Title: Boathouse by the Orwell River 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) Entire home # Boathouse by the Orwell River ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91209500/91209481/w904h683x60y0-0261f98f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91209500/91209481/w905h683x60y0-516281d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91209500/91209481/d61f5726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91209500/91209481/621307ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91209500/91209481/w907h683x59y0-a27f73d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the tranquil river Orwell, this Boathouse offers a serene retreat for 2-3 people. Enjoy super views of bird life and river traffic from the comfort of your fully equipped modern home away from home. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Boathouse by the Orwell River Lovely open plan Boathouse right on the river Orwell. Super views bird life and river traffic. Comes with fully equipped modern bathroom and kitchen (gas), immersion hot water system and efficient wood burning stove. Suitable for 2 - 3 people with double bed on mezzanine level and single bed down stairs plus a double sofa bed. A wonderful natural place to relax away from it all yet only I hour by train from London. A real heaven for walkers, birders, yachties and poets. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ## About the area Ipswich is home to this cottage. Ipswich Waterfront and Wolsey's Gate are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Suffolk Leisure Park and Jimmy's Farm. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Portman Road or Crown Pools. [Visit our Ipswich travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich.dx7912) [View more Cottages in Ipswich](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Cottages.d7912-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.98571,1.238146&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wii%7CHmypF%3FW%3FY%3FY%3FY%40W%40Y%40Y%40W%40YBW%40Y%40WBYBWBYBWBWBWDWDWBWDWDWDUFWDWDUFUFUFWFUFSFUFUHSFUHSHSHSHSHQHSHQJSHQJQHOJQJOJQJOJOLOJMJOLMJMLMJKLMLKLKLKLKLILINKLGLILINGLGNGLENGLENENELCNCNELANCNCNANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBLBNBNBLBNDNDLDNFNDLFNFLHLFLHNHLHLHLHLJLJLJLJLLJJLLJLLNJLJNLLJNJNJPJNJPHNJPJPHRHPHRJPFRHRHRHRFTHRFTFTFTHRDVFTFTDTDVFVDTDVDVBVDVDVBVBVBXBVBVBX%40VBX%40V%40X%40V%40X%40X%40V%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FVAXAXAVAXAXAVCXAVCXCVCVCXCVCVEVEVCVEVEVETGVETEVGTGTETITGTGTGTIRGRITIRIRGRKPIRIPIPKPKPIPKPKNKPKNKNMLKNKLMLKNMJKLMJMLMJMJMHMJMHMHOHMHMFMHOFMDOFODMFODOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMCOCOCMEOCOEMGOEMGOEMGOIMGMIMIOIMIMKMIMKMKMKMMKMMKKMMOKMKOMMKOKOKQKOKQIOKQISKQIQISIQISISISIUGSISGUGUGUGUGUGUGUEWEUGWEUEWEWCWEWEWCWCWCYCWCWCYAWAYCWAYAYAWAYAY%3FW%3FY%3FY%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_5tQGiR3V7eTSmjweU7gwjLXLg8=) Shotley ### What's nearby - Jimmy's Farm - 16 min drive - 9.4 miles - Portman Road - 17 min drive - 9.1 miles - Ipswich Waterfront - 17 min drive - 9.0 miles - Ipswich Regent Theatre - 18 min drive - 9.4 miles - Felixstowe Seafront Gardens - 27 min drive - 20.5 miles ### Getting around - Ipswich Station - 17 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Shipwreck - ‬10 min drive - ‪Red Lion - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Butt and Oyster - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Swallow - ‬16 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬38 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Boathouse by the Orwell River pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Boathouse by the Orwell River? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Boathouse by the Orwell River? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Boathouse by the Orwell River located? > Situated in Ipswich, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Pear Tree Paws and within 9 miles (15 km) of Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Alton Water. Suffolk Leisure Park and Wherstead Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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