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Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens.
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 3 34.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Brentford
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew6 min walk
- Syon Park19 min walk
- Westfield London Shopping Centre10 min drive
- London (LHR-Heathrow)16 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Double Cabin
1 Double Bed
Single Cabin
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming Historic Boat Moored opposite Kew Gardens.
Enjoy stunning sunset panoramas on the tidal Thames from our beautiful, historic vessel. From her secluded garden mooring, Seacrest boasts magnificent views of Kew & Brentford Ait Nature Reserve. With fantastic transport links, she’s a riverside walk from many superb restaurants & pubs. This unique home is a comfortable, peaceful retreat, with all of Central London’s amenities at the doorstep.
There are a number of fantastic restaurants within walking distance, whether the Michelin Star Glasshouse in Kew Village, a host of cozy riverside pubs or a range of fantastic establishments in Chiswick and Richmond.
We're moored directly opposite the iconic Kew Bridge, whose arches contain a range of fantastic boutique businesses such from paddle boarding to gyms and spas. The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew across the river, whose boundary you can see from Seacreast's windows, isn't the only place to spot wildlife. Between the boat and the Botanic Gardens sits an island (Brentford Ait Nature Reserve) which was planted by Queen Victoria and provides refuge for our rarest river birds. Families of seals sometimes pass under the window, and every spring a new cluster of ducks, geese or swans nest on our garden mooring.
Kew Bridge station will take you direct to central London and is less than a 5 minute walk away, but you can also catch the river ferry from the other side of Kew Bridge, which, in spring and summer, travels downstream to Westminster or upstream to Hampton Court.
We look forward to welcoming you to our very special tidal home.
There are a number of fantastic restaurants within walking distance, whether the Michelin Star Glasshouse in Kew Village, a host of cozy riverside pubs or a range of fantastic establishments in Chiswick and Richmond.
We're moored directly opposite the iconic Kew Bridge, whose arches contain a range of fantastic boutique businesses such from paddle boarding to gyms and spas. The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew across the river, whose boundary you can see from Seacreast's windows, isn't the only place to spot wildlife. Between the boat and the Botanic Gardens sits an island (Brentford Ait Nature Reserve) which was planted by Queen Victoria and provides refuge for our rarest river birds. Families of seals sometimes pass under the window, and every spring a new cluster of ducks, geese or swans nest on our garden mooring.
Kew Bridge station will take you direct to central London and is less than a 5 minute walk away, but you can also catch the river ferry from the other side of Kew Bridge, which, in spring and summer, travels downstream to Westminster or upstream to Hampton Court.
We look forward to welcoming you to our very special tidal home.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Text me when you leave.
Leave the Trash bagged in Black bags
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Brentford
Located in Brentford, this houseboat is on a river. Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and London Eye. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wembley Stadium or Twickenham Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Brentford
What's nearby
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Syon Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Twickenham Stadium - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
- Westfield London Shopping Centre - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
- Wembley Stadium - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min walk
- The Orangery - 13 min walk
- Coach & Horses Hotel - 10 min walk
- Kew Roastery - 4 min walk
- City Barge Chiswick - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Mark Scorer

We are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests. Anita and I are passionate environmentalists with a keen interest in philosophy and a love of life on water. I've gravitated from seafaring all around the world to ending up on what I consider to be the best spot on the river Thames. We love to make the most of having London on our doorstep and attend the theatre, art exhibitions and concerts as often as we can. It would be our pleasure to share this idyllic backwater with you.
Anita's background is in theatre and she is well equipped to recommend all the best shows and art exhibitions in town (along with her favourite boutique shops and restaurants). I am a Financial Adviser who loves yoga, sailing, philosophy and the great outdoors.
Anita's background is in theatre and she is well equipped to recommend all the best shows and art exhibitions in town (along with her favourite boutique shops and restaurants). I am a Financial Adviser who loves yoga, sailing, philosophy and the great outdoors.
Why they chose this property
Seacrest is truly unique. If you'd like a sneak preview, you can even see it, moored in its present location in the background shot of the Beatles' film A Hard Day's Night (with Ringo idling in the foreground).
A Historic vessel in beautiful condition, Seacrest has probably been lived on since the second world war. Builts of beautiful, well kept teak, she is furnished with cozy cabins, porthole windows and a full sized bathroom below. Above you can enjoy watching the birds on the nature reserve at the galley sink, and unbelievable sunrises and sunsets at the dining table.
The location is superb, connecting you to everything London has to offer whilst also providing the most peaceful, beautiful stay, enveloped in natural surroundings.
A Historic vessel in beautiful condition, Seacrest has probably been lived on since the second world war. Builts of beautiful, well kept teak, she is furnished with cozy cabins, porthole windows and a full sized bathroom below. Above you can enjoy watching the birds on the nature reserve at the galley sink, and unbelievable sunrises and sunsets at the dining table.
The location is superb, connecting you to everything London has to offer whilst also providing the most peaceful, beautiful stay, enveloped in natural surroundings.
What makes this property unique
Everything about this home is unique, very few people have the opportunity to stay on the tidal Thames and experience the gentle rise and fall of the 20 feet tides, and the ebb and flow of this glorious river, with ducks, swans, geese and sometimes even seals peering in at the window.
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