Boat vacation rentals in British Isles

Overall, everything about the accommodation was a pleasant surprise. Cleanliness, communication, and charm were all as good as it gets, and Joyce was a delightful host. Staying in a boat along with the time spent exploring the canal on foot really made the trip. Thanks!

Our stay, on a boat moored in a canal at Regent's Park, was the perfect setting for a weeklong sightseeing stay in London. It was comfortable, clean, updated, and gave us all the room we needed. In addition, it was surprisingly quiet, given that we were in the middle of a world capital, and was marked only occasionally by the singing gondolier who plied the canal past the boat. Andres & Candi were very attentive hosts, communicating well about location and time to meet for check-in, and responding promptly to our questions and needs during the stay. I recommend them very highly!

Thank you Andrew, we loved staying in your quirky Airbnb. The boat was cosy & warm. You were welcoming & knowledgeable. Left the car at the location & got the number 3 bus into Bath for the Christmas markets - fab location. Thank you

Very close to the city center, the accommodation is spacious and pleasant. Jean-Marie is passionate and is a facilitator. I recommend it.

This was a really scenic place at the harbour. Very close to Lymington town centre. The boat is clean and has everything you need for your stay. It can get cold at night during winter. The team were really helpful and responsive

Very nice boat both outside and inside, ideally moored in the immediate vicinity of essential amenities and free parking. It is very comfortable and well-equipped, nothing was missing. Rose is a particularly charming host, very welcoming and attentive. Her words, rich in local history including family history in line with the decoration and the documents she leaves us at our disposal are a great introduction to discovering Cherbourg and the surrounding area. To conclude: everything was perfect and as described!

Erwin was a fantastic host and his boat was a real adventure to stay on - we thoroughly enjoyed our sailing voyage (esp getting to be captain and seeing the seals) and the kids LOVED everything about our stay. The freshly delivered breakfast was also a lovely treat! Would highly recommend!

Lovely unique place to stay. The stove kept the boat cozy even on a stormy night. Ger was very responsive to anything we needed. Fun exploring the canal and easy to get to site near. Groceries and restaurants walkable as well.

Super friendly people , cozy place , amazing getaway!

Nice experience with our two kids ( 9 and 13 )

great little boat. we had a great night there with the kids.

We had a fantastic stay at Sea Wolf - So much so, that we requested to stay another night. We really didn't want to leave. Russell was a great host, very friendly and accommodating. He met us to explain everything on the boat and made us feel very welcome. The boat was cosy on arrival with Christmas tree and log fire on TV. Was a lovely start to the trip! The prosecco in the fridge was also much appreciated and milk (and coffee pods for fancy machine - These were delicious). Not forgetting the supply of biscuits!!! Great facilities on board and we spent a lot of time on here. Would love to come back in the warmer months to make use of the deck. The marina is great - Shower / bathroom facilities are the best we have seen. Went to The Haven each night, ate once (food was delicious) and had a drink the other nights; really nice atmosphere. We are already planning our next trip.

Unusual and exotic stay. Super nice host. Accommodation that matches the listing in every way. A long weekend of August 15, 2024 super relaxing in Fécamp.

Had an amazing stay! Exactly as described. Was aloud an earlier check in. Great location.

Great experience! Something different than different. Clear explanation from Claire and instructions. The boat looked cozy and we cooked deliciously and sat outside with our wine. Everything works well. Bed is not for tall people, but it was lovely and nice and warm. Recommended.

Due to a broken lock in the harbour where Tor’s boat was moored we were unable to stay on the boat but Tor booked us straight into a hotel on the quayside which was done with lots of support from Pier House hotel. The last minute changes were due to the lock in the harbour and the extreme weather that was forecast. The hotel staff were so supportive of the last minute booking and couldn’t have been more kind and professional. Tor was great, offering to help in any way. She is an excellent host and we wouldn’t hesitate to try to book to stay on the boat again. 5stars without a doubt. Amazing!!

We had so much fun exploring Cambridge and Ely from the boat. It is a fantastic way to get to explore the area and have an adventure at the same time. The boat is lovely and was easy enough to navigate after getting a lesson from Gary. We would love to do it again and highly recommend!

The Sula is amazing- beautifully converted into a comfortable place to stay. There are thoughtful extras including charging docks, cookies and fizz. Our host Colin was excellent, providing a lot of information about things to do in the area and best restaurants to visit. We will be visiting again.

Perfect venue for our final night with our son (well over 6ft tall and still fitted in the bed!) and his wife before they headed back home from Heathrow (a 15 minute drive). Beautiful boat, lots of help from Emma regarding checking in, how things worked and advice on local restaurants. I’ve already booked my next stay!

A peaceful stay in the heart of the east side of the city, close toTower Hill. The boat and the marina are in a beautiful area surrounded by wonderful restaurants yet very quiet and and walkable to the underground tube, which quickly transports you anywhere in the city. We felt very safe and protected with security office nearby. Our host, James, was so kind and lovely at check-in. He made sure we felt comfortable with the interior of the boat, and explained how water and heating operated. He gave us food recommendations, and insured all of our questions were answered during our tour of the boat during check-in. Really, just a lovely person. Staying on the boat was extremely comfortable and we never felt as though we needed more room. The master bedroom was spacious and the bed very dreamy and I drifted off to sleep very quickly every night with the lull of the water. There was never a feeling of any motion sickness. I can recommend it highly.

We absolutely loved our stay, it was such a fun alternative to stay in regular apartment and we really enjoyed exploring the area. Great location, easy to find. Mia also left lots of helpful instructions on how to use everything and was very communicative. hopefully we’ll be back again one day

Great place to stay. Near by shop and bus stop. Walkable distance for shopping centre, restaurants and cathedral. I have spent good time with my family. My daughter was quite happy to celebrate her birthday at boat. I recommend the place.

This was a very special place to stay. We felt privileged to have access to this wonderful barge. It was so peaceful, sitting in the wheelhouse watching the tide come in and go out bringing an ever changing array of bird life in its wake. The place was clean and the bed very comfortable. Julian and his partner were friendly, helpful, inventive and creative. They gave us the information we needed, allowed us to come earlier than stated and although we shared the barge, it didn’t feel that way as our part was completely separate and private. We would love to stay again.

It is my second time - and hopefully not last! I had a fab time! Love staying in the boat, looking out at the sea, the boat is spacious and clean. Carolina going out of her way to make sure we were comfortable! Will be going back!