Boat vacation rentals in British Isles

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!

Wonderful, well equipped and surprisingly spacious. Lovely to stroll along the canal or enjoy nearby Primrose Hill. Andres was very quick to respond. A magical experience.

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

Très proche du centre-ville, le logement est spacieux et agréable. Jean-Marie est passionné et est un facilitateur. je recommande.

We had a great stay on Sea-E-O, very well equipped and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. The beds were super comfortable! A lovely location to sit out on deck and watch the world go by (just a boat every now and again!). I can imagine going back in the summer, with a book and glass of something cold in hand! A short walk into lymington which is lovely, great places to eat, a lovely market and the kids enjoyed crab fishing on the quay. We throughly enjoyed our weekend away - thank you!

Très joli bateau aussi bien à l'extérieur qu'à l'intérieur, idéalement amarré à proximité immédiate des commodités essentielles et d'un parking gratuit. il est très confortable et bien équipé, rien ne nous a manqué. Rose est une hôtesse particulièrement charmante, très accueillante et pleine d'attentions. Ses propos, riches de l'histoire locale dont familiale en cohérence avec la décoration et les documents qu'elle nous laisse à disposition sont une excellente introduction à la découverte de Cherbourg et des environs. Pour conclure : tout était parfait et conforme à sa description !

Dit verblijf is een hele laagdrempelige manier om meer te leren over zeilboten! Erwin is een sympathieke man die met veel plezier al onze vragen beantwoordde. Ik raad het sowieso aan om op zeiltocht want dat was een leuke ervaring. Als je met de fiets komt ben je ook gemakkelijk in en uit de haven om erop uit te trekken. Wij bleven nu maar 1 nachtje, maar ik zou meerdere nachten ook leuk vinden om het bootleven eens echt te voelen. Al bij al: wij hebben een heel leuk weekend gehad!

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.

Nous avons passé un excellent week end dans ce logement ! Tout était parfaitement conforme à la description, très propre, bien équipé et idéalement situé. Catherine a été très réactive et attentionnée ce qui a rendu notre expérience encore plus agréable. Je recommande vivement ce logement et le petit dej ;-) et n’hésiterai pas à revenir ! Merci

Chouette expérience avec nos deux enfants ( 9 et 13 ans )

Week-end très agréable et dépaysant à bord du voilier de Richard. Les enfants étaient ravis. Le bateau est sympathique et pratique, les sanitaires sont proches et propres. Richard est un hôte très prévenant et disponible. Merci.

We loved our stay on Sea Wolf, we've never stayed on a boat before so it was a real treat! The boat was great for 3 of us (two adults and an 8 yr old child) we really enjoyed the IOW views, relaxing on the decks and exploring the marina and beautiful nature reserve. Food at the Haven was excellent with great staff and the showers were really good. There was a chilly wind all weekend but we felt cosy and warm. Beds were really comfy and the main area has good seating and a VERY efficient hob and kettle. It was easy to get to Lymington for the market and well placed for getting out to the beaches and New Forest. Pack light! There are storage cubbies but it's a boat so it's compact. We pre-made food and the fridge & ice box had ample space. It's worth noting that there is a bit of boat noise in the night - pumps, dehums, a generator sound on and off BUT there is also the soothing sound of the water and the general creaking of the boat, overall a unique and fun experience!

Séjour insolite et dépaysant. Hôte super agréable. Logement correspondant en tous points à l’annonce. Un long week-end du 15 août 2024 super reposant à Fécamp.

Christopher was extremely accommodating and friendly, made us feel right at home straight away. He was very responsive and met us at the marina.

We had an amazing time renting the yacht in Plymouth – everything was even better than we expected! The hosts were incredibly friendly and always quick to help with any questions or requests we had. The location is perfect, with the Barbican just a few minutes away by ferry. We truly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be coming back again!

Super ervaring! Toch eens wat anders dan anders. Duidelijke uitleg van Claire en instructies. De boot zag er gezellig uit en we hebben er heerlijk gekookt en buiten gezeten met ons wijntje. Alles werkt goed. Bed is niet bedoeld voor lange mensen, maar het lag heerlijk en lekker warm. Aanrader.

I enjoy seeking out unique places to stay with an interesting story. SULA LV14 did not disappoint and our hosts explained the history and workings of the boat with infectious enthusiasm. LV14 is well appointed, careful craftsmanship has made the interesting space with few right angles very comfortable. We were lucky with the weather but I think being on board in a storm would be equally exhilarating! (and safe!) Our hosts provided current information on local activities and gave great recommendations for local independent places to eat. LV14 is in easy walking distance of Gloucester Docks and the Cathedral which are both worth visiting. The private tour of the boat was my highlight and highly recommended.

Great opportunity for learning to motor a canal boat for the first time. Adequate for two people and the amenities on boat were also adequate. If one is prepared for a backpack adventure on a canal boat through the Midlands of the UK on the Trent /Mersey canal then this boat offers the opportunity to do so. We enjoyed the experience and the country side with the abundance of birds and water fowls. The surrounding countryside and villages are peaceful and quiet and the folks we met along the way were usually kind and friendly and offered some good canal boating advice. After all we had a great trip and experience and can recommend to any adventurous traveler this canal boat. Great hosts and great stay!

The boat was lovely. It was perfect walking distance to a friend's house where we had a weekend of birthday celebrations and also perfect for the parkrun at Bushy Park Saturday morning. The boat looked just like the photos and loved the quirkiness of it. I was staying on the boat with my sister and brother-in-law so access to the outside toilet and shower provided extra privacy. We had a few queries over the weekend and Monica was always very quick to respond. Staying on the boat added to the wonderful weekend - thank you :)

Lovely stay. Boats felt luxurious and the double-ended bath was an added bonus. Everything you need for high-quality self-catering too.

Spending a couple of days on the Seahorse was a great experience. Pat provided clear and detailed instructions on how to approach the boat and what to do while aboard, which was very helpful. The boat has plenty of space, it felt quite comfortable. Based on the pictures we expected it to be a bit smaller, but we were pleasantly surprised about how roomy the interior actually is. The boat is equipped with everything one could need for everyday tasks, it is well designed for living there even for longer periods of time. We also had a unique and charming view on the river and Kew bridge. There were 4 of us staying on the boat (all adults) and we greatly enjoyed our stay overall. Would highly recommend the experience.

We loved our stay on Mia’s gorgeous boat. We were even stopped a couple times by passers by admiring the set up while we sat out on the stern in the sun ! Everything was clean, tidy and super simple to manage, all the plants make it feel really cosy as well as a natural sanctuary. We had a drink at crate brewery as well as food at Lucia’s which is super close to the boat and offers amazing tacos and intimate cool vibe. Sad not to have stayed for longer - but was a charming birthday surprise. Thanks Mia!

This was a very special place to stay. We felt privileged to have access to this wonderful barge. It was so peaceful, sitting in the wheelhouse watching the tide come in and go out bringing an ever changing array of bird life in its wake. The place was clean and the bed very comfortable. Julian and his partner were friendly, helpful, inventive and creative. They gave us the information we needed, allowed us to come earlier than stated and although we shared the barge, it didn’t feel that way as our part was completely separate and private. We would love to stay again.

One of the more unique and charming glamping stays I’ve had. Every detail had been considered, and the decor was on theme without descending into kitsch. A brilliant rock-and-roll-luxe vibe. One morning the autumn morning was gorgeous and I sat on a stump by the little river nearby - an absolute idyll and so peaceful. It exceeded expectations. I arrived late, and it was slightly tricky to find the right gate in the dark, but that was probably just my own discombobulation. Kate was great, very responsive, and made sure I had a table in the nearby (excellent) pub for dinner if I needed it, which I did. Would happily visit again!