Top 4 Airbnb Houseboats In & Near Cornwall, England

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Cornwall is located on the southwestern tip of England. The county forms a peninsula with many lovely, sandy beaches, backed by wild moorland. Right at the tip is Land’s End, the most southern point of the United Kingdom. The coastline has been named the Cornish Riviera, with its gorgeous beaches and pretty harbor villages, including Falmouth and Fowey. The northern part of the Cornish coast is backed by towering cliffs and offers popular seaside resorts like Newquay, a town famous for its surfing. Worthy of note is Eden Project, an iconic eco-park with an educational center. This county is also well known for its Cornish pasties, a type of meat pie, and for the famous Cornish cream, fudge, and ice cream. Enjoy these delicacies while spending time on one of the top Airbnb houseboats in and near Cornwall, UK.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 07, 2024.

1. 1. Ocean Warden - Private room on a traditional boat

Stay in a comfortable room in Ocean Warden, which used to be a working vessel in Penzance. The boat is now moored permanently in Penzance Inner Harbor, a working fishing harbor with many fishing boats and visiting yachts. The room is on the top deck of the boat, which was once the captain’s quarters. There is a double bed, as well as an en suite shower room plus a TV and free Wi-Fi. Guests have access to the lounge and dining area in what was originally the wheelhouse. The room has its own private entrance and an outside deck for fresh air and relaxation.

Penzance, England, United Kingdom
20.01 km (12.5 mi) from Flambards Theme Park
12 reviews  
Private room in boat 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the bed is very comfortable and the bathroom very clean
friendly host very clean comfortable bed
Host:
roger was very friendly and welcoming
sue and her husband roger were excellent hosts
sue and roger were fantastic hosts totally recommended
sue and roger are so friendly and easy going
unique stay very welcoming hosts
Location:
cute place in a great location
easy to find parking close by
it is a relaxing place perfect to unwind well located sparkling clean and super cosy
fantastic location very very clean and unique experience being on a boat
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2. 2. Yemaya of Helford - A luxury 50' sailing yacht in Falmouth

Enjoy a relaxing and peaceful stay aboard Yemaya of Helford, a 50’ Holman and Pye-designed yacht moored in Premier Marina at Falmouth, Cornwall. The boat can accommodate eight guests, but five guests are preferred for true comfort. The interior is varnished wood, with a saloon and a well-equipped galley kitchen complete with a gas hob, an oven, and a fridge and freezer. One cabin has a double and single bed and two bunk beds. There is a pilot berth in the saloon and one double cabin on the upper deck. The boat offers two bathrooms with toilets and a shower with hot water. Free Wi-Fi is available, as well as a USB connection for iPods and MP3s. Outdoor seating can be found in the cockpit area, with a table for outdoor dining. There is a bar/restaurant at the marina available for other meals. While the boat is normally moored, you can arrange to go sailing with a fully qualified skipper.

Falmouth, United Kingdom
15.41 km (9.6 mi) from Flambards Theme Park
104 reviews  
Boat 5 Beds 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the amenities were excellent onboard there was everything you needed for a very comfortable stay
wonderful eating breakfast and supper on deck with boats passing by and people very friendly and waving
lots of room and good facilities on board and at the marina
inside we discovered a smart well appointed living area kitchen and bedrooms with the most comfortable beds ever
overall it was a comfortable fun stay for the five of us
Cleanliness:
the space is well laid out and exceptionally clean right down to the quality of the towels/bedding
the sheets in the rooms and the kitchen area were clean
the yacht was sparkling clean and comfortable and altogether our stay was enjoyable
this boat was ideal - clean comfortable beautifully maintained
Host:
host was so helpful & friendly
our host was very accomodating and helpful
cyprian is a great host
cyprian was a great host
thank you cyprian you were a great host
Location:
the location of the marina is very central with the easiest free parking
lovely location would do it again
fantastic location right on the edge of the marina
facilities and location ideal for our short trip
this is a lovely place to stay in a beautiful location
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3. Houseboats near Cornwall

4. 3. Private cabin aboard luxury 47' boat Princess Claire

Princess Claire is a luxury 47’ 440 yacht, moored in a secluded position in a locked harbor. This rental is close to several attractions, including the famous Mayflower Steps Memorial, the largest marine aquarium in Europe, and a shopping mall. Plymouth is in Devon and is connected to Cornwall via the Tamar Bridge. There are several restaurants and pubs close by. Due to the fact that the harbor has a locked gate, no rough seas will rock the boat. This luxurious accommodation includes one double cabin and a bathroom, as the rest are part of the owner’s home. A small galley kitchen and saloon are available, as well as a TV and free Wi-Fi. Other showers and toilets are available in the marina for no additional charge, and washing machines and dryers are available for a fee.

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
85.82 km (53.4 mi) from Flambards Theme Park
3 reviews  
Private room in boat 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Host:
darren was a great host
friendly helpful and funny
Location:
we highly recommend lewis’s place
would recommend the most charming location in the city centre
sleeping on a boat was really cool and lewis was a great host and a superb location
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Soak in the beautiful scenery of Cornwall!

The counties of Cornwall and Devon are set in a truly beautiful part of southern England, with lovely sandy beaches, craggy cliffs and quaint, traditional seaside villages. The temperatures here also tend to be warmer than other areas of England. One of the best ways to see Cornwall and the neighboring county of Devon is to live in style aboard one of the best Airbnb houseboats in and near Cornwall, UK.

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Anne Sewell was born in England, but has spent most of her life in Africa - Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa - and now resides on the beautiful Costa del Sol in southern Spain. She loves writing...Read more

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