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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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Late deals Harbour House Stromness

Harbour House Stromness

Scotland / Stromness, Orkney
An enchanting Orkney retreat steeped in maritime heritage, with sea views, a private pier, and a quirky boathouse for feasts and games alike.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
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
Orchardleigh Boat House

Orchardleigh Boat House

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

Sleep@Sea Turnstone

England / Calshot, Hampshire
A vintage 1970s sailing yacht, furnished in retro style and moored at the end of a coastal spit, for a floating stay that's rich in adventure and blissful reconnection.
Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 3
Floatel Cabins

Floatel Cabins

Wales / Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
A serene quartet of luxury floating havens for two, set on the glistening doorstep of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Sleeps: 2 per cabin (4 cabins)
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
Hollywood Barges

Hollywood Barges

England / Liverpool
Get your sea legs ready for a completely unique break away on a themed Hollywood Barge, moored in Albert Dock, Liverpool.
Sleeps: 8-9 per boat
Bedrooms: 2-3 per boat
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
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
The Four Sisters Boatel

The Four Sisters Boatel

Scotland / Edinburgh, Lothian
A luxurious, pet-friendly houseboat, permanently moored just ten minutes' walk from Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile.
Sleeps: 4 (+2)
Bedrooms: 2

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