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Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens.

Riverside houseboat in Brentford with a water park

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Dining
Lobby
Fitness facility
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Located on the tidal Thames, Seacrest offers a tranquil retreat with stunning sunset views and direct access to Central London's amenities. Take a riverside walk to restaurants and pubs or explore Kew Bridge’s boutique businesses, from paddle boarding to gyms and spas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3370 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens.

Riverside houseboat in Brentford with a water park
A water park, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free houseboat. Other amenities include barbecues. Change of towels is available on request
Air-conditioned accommodation at this houseboat offers a safe and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and computer monitors. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the houseboat include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 370 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Text me when you leave.
Leave the Trash bagged in Black bags
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Charming Historic Boat Moored Opposite Kew Gardens
Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens. Houseboat
Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens. Brentford

About the area

Map
Brentford

What's nearby

  • Thames River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gtech Community Stadium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thames Path - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gunnersbury Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Kew Bridge Station - 4 min walk
  • Gunnersbury Underground Station - 17 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Orangery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Express Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coach & Horses Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Black Dog Beer House - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens. located?

Situated on a river, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Thames River and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Ealing Broadway Shopping Center and Richmond Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Kew Bridge Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gunnersbury Underground Station is 17 minutes.

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Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My second time staying on the boat and it was as delightful as the first. Definitely a different perspective on London and the Thames
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and unique

Great host and fun location. Great coffee shops and food options nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I’m on a boat!

Learning to navigate the idiosyncrasies of a boat was a unique experience for us. We enjoyed the pubs, scenery, birds and Kew Gardens. It is an easy walk to the train station with our favorite pub food right next to it. Mark was very welcoming and made sure that all our needs were met. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An oasis floating in the Thames

This is an extraordinary location. It’s hard to believe you are really in London. The nature preserve on the estuary across from the houseboat makes this an extremely quiet and private spot while still being extremely convenient.When I was choosing this stay, I noticed that the reviews are mixed and that many people Noted that the boat is not perfectly clean or up-to-date. That is true. This is very much a family owned and loved and used houseboat, it’s over 100 years old, and it is not a spiffy twee B&B. But it is an extraordinary experience that I will repeat as soon as I possibly can. We found the beds very comfortable,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay on Seacrest

We had a lovely stay on Seacrest and Mark is a very helpful and responsive host. We would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrian R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

rustic accomadation , great location, easy walking to great pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Title

The location is very nice. Near the railway station. Easy to go to the City center. Shops and restaurants near the boat. Mark is a nice and helpful man. The onlydownside point;too many private stuff. Nog enough Spaces for 3 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Wonderful stay, incredible location , friendly and accommodating host who was easy to reach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Marian S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The check in was very good but the boat really needs a good clean inside and out. There are a lot of personal items so it is hard to use surfaces. The washing machine cannot be accessed unless you contact Marc. The little fridge was difficult to control. Bring your own laptop if you want to watch movies as we didn’t have ours. Lots of hot water and the beds are comfortable with nice clean white sheets. The bathroom is fine. The best part was all the ducks, heron, egret & geese you see on the river and how close it is to the Thames path, Kew Gardens and the Musical Museum.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

annie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a delightful old boat in an idyllic setting! Seeing the 'old' craft of making a boat, the woodwork, thinking thru how to naximize use of space fascinated me. Loved my stay. Mark is charming, be sure to have him tell you the history of the boat! He stocked the fridge with brekkie, there was a bowl of perfect apples and charming bouquets of flowers all about. I loved being on the river opposite the nature reserve island and all the creatures living on it. So much to watch, I ended up not going to any of the nifty pubs about, in favor of sitting on 'my' boat and enjoying the surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Me and my family had a great stay. The host was great and I love the Seacrest
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views

We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming boat

Very comfortable, peaceful, lovely location near Kew Gardens. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Feni B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location.

The host was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic Boat on the Thames

Mark provided everything we needed to have a great time on Seacrest. Plenty of food and coffee, guides, maps and books. There is plenty of room inside and wonderful views of wildlife out the panoramic windows. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful NYE/football trip based from Seacrest

Mark was incredibly accommodating with arrival and check out times! Gave many recommendations for the local area and was thorough in his informing us about the quirks and pleasantries of the Seacrest. We spent most of our time in London proper but breakfast and pubs were easy to find in Kew. Public transit made travel from the boat quite easy. Will be returning if we come back to London!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

brent c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 night on MV Seacrest

Boats are novel and fun and be clear that spaces are tight, a little up and down, and you"ll be just great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy boat

The boat and location are lovely and quaint..moored across from a bird sanctuary within walking distance of Kew Gardens. It is a boat so be ready for the intimacy of the space. Mark was a very responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice get away in London

The houseboat was a wonderful respite from the chaos of the city. Quiet mornings and restful evenings, well-appointed kitchen and great location for easy access to anywhere. Lovely pubs and grocery stores available. Hosts were helpful and charming and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Hazel L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Quirky and different. A unique experience in the old boat.

Ease of entry on arrival super. Host amazingly accommodating and came out late at night to tell us about all the idiosyncracies of his beloved boat. It was cosy and perfectly located on lovely view of river. Beds clean and comfortable although a little short. It really had everything we needed for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful break

Very straight forward
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

London visit

Mark made everything easy for us. Super little eating places all around with easy to catch trains and buses. The ducks and geese were a pleasure to watch with Swans and foxes added. We thoughly enjoyed our visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

The location is great for ease of getting around . A few minutes walk to Kew Bridge station. Ideal for lovers of birds as opposite a nature reserve on The Thames. The beds were clean and surprisingly comfortable. I did find it strange that the owner leaves so many personal belongings around the boat when renting out which made it feel cluttered.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Mark was great at communicating with us and flexible about arival. I fell in love with the boat and the Thames is amazing to watch. Rowers, boats and wildlife. Great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky

If your like me and love classic older timber boats with character and history this could be your thing. Great location, absolute waterfront of course, comfortable and cosy. Mark was a great, friendly host full of great info and history about ‘Seacrest’
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024