Lady Florence, Cosy luxurious River Boat with Castle Views, Maidstone

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A floating houseboat with a covered deck and a small dining area.
An aerial view of a riverside marina with boats docked, surrounded by autumn foliage and residential buildings.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen counter with a wooden board displaying a bottle of white wine, a bottle of rosé wine, and two glasses.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kent Life

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Maidstone, Kent
  • Place, Kent Life
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cobtree Manor Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Allington Castle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Maidstone

Located in Maidstone, this houseboat is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and Vinters Valley Nature Reserve, while Maidstone Museum and Hazlitt Theatre are cultural highlights. Kent Life and Maidstone Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Maidstone, Kent

What's nearby

  • Kent Life - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cobtree Manor Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whatman Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Allington Castle - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Oare Marshes Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Aylesford Station - 5 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Flower Pot - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Society Rooms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Miller & Carter - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪duke of marlborough - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lady Florence, Cosy luxurious River Boat with Castle Views, Maidstone pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lady Florence, Cosy luxurious River Boat with Castle Views, Maidstone?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lady Florence, Cosy luxurious River Boat with Castle Views, Maidstone on 31 Jan 2027 start from £304, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lady Florence, Cosy luxurious River Boat with Castle Views, Maidstone?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lady Florence, Cosy luxurious River Boat with Castle Views, Maidstone?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lady Florence, Cosy luxurious River Boat with Castle Views, Maidstone?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lady Florence, Cosy luxurious River Boat with Castle Views, Maidstone located?

Situated on a river, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Cobtree Manor Park and Kent Life. Allington Castle and Whatman Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Maidstone Barracks Station is 26 minutes by foot and Maidstone East Station is 27 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
easy to book , great info , communication with host friendly and so helpful ,fantastic location , quiet and restful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you found everything easy to book, the information helpful, and our communication friendly and useful. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the fantastic location and found your stay peaceful and restful. It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and we’d love to welcome you back to Riverdale Retreats in the future! 🌿🛥️
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great stay nice and clean everything you could need I think could happily have lived there great time very relaxing time 5 star's
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our weekend stay. Lovely accommodation, wonderful waking up to people rowing on the medway and the wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little escape. Will be returing again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very beautiful and clean

That was a fantastic quite lovely place 100 percent I suggest it to everyone
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what the doctor ordered. Lovely location, peaceful by the riverside and great accomodation with great customer service. Well done
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can’t express just how lovely the Lady Florence is. A perfect weekend to kick back and relax. Lovely host, super easy check-in, and kitted out beautifully. Has absolutely everything you need for a very comfortable stay. I will most definitely be booking again!Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

We had a lovely time on the Lady Florence. I'm sure we shall return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in all sides

An immaculately clean pod with everything that you might need in a location both romatic and relaxing. Perfect is the word.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous break!

The lady Florence is in such an amazing tranquil location with very beautiful design as well well equipped. We had a wonderful time and not to mention the lovely host who was very helpful. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a gem Lady Florence is

Had a wonderful stay on Lady Florence. Beautifully decked out inside and out. Great amenities. Plenty spacious. Nice welcoming touches. Catches the sun throughout the day. Location is perfect if you want to pop to the local pub/restaurant or have a pleasant walk along the river into Maidstone. Georgina was a great host. Highly recommend staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous alternate holiday accommodation

Fabulous place to stay (we'll be back). Clean and tidy, well laid out with a surprisingly big shower for this type of accommodation. Lot of nice touches including welcome products from the owner in a few places (won't spoil the surprise by listing them). Lovely big windows on both ends and a fabulous view from the lounge/diner along the river as the mooring is very well situated. We experienced lovely weather events: sunshine bouncing off the river and dancing on the ceiling; orange sunsets over the other boats and heavy rain hammering on the roof and the river - all very immersive. Over the 2 days we were also visited on occasion by a family of swans, ducks, geese - all very curious and friendly. Walked into town for dinner, mostly along the river. So relaxing, quiet, peaceful - what a recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely fantastic

Chose this for a birthday weekend for my partner who loves rivers and he was not disappointed. Absolutely brilliant and perfect. Houseboat is modern, fresh, clean, bed comfortable, two TVs, coffee machine & complimentary wine & biscuits. Such a beautiful location. The castle is behind the trees and you can book a tour Tuesdays in the summer. Park in Premier Inn car park (book this online) then head for river front turn left away from the lock & houseboat is 5 min walk along tow path. Very easy to find. We loved the lock, cafe next to lock, Malta Inn for food, walks into Maidstone (30 mins) Kent Life is well worth a visit and just behind the Malta Inn. We could easily have stayed a week. Loved waking up to ducks on river, dinner on the deck area watching towers, swans, lovely as well when it rains . I’ve travelled across the world but have to say I’d return here again !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bank holiday weekend.

Stressful start difficult to find and couldn’t pay to park so worried for two days I would get fined until car park company sorted it out . Long walk with the food and luggage which we hadn’t expected. Property was clean and spacious and very private despite being next to the towpath. Very relaxing , good facilities and kitchen was well equipped for cooking .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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