Title: Cosy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends 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 house boat # Cosy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends Houseboat in London, near Hyde Park ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99282100/99282084/a57a3715.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99282100/99282084/0008e47c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99282100/99282084/38c91bcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99282100/99282084/fb03c0b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99282100/99282084/8fa786ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in London's canal culture on your very own boat, sleeping 4 adults in its super-king bed & double-bed sofa. Enjoy a bright open-plan kitchen and lounge, full bathroom, spacious double bedroom and extra double bed while taking advantage of the boat’s stern open-air deck for early sunrise breakfasts or relaxing dinners under the stars. 8.0 Very good ### Entire house boat 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4240 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen £232 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov ## 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. ### Cosy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends Why not experience a bit of UK boating culture whilst enjoying London's top landmarks - right in the city centre? Your canal boat sleeps 4 adults in its super-king bed & double-bed sofa. The kitchen, bathroom & decks have everything you need - & ask us about early check-in & a 1-hour private tour right on your boat. Located along the Grand Union waterway in central London we're only 20-30 mins to the city's most famous sites - so come enjoy a unique experience & lovely sleep on your canal boat! The Space: Our canal boat is ideal for a couple, family or group of friends visiting London to see the city's most famous landmarks. The canal boat offers a bright open-plan kitchen and lounge, full bathroom, spacious double bedroom, and extra double bed to comfortably sleep 4 adults. The boat's stern has an open-air deck allowing for early sunrise breakfasts or relaxing dinners under the stars - or lets guests have a relaxing cup of tea whilst watching towpath pedestrians or ducks feeding in the canal. The boat moors on the Grand Union canal near Little Venice and the short route to her exact location along the easy-to-access towpath will be provided after booking. And if the weather plays its part, we might be able to provide a 1 hour private tour via the bird sanctuary island, narrowboat village, Regent's Park, London Zoo into Camden market. Full of historical character, the boat was recently carefully renovated to retain original period features including the oak wood, brass fixtures and ceramic tiling - notably in the kitchen and bathroom. This canal boat was originally built in Sheffield but spent many of years of service in the branches of the Oxford canal before making its way down to central London. The eco-centric canal boat runs on solar power with new energy efficient powerbanks are available for electricity and to charge all your phones, laptops and LED lights throughout the boat. You may find staying on our canal boat a more interesting and unusual experience than your standard hotel or apartment - and our boat has what you need for a memorable break in central London. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Kitchenette - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - Recycling - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 240 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102050000/102044500/102044458/6e048903.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends City of Westminster - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Living/dining area 9.2 Wonderful 23 reviews £177 includes taxes & fees 12 Nov - 13 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=102044458&PinnedHotelID=102044458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105380000/105379800/105379781/6586eadc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends City of Westminster - Parking available - Microwave 6.0 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=105379781&PinnedHotelID=105379781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44100000/44094000/44093940/3b799de0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens. 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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 Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.52407,-0.192152&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:odoyH%7Cod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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I-vHYT97r3qZCUJcNJ4bNA7Vxbs=) London, England #### What's nearby - Kensington Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Hyde Park - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles - Marble Arch - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles - Oxford Street - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles - Kensington High Street - 8 min drive - 1.7 miles #### Getting around - Royal Oak Underground Station - 7 min walk - London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 17 min walk - London (LCY-London City) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hero of Maida - ‬7 min walk - ‪Vanak Persian Restaurant - ‬6 min walk - ‪Real Drinks - ‬7 min walk - ‪Tsiakkos & Charcoal - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Bridge House - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Cosy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends? > As of 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends on 16 Nov 2025 start from £232.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Lovely-Historical-Canal-Boat-For-4-In-Central-London.h99282084.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Cosy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cosy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cosy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends located? > Located in City of Westminster, this houseboat is within 1 mile (2 km) of Queensway, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Kensington High Street and Marble Arch are also within 2 miles (3 km). Royal Oak Underground Station is 7 minutes by foot and Warwick Avenue Underground Station is 8 minutes. ## Have a question? 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