Houseboat vacation rentals in Great Britain

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.

This is our second time staying. Very nice, soothing, very pretty places.

A fun place to stay, Lymington is stunning, very well appointed vessel, great stay!

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.

This houseboat experience has been on my bucket list for YEARS, so when it came time to find a place to stay in London during my four day visit with my grandson for his 10th birthday - BINGO!! IT was a fantastic unique experience. It’s different of course but so easy to adjust to and enjoy thoroughly. Going to bed every night listening to the sweet gentle sound of nature around you was very soothing and the bed was extremely comfortable. Everything you can possibly need is right around you within a few minutes walk. Including two extremely convenient tube stations, railway station, restaurants, coffee shops and markets.

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!

We had a wonderful 4 night stay on Water Lodge. A fabulous base for exploring the Isle of Wight. We all slept amazingly well and had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay for a family of four. Thank you Yarmouth Harbour!

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 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.

Absolutely lovely place to stay. A nice quiet location, just as described. The wife and I loved our night away on the water to celebrate her birthday.

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

Lovely, clean and quiet river boat stay. Read a book, watched the ducks and swans and had lots of walks in nature. Punting was great and lots to do in and around Cambridge. Any queries were soon sorted. Home from home.

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.

Patrick and Juliette where friendly and helpful. the surroundings where beautiful and so peaceful. we went for a little get away after stressful few months and it was perfect

What a find. Quirky (in a great way) and calm and peaceful. Beautiful location and really helpful host. Would love to come back.

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.

Lovely stay - well stocked kitchen, clean and comfortable. Stunning location on the lake, very calm. Easy to access other activities in the Cotswolds (paddle boarding, walks, pubs).