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2 bedrooms, WiFi (surcharge), bed sheets
Property video
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, stovetop, electric kettle

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroom366 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Cheshire, England
  • Place, River Weaver
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Zoo
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nantwich

Located in Nantwich, this houseboat is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from River Weaver and 7 minutes from Nantwich Museum. .This houseboat is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Queens Park and 5.7 mi (9.3 km) from Austin's Yesteryear Grocers Shop.

What's nearby

  • River Weaver - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oulton Park Circuit - 21 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 44 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Chester City Walls - 45 min drive - 24.1 miles
  • Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet - 48 min drive - 26.3 miles

Getting around

  • Winsford Station - 14 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmhouse Beefeater - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old Star - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Olde Barbridge Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taylors Tea Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hopley House Cafe Wimboldsley - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Floating Retreat: Relax on a Charming Narrowboat

The Vital Spark is a cosy 61ft narrowboat moored at Aqueduct Marina, Church Minshull, on the peaceful Shropshire Union Canal. Enjoy central heating, a wood stove, 2 double beds, L Shaped Sofa, full shower, Marina Wi-Fi, smart TVs, a fully kitted kitchen, and free parking. A relaxing static stay in beautiful countryside, slow down and watch the water go by.

Starlink Wi-Fi is available at an extra cost.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free houseboat offers books and games.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 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)
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 366 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
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

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