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Reviews of Cosy Canal Boat in Little Venice for Family & Friends

Rowington Close, Westminster Borough, London, W2 5TF, United Kingdom

#143 of 1,133 B&Bs and inns in London

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 37 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: September 10, 2025

    8.0
    Good spot on the canal, well lit, near stations and different experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Might have been better to have welcome file, rather than long email. Could include all info re charging phones, lights etc. Maybe a pint of milk for arrival as nicety.

    Location was ideal for what we were doing. Different experience to staying in b and b or hotel.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    10
    Our stay in Little Venice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The canal boat was beautiful, clean and in a wonderful location. Thank you Thomas for a lovely evening enjoying Little Venice from your boat. We will definately see you again soon.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2025

    10
    Great location and hosts. Can’t wait to come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. It is a houseboat, so you have to remember that it is an RV on the water so don’t expect anything you wouldn’t in an RV.

    This location is great. Tube is two blocks way, a great restaurant and cafe right on the canal. The hosts were so accommodating and helpful and always responded within minutes. They also offer a tour with the boat which was really fun.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe the coffee table was a bit wobbly and it takes some getting used to with the bathroom.

    The host was very helpful and welcoming, helped us with finding good restaurants around the area. Super easy to get in contact with the host during our stay and they where really wonderful. It was very peaceful and not a big city vibe but very close to everything! Walking distance to Portobello market.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A very adventurous (first time on a boat) and pleasant stay on a boat in London with access to public transport. The boat was well-equipped, and the owner's instructions were clear and sufficient for comfortable use of the equipment.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2025

    10
    The most memorable and serene accommodation we ever experienced in London with a very kind and reactive host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We liked the full experience, but not suited for people with major disabilities. Need to be happy to handle some specific boat tech, which we found fun.

    Really quirky accommodation in a very peaceful setting on a canal, great for people like us who value experience over standardized hotel comfort. Brought and still brings a smile to our faces. Wonderful host too. Just a little stroll from Paddington station.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    10
    Cute and Cosy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Princess Lucy was very cute and cosy. We had a lovely stay here on the canal. It was easy to get to from Paddington station and a lovely setting to walk around. We would highly recommend a stay here. The hosts communicated well and are only a message away if you need them.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    9.0
    A perfect location in a lovely boat, you won’t be disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect idilic location in a beautiful narrow boat

    A beautiful narrow boat to stay on. Comfy & homely.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    8.0
    Nice change from a hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed during a cold spell in January and it was very cold on the boat - it was nice to light the fire in the evening but none of the radiators work so it didn’t quite warm the whole place and it was cold during the night

    It was a nice change to stay on a boat - we usually stay in hotels - nice location - east access to Kings Cross - a short walk to Royal Oak or Warwick Avenue

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No instant hot water

    Location; very quirky

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2024

    8.0
    More than just stay - definitely experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you never before stayed on the boat - be ready for surprise and be ready to be flexible.

    The location is superb- easy to get around via several underground lines. Thomas was very helpful and tried his best to make our stay enjoyable.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    8.0
    Fun, relaxing experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely experience from the owners to the boat to the location and atmosphere. Quite a magical child like feeling if first experience on a boat.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    Perfect location for a wander around Warwick Avenue & Maida Vale. Incredibly comfy bed and all we needed for a one night stay. Recommend the comedy in the canal cafe theatre.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay and really friendly hosts, just communication that let it down for us a bit unfortunately.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We arranged early check in but unfortunately the boat wasn’t ready and we were late for our event.

    Unique stay with a difference

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful little boat on the canal. So fun to stay there and very central in terms of getting to other places around London. I would definitely recommend!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2024

    10
    Great alternative to staying in an apartment or hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was great and lots of fun to be on the water.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2024

    9.0
    Magical canal boat weekend with family.
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved everything.

    The experience and location was fantastic. We relaxed on the canal as the sun set and took adventures out in the day. Close proximity to Paddington made transportation anywhere easy. The boat was set in a quiet spot and has a simple to use functional power inverter for those who need their technology. The facilities inside were as expected for a canal boat and well maintained. We had no issues. For those that do want full/long shower facilities then this can be found easily nearby at Paddington station however we were fine.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    10
    A lovely opportunity to experience canal boat living in central London..
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was looking forward to being able to see the water from I side the boat but unfortunately we were moored on the inside so couldn’t see the water. I think the possibility of not seeing the water should be included in the description OR a reduced rate offered. Because boat is on public towpath, I think it would be good if the accommodation had a safe for visitors to put any valuables in.

    Beautiful canal boat with everything we needed to be comfortable. The boat was in excellent condition and nicely decorated. Perfect location and easy check in and check out. Owner was very responsive and addressed all questions and concerns promptly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilet facilities (our probkem!!). Shower not very hot.

    Location and very comfortable beds

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The boat was lovely and spacious, extremely clean and the bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very unique and cozy experience. The owners are lovely and super helpful and the boat itself is beautiful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    8.0
    Memorable accommodation in a fab location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Struggled with the heating a bit on a cold night but plenty warm enough under duvets and plenty of blankets.

    So wonderful to be staying on a narrow boat in Little Venice. A real treat rather than some hotel room that could be anywhere in the world!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    10
    Fun, interesting stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having to leave! We now want our own canal boat...

    This was our first time staying on a canal boat and we all loved it! We received very clear details before arriving, about the location and how to get on and get settled. The fact that there's a full oven, grill and hob and a decent size fridge means that you can easily self cater, which is great when you've got kids with you. The boat was also much warmer than expected, especially when the radiators were on. Royal Oak and Warwick Avenue tube stations were both easily accessible and within a few minutes walk, as were shops for supplies. We really enjoyed being able to look out the windows and be at eye level with the various bird life on the water! Overall, we really liked the accommodation, the communication from the owner was fantastic, and we wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    10
    100% recommend and we will be staying here when ever we come up to London.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Mobile Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike !

    What’s not to like. The hosts were super helpful and friendly, the boat is in great condition and so comfortable, has everything you need and it’s great for getting the tube into central. Thank you guys 🙏

    Stayed in October 2023

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