 Bedroom Luxury Barge, Liverpool
“The barge was clean, cosy, and well-equipped, with lovely city views from the terrace. Its location near the arena and Albert Dock was super convenient. A unique and comfortable experience—highly recommended!”
Bespoke NarrowBoat, Manchester
"A unique and cosy stay right in the heart of Manchester with beautiful river views, all the essential amenities, and easy access to the city's top attractions!"
Float uniquely on Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool
"Amazing stay on the Liverpool Waterfront houseboat! Perfect location near attractions, cosy and spacious with a private terrace. Clean, comfortable, and a unique experience. Highly recommend!"
Anna Houseboat, Amsterdam
“The owners are so welcoming and left so many thoughtful touches for us. The boat itself is so beautiful and moored in such a convenient location for everything. The recommendations made were brilliant for local dining and our favourite thing was to sit outside on Anna’s deck, sipping drinks and watching the boats go by.”
Emma Narrowboat, Stratford Upon Avon
“Stratford Upon Avon Narrowboat offers a charming and comfortable stay with scenic garden views, modern amenities, and easy access to historic sites like the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Warwick Castle.”
River Mill Retreat, Essex
“River Mill Retreat in Little Hallingbury is a charming, renovated boat with lovely garden views. Close to Stansted Mountfitchet Station, it features two cosy bedrooms, a modern kitchen, a dining area, and a terrace with river views. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private parking, an EV charging station, and an outdoor fireplace. A peaceful and unique getaway!”
Selena Aqua Retreat, Liverpool
“Selena Aqua Retreat offers a unique stay in Liverpool, conveniently close to ACC Liverpool, Albert Dock, and Philharmonic Hall. The boat features two comfortable bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, a cosy dining area, and a terrace with river views. With free WiFi and easy access to key attractions, it's a great choice for a memorable visit to the city. Highly recommended!”
SEA-E-O Hampshire
“The Sea-e-o is in a beautiful marina, so close to the high street and train station, as well as lovely nature walks. The boat is in great condition and is very spacious, with ample room across the salon, bedrooms and decks. The stay felt luxurious and comfortable. Can’t recommend enough!”
Serenity in the Heart of London
“What a gem of a place. We absolutely loved our stay on the Serenity: Great location, beautifully quiet even though we were in the heart of London, convenient for exploring and so quirky and relaxing. Just loved our time on board.”
Houseboat Hotels, Sheffield
“We had a lovely stay on Millie Grace. It was our first time staying on a houseboat and it certainly won't be our last. Everything was well organised from the info sent to us before our arrival and once on the boat. The boat was exceptionally comfortable and cosy, with a lot of attention to detail and customer comfort.”
Barge Brunswick Dock, Liverpool
“The accommodation is beautiful and cosy. There are so many detailed little touches and made our stay so enjoyable, such as welcome basket, the fresh fruits.”
Historic Dutch Barge, London
“Convenient yet quiet. Great - and different! - way to experience London. Would definitely stay again.”
Blue Waterside Haven Boat, Surrey
“Blue Waterside Haven Charming 2 Bedroom Boat on Staines Rd Chertsey, and it was fantastic! The boat offers stunning lake and river views, and its convenient location near Thorpe Park, Hampton Court Palace, and Windsor Castle is perfect for exploring. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, with a fully equipped kitchen, cosy bedrooms, and a spotless bathroom. Free WiFi and on-site parking were great bonuses. Highly recommend for a unique and peaceful retreat in Chertsey!”
Lazy Days Narrow Boat, Wakefield
“The boat was really lovely and facilities were great considering it is a boat. ”
Beautiful New Moon Narrowboat, Cambridge
“The boat was really lovely and facilities were great considering it is a boat. The host was attentive and ensured we were comfortable manoeuvring the boat before sending us on our way. And provided lots of guidance on the water ways and local destinations.”
Dutch Barge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Sandwich
“We loved our stay on the barge. Sitting out on deck watching the river, ducks and the occasional boat go by was just wonderful. Such a peaceful location in the centre of beautiful Sandwich too. Communication with hosts Samir and Pinky was excellent too.”
Snug 30ft Narrowboat, Scotland
“Seems very lovely when first went inside. Aesthetically it's lovely. The staff first came across as friendly in messages. Very eco-conscious. The location was easy to get to from Glasgow centre by car.”
Mini Escape – 2 Berth Narrowboat on the Grand Union, Hertfordshire
“Mini escape was such a lovely boat and Corrine and Gareth excellent hosts. The boat was well equipped and perfect for a couples getaway - it was easy to drive and comfortable for 2 people. We had a bit of an accident with the boat (smashed window!) but Gareth and Corrine couldn’t have been kinder and more understanding. We enjoyed our trip immensely and would highly recommend a stay on one of their boats.”
The Boathouse, London
“Spacious, modern, clean, fun! Staff there to welcome us and show us around the boat. A great selection of books. Really cosy vibe in the evening. We lovely sitting on the top for breakfast. The bed is sooo comfy!”
Boutique Barges, London
“Gorgeous barge. Easy friendly warm welcome. Spacious. Full kitchen. London-themed Monopoly and other games. Rooftop seating. Perfect canal water view. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, and subway as well as to the stop for canal boat trips to Camden. The sounds of the city were largely muffled and replaced by waterfowl swimming by and relatively quiet passers-by. Well worth paying a little more for so much more exclusivity.”
The Liverpool Boat, Liverpool
“The boat was extremely clean, Peter, the boat owner was really quick and helpful worth everything. The access, the car park and the location were just the best ever. Everything was working as it should, it was like a very convenient adventure, far from busy places, with access to Bar with life music few yards away, breakfast in the morning and so on. Amazing”
The Vätten Hüs, Manchester
“Complete wow factor, managed to keep it a surprise for my wife's birthday, she couldn't believe it when I jumped on the boat. Location was perfect, in the heart of everything but also felt totally safe and alone”
ALTIDO Elegant Houseboat, Canary Wharf London
“The houseboat has been renovated incredibly well and has everything you need for an extremely comfortable stay. The facilities inside the boat were perfect so that you could really settle in as if it was home. Everything was super clean, the bed was perfect and the person who greeted us was super friendly and helpful. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone!”
Classic Yacht Nadine in Poole Harbour, Dorset
“The hot tub was very relaxing! Yacht Nadine has everything you need, the bed was so comfortable too. We really enjoyed our weekend on the Yacht and we will be back again soon.”
Joker Boat Liverpool
“Loved the boat. Spotless and something different to celebrate my friends birthday.”
The Titanic Boat Liverpool
“great location, nice and quirky, better than a boring hotel room”
Holiday in a Narrowboat in Central London
We had a wonderful few days on Jessie. It was in the perfect location away from crowds and surrounded by water, birds and trees but close to 2 tube stations, shops and restaurants.
Take a City Centre Narrowboat Break – in Manchester
Manchester isn’t a place you would usually associate with canal boat living. However, this boutique style city centre houseboat proves everything we thought we knew to be wrong. Normally fully booked in advance,
Lightship Amsterdam
“Absolutely incredible! It’s more than a hotel, it’s an experience. If you’re into quirky spaces, it’s a must book! Also done in a super stylish and tasteful way.”