Title: Boathouse by the Orwell River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 Cottage in Ipswich ## Photo gallery for Boathouse by the Orwell River ![Interior - Boathouse by the Orwell River (Shotley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91209500/91209481/w904h683x60y0-0261f98f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Boathouse by the Orwell River (Shotley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91209500/91209481/d61f5726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Boathouse by the Orwell River (Shotley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91209500/91209481/621307ad_edited_cd53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Boathouse by the Orwell River (Shotley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91209500/91209481/w905h683x60y0-516281d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Boathouse by the Orwell River (Shotley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91209500/91209481/w907h683x59y0-a27f73d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. Anyone actually. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34521100/34521003/6505ccad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A traditionally furnished cottage with fantastic views across the Alde Estuary Aldeburgh - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=34521003&PinnedHotelID=34521003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22440000/22437800/22437768/a8936a76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Buttery, Freston Freston - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=22437768&PinnedHotelID=22437768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101860000/101851000/101850929/1c5f2c5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Contemporary 2 Floor Flat with Sea Views! 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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 ![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 - Suffolk Coast and Heaths \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Jimmy's Farm \- 16 min drive \- 9.4 miles - Ipswich Waterfront \- 18 min drive \- 9.0 miles - University of Essex \- 37 min drive \- 28.5 miles - Colchester Zoo \- 38 min drive \- 32.0 miles #### Getting around - Ipswich Station - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Shipwreck - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Swallow - ‬16 min drive - ‪Red Lion - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Butt and Oyster - ‬6 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬38 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Boathouse by the Orwell River pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Boathouse by the Orwell River? ### What time is check-in at Boathouse by the Orwell River? ### What time is check-out at Boathouse by the Orwell River? ### Where is Boathouse by the Orwell River located? ## Have a question? 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