Title: The Cru Houseboats Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Cru Houseboats Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Thermae Bath Spa ![Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109300000/109294900/109294900/1aeac546.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109300000/109294900/109294900/7017930b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109300000/109294900/109294900/cd6ebbd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109300000/109294900/109294900/3bfe926d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109300000/109294900/109294900/1a51f26f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Thermae Bath Spa, The Cru Houseboats provides amenities such as free self-service breakfast. Active travellers can enjoy fishing, boating and horse riding at this bed & breakfast. 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 16 - Oct 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=109294900&PinnedHotelID=109294900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=109294900&PinnedHotelID=109294900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 17 - Oct 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=109294900&PinnedHotelID=109294900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=109294900&PinnedHotelID=109294900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=109294900&PinnedHotelID=109294900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=109294900&PinnedHotelID=109294900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=109294900&PinnedHotelID=109294900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=109294900&PinnedHotelID=109294900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House boat | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109300000/109294900/109294900/bc0a28f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### House boat ### Highlights Heating Kitchen Full-sized fridge/freezer Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Separate bath and shower Private bathroom Cookware/dishes/utensils - 32 sq ft - Canal view - Sleeps 6 - 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBath-Hotels-The-Cru-Houseboats.h109294900.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBath-Hotels-The-Cru-Houseboats.h109294900.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.38778%2C-2.34791&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D9lquwzyw6pMpg60ZOx1W3ET2Ns=) Beckford Road, 12, Bath, England, BA2 6RF #### What's nearby - Bath Abbey - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Bath Christmas Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Roman Baths - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Thermae Bath Spa - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - University of Bath - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Oldfield Park Station - 6 min drive - Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Boater - ‬14 min walk - ‪No 15 Great Pulteney - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Bell Inn - ‬16 min walk - ‪The Curfew Inn - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Sickle - ‬14 min walk ## About this property ### The Cru Houseboats Bed & breakfast near Thermae Bath Spa The Cru Houseboats provides free self-service breakfast and more. Active travellers can enjoy fishing, boating and horse riding at this bed & breakfast. Other perks include: - Free self-parking - Games, bike parking and bike tour information - Outdoor furniture and books Other amenities include: - 24-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels - Electric kettles and heating ## Similar properties ![Tent, Private Bathroom (with Shower) | 1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17860000/17855700/17855675/b719a395.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Glamping on the Hill Radstock - Parking included - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Bar 9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews £90 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=17855675&PinnedHotelID=17855675&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Free secured self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM ### Things to do - Bicycle tours - Boat - Boat tours - Books - Fishing - Games - Horseback riding/rentals ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk ### Outdoors - Outdoor furniture ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Entertainment - 24-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 4:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: GBP 90 We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as The Cru Houseboats Bath The Cru Houseboats Bed & breakfast The Cru Houseboats Bed & breakfast Bath ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cru Houseboats pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Cru Houseboats? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Cru Houseboats? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at The Cru Houseboats? > Checkout is at 4:00 PM. ### Where is The Cru Houseboats located? > Located in Bathwick, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kennet & Avon Canal and Thermae Bath Spa. The Holburne Museum and Great Pulteney Street are also within 10 minutes. Bath Spa Station is 21 minutes by foot and Bath (QQX-Bath Spa Train Station) is 21 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Cru Houseboats Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### M a 8 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Brilliant alternative to an expensive hotel in Bath. The children loved it and only 15 mins walk to the centre of Bath. Very friendly staff. Keith is a legend! ##### M a Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mim 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great boats for the right people We were given a full tour of the boat we had reserved with instructions on how to start the engine to make hot water, starting the furnace, etc. but the number of beds had unexpectedly changed (Cru Houseboats was under new ownership since we booked our stay) and the requirements for operating the boat did not appeal to us so we did not stay there. The staff were extremely helpful in finding a hotel late in the day that was close by. ![Our boat was to be the middle one in the foreground. The outside one was unexpectedly there for only one night.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/30d7c2c0-17e0-42e6-8e11-f012d2074b42-1760485830837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mim Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicki 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staying on the houseboat was certainly the unique experience that we'd hoped it to be. We arrived later than planned but a quick call to the host helped us navigate to the parking area and gave us directions to meet him at the boat. The boat itself was freshly made up for our group, it was toasty warm with central heating and a log burner. 2 single sofa beds in the lounge were a great solution. Coffee, tea, and breakfast items were provided in the fridge, and the kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed to cook a hearty breakfast before exploring the city. Bath itself is an easy 10-15 minute walk from accommodation. It is a slightly uphill journey back but nothing too taxing. We stayed during Storm Darragh so it was a little noisy as night but the boat was so much more stable than we expected. It was a great little stay, and we'd hope to visit again when there's no extreme weather warnings!! ##### Nicki Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander 8 Mar 2025 ##### Alexander Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Lansdown Grove](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Lansdown-Grove.h398087.Hotel-Information) > > [Homewood Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Homewood-Hotel-And-Spa.h3588.Hotel-Information) > > [Broadstreet Townhouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Broadstreet-Townhouse.h38561268.Hotel-Information) > > [Hiding Space - Westgate Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Hiding-Space-Westgate-Apartments.h20615906.Hotel-Information) > > [Brocks Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Brocks-Guest-House.h10076387.Hotel-Information) > > [The Queensberry Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-The-Queensberry-Hotel.h919937.Hotel-Information) > > [Grays Boutique B&B](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Grays-Boutique-BB.h6512785.Hotel-Information) > > [Oldfields House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Oldfields-House-Bed-Breakfast.h5496435.Hotel-Information) > > [The Henry Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-The-Henry-Guest-House.h20177672.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Bath by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Bath.h896904.Hotel-Information) > > [Wentworth House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Wentworth-House-Hotel.h1381514.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Indigo Bath by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Hotel-Indigo-Bath.h19334154.Hotel-Information) > > [The George Inn and The Plaine](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-The-George-Inn-And-The-Plaine.h4052275.Hotel-Information) > > [Leighton House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Leighton-House-Boutique-BB.h15497464.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bath City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bath-City.h74076613.Hotel-Information) > > [Rose And Crown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Rose-And-Crown.h31953573.Hotel-Information) > > [The Black Fox](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-The-Black-Fox.h30645557.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-The-Royal-Crescent-Hotel-Spa.h518649.Hotel-Information) > > [Tyndall Villa Boutique B&B](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Tyndall-Villa-Boutique-BB.h21427497.Hotel-Information) > > [The Gainsborough Bath Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-The-Gainsborough-Bath-Spa.h6577437.Hotel-Information) > > [No. 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Lamppost-Villa.h11899088.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex City of Bath Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Apex-City-Of-Bath-Hotel.h16474486.Hotel-Information) > > [Harington's Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Haringtons-Hotel.h5026280.Hotel-Information) > > [2 Crescent Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-2-Crescent-Gardens.h7858195.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Limpley Stoke Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Best-Western-Limpley-Stoke-Hotel.h448021.Hotel-Information) > > [Abbey Hotel Bath, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Abbey-Hotel-Bath.h11745.Hotel-Information) > > [Francis Hotel Bath](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Francis-Hotel-Bath-MGallery.h7691.Hotel-Information) > > [Doubletree by Hilton Bath](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Bath.h4457.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h12591620.Hotel-Information) > > [Dorian House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Dorian-House.h1381502.Hotel-Information)