Boat holiday rentals in British Isles

Let yourself be lulled by the enchanting calm of the sea air. Small, well-ordered cocooning space. Of course, you have to move a little on the pontoon to access the toilets (always clean and accessible only to sailors) or go to the harbour master's office to shower, but it's a choice and it's done very well. I slept really well.

Our family of 3 loved staying in the houseboat. It was a great hideaway in the middle of the city. The boat was even larger than we expected and very comfortable.

Maarten was a lovely host. The living accommodation was exactly as described and shown in the pictures and surprisingly spacious even for my giant husband. It was a short flat easy walk to the historic centre even with little legs in tow. breakfast was yummy with a special treat for my son who was very pleased that Maarten bought him a doughnut. communication was prompt and in perfect English

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

A very special experience, with great communication and responsiveness with any questions we had.

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!

Absolutely incredible stay! Warm, original and exceptional. Erwin is a perfect host. In addition to being a passionate person with lots of interesting life stories, he is very welcoming, friendly and cares about the well-being of his guests. The boat trip is not to be missed, a moment of pure serenity and relaxation. Great introduction to the world of boats through Erwin's experience and knowledge. We loved being able to sail on board his yacht. Thank you Erwin for this wonderful experience!

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.

We had a great time, a first for us. Catherine and Mikael are very attentive hosts, always available for our needs. The breakfast is hearty, it's very nice to get up and see fresh bread and pastries with fruit and yogurt. We recommend it and will be back with pleasure. Thank you Catherine and Mikael

Nice experience with our two kids ( 9 and 13 )

Very pleasant and exotic weekend aboard Richard's sailboat. The kids were thrilled. The boat is friendly and convenient, the bathrooms are close and clean. Richard is a very considerate and available host. Thank you.

Helena's time was just wonderful! Helena is a very attentive, friendly host and the breakfast is excellent! The boat is cozy, very clean and offers all the comfort you could wish for. The area is fantastic, it's quiet, and you can spend a lot of time in nature and enjoy the magnificent views. In the vicinity you can rent bikes and explore the water with SUPs. We highly recommend Helena's boat and will be happy to come back! Thank you for everything!

We had a lovely stay aboard Sea Wolf and would definitely recommend. A friendly host who made sure we had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend! Great location, lots of lovely walks and nice shops and pubs nearby. Thank you for a wonderful time!

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.

We had a wonderful time we was met by glen who was the perfect gentleman couldn’t have been more approachable and kind,made us feel extremely welcome and nothing was too much to make sure we had everything that we needed to enjoy our stay. Emma has a Beautiful boat and has gone to extreme lengths to ensure everything is to hand that you could possibly need to have an amazing stay.

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.

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!

We had a lovely relaxing week aboard "Lagertha" Beautiful location, very peaceful, lots of wildlife to look at on seating at the stern of the boat while you have your breakfast or relaxing on the garden furniture during the day's and evenings. Everything you need is provided for your stay, we'll equipped kitchen, lovely comfy bed. Katy and Danny were easy to contact and very friendly and helpful with any questions we had during our stay. Lovely welcome gifts when we arrived. If you looking for relaxing, quiet break in a beautiful country setting, we would highly recommenda a stay aboard "Lagertha" Would love to return for another stay.

Excellent place to stay and Colin the host, was exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable about the boat and the surrounding areas. This was a beautiful and peaceful experience and so memorable, as such an unusual place to stay.

Thank you for being a great host and letting us stay in your beautiful boat. We had a lovely peaceful overnight stay. Very helpful and informative host. The log burner is a bonus!

We had a lovely stay on the barge—everything was peaceful and beautifully maintained. The host was friendly and quick to respond to any questions, which made our experience even more enjoyable. We’d happily stay again!

We had a brilliant stay here, my 4 and 6 year old loved it, and we had a great time as a family, and then it was cost as a couple in the living space in the evening. Spotlessly clean and lovely extras like asking which toys and books for the kids. Amazing communication. Super convenient location for chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Hylands park.

Great place to stay, loved being on the canal, a great way to experience canal life! Ted was at hand if I needed anything, responding quickly to any message left. A great little canal boat in a beautiful location. Would stay again!

Very nice and unique location in the harbor, we enjoyed it.