House Boats in London

“We had breakfast every morning on the top deck with pastries from the local shop." That's what a guest had to say about our Dutch barge at St Katharine Docks. Built in 1916 and moored beside Tower Bridge, with the whole boat and the sun deck yours. At night, settle in by the wood-burning stove in the saloon. A queen cabin, an aft cabin that sleeps three, and a sofa bed sleep up to six. It's about a quarter mile to Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, and Tower Hill Underground. Our barge is a 1916 Dutch build, converted for stays and moored in the secure, sheltered marina at St Katharine Docks. Guests are often surprised by the room on board, with more space than a hotel and the whole boat to themselves. She has earned a long run of top guest ratings from families and couples alike.The two cabins sit at opposite ends of the boat, so there is privacy between them. The main cabin has a queen bed, and the aft cabin has two single beds with a small berth between them that suits a young child. In between is the saloon, with a sofa, a wood-burning stove, and a TV, opening to a compact galley with a breakfast bar. There is one bathroom with a shower, and steps lead down into the cabins from the main deck.The two cabins sit at opposite ends of the boat, so there is privacy between them. The main cabin has a queen bed, and the aft cabin has two single beds plus an additional bunk, sleeping three. In between is the saloon, with a sofa bed, a wood-burning stove, air conditioning, and a TV, opening to a compact galley with a breakfast bar. There is one bathroom with a shower, and steps lead down into the cabins from the main deck.HIGHLIGHTS •A converted 1916 Dutch barge moored at St Katharine Docks, beside Tower Bridge•About a quarter mile to Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, and Tower Hill Underground•Private sun deck with harbour and Thames views•Wood-burning stove with logs and kindling provided•Two cabins at opposite ends of the boat for privacy•Sleeps six: a queen cabin, an aft cabin for three, and a sofa bed•Galley with oven, stove, microwave, and breakfast bar•Air conditioning and central heating•Washer and dryer, Smart TV, and free WIFI•Quiet, secure, sheltered marina with a coffee shop and restaurants along the dockSPACE BREAKDOWNBedrooms/Cabins (2)Main Cabin •Queen bed•Storage drawers under the bed•Radiator•PortholesAft Cabin•Two single beds•An additional bunk (sleeps three)•Portholes•SkylightBathroom (1)•Shower•Toilet•Wash basin•Hair dryer•Towels and toilet paper providedKitchen & Dining•Compact galley with a breakfast bar and stools•Stove and oven•Microwave•Refrigerator•Kettle and toaster•Grill•Dishes, utensils, and cooking basicsLiving AreasSaloon•Sofa bed and armchair•Wood-burning stove (logs and kindling provided)•Air conditioning•Smart TV•Skylights and portholesOUTDOORSSun Deck•Timber chairs and a table•Views across the harbor to the Thames•Open-air seating on the top deckEXTRAS•Met at the dock for check-in, with a walkthrough of the marina access•Free WIFI throughout•Smart TV•Washer and dryer on board•Hair dryer, iron, and board•Linens and towels provided•Air conditioning, central heating, and a wood-burning stove (logs and kindling provided)•Sofa bed in the saloon for extra sleeping•Whole boat and private sun deckGUEST ACCESSGuests have the whole boat to themselves, including the saloon, the galley, both cabins, and the private sun deck. Check-in is in person: you will be met at the entrance to the docks and walked through the marina access procedure and everything you need to know on board. The marina is gated and secure, set in a quiet, sheltered harbor with a coffee shop, restaurants, and a Tesco Express a short walk along the dock.HOUSE RULES•Check-in after 4 PM, checkout before 11 AM•Up to 6 guests•Children of all ages welcome•No pets•No smoking on board•No parties or events•Please follow the marina access and safety guidance provided at check-inFAQs •Toiletries are not provided beyond hand soap, so please bring your own shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Towels, linens, and toilet paper are provided.•The bathroom and shower are compact, as is normal on a barge, but hot water is plentiful and the pressure is strong.•Getting around the boat means some steps down into the cabins and a gangway from the dock, so it is not step-free.•This is a working, residential marina, so there can be a faint smell of fuel at times. Guests describe it as occasional and not bothersome, but we mention it up front.•The harbor is quiet, sheltered, and secure, and guests consistently say noise is not an issue.•Check-in is in person. You will be met at the dock entrance and shown the marina access procedure and everything on board.•Tower Hill Underground is about a five-minute walk, with a coffee and pastry shop, restaurants, and a Tesco Express right at the docks.•Paid parking is available around the marina, though it can be pricey. Most guests arrive without a car, since the central location and transport links make getting around easy.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

Why not experience a bit of UK boating culture whilst enjoying London's top landmarks - right in the city centre?Your cosy canal boat sleeps 4 in 2 double bedrooms. The kitchen, bathroom & decks have everything you need - and ask us about a 1-hour private tour right on your boat.Located along the Grand Union waterway in central London we're only 20-30 mins to the city's most famous sites - so come enjoy a unique experience & lovely sleep on your canal boat!The Space:Our canal boat is ideal for a couple, large family or group of friends visiting London to see its most famous landmarks. It offers a bright open-plan kitchen and lounge, full bathroom, cosy bedrooms and double-beds to comfortably sleep 4 adults.The boat's stern has an open-air deck allowing for early sunrise breakfasts or relaxing dinners under the stars - or lets guests have a relaxing cup of tea whilst watching ducks and swans feeding in the canal.The boat moors on the Grand Union canal near Little Venice and the short route to her exact location along the easy-to-access towpath will be provided after booking.And if the weather plays its part, we might be able to provide a 1 hour private tour via the bird sanctuary island, narrowboat village, Regent's Park, London Zoo into Camden market. The eco-centric canal boat runs on solar power with new energy efficient powerbanks available for full electricity and to charge all your phones, laptops and LED lights throughout the boat. We think you'll find staying on our canal boat a more interesting and unusual experience than your standard hotel or apartment - and our boat has what you need for a more memorable break in central London.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.