Luxury boat - The Thistle Dream

malt shovel pub, Uxbridge, UB8 2JE, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
40 reviews

It was extremely clean and much larger than I imagined. It was cosy and extremely well presented.

Joseph United Kingdom
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Located in Uxbridge, 1.4 km from Brunel University and 3.2 km from Uxbridge, Luxury boat - The Thistle Dream provides river views and free WiFi. Housed in a building dating from 2020, this boat is 12 km from Northolt and 13 km from Windsor Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from South Ruislip. The 2-bedroom boat is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and toaster, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the boat. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Hounslow West is 13 km from the boat, while Greenford is 14 km away. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 11 km from Luxury boat - The Thistle Dream.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Uxbridge
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  • Joseph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was extremely clean and much larger than I imagined. It was cosy and extremely well presented.”
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely well equipped boat which was spotless. Brilliant information and instructions”
  • Abigail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The boat is beautiful, the beds are super comfy and the kitchen and bathroom have everything you need. Great for kids with an Xbox allowed us oldies to have a peaceful afternoon snooze. The pub near by (malt shovel) is also fab. Good food and...”

Hosted by Simon

9.4
9.4
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Simon
Welcome to Thistle Dream, our cherished canal boat. Whether you want an unusual place to stay or simply a great base, this static boat provides all the creature comforts of a house. Here you will have complete privacy as you are renting out the entire boat. The two cabins accommodate 2 people each, whilst the sofa bed is more suitable for children and can sleep 2 people. Because we are on a pretty canal and not moored in a marina with mains power, some appliances that are power hungry can not be used. This includes the washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, freezer and coffee machine. We do have full cooking facilities, running hot and cold water and a fridge as well as tvs and other entertainment though. During colder months, the engine will need to be run up to 2 hours a day to recharge the batteries.
We purchased this boat with a view to sharing it with guests. Initially we were worried that people wouldn't accept the compromises boat living imposes (power limitations, strange noises, unusual macerator toilet, water rationing), but we soon realised that people wanted somewhere quirky to stay. So after 4 months working on it to get it up to scratch and ready to share, we listed it on here.
There are many walks in the area where you will find a canal lock, a lovely pub that serves delicious food and a park with a kids playground. Windsor Castle is only 20 minutes away by car and Kew Gardens around half an hour away. Runnymede on Thames is only 15 minutes away, and it's less than an hour to London. The best place to park is in the Malt and Shovel pub which is a few minutes walk from the boat. We have made arrangements with the pub for you to park there for free. When you arrive at the pub it is important that you go in the pub and register your vehicle on every day of your stay to avoid a parking fine. Please note that the pub only opens from 12:00. If you arrive before that time then you may wish to find a parking space elsewhere. When you come out of the pub, cross over the canal bridge and turn right to walk along the tow path. Carry on until you see a boat which is burgundy and pale blue with the name "Thistle Dream".
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Luxury boat - The Thistle Dream
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • River view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

Luxury boat - The Thistle Dream takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Luxury boat - The Thistle Dream in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Luxury boat - The Thistle Dream

  • Luxury boat - The Thistle Dream is 1 miles from the centre of Uxbridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Luxury boat - The Thistle Dream offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Luxury boat - The Thistle Dream may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Luxury boat - The Thistle Dream is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, Luxury boat - The Thistle Dream is popular with guests booking family stays.