Title: Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens 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 house boat # Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens Houseboat in Richmond, steps from Thames River ## Photo gallery for Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens ![Outdoor dining - Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens (Richmond)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119970000/119962600/119962548/7ccc30cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens (Richmond)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119970000/119962600/119962548/d064abe0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens (Richmond)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119970000/119962600/119962548/be936dc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens (Richmond)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119970000/119962600/119962548/25711647.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens (Richmond)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119970000/119962600/119962548/d8bcdd8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens provides laundry facilities and more. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Laundry room ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Internet access ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116780000/116777500/116777435/50240f02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 3BR Home | Huge Garden + Free Parking Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=116777435&PinnedHotelID=116777435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115640000/115637900/115637897/c2bc46e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish 2-bed penthouse in vibrant White City with bright open-plan living and modern finishes. 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 Richmond is home to this houseboat. Kensington High Street and Westfield London Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Natural History Museum and London Eye. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Twickenham Stadium or Stamford Bridge Stadium. [Visit our Richmond travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond.dx6144808) [View more Houseboats in London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Houseboats.d178279-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.48574,-0.289748&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DtgyH%7Cqw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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PAu4ZMPRrEFk80miBu7_dgdHSS8=) Richmond, England ### What's nearby - ![London featuring a city, a river or creek and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532493801/7cdb2dfe-633b-4801-b599-6c1db9db26af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Thames River 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Thames Path](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2114/e637a352-8b9e-4ac2-9d13-72cbd0be11d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Thames Path 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew which includes a park and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507724/cf68c8e0-9f53-4277-8d6d-5460b4157836.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Gtech Community Stadium 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Gunnersbury Park 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Kew Bridge Station 6 min walk - Kew Gardens Underground Station 16 min walk - Heathrow Airport (LHR) 29 min drive ### Restaurants - Victoria Plaza Cafe & Shop 14 min walk - The Orangery 8 min walk - McDonald's 15 min walk - Express Tavern 5 min walk - The Pilot 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens? ### What time is check-out at Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens? ### Where is Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Houseboat on the Thames in London next to Kew Gardens Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine B. 20 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Worked very well for my sister and her family and dogs. The boat stayed beautifully warm thank goodness, as it was a cold few days over Christmas. All the instructions on using bath, shower, heating etc were very clear. The location was great - very easy to get around. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Would love to stay again. ##### Christine B. 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