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Comfy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
London, England
  • Paddington Central
    10 min walk
  • Kensington Gardens
    19 min walk
  • Hyde Park
    5 min drive
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    44 min drive

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About the area

London

With a stay at this houseboat in London (City of Westminster), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Hyde Park and 8 minutes from Oxford Street. .This houseboat is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Leicester Square and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Buckingham Palace.
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What's nearby

  • Paddington Central - 10 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 5 min drive
  • Marble Arch - 6 min drive
  • Kensington High Street - 7 min drive
  • Oxford Street - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Royal Oak Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Real Ale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Westbourne - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Waterside Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Hero of Maida - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends

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 6 in 2 double bedrooms & 2 double-bed sofas. 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, 2 cosy bedrooms and 2 double-beds to comfortably sleep 6 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.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free houseboat features books, games, and a playground.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

TJ

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Living plant wall

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Living plant wall

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Comfy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr.
The boat was charming, clean and super convenient - thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Theresse R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Canal boat disappointing
As a sailboat enthusiast I thought a canal boat would be a wonderful place to stay on our trip. The canal boat in the picture depicts a pristine scene rather than our reality where both sides of the canal were jammed packed with boats rafted to each other. Many canoes and other water vehicles were propelled noisily between the boats. This canal boat looked fabulous in the pictures but was much less inviting when on board. The kitchen lacked a refrigerator. The bathroom had a port-a-potty. There was no Wi-Fi. The canal boat was not charming quite a disappointment for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fun experience!
We enjoyed our stay and it was my 3 year old's favorite part of the trip. It did take some time getting used to the rocking, the toilet process, and cold showers but it was fun and we all look back saying "we had a great time together". Neighborhood was cool!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique stay in Little Venice
An awesome experience staying on a canal boat, very basic ammenities but more than adequate for a few days
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
My 9 year old enjoyed
We do allot of activities this was different
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect central London stay!
What a beautiful area to stay in and in such an unusual property. Everything was great. Had a fab weekend. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous experience
Loved our stay on this barge. Thomas was a great host. I’m not very techno minded, it would have been helpful if there was a copy of all instructions on the boat. Other than that perfect. We even had a tour on the canal to Camden, perfection in its self. X
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Canal Boat Stay
The overall experience of staying on the boat was great! Everything was nice and clean. The beds were VERY comfy! The host was very communicative with everything since there were a lot of bits to staying here. The host also took us for a ride down the canal and it was wonderful!! Highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Delphine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annonce incomplète
L'emplacement est top et la communication avec l'hôte est facile. Cependant il n'est pas précisé dans l'annonce que la péniche est amarrée avec une autre péniche, les fenêtres donnent sur l'intérieur de l'autre péniche. Il n'y a de l'eau chaude que pour deux petites douches. Le supplément payé pour une 5ème personne est très élevé compte tenu du fait qu'il ne pourra pas se doucher. L'électricité ne fonctionne pas bien et toutes les nuits nous avons été réveillés par les BIP du générateur que nous avons du éteindre.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Florian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
cosy boat
We enjoyed staying in the cosy houseboat a lot! Very special place and great host! Very easy and quick communication with the host - thanks TJ! Less space than we thought looking to the pictures (where you never see the corridor next to the beds), and cold water in the shower in the first morning. TJ helped out though. All in all enjoyable! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
Eine ganz großartige, außergewöhnliche Form, in London zu wohnen. Sehr zentral gelegenes, hübsches Boot mit einem extrem netten Vermieter, der uns sogar eine Stunde lang mit dem Boot über den Kanal geschippert hat. Ganz großartiges Erlebnis. Gerne wieder.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024