Entire house boat

Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Richmond, England
  • Place, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield London Shopping Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Twickenham Stadium
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Richmond

With a stay at this houseboat in Richmond, you'll be just steps from Thames River and 3 minutes by foot from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. .This houseboat is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Kensington High Street and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Hyde Park.

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

  • Kew Bridge Station - 6 min walk
  • Kew Gardens Underground Station - 16 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 29 min drive

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!
The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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