Houseboats for Self Catering Houseboat Holidays

Not exactly a country cottage as such, but houseboats can offer a similar peaceful and secluded self-catering environment, in the country, with the added advantage of being on the river where you can watch the world go by at a much more leisurely pace.   There is also something special about a houseboat holiday, particularly where the houseboat is moored so you can just enjoy canal or riverside life.

Most houseboats for self catering holidays are moored.  Houseboats can certainly be a memorable option and by and large offer fantastic riverside views.  If you enjoy being at the waters edge, there probably isn't any closer that you can get than on a houseboat.  If you've ever dreamed of living that alternative lifestyle in a boat then here's your chance to try it out with a holiday. 

Luxury barge - Beccles Suffolk, sleeps 2-4 in 2 bedrooms 

Twee Gebroeders (Two Brothers) is perfect for romantic getaways or family breaks.

This luxury static barge is at River Waveney on Southern Norfolk Broads.  The facilities on site at the Waveney River Centre include a swimming pool and sauna.  Perfect for a relaxing houseboat holiday.

A houseboat, in west London?

Self-catering in West London in Brentford, near Twickenham and Kew Gardens

Thinking of a houseboat holiday?  The Bush Houseboat, moored beside Kew Gardens in west London is perfect self-catering holiday accommodation for anyone visiting London for a short or longer break.   

The 3 bedroom newly refurbished houseboat can sleep 4 adults and a child. 

Click on the houseboat photograph for more information and photographs of this self catering break afloat in central London.

Related houseboat holiday pages

 Self catering houseboats for holidays and short breaks in the UK

Riverside self catering cottages accommodation for boating and fishing

We have a good number of unusual self catering cottages   if you would like to consider alternative self catering holidays.