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Boutique houseboat in central London. A calm oasis in the heart of the city.

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Fireplace
Marina
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace
  • Water view

Explore the area

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London, England
  • Place, Paddington Central
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

London

With a stay at this houseboat in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. .This houseboat is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Marble Arch and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Oxford Street.
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What's nearby

  • Paddington Central - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Westbourne Grove - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Queensway - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kensington Gardens - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Warwick Avenue Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pearl Liang - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bondi Green - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Boutique houseboat in central London. A calm oasis in the heart of the city.

This memorable place is anything but ordinary- a hidden oasis in central London. A stunning location surrounded by natural beauty right in the middle of all the best London has to offer.
The accommodation is beautifully designed. It comprises a double master raised bed. The sofa converts in to a double bed and an extra single mattress can be provided so a maximum of 5 people can stay on board. The boat is perfect for a romantic getaway for two, or would be great for a family looking for an alternative, fun holiday.
The living area comprises a lounge seating area, and an office space with wifi and desk. There is a stainless steel kitchen, with a Smeg gas oven and hob, a good size fridge with freezer compartment, a sink and draining board, cupboards and shelves housing all the usual kitchen equipment.
The bathroom has a walk in wet room with modern exposed pipe work . The WC is a compost toilet which would usually have to be emptied by the host every 3- 5 days. Water is held in a tank on-board and needs topping up once a week (depending on your usage). This will be done by your host.
In the winter months heating is by the solid fuel stove which burns a combination of smokeless coal and logs which are provided. There is also a central heating system which heats the radiators and hot water. The boat is on mains shore line so there are two oil filled heaters provided as well so you will always be warm.
In summer months there is a roof deck for you to enjoy the stunning views and a fire pit to keep you warm in the evenings.
The area is one of outstanding natural beauty
The boat is a 3 minute walk from Paddington Station and all that the city has to offer and steeped in history. Locally there is much to enjoy- the surrounding nature, the calm or the water or the canal side restaurants and bars. Regents park is a stunning hours walk away or you can take a boat to really experience the canal. Portobello market ans Nottnghill Gate are a 45 minute walk as is teh street food market in Camden .
Alternatively enjoy some slow living and just hang out on the boat and experience the tranquility of the area.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven and a stovetop.
This smoke-free houseboat offers wheelchair access.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Boutique houseboat in central London. A calm oasis in the heart of the city. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

L B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The houseboat was absolutely lovely and the space very effectively used. I loved being there at all times of day and night with the beautiful view of Browning Pond. The Papillon was the most beautiful houseboat I saw the whole time I was on the canals, and it was interesting to see the movement of some of the others that are not permanently moored. There were many appealing restaurants in walking distance, bus service very nearby, and it was great fun to sit up on the top deck as I had wonderful weather both days. One warning--getting up and down from there was a slightly challenging and indelicate process for me as a 74-year-old in decent but not great shape. Also, you are on display up there, as in good weather the canal-side walk next to the boat is very popular. A great spot for people-watching over a glass of wine! I had a bit of an internet problem that was never resolved, but I was able to use my phone to access the internet so it wasn't a big deal. (It might be to some.) Maria was a great host and very kindly left me a loaf of wonderful bread with butter, jam and milk supplied. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026