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Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens
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3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 5
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Explore the area
Richmond, England
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew3 min walk
- Westfield London Shopping Centre10 min drive
- Twickenham Stadium10 min drive
- London (LHR-Heathrow)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
About this property
Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens
Seahorse is a Dutch Barge originally built in 1906. She is now a very comfortable houseboat on the Thames. Enjoy being surrounded by nature, whilst being only 30 minutes by train from the centre of London. Kew is a fantastic area. Visit the royal botanical gardens which are only 5 minutes away or enjoy some good food and a drink in one of the many cozy pubs. Seahorse has a great deck that you can sit on and watch the world go by on the Thames. If its too chilly to sit outside, relax in the wheelhouse which has 360 degree views of the Thames.
Parking a car is difficult in London, and we do not have private parking. There are options that we can help you with, especially if you don't plan to move your car for the duration of your stay, but we would recommend coming without one- and then using public transport-
Seahorse is a historic boat, and not a brand new AirBnB- so may not suit all travellers! We re-paint and clean it on a regular basis but as everything is bespoke, it can be a challenge to keep it pristine.
If you are after 5 star hotel luxury, then maybe this isn't for you. But If you want something a bit different and are up for a bit of an adventure, Seahorse is a fantastic place to stay whilst visiting London. You will be living on the river, so you might be woken up by a goose landing on the roof, or have other close encounters with wildlife. If you a lucky you might even see a curious seal swimming past the window!
Parking a car is difficult in London, and we do not have private parking. There are options that we can help you with, especially if you don't plan to move your car for the duration of your stay, but we would recommend coming without one- and then using public transport-
Seahorse is a historic boat, and not a brand new AirBnB- so may not suit all travellers! We re-paint and clean it on a regular basis but as everything is bespoke, it can be a challenge to keep it pristine.
If you are after 5 star hotel luxury, then maybe this isn't for you. But If you want something a bit different and are up for a bit of an adventure, Seahorse is a fantastic place to stay whilst visiting London. You will be living on the river, so you might be woken up by a goose landing on the roof, or have other close encounters with wildlife. If you a lucky you might even see a curious seal swimming past the window!
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Richmond
Richmond is home to this houseboat. Twickenham Stadium and Wimbledon Tennis Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Kensington High Street and Westfield London Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stamford Bridge Stadium or Royal Albert Hall.
Richmond, England
What's nearby
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Syon Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Westfield London Shopping Centre - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
- Twickenham Stadium - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
- Wembley Stadium - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Orangery - 8 min walk
- McDonald's - 15 min walk
- Coach & Horses Hotel - 5 min walk
- Express Tavern - 5 min walk
- The City Barge - 14 min walk
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