Houseboat holiday rentals in British Isles

What a great place to stay! Lovely location and not too far from anything we needed. Would recommend and would stay again :)

Wonderful, well equipped and surprisingly spacious. Lovely to stroll along the canal or enjoy nearby Primrose Hill. Andres was very quick to respond. A magical experience.

We stayed one night at Marteen's place. Spacious and original experience than sleeping in a houseboat! We would have liked to take a canoe ride but the owner was not available that day to help us get started. Just this little regret that would have made our stay perfect!

A moment out of time! We loved our stay at Homeboat. Peaceful environment on the canal, we had the chance to enjoy extremely favorable weather, which allowed us to enjoy the terrace until sunset... magical and very relaxing. Beautiful services of the accommodation, everything is available and very responsive host. 2 small areas for improvement for us: a blind in the children's room, probably present before but missing during our stay. And a small sign announcing the rental would be a plus, because we did not find homeboat right away, but it may be just us;-) and these are two details that do not tarnish the experience in any way. Our only regret is not taking an extra night!

We had a great stay on Sea-E-O, very well equipped and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. The beds were super comfortable! A lovely location to sit out on deck and watch the world go by (just a boat every now and again!). I can imagine going back in the summer, with a book and glass of something cold in hand! A short walk into lymington which is lovely, great places to eat, a lovely market and the kids enjoyed crab fishing on the quay. We throughly enjoyed our weekend away - thank you!

A really quiet and original place. The cabin is spacious and well equipped with a large terrace. Very good hosting by Audrey and very clear explanations as well as excellent flexibility! We'll be there again.

The boat is such a lovely place to spend the evenings, and the proximity to Paddington station means that it’s close to everything.

We (Mom, dad, and kids of 12 and 15 years) had a great stay in Tom's boat. The boat was in the city of Gent when we rented it, and we really like the city. We were right next to the tram and bus stop, so it was very easy to get around, and it was only a small 30 min walk to the center. Tom has done a great job with this boat. It is huge, so there is a lot of space, and you can really feel that Tom is an artist and has a great eye for beautiful, funny and quirky stuff, so you can spend a lot of hours just enjoying the boat. We also loved to sit outside on the patio, enjoying canal life :D As Tom also wrote to us, it is not a five star hotel, it is a home, but we also felt very much at home and just relaxed a lot. There is 3 bedrooms, so it's just perfect for us. Tom is a very nice guy, and he gave us lots of great recommendations to the local area. It is really worth listening to his suggestions, and he will gladly answer any question you may have. If you are looking for something homie and unique, I strongly recommend Toms boat (And we would love to come back in the future).

Had such an amazing stay at Sharon’s place! The setting was unreal, no complaints whatsoever. The setting was beautiful, we were lucky with amazing weather so spent our days lounging on the lake decking! The cabin was super clean and beautiful. The hosts were so responsive and accommodating. Would recommend 100%, a truly lovely stay :) thank you again!

Great little place. Beautiful view of the marina. Lovely area. Great for taking the dog for a walk. We hired a boat for the day which was around a 30 second walk from the property. Peppery cosy and warm. Definitely recommend and we will stay again

We had a wonderful 4 night stay on Water Lodge. A fabulous base for exploring the Isle of Wight. We all slept amazingly well and had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay for a family of four. Thank you Yarmouth Harbour!

Jenny was a great host! The Cabin was spotless on arrival! Very cosy and well equipped... As previous guests had noted the bed is super comfy!! The outside area for dogs is brilliant. Definitely recommend the Culm Valley Inn! Fantastic atmosphere - delicious home cooked food - 15 min walk. Strand Stores serve an incredible breakfast and sell high quality local produce! We also enjoyed a nice day out at Sidmouth beach..

Gorgeous boat. Such a treat to stay on and so well fitted out like a real home from home. Super easy to find and get settled in thanks to lots of information before the stay. Lovely peaceful location on the river. Wonderful way to spend the Easter weekend.

A mini paradise! The gardens are beautiful, it’s clear Trevor has spent a lot of time and effort on building it up. The facilities are amazing, you can spend a whole weekend there without needing to go anywhere given the hot tub, outdoor sofas, fire pit and everything on the barge. Inside was spotless, the facilities were like new. Trev was a great host, taking the time to chat us through how everything worked and making us feel at ease.

I have always been intrigued by the narrow boats along London's canals. Getting to stay on Martin's boat was a dream come true!! Martin met up with me and walked me to the boat to show me how things work. Staying on the boat is not like staying at a hotel. It's a special experience, and there are certain things to know for your stay (how to work the fireplace, the tub drain, the composting toilet, etc.) None of it is difficult and it's part of experiencing boat life. The bed was so cozy, I slept like a baby. I felt safe and secure the whole time I was there, and had everything I needed... I mean, a clawfoot bathtub on a boat??!!?!? What more could you ask for? Martin is perhaps the nicest host I've ever encountered. I wish I could have stayed longer, and will definitely try to book the boat again next time I'm in London.

What a fabulous and unique experience for our first visit to London — would absolutely stay here again! This boat was full of all the modern amenities you could need, even a washer. The canal was gorgeous and so peaceful to stroll along, we felt right at home. The host was super responsive at all times and provided ample instruction in advance for locating upon arrival. If you’re looking for something more exciting than your standard hotel room, this is it!

Absolutely amazing! We were lucky enough to stay at Jonathan’s place with perfect weather. One thing I’d say is the boat looks bigger in person than it does in the photos. Kitchen has everything you’d need, rooms and bathrooms clean and a good amount of space. Clear communication throughout - highly recommended!

we had a lovely peaceful break in an amazingly beautifull location.we hired out the boat and went fishing on the lake , will be coming back

Lovely place, very smart and comfortable Great to wake up to the gentle sound of water and birds and the very gentle movement of the houseboat.

We had a fantastic relaxing time at the water snug. Absolutely stunning cabin and surroundings. Loved watching the Canadian Geese, seeing the different birds including the green woodpecker, blue tit's and grey wagtail. Hearing the owl and just completely relaxing on the veranda The water snug was decorated beautifully which we loved how it was done. Patrick and Juliette were lovely and friendly and was a pleasure to meet them and cant wait to come back and try the little cabin next!

Family of four including two teenage boys. We had the most wonderful two nights on Bimini. The houseboat was quirky, peaceful and luxurious all at the same time. We loved the sauna, the outdoor space for breakfast and the screen for late night films. A bonus that the beach is 5 minutes away for a bbq. Julia was lovely and very helpful. It was a perfect Easter getaway. Thank you

What a find. Quirky (in a great way) and calm and peaceful. Beautiful location and really helpful host. Would love to come back.

Fiona was an amazing host. Before we arrived she was super helpful with restaurant suggestions for the Holidays. We had food, coffee and creamer along with the best little mince meat pies. We were met at the entrance and helped into the boat. Easy instructions on the few things that are a little different on a boat. The boat was super charming and relaxing. The location was absolutely the best! We hope to visit again next year, this would be our choice again.

Great and unique bnb for a trip to London, especially with teenagers! Just a short distance from the city and yet very peaceful. Perfect ‘homecoming’ after a day in the crowded centre. Everything we needed was there and the extra showers at the marina were a bonus. Rebecca and her team were easygoing and very friendly.