The Raft. A Light and Beautiful Floating Home.

4.97(123 reviews)SuperhostWest Sussex, England, United Kingdom
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Houseboat hosted by Lucy
2 guests1 bedroom1 bed1 bathroom
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Discover a unique romantic getaway on board a floating home in a vibrant houseboat community. All the comforts of a modern house are inside this handcrafted space, with great attention spent on creating an experience full of character and charm. The Raft has fast internet and is a perfect place to work away from home, well stocked with organic cafe direct 'Machu Picchu' coffee! It is its own unit and therefore perfect for isolation. Every surface is thoroughly cleaned is antibacterial cleaner.
Discover a unique romantic getaway on board a floating home in a vibrant houseboat community. All the comforts of a modern house are inside this handcrafted space, with great attention spent on creating an experience full of character and charm. The Raft has fast internet and is a perfect place to work away from home, well stocked with organic cafe direct 'Machu Picchu' coffee! It is its own unit and therefore perfec… read more
“We have relished designing and building every detail of the Raft. From the curve of the roof to the hand-hammered brass door handles. We’ve maximised the amount of light and views of the estuary to make the most of our incredible location. It gives us great satisfaction to have others come and enjoy using the space as much as we enjoyed creating it.”
“We have relished designing and building every detail of the Raft. From the curve of the roof to the hand-hammered brass door handles. We’ve maximise…
– Lucy, your host
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Location

West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

The Raft is in a friendly community of 40 houseboats. It's near Shoreham, a lovely town with many coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, and charity shops. The beach is a 2-minute walk, and is very popular with kite surfers and wind surfers.

Distance from Gatwick Airport

36 mins by car without traffic
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Hosted by Lucy

Joined in February 2016
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House rules
Check-in: After 15:00
Check out: 12:00
Not suitable for children and infants
No smoking
No pets
No parties or events
Long-term stays (28 days or more) are allowed
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