The Cru Houseboats

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The Cru Houseboats provides free self-serve breakfast and more. Active travelers can enjoy fishing, boating, and horseback riding at this bed & breakfast.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

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A white bathtub with a showerhead and a towel rack.

House boat

  • Canal view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bathwick, a neighborhood in Bath, The Cru Houseboats is near a train station. Bath Abbey and Guildhall are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Artisan Quarter and Bath Christmas Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at The Recreation Ground, or consider a night out at Bristol Beacon. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Bath travel guide
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Beckford Road, 12, Bath, England, BA2 6RF

What's nearby

  • A canal with a narrowboat docked at the edge, a bridge in the background, and a tree with autumn leaves.
    Kennet & Avon Canal
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A modern building with vertical panels and a glass facade, surrounded by a grassy area with people sitting at tables.
    The Holburne Museum
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A historic courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by classical architecture and columns.
    Roman Baths
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A hot spring pool with steam rising, a historic building in the background, and a clear sky.
    Thermae Bath Spa
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Recreation Ground
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Oldfield Park Station
    6 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Boater
    14 min walk
  • Antica Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Walcot House
    19 min walk
  • The Bell Inn
    16 min walk
  • Opium Bar
    13 min walk

About this property

The Cru Houseboats

  • Bed & breakfast located in Bathwick
  • The Cru Houseboats provides free self-serve breakfast and more. Active travelers can enjoy fishing, boating, and horseback riding at this bed & breakfast.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Games, bicycle parking, and bicycle tour information
    • Outdoor furniture and books
  • Extra amenities include:
    • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 4:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 90

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cru Houseboats pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cru Houseboats?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Cru Houseboats?

Check-out is at 4:00 PM.

Where is The Cru Houseboats located?

Located in Bathwick, this bed & breakfast is steps from Kennet & Avon Canal and Sydney Gardens. The Holburne Museum and Great Pulteney Street are also within 10 minutes. Bath Spa Station is 21 minutes by foot and Bath (QQX-Bath Spa Train Station) is 21 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Cru Houseboats Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying on the houseboat was certainly the unique experience that we'd hoped it to be. We arrived later than planned but a quick call to the host helped us navigate to the parking area and gave us directions to meet him at the boat. The boat itself was freshly made up for our group, it was toasty warm with central heating and a log burner. 2 single sofa beds in the lounge were a great solution. Coffee, tea, and breakfast items were provided in the fridge, and the kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed to cook a hearty breakfast before exploring the city. Bath itself is an easy 10-15 minute walk from accommodation. It is a slightly uphill journey back but nothing too taxing. We stayed during Storm Darragh so it was a little noisy as night but the boat was so much more stable than we expected. It was a great little stay, and we'd hope to visit again when there's no extreme weather warnings!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant alternative to an expensive hotel in Bath. The children loved it and only 15 mins walk to the centre of Bath. Very friendly staff. Keith is a legend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great boats for the right people

We were given a full tour of the boat we had reserved with instructions on how to start the engine to make hot water, starting the furnace, etc. but the number of beds had unexpectedly changed (Cru Houseboats was under new ownership since we booked our stay) and the requirements for operating the boat did not appeal to us so we did not stay there. The staff were extremely helpful in finding a hotel late in the day that was close by.
Our boat was to be the middle one in the foreground. The outside one was unexpectedly there for only one night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025