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Beautiful Widebeam Boat - London

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Interior
A compact RV interior with a kitchenette, a dining area, a blue sofa, and a wood-burning stove.
A wooden deck with a table, a mug, and a bowl of food.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
A cozy wooden room with a bed, two round windows, and a warm light source.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Hyde Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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London, England
  • Place, Paddington Central
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Queensway
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Spare Room

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

London

City of Westminster, a neighbourhood in London, is home to this houseboat. Oxford Street and Kensington High Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Check out an event or a game at Royal Albert Hall, and consider making time for Natural History Museum, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
London, England

What's nearby

  • Westbourne Grove - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Paddington Central - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Queensway - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Warwick Avenue Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pearl Liang - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Waterside Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Real Drinks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Union Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge House - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Widebeam Boat - London pet-friendly?

Yes, this houseboat allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Widebeam Boat - London?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Widebeam Boat - London on 4 January 2027 start from NZ$1,444, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Widebeam Boat - London?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Widebeam Boat - London?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Widebeam Boat - London located?

Located in City of Westminster, this houseboat is within 1 mile (2 km) of Paddington Central, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Oxford Street and Marble Arch are also within 2 miles (3 km). Warwick Avenue Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and Royal Oak Underground Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great alternative to staying in London.

Lovely well maintained boat.With wonderful log burner and comfortable bed.Alex is a great host who keeps in touch throughout the booking process.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay and unique experience

We loved our stay on the houseboat, the host is great with communication and met us to explain everything about the houseboat. It has everything needed for a comfortable stay and we enjoyed seeing the swans and ducks swimming by each day. Hope to come back again soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Stayed for a month, enjoyed the time on the boat, canal life, waterfowl interactions, morning birdsong. A wonderful home base to explore London.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying on a canal boat gave us a different perspective on London. The area near the boat was diverse and interesting and within easy walking distance to a tube station.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2025
Great guests. Would welcome them back at any time
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and was always available to answer our numerous questions. Unfortunately not everything was stocked for the wood stove so we had some issues heating the boat on the first day, but later on in our stay all got restocked. Overall, the boat is lovely, in a good location, and provides a unique experience for staying in London.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so hot on this boat that we had to leave for a hotel. Also not ok the iist was a compost toilet and only solar power. Run!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was very quaint and quite nice. The compost toilet was a new experience. Unfortunately there were a lot of spiders . Overall enjoyable
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Off Grid Experience

I’ve always wanted to try living on a boat and this was the perfect way to get a taste! The boat is wonderfully kept and Alex was very communicative in helping me get adjusted to the amenities. I loved walking along the river each morning. If you’re looking for an adventurous yet cozy stay, look no further!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

We loved our stay on the houseboat for a four-day family visit to London. Everything was just as described and Alex was so quick to reply to all of my inquiries. He offered suggestions for the area and gave a thorough, but easy, description of how to manage (and get the most out of) the boat. Can't thank him enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Was so nice to meet you all and to host you. Hope to see you back in London again some time. Really glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure having you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was amazing

It was wonderful. Alex was a great host. Friendly, helpful and always available. 10 points. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2024
It was a real pleasure to host you and get to know you. You left the place in a great condition. Come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and comfortable

We had a lovely stay on Alex’s boat. What a treat to be able to enjoy all the amazing opportunities in London, and then to be able to return to a peaceful and comfortable (and quiet!) boat at the end of the day. Also starting the day with a coffee on the deck, watching the birds, was an unexpected delight. Thank you Alex!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet London

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time on Alex's boat. We were conveniently docked feet from a small cafe and multiple public transit options. We traveled and did busy tourist things during the day and came back to have some quiet time by the fire and decompress from the day. We even had a visit from a fox friend one evening! Loved our time in London and particularly the special moments on this houseboat!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2024
Was a real pleasure to host you. Glad you enjoyed the boat and Europe. Do visit again ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely boat was an absolutely fantastic choice for our week in London! My husband and I loved the peace and quiet of coming back to the boat after a busy day. It was quite refreshing to be so close to everything in London yet escape to our own private space to return to in the evening that was separate from the hustle and bustle of London. Alex was a superb host - he was very responsive and helpful with everything and he checked in with us regularly to be sure we were enjoying our time and didn't need anything. The boat itself was the perfect size and quite cozy and well thought out. This was our first time staying on a boat and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2025
Wonderful guests. excellent communication. lovely people. would host them again without hesitation. Thanks for staying with me Nicole
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous houseboat experience

Staying on Dorothy was a truly fabulous experience! We are used to living off-grid in a caravan, but this was most definitely a considerable step up from that! Canal living is so sociable, and this is such a relaxed way to visit or work in London. Dorothy is perfect - well equipped, super-comfy bed, WiFi if needed, loved the home cinema vide and the port-hole windows, and even loved the composting toilet! And Alex was always at the end of the phone to help with any wee snags or questions we had. Thanks Alex (and Dorothy!) and we will definitely be back
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place and a very considerate host. Our only regret was that with a short trip and lots of plans, we didn't spend more time on the boat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
lovely guests. would happily welcome them back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten 7 tolle Tage auf der Dorothy. Alles war wie in der Anzeige. Liebevoll eingerichtet, persönlicher Empfang bei dem alles rund ums Boot gezeigt und erklärt wurde. Guter Kontakt mit Alex während des Aufenthaltes. Wir waren sehr zufrieden und kommen gerne wieder.Alles Gute für Alex und seine kleine Familie. ;)))
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Einfach schön, wenn...

Die Entfernung zur U-Bahn hängt natürlich vom Standort des Bootes ab: erst hatten wir ca. 400m, dann 900m zu laufen.Daher sollte man schauen, wie man den Weg mit Gepäck zurück legen möchte.Die Komposttoilette ist vielleicht nicht für jede/n das Richtige, auch da vorher bitte überlegen, ob man das möchte.Aber ansonsten können wir nur sagen "GO"Entspanntes Abschalten in einer tollen Umgebung ohne pünktlich irgendwo am Buffet o.ä. stehen zu müssen und ein grandioser Support durch den Eigner!Weiter so und herzlichen Dank!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe expérience !Le bateau change régulièrement d’emplacement ; lors de notre séjour à Londres, il était amarré dans le quartier de Mile End, à une dizaine de minutes à pied du métro en longeant le canal - direct depuis la gare de Saint-Pancras. Difficile de faire plus pratique ! La péniche est joliment décorée et très confortable. Retrouver le calme et le mode de vie des "boaters", en pleine nature au cœur de Londres, après une journée à parcourir de nombreux kilomètres dans la ville, est un véritable luxe. C’est une façon totalement différente - et très agréable - de vivre Londres.Nous n’avons pas eu la chance de rencontrer Alex (il avait la meilleure des excuses !), mais il a été très disponible et réactif tout au long de nos échanges. Un grand merci à lui et à Lee pour leur accueil !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten wunderbare 5 Wochen auf dem Schiff. Es ist wie glamping mitten in der Stadt. 500m von Kings Cross hatten wir einen ruhigen Liegeplatz! Wir waren an mehreren Orten und konnten so ganz verschiedene Viertel der Stadt kennenlernen. Alex ist sehr nett, war immer schnell zu erreichen und hat uns alles sehr gut erklärt.
Stayed 35 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026
Was fantastic to have you stay. Glad you had a good time. You're welcome back at any time! All the best
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2025
Great guests. Would gladly welcome them back
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