Boat vacation rentals in River Thames

Amazing experience from start to finish. Alan gave us all the attention and instruction we needed to feel comfortable operating the boat. He spent quite a bit of time with us at check-in to ensure we were qualified sailors! He also provided coffee, tea and cereal for us so we could get a quick breakfast before heading out. The sleeping quarters were more than comfortable and the location was ideal. It was the perfect way to enjoy Oxford!

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!

Hello, We were two adults ans two kids and there was plenty of room to accommodate us 4. We had a great stay and a warm welcome. The location is great in Little Venice. Of course, if you go for this type of accommodation you know it will be somewhat different and exciting and this is exactly what you’ll get. Brushing your teeth with geese and ducks passing by - you can’t beat that.

Another great year in the Pig Boat!!! Nancy was as lovely and helpful as ever, the boat looks gorgeous and was absolutely spotless. Wonderful location, felt very safe on the boat at night. Thank you again Nancy!

Simon and Sharon did an amazing job at hosting us. This was a special trip for myself and my son and to celebrate his 7th birthday. They did so well with my Requests and decorated the boat for me along with set up of birthday cake! My little boy had no idea so it made his birthday very memorable. We were greeted on arrival and all made super easy. The bed is super comfy, lounge cosy and plenty of seating in the sun. It is a great location to be by the water and relax. Be wary of the yacht club, we went for dinner and drink, and entry was supposed to be included but they charged us £2 per person which found a bit off. I can’t say it was a nice atmosphere in there either. Wish I had just eaten on the boat tbh. We will be back for sure! Thank you Simon and Sharon x

Absolutely stunning location for our 2 night stay - even with the downpours of rain. lovely & quiet. Had a very memorable cosy stay with my three grown daughters. A top tip to future guests read the in-depth instructions / watch video that Thomas John kindly provides - we didn’t and couldn’t fathom the shower heating : so our fault plus the bathroom is large enough to wash manually it added to the experience . Would strongly recommend to everyone provided you’re agile enough to get into the barge - hilarious after a couple of wines ! Great hosts , thank you so much

The boat was lovely. It was perfect walking distance to a friend's house where we had a weekend of birthday celebrations and also perfect for the parkrun at Bushy Park Saturday morning. The boat looked just like the photos and loved the quirkiness of it. I was staying on the boat with my sister and brother-in-law so access to the outside toilet and shower provided extra privacy. We had a few queries over the weekend and Monica was always very quick to respond. Staying on the boat added to the wonderful weekend - thank you :)

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.

I truly enjoyed staying aboard Dana- it was a real pleasure and I was very sad to leave. Even at 6 ft 4 in (1.9M) tall, I fit in the shower no problem, which is quite an accomplishment in general, not to mention on a boat. The galley was better appointed than most Airbnb kitchens on land, and though the docks are very quiet, there are plenty of good restaurants, pubs, and attractions in the neighborhood. Tower Hill is a very convenient tube stop. I found it to be a very charming vessel that really felt like home - I came alone on business, but really hope that I will be able to bring my family back. You definitely feel that many good memories have been made here and that it is well-loved and well cared for.

We had a lovey stay on Secret Love this weekend. What a gorgeous set up! The boat was easy to find following the very informative instructions we received by email the day before. It was very clean and tidy as were the facilities. We stayed in the front cabin, and we were very warm and cosy. It was calm and peaceful there. Once settled we got an Uber within a few minutes of requesting one into Windsor and had a walk around the Castle and a couple of drinks at the Ivy. We picked up some fish and chips on the way back and sat up on the top of the boat and watched the sun go down with a glass of wine. It was the perfect end to the day. We are so happy to have come across this hidden gem and to stay somewhere a bit different to your usual hotel stay. We are already discussing dates to return and will be back on board soon! Thank you for having us 😊

Saul and Sarah's barge 'Flicka' is a fantastic place to stay in London, with the ferry to Central London right on the doorstep and the best way to travel and see the sights at the same time. Saul and Sarah are awesome hosts and wonderful chefs - the private dining experience they cooked and served for us on New Years Eve was truly amazing. A totally fabulous and unique experience!