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15 Amazing Boatels
Published 17th October 2019
Boats, barges and floating hotels are a fun and unforgettable place to spend a holiday. From stylish river cabins, to cosy houseboats, to traditional narrowboats, if you fancy being ship's captain for a few days, take a look at our selection of 15 nautical but nice boatels around the UK and Europe.
The Harpy Houseboat
Tower Bridge - London
Sleeps 10 adults and 2 small children
An historic London floating home with the postcard view of Tower Bridge - The Harpy is like no houseboat you’ve ever seen!
The Boathouse
Paddington - London
Sleeps 4
Boutique one-room hotel on a barge - escape the hustle and bustle of Central London, while still located in the heart of the city.
Ara
London - London
Sleeps 2 per room
Gorgeous B&B on a boat moored between Battersea and Wandsworth in London
Boutique Barges
Regents Canal - London
Sleeps 4
Step aboard these two quirky boutique barges located on the historic Regent's Canal in London
The Good Hotel
Royal Victoria Dock - London
Sleeps 2
The floating Good Hotel is sleek and stylish and is located on the River Thames in London's historical Royal Victoria Docks.
The Lady of the Twizzle
Walton-on-the-Naze - Essex
Sleeps 14
A salvaged, wartime barge in an exclusive Essex marina, complete with a bubbling outdoor hot tub and luxury interiors…
Swallows Houseboat
Beccles - Suffolk
Sleeps 4
Bring the river to life at Swallows Houseboat in Hippersons Boatyard.
The Floathouse
Penryn - Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Gorgeous and eco-friendly floating cabin with wood burning stove and sun deck just thirty minutes walk from Falmouth.
Houseboat Till
York - North Yorkshire
Sleeps 6
Luxurious houseboat moored in the heart of the beautiful and historic city of York, perfect for small groups or family adventures.
Blue Hue
Glasgow - Glasgow
Sleeps 2
Get onto the open waters at Blue Hue, a converted canal boat located on Speirs Wharf in Glasgow.
Marine Cabin Rotterdam
Boerengat - Rotterdam
Sleeps 4-6
Enjoy a comfy and unique stay in an aluminium vessel sat on the water in the beautiful city of Rotterdam.
Reddingsboot Harlingen Boat
Harlingen - Netherlands
Sleeps 2
Lift your spirits with a stay aboard this lifeboat, fun galore for boat enthusiasts and anyone who loves the water.
Galla Houseboats
Berlin - Greater Berlin
Sleeps 4-8
Two comfy, luxurious houseboats on the river in the marvellous city of Berlin.
Salt & Sill
Tjorn - Sweden
Sleeps 2
Dive into fresh, salt water at Sweden’s first floating hotel, situated on the beautiful Klädesholmen Island.
HT Houseboats
Mielno - Poland
Sleeps 2-8
Ingenious luxury floating homes on north Poland’s beautiful Lake Jamno. Take it sailing or stay put with HT Houseboats in Mielno