Top 2 Houseboats In Sheffield, UK - Updated 2024

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Sheffield is a vibrant city in England’s historic Yorkshire county. This beautiful city has something for every visitor. Kelham Island, with its galleries, shops, and cafes, is ideal for a family outing. Another exciting trip can be to Meadowhall, where you can shop at over 250 stores, dine at the huge food court, and watch the latest movie at the theatre. Plant lovers wouldn’t want to miss Sheffield Winter Garden, exhibiting more than 2000 global species. Sheffield Cathedral, built during the 11th and 12 centuries, is perfect for those looking for a quiet moment in the city. And when you feel peckish, head to London Road featuring a good selection of budget-friendly eateries, from Turkish kebabs to Chinese delicacies.

Now that you’ve selected your holiday destination, we’ve found another way to elevate your getaway - unique accommodation on the water! Read on to find out about the top houseboats in Sheffield, 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. Laila Mai Houseboat (from USD 157)

Laila Mai Houseboat, anchored in Victoria Quays, is perfect for small families, couples, or friends seeking a unique experience. With a small payment of 5 GBP (6 USD), you’ll have access to a swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, steam room, and gym at the nearby Hampton by Hilton Sheffield. The hosts also provide continental breakfast at 8 GBP (10 USD) and 4 GBP (5 USD) for adults and children, respectively.

On rainy days, you can watch TV on the comfortable sofa or play board games. When the weather is suitable, the boat’s bow is ideal for lounging and spotting birds such as ducks and swans. Complimentary parking is available onsite.

Stayed at this property?
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
25 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Boat 3 Beds 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we appreciated using the fan
Cleanliness:
clean accommodation with a good standard of kitchen dining living and bathroom facilities
Location:
loved the houseboat and location
great boat great location it’s got everything you need for a fab holiday host mark is top notch
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2. Pet-friendly houseboat in a rural setting (from USD 116)

Treat your significant other to a lifetime experience in this well-appointed boathouse in the Peak District. Surrounded by rural sceneries, you can expect a peaceful stay here. You can also take part in outdoor activities such as walking, climbing, and caving. Best of all, you can bring your furry best friends to enjoy this idyllic vacation with you.

The kitchen, with all convenient appliances, including a gas stove, oven, fridge, and sink, allows comfortable cooking. Apart from a double bed, there’s a sofa bed in the living space. This lovely rental also provides a free washer for dirty laundry. To top it all, a discount is offered for week-long stays.

Stayed at this property?
Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
79 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Houseboat 2 Beds 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
plenty of clean bedding and towels
very clean with comfy bed
fantastic boat stylish comfortable clean and well equipped
the boat was surprisingly spacious spotless beautifully designed with chill out spaces to relax
Host:
ben was a friendly and helpful host
ben was a great host and the boat was a great experience would definitely recommend
ben was an amazing host so polite and accommodating with great communication
we had everything we needed ben was really helpful and the boat was immaculate and beautifully decorated
the boars head just a few minutes walk served great food and provided a very friendly service
Location:
incredible accommodation great location would definitely stay again
location was amazing he was super helpful and brilliant comms too
beautiful location and boat it was fully equipped with everything you need
ben suggested a location for us and it was absolutely perfect
the location of the boat was beautiful and i have already recommended to friends
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Enjoy a unique vacation in Sheffield

Fall in love with beautiful Sheffield while living in a unique rental with excellent amenities. Pick one of the houseboats mentioned above and enjoy a memorable time in Sheffield.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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