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Boats & Boathouses

Take to water and stay onboard a houseboat, converted narrowboat, or a boathouse by the water's edge. Browse our accommodation, ranging from static, moored sailing boats to mobile barges that follow an water-based itinerary tailored to you.

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Secret Water

Secret Water

England / Beccles, Suffolk
Escape to Suffolk's beautiful Waveney Valley, in a unique floating glamping pod positioned on the shimmering Southern Broads.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
The Boat Shed

The Boat Shed

England / Lymington, Hampshire
Pared-down designer luxury awaits, privately secluded in a scenic New Forest spot that's ideal for romantic seafaring souls.
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 1
10 percent discount Ty Cwch

Ty Cwch

Wales / Aberporth, Ceredigion
A unique, award-winning architect designed ‘boat house' that's ideal for an adventure-packed beach break, next to the invigorating Welsh Coast Path.
Sleeps: 12 (or 4 per cabin)
Bedrooms: 3
Blackbird

Blackbird

England / Blagdon Water, Devon
Let your cares sail dreamily away, aboard a romantic ‘floating suite' secluded on a freshwater lake (ideal for trout fishing) in North Devon, close to the moors and beaches.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Inspiration

The Inspiration

England / Brixham, Devon
An impossibly charming 'glam-boat' with picture-postcard sea-and-harbour views of the colourful Brixham harbour on The English Riviera.
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 1
Special offer Oyster

Oyster

England / Salcombe, Devon
A dreamily romantic, grown-ups-only glamping boat, moored in South Devon's idyllic Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Sub Bnb

Sub Bnb

USA / Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Be part of history, with a unique stay aboard a restored World War II sub, floating proudly in Wisconsin's historic Manitowoc River.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 9
The Boathouse

The Boathouse

Scotland / Kildonan, Sutherland
A romantic, handcrafted retreat with glorious ‘big sky' island views, remotely nestled right on the beach in a historic Isle of Arran village.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Leannan Boathouse

Leannan Boathouse

Scotland / Kingennie, Dundee
When only the very best will do for that romantic break away, escape to the Leannan Boathouse - a beautifully converted former boathouse in the Angus countryside.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Special offer St Hilda Sea Adventures

St Hilda Sea Adventures

Scotland / Dunbeg, Argyll and Bute
Relax and unwind aboard a quirky small ship with self-catering facilities, moored on Scotland's breath-taking west coast.
Sleeps: 6-11 Guests
Bedrooms: Varies
Special offer Twee Gebroeders

Twee Gebroeders

England / Woodbridge, Suffolk
All aboard for luxury on the award-winning Twee Gebroeders - an exquisitely renovated Dutch sailing barge, moored at the iconic Waterfront in the Suffolk town of Woodbridge.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Merseyside Luxury Barge

Merseyside Luxury Barge

England / Liverpool
A historic grain barge, lovingly restored for large group accommodation within walking distance of Liverpool's iconic city centre.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
The Boathouse London

The Boathouse London

England / Paddington, London
A design-led boutique hotel barge, indulgently moored on the scenic waters of the capital's first floating park.
Sleeps: Up to 4
Bedrooms: 1
Star Narrowboat Holidays

Star Narrowboat Holidays

England / Worsley, Greater Manchester
Explore the tranquil waterways of North England with an unforgettable narrowboat escape, where the wonderful Gloria and Queenie are waiting for you to climb aboard!
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per boat
Bedrooms: 1 per boat
Midweek offer The Harpy Houseboat

The Harpy Houseboat

England / Tower Bridge, London
Welcome aboard London's oldest houseboat, The Harpy, with unrivalled majestic views of Tower Bridge.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Salmestone Dutch Barge

Salmestone Dutch Barge

England / Sandwich, Kent
A floating home-from-home filled with quirky comfort, peacefully moored in medieval Sandwich.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 1
The Wild Duck

The Wild Duck

England / Heacham, Norfolk
The Wild Duck is a former 19th century boat, uniquely transformed into a luxurious Heacham haven ideal for seaside family holidays.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
LV14 SULA Lightship

LV14 SULA Lightship

England / Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Enjoy a unique and scenic stay aboard a historic British Lightship, beautifully restored and enchantingly moored in the Gloucester Docks.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
The Liverpool Boat

The Liverpool Boat

England / Liverpool
A cool and contemporary nautical retreat that's dog-friendly, permanently moored in the heart of Liverpool's vibrantly historic city centre.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Floating Dreams

Floating Dreams

England / Nantwich, Cheshire
It's time to set sail on a narrowboat adventure, courtesy of Floating Dreams as you explore the most beautiful waterways in the North West of England .
Sleeps: Up to 6
Bedrooms: 1
Carpe Diem Houseboat

Carpe Diem Houseboat

Australia / Mannum, South Australia
Enjoy incredible views as you glide along Australia's longest river, from the comfort of a luxurious two-storey boat.
Sleeps: 6-10
Bedrooms: 3
De Walvisch Captain's Cabin

De Walvisch Captain's Cabin

England / London
A sumptuous, creatively restored cabin aboard a captivating 19th century vessel, moored just 500 metres from Tower Bridge.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Houseboat

The Houseboat

England / Hamworthy, Dorset
An awe-inspiring, award-winning architectural masterpiece, featuring spectacular beachfront views out to Lake Pier and Poole Harbour.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 4
Boutique Barges

Boutique Barges

England / London
Leave your cares far away on dry land in a relaxing and stylish river retreat, perfectly moored in the vibrant heart of Central London.
Sleeps: 4-5 per boat
Bedrooms: 1
Lightship Amsterdam

Lightship Amsterdam

Netherlands / Amsterdam
A cutting-edge floating haven, crafted by an award-winning architect, and peacefully moored in North Amsterdam's creative hub.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Galatee

Galatee

England / Kings Cross, London
Experience an oasis of calm and nature in the heart of London, aboard a designer houseboat that's privately and peacefully secluded in Regent's Canal.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 1
The Raft

The Raft

England / Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
A romantic and light-filled ‘floating' home for two, exquisitely hand-crafted and nestled within a bustling houseboat community in West Sussex.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Orchardleigh Boat House

Orchardleigh Boat House

England / Frome, Somserset
A tranquil and romantic hot tub retreat for two, nestled on the edge of a sparkling lake on a historic 500-acre Somerset estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Boatel

Boatel

Wales / Machynlleth, Powys
An award-winning, seriously quirky ‘bed in a boat' with some spectacular mountain views and lashings of charm.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Magpies and Butterflies

Magpies and Butterflies

England / Cookham, Berkshire
A cosy and whimsical Dutch barge that's styled as a floating ‘country cottage', peacefully moored in a historic Thames village.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Edinburgh Green Boat

Edinburgh Green Boat

Scotland / Edinburgh, Lothian
Enjoy life on the water with a relaxing stay in the centre of buzzing and historic Edinburgh in this moored, stylish houseboat.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Lakeside Boat House

Lakeside Boat House

England / Pentney, Norfolk
Escape to a first-floor studio for couples that's surrounded by activity, set on the water's edge at thriving Pentney Lakes.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Windsor Houseboat

Windsor Houseboat

England / Windsor, Berkshire
A luxurious floating retreat with stunning River Thames views from the roof deck terrace, and the historic delights of Windsor close by.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Dipper

Dipper

Scotland / Acharn, Perthshire
A dreamily romantic, luxurious glass-fronted boathouse, gently elevated over the southern shores of Loch Tay for heart-soaring natural views.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Magic Rat

The Magic Rat

England / Broughton, Hampshire
A dreamy vintage narrowboat, rich in rural romance and gently nestled on a peaceful, grown-ups only site in Hampshire.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Covington Houseboat

Covington Houseboat

USA / Saint Paul, Minnesota
Serene seclusion and lively city life await, from the comfort of an elegant houseboat moored on the Mississippi River.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 4
Mascotte

Mascotte

England / Saint Austell, Cornwall
Step aboard a vintage wooden sailing boat, styled for nautical comfort and beautifully moored in Charlestown Harbour for Cornish adventures.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 4
Waterlander

Waterlander

Netherlands / Amsterdam
Experience authentic Amsterdam from the comfort of a light, bright, impeccably stylish houseboat for two, peacefully set on a sparkling canal.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Rebus Stone

Rebus Stone

England / Shoreham-by-Sea, East Sussex
All aboard a sumptuously spacious, lovingly converted houseboat, moored on the edge of a tidal nature reserve in Shoreham-by-Sea.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
Gerda of Glasgow

Gerda of Glasgow

Scotland / Glasgow, South Lanarkshire
Stay on a beautiful Dutch barge, furnished with home comforts and moored on a quiet hilltop close to buzzing Glasgow city centre.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Marilyn

Marilyn

England / Anderton, Cheshire
Glide through the shimmering waterways in celebrity style, aboard a charming narrowboat that's perfect for the whole family.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Glamping Boatshack

Glamping Boatshack

England / Ely, Cambridgeshire
An authentic 1940s vessel, lovingly converted and privately nestled in a soothing forest overlooking the open Fens.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Harmonie

Harmonie

France / Paris
A gloriously spacious houseboat, moored on the river Seine in the Parisian suburbs, for fun group stays with an injection of nautical style.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 4
Blue Otter

Blue Otter

England / Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire
A vibrant, 50ft Skipton narrowboat for romantic breaks driven by an independent spirit.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
Ava Rose

Ava Rose

Scotland / Glasgow
A quirky, uniquely converted oil rig rescue pod-for-two, gently moored close to Glasgow City Centre, with easy onward access to the Highlands.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Vivien

Vivien

England / Anderton, Cheshire
A gorgeously spacious and impeccably styled narrowboat, ideal for a family meander along the picturesque Trent and Mersey Canal.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Lifeboat Harlingen

Lifeboat Harlingen

Netherlands / Harlingen, Friesland
A cosy and authentically restored former lifeboat, ideal for a nautical holiday for two in the enchanting Dutch ‘city of ships'.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Boathouse at Sheepdrove

The Boathouse at Sheepdrove

England / Hungerford, Berkshire
An idyllic retreat for two, gorgeously secluded on an organic farm in the Lambourn Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Louvre Barge

Louvre Barge

France / Paris
A vintage Dutch barge packed with Parisian style and charm, beautifully moored with panoramic views of the Louvre and the Île de la Cité.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
The Cube

The Cube

Australia / White Sands, South Australia
Float dreamily on Australia's longest river, in a stylish and fully equipped eco-pod that's rich in relaxation and surrounded by beautiful birdlife.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Inglenook Boathouse

Inglenook Boathouse

England / Rudyard, Staffordshire
Enjoy a slice of quiet lakeside life with a stay in a architect-designed boathouse on the edge of the popular Peak District National Park.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Boutique Houseboat Cambridge

Boutique Houseboat Cambridge

England / Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Set sail for romance, aboard a privately moored, luxurious boat that's just a short walk from Cambridge city centre.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
La Toue Charme

La Toue Charme

France / Langeais, Touraine
A delightful, eco-friendly boat cabin-on-the-water, perfectly moored on the peaceful banks of the UNESCO World Heritage Loire river.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Old Dream

The Old Dream

Spain / Andraxt, Balearic Islands
Explore the southern tip of Mallorca from the comfort of a comfy six-berth yacht, anchored at the peaceful and picturesque Port of Andratx.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Onderneming

Onderneming

England / Snape Maltings, Suffolk
Experience life on a Dutch Klipper with a stay on Onderneming; a cleverly converted historic sailing barge in unique surroundings in South Suffolk.
Sleeps: 2-8
Bedrooms: 4
Louper Weir Boat House

Louper Weir Boat House

England / Bowness-on-Windermere
Louper Weir Boat House is a stylish, design-led bolthole for two, complete with private hot tub and spectacular views of Lake Windermere.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Boathouse Waterside

The Boathouse Waterside

England / Wroxham, Norfolk
A nautical-themed holiday home set on a working boatyard in the ‘Capital of the Broads'.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Catharina

Catharina

Ireland / Galway, County Galway
This stylish Dutch sailing barge for two is beautifully moored on the scenic banks of Lough Atalia, with easy access to the delights of Galway City.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Boat Shed Moray

The Boat Shed Moray

Scotland / Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire
Bathe in windswept romance, from the comfort of a charming nautical hideaway on Scotland's atmospheric North East coast.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
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