Houseboat holiday rentals in United Kingdom

Had a wonderful stay at Haven Pod!! The pod was so clean and such a beautiful setting! The staff were very friendly and gave great recommendations and there is so much to do nearby! Would definitely come and stay again!! Thanks!

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.

Lovely stay at Haven Pod +. Very peaceful, clean and friendly staff on hand. We stayed Friday - Monday. Our son loved seeing the fish in the water. Beautiful beaches just a short drive away. We will definitely be returning as the weekend was chilled and stress free. Thank you so much for letting us stay.

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

Hello, We were two adults ans two kids and there was plenty of room to accommodate us 4. We had a great stay and a warm welcome. The location is great in Little Venice. Of course, if you go for this type of accommodation you know it will be somewhat different and exciting and this is exactly what you’ll get. Brushing your teeth with geese and ducks passing by - you can’t beat that.

We had a lovely stay. Convenient spot in easy walking distance of the city centre. And the kids had great fun sleeping on a boat!

Quick One – Fantastic. Loved it. Would book again (Weather could not have been better) Longer Version (perhaps for those, like us, whom have not stayed in a Shepherds Hut/this area before) - I found and booked this as was looking for a bit of a break, in isolation, with some nice country around it and a few walks (hopefully to a pub). Jackpot – this was EXACTLY that, and more. The hut is a lovely place to stay. Great location, fantastic places to eat and drink, (some of which are within a relatively easy walking distance (20-40 mins, depending on which way you go)) Hut is not that small. The bed is fantastic – big and comfortable. (My favourite part of the day was waking up early and watching the low morning sun on the fields, sheep, trees and hills beyond, through various windows, from bed…. and I am not usually an early morning person, but this was special). There is quite a lot of attention to detail. It is very well done. Loved the unusual BBQ (want one) and firepit. Thanks E&J

We really enjoyed our stay on the boat - even with three of our teenage children it didn't feel cramped at all. The location was absolutely perfect as a base for exploring the beautiful city of York. Great pubs a couple of minutes walk away and Bishy road was handy for eateries and grocery shopping. I would recommend using the provided table fans if you are there in the summer months as it can get a little warm in the bedrooms and having a little air circulating makes all the difference. We were there over the bank holiday but it was not noisy on the river at all - it felt very relaxing. Being on a houseboat was a great experience if you are looking for something a little different. The north of England has a great reputation for friendliness and we were not disappointed!

We loved our beautiful unique stay on Trevor’s canal boat. He was friendly, helpful, and provided great info when we arrived. The boat was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed. The private garden was stunning and well cared for with a hot tub and fire pit to make the evenings extra special. The photos really don’t do it justice - it’s even more beautiful and peaceful in person. Great location with a lovely walk along the canal into town. Highly recommend!

Easily the best Airbnb I’ve stayed in, in the UK or abroad. A true hidden gem. From the moment we crossed the bridge to the island and met Linda, we were welcomed into a world of luxury and peace. The boat is stunning, with everything you could dream of: river views, a sunny terrace with ducks and swans, a fully equipped kitchen (coffee press, bread machine, teas, homemade bread, even ice cream), and a tap with boiling water! The bed is super comfy, the bathroom has both a shower and freestanding bath with spa-like toiletries. Eco climate control made it perfectly cosy. Linda is a fantastic host, responsive, kind and flexible. She even let us stay longer on the last day and use their kayaks. Great location near Hampton Court and Bushy Park, where we did the iconic parkrun. Peaceful yet well connected. We missed it the second we left and can’t wait to return. A magical stay, we feel so lucky to have found it!

A Truly Unique Stay!
We had an unforgettable time staying on this canal boat in Zone 1! The location was absolutely perfect – right in the heart of London, with everything we wanted to see just a short walk or tube ride away. We were close to all the iconic spots, plus heaps of cafes, restaurants, and shops. The boat itself was spectacular. It had so much charm and character, and was super cosy. Everything we needed was right there – from a fully equipped kitchen to comfy bedding. Waking up to the views on the canal was such a special touch – so peaceful and relaxing, yet we were in the middle of the action. Martin, the host, was brilliant – super friendly and gave us plenty of helpful tips for the local area. We’ll definitely be back the next time we're in London. Highly recommend if you're looking for something a little different and a lot of fun!

Loved staying here , the location was perfect, very peaceful and relaxing will definitely be returning

Loved our stay on the boat. It was so fun trying it out and Hannah was extremely easy to communicate with. The boat itself had everything we needed and was super clean. We would 100% recommend staying here.

Wow, what an incredible experience! The hot tub was great, and the welcome champagne was such a nice touch. I’d definitely stay here again. I even got a flat tire the night before, and the property owner kindly pumped it up for me in the morning — absolutely amazing!”

No problems with finding Scorpio based on directions given. Clean and well equipped with all that is needed to stay and the loaf of bread and butter and milk for tea was so nice to have. It was also fun to have the duck food to give to “the locals”. Very comfortable bed and the shower was great! I was worried about the boat maybe being “rocky” on the water but at most it was a gentle sway. Chris gave great insight into the local area and what was great to eat at nearby. It was lovely to sit outside and watch the other boats go by. I’m so glad I booked a stay at Scorpio!

I've just returned from a 2-night stay on the Ark with a small group of friends and family. On arriving, I met Kerrie, who had just been to do a final check of the boat. She was lovely and made me feel very welcome. The boat is just beautiful and in a gorgeous, peaceful setting. Everything was as described. The boat was spotless and had everything we needed. The bed I slept in was so comfortable and the shower was nice and powerful. The hot tub is well worth going in. Very clean and with a great view of the river when inside it. The site the boat is moored at is just lovely. A great cafe where we all had a delicious breakfast in the sun. Although there were quite a lot of people around (the weather was beautifully warm and sunny) we never felt overlooked when sitting on the terrace of the boat. It was the perfect place to relax and unwind. York was only a 10-15 minute taxi ride away (costing about £13),making the Ark such a great location for visiting the city. I can't wait to rebook!

wow what can I say,Julian was great host l,his boat is beautiful and the bed was extremely comfy,best air bnb bed ever,wish we could of stayed longer,definitely booking again for longer next time,hopefully we'll see the baby swans nesting right outside the window of the wheelhouse,could not fault the host or the accommodation,hats off to highly recommended

Very cool place to stay. Great location within a few mins walk of the park and bars and 10 mins from city centre. The boat and its features takes a bit of getting used, but the host sent a really helpful video and was very responsive. The beds were really comfy and we all slept like logs. Would recommend!

All we expected & more. A truly wonderful place to stay. My partner & I were looking for somewhere to stay for a quiet romantic weekend & this was the perfect place! Beautifully tranquil & relaxing setting. We loved the boat & went out onto the lake a couple of times ☺ If anyone wanted to venture out anywhere, we visited Lydford Gorge one day, which was lovely (only a 15min drive). Kyle was an excellent host, very friendly & communicated everything we needed to know.

What a visit! We’ve absolutely loved every minute of our stay with Patrick and Juliette, they have created the most beautiful living space and could not have been more friendly and accommodating. It’s a fantastic spot for either a calm getaway or for if you want to do some exploring, and your hosts have excellent local knowledge that they are happy to share if you need recommendations for the area. We had planned to just relax on the boat for the whole time, but we actually wound up visiting nearby areas (Brighton, the beautiful Sheffield Park, local pubs) before retreating to the boat for the evenings, and we loved this mix. Could not recommend this place enough, it’s been our favourite holiday yet and I’m certain that we’ll be back in future!

Absolutely Wonderful Perfect Property in an ideal location. Host was very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with No hesitation in recommending or re-booking.

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.