Bath Boating Station Villa

Victorian boating station on the River Avon, less than 2 km from the Roman Baths

Amenities

Bath Boating Station offers free on-site parking, a rare luxury in the city. Guests receive a complimentary boat ride into Bath city centre each morning at 9:30 or 10 am. The property also provides free 1-hour boat hire for rowing, punting, or canoeing on the river during the boating season.

Rooms

The Boating Station has four self-catering properties: Toad Hall, Swan House, the Garden Room, and the Apartment. Toad Hall is a one-bedroom cottage with a balcony and river view, while Swan House is a one-bedroom house also with a balcony and river view. The Garden Room is a large double room with a patio and gazebo overlooking the river, and the Apartment has a patio with private entrance but no river view.

Location

The property sits on the banks of the River Avon in the world heritage city of Bath, less than 2 km from the famous Roman Baths. Bath city centre is a 20-minute walk away, and the Jane Austen Centre is an 18-minute stroll from the Boating Station. Sham Castle is a 16-minute walk to the south, and Bath Spa Train Station is 21 minutes on foot.

Dining

The on-site Bathwick Boatman restaurant serves food Thursday through Sunday and is located right next to the accommodation. Guests have described the food as delicious and at a decent price, but reservations are recommended. The restaurant is a separate business from the boating station.

Activities

During the boating season, Bath Boating House offers guests complimentary use of rowing boats, punts, and canoes for one hour. The free morning boat lift into Bath city centre is a popular bonus for skipping the walk. The boating station is a seasonal business, open on selected days, and guests can also watch boats pass from the property's garden and terrace.

• Location: 15-20 minute walk to Roman Baths and city centre
• Parking: Free on-site parking for all guests
• Rooms: Four self-catering properties with river views available
• Dining: Bathwick Boatman restaurant on site (open Thurs-Sun)
• Activities: Complimentary 1-hour boat hire and morning river transfer
• Seasonal: Boating station open selected days only