"BLUEBIRD" house-boat by Riverscapes

EXCLUSIVE USE, and available all year, this is a perfectly appointed self-catering 6-berth/2 cabin American house-boat located half-way between Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle on the non-tidal River Thames.

This is a very popular house-boat found on American and Canadian lakes but a very unique find here in UK. She has 2 cabins/bedrooms, the master opens onto a small aft/rear deck and the middle cabin contains bunk beds with a skylight. The bathroom has a full-size shower room providing hot water, toiletries and head/toilet facilities. The living area is open-plan and incorporates a fully equipped galley/kitchen, dining and seating area with double sofa bed which then opens out onto a front deck. There is also a very large roof terrace with a hammock, comfortable rattan furniture and a dining table.

Facilities include heating throughout, a fully equipped galley/kitchen (4-plate hob and full-size oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, combination/microwave oven, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, crockery, cutlery, silverware, glassware, pots, pan, cooking utensils and basic kitchen ingredients), Smart TV, Netflix, PS3, WiFi, Alexa, books, board games, tea/coffee plus bedding with freshly laundered linen and towels also provided.

“Riverscapes” is based in a wonderfully peaceful and secure marina in Chertsey, a very quaint English town on the banks of the upper Thames - half way between Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace.

There are plenty of places of interest to visit in the local area including historic monuments, market towns, museums, racecourses, theme parks and nature trails.

Direct trains to Waterloo take approximately 35 minutes should guests wish to sample the many tourist attractions in Central London too.

Heathrow is only 7 miles away. Parking is free.

This is, quite simply, the perfect base to kick back and relax after an action-packed adventure! Or, just stay on board and spend your time reading, playing board games and enjoying the peace and tranquillity of watching river life go by.

We can also offer discounted skippered cruises* and self-drive day boats* so our staying guests can explore the local area by river.

* = DEPENDENT ON RIVER CONDITIONS (usually between October to March inclusive).

ADDITIONAL SERVICES DURING YOUR STAY:
• SKIPPERED CRUISES – up to 12 guests
£100/hour (minimum 1 hour)
• SELF-DRIVE DAY BOAT HIRE:
Up to 2 guests:
£39/90 minutes, £59/4 hours, £95/8 hours or
Up to 6 guests:
£55/90 minutes, £85/4 hours, £135/8 hours
"Summer Special" (April to September) - £55 for 3 hours from 5/5:30pm
"Winter Special" (October to March) - £55 for 3 hours any time during daylight hours
• EARLY/LATE CHECK-IN/OUT:
£15/hour - by arrangement in advance
• ARTISAN CHOCOLATES/CATERING/CELEBRATION CAKES/CLASSY CUP CAKES/DECORATIONS/DRINKS/EVENT PLANNING/FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS/GRAZE BOXES/PICNICS/TAXIS/TREATMENTS
Contacts with some amazing local businesses can be provided so the above services can be arranged with them - by you - directly!


PLEASE NOTE:
• Cruises and self-drive day boats are subject to availability and dependent on river conditions (especially between October to March inclusive when currents can become dangerous).
• Pre-booking of cruises and self-drive day boats are recommended.
• Water activities, swimming and fishing are strictly prohibited within the marina.
• ALL facilities are at our guests’ own risk.
• For your safety and that of our staff, some services or amenities may be modified.
• All bookings that required re-scheduling due to travel restrictions related to COVID-19 will be given a credit or honoured ‘like for like’ within a year.
• THIS ADVERTISED BOAT IS NOT A SELF-DRIVE and can only be skippered by our crew!
• WHILST SOME REVIEWS MAY MENTION HOT TUBS, IT IS WITH REGRET THAT THEY HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED AS FROM 17/01/22.