Boat holiday rentals in South West England

Overall, everything about the accommodation was a pleasant surprise. Cleanliness, communication, and charm were all as good as it gets, and Joyce was a delightful host. Staying in a boat along with the time spent exploring the canal on foot really made the trip. Thanks!

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

We had a lovely weekend on Calypso to celebrate a birthday and attend the Boat Show. Poole harbour is beautiful and there is all you need ( Tesco, restaurants etc) within a few mins walk of the boat. The boat is large and we were very warm and comfortable. Certainly a different experience for us.

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!

Unique stay right in the heart of Portsmouth. It’s a boat, I had the best nights sleep I’ve had in ages being gently bobbed about. It had everything you needed for an overnight stay. Timothy was very though with his communications which made it easy to check in even when we arrived late in the evening. The marina is secured and manned, and helpfully they have trolleys, so I’d suggest going and checking out the marina first, grabbing a trolley and taking it back to the gunwharf quays carpark, much easier than lugging cases/holdalls about. Speaking of the carpark you can park right next to quays, and if you take your ticket to the parking attendant you can get a discounted rate of £4.70 for 24 hours. Perfect for a unique experience stay. Not gonna lie, kinda want a boat now.

Princess Eve was a gorgeous place to stay, Paul was very helpful with meeting him with the key card for the marina etc. The boat itself is gorgeous, you can sit out on the front whilst having a drink and watching the sunset. Highly recommend. Archie

Hi all. I share my impressions about the yacht: we were with friends for 2 days on the yacht. Very clean, has everything you need to stay, the owner is very friendly. To meet the dawn on the pier is a special pleasure. Will definitely come back and recommend to everyone

We stayed on the Gin Odyssey for the bank holiday weekend. Ric, the owner and host could not have been more accommodating. Clear instructions before arrival, all the information we needed for our break, wifi passwords, local recommendations he could not have been more helpful. The boat is located in a really good location, next to beach for fishing and crabbing and a 10minute walk from the harbour and restaurants. As a family of 5 with one younger child there was plenty for everyone. Highly recommended to anyone wanting something a bit different.

Very happy with my stay on the boat. Great location on the harbour not far from the city centre and buses. Thanks to Sébastien who was very accommodating with the arrival and departure times + for the boat tour.

I booked last minute, i was delighted with the speedy response and ease of getting on the beautiful boat Meander. It's a perfect cosy home, ideal for my needs in terms of location and quirky details 😊 Matt was very quick to reply, friendly and informative at check in. Great selection of breakfast in the lil basket, though im not much of an eater in the morning, but if i was I'd have been more than happy with the selection of cereals, jams and fruit loaf. Highly recommended!!

Claude was lovely and very welcoming. Helped us clearly with what to do and where to go. Was very friendly and the boat was so nice to stay on. we really had a great time and hope to stay again soon

Great overnight stay on Mischief, which was a treat for my husband’s birthday whilst attending the boat show. Kathy was available upon check in to show us around the boat. A quirky little stay, ideal for anyone who was looking for something alternative to the usual Airbnb & hotels. We had a great stay, thank you Kathy

Tranquil location. Very thoughtful hosts who have everything covered. From entertainment. To towels. To logs for the fire. Would stay again.

We stayed on Nadine as a surprise for my husband's birthday, we wanted something different and that's exactly what we got. Communication, instructions and John's warm welcome gave us a positive start to our stay. We enjoyed some great hospitality at Cobbs cafe, we also hired a boat and explored Poole harbour. We are a group who enjoy walking and exploring, although we enjoyed the jacuzzi, we didn't spend much time on the boat other than to sleep. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen is a generous size with a decent size fridge freezer. Thanks once again for the memorable weekend.

I absolutely loved my stay at Freedom. Captain David and his partner, Pyae, are warm and very hospitable. The breakfast in the morning was scrumptious! The place in itself felt very homely and inviting. It is as described in the pictures and living on the boat on River Avon was really picturesque. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Bath for a few nights. And I would definitely choose this BnB again if I’m again in Bath in the future.

Beautiful night in this boat, everything was as described. I was afraid being claustrophobic but not at all, it's very pleasant. It's small but it's exactly as explained. The captaincy is clean and pleasant. Lots of things to do nearby, it's quiet and soothing to sleep on the port, an experience to be repeated

we had a great night on Yves' boat nothing but happiness😍 he was lovely about the flexibility of the schedule for the handover of the keys we'll be back 🙂

Had a lovely stay on Martyn’s boat. Peaceful setting with nice walks along the towpath. It’s compact & no frills, but everything you need is there and the log burner warms it up super quick. Makes it very cosy.

Our stay at the Blackbird Boat was wonderful. It’s such a unique way to spend time in a truly beautiful and peaceful place. We stayed over a few drizzly days but the boat was really cosy with the sound of rain and the bath house was such a treat - watching the sun set over the lake whilst soaking in the tub was the epitome of luxury! The kitchen was really well appointed for cooking our own meals and everything was comfy and clean. There are some beautiful locations for walking all within a reasonable driving distance as well as some nice towns nearby for day trips or meals out. Highly recommend!

We went for a birthday trip & I definitely recommend this stay! A very peaceful and relaxing staycation. Host was very friendly and pleasant! Around the boat, we were surrounded with restaurants, supermarkets and amazing viewpoints.