The city of Oxford is renowned for its eponymous university. Its long list of attractions includes world-class museums, many of which are operated by the university itself. Take a tour of rich artifacts of ancient civilizations at Ashmolean Museum, explore fine anthropological collections at Pitt Rivers Museum, and do stop by the marvel that is Bodleian Library. River Thames flows through the city and is a popular spot for punting, fishing, and picnics when the weather is pleasant. The river also plays host to the annual boat race between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Imagine if you could enjoy the beauty of Thames along with a stay in unique accommodation when visiting this historic city. Continue reading to book yourself a stay at one of the best houseboats in Oxford, 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 April 14, 2024.
1. Traditional narrow boat with wi-fi access (from USD 170)
If you are thinking of selling your world belongings and moving to a houseboat, then this could be your chance for a trial run. ‘Anapai’ is a 60-ft (18.29-m) houseboat that comes with both an indoor living area and an outdoor space to enjoy the views. It is equipped with a 240V power supply, which can be accessed as soon as you switch on the engine. Moreover, hot water, CCTV cameras for the outdoor periphery, and a four-burner stove in the kitchen are available.
Guests enjoy full access to the houseboat but are not allowed to move it from its parked space. If you are staying longer than a couple of days, then the host will come by to move the boat to a new location.
Oxford, United Kingdom
1.27 km (0.8 mi) from Oxford University Museum of Natural HistorySuperhost
Accommodates: 6
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the beds were heated & comfortablealan has very thoughtfully added many extras (like usb chargers) to make it as easy as possiblewe had three adults staying and found it to be comfortablethe beds were very comfortable and the boat rustic but cosyit's a boat (not a hotel) but for what it is the space is warm comfortable and enjoyableCleanliness:
the place was clean & welcomingthe boat was clean and the beds were comfortablethe boat was very clean and nicely decoratedthe boat was very clean and had all of the comforts of homeHost:
alan was an amazing hostour host alam was superbhis suggestions and advice even prior to arriving in oxford were extremely helpfulthe host was responsive and charmingalan was a great host and was very kindRead more reviewsLocation:
very central to transportation and an easy walk to most sitesgreat location and close to the centre of the citylocation was very good with an easy walk to everywhere in oxfordeasy bus ride to long term parkingit was super close to the city center and a great value
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2. Spacious houseboat with two terraces (from USD 149)
Forget a hotel, and choose this luxurious houseboat for a weekend getaway. Begin your day with coffee on the terrace, and you can end it at the same spot with a glass of Pimm’s. This is a pet-friendly houseboat, so if you have a little furbaby who is not afraid of the water, feel free to bring it along.
The houseboat is designed with plenty of glass panels and windows that flood the interiors with natural light. The kitchen has a cooktop, so it is possible to cook. You can also store pre-cooked meals in the fridge and reheat them later.
A minimum stay of two nights is required to make a booking and guests are offered a complimentary parking space. Guests do need to know that this houseboat does not come with the option to self-drive it around Thames.
Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
17.04 km (10.6 mi) from Oxford University Museum of Natural HistoryAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
with a super comfy double bed and double sofa bedthe boat was comfortable and clean with beautiful views down the riverCleanliness:
lovely clean and comfortable boat in pretty surroundingsit is very clean and in the morning you're even greeted by swans and duckslovely stay very clean and the bottle of wine in the fridge was a nice touchthe boat was super clean exceptionally comfortable and well designedHost:
host was very helpful with all the details sent over and answering questions thanksrobert was a superb hosti highly recommend both place and hosthost supplied everything we needed and boat was lovely and cleanthe host was very helpful and great with communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
great location on the riverwhat an amazing location and boatlocation location location small but cute and well equipped boatwe would definitely stay in this boat / location againwalk to wallingford was gorgeous
Oxford is one of the best getaway spots
Every tourist who visits the UK is most likely to have Oxford on their itinerary. But how many can talk about the time they stayed on a houseboat when in the city? Make your travel stories unique when you book a stay at one of the best houseboats in Oxford, UK.
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