Here at the Boating Station we offer four properties. "Toad Hall", a one-bedroom cottage, with balcony and river view. "Swan House", a one bedroom house, with balcony and river view. "The Garden Room", a large double room with patio, gazebo and river view. "The Apartment", one bedroom apartment, patio with private entrance but no river view. Located in the world heritage city of Bath, this charming Victorian boating station is less than a mile from the famous Roman Baths. Overlooking the river Avon, it offers free Wi-Fi in some rooms, free on-site parking and a restaurant. The accommodation at Bath Boating Station each features a bathroom with a shower, complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. There is also a seating area with a sofa, a private entrance, a fridge and kitchenware. Some properties have a river view. Bath city centre is a short 20-minute walk from the property. Alternatively, we offer guests use of the Boating Station, explore the river by punting rowing or canoeing. The boat hire is a seasonal business, open on selected days. The Jane Austen Centre is just 18 minutes’ walk from the property and Sham Castle is a 16-minute stroll to the south. Bath Spa Train Station is also a 21-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Bath, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Accommodation was clean and as advertised with a wonderful view. The welcome pack was very much appreciated and meant we didn't need to go hunting for a local store to get us through the first day. We are both looking forward to coming back...
Jones
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything we needed was here. The accommodation was really lovely, spotlessly clean, warm and cosy. The location was stunning and just a short walk to the city centre. Easy check in/out. Would definitely stay again if we returned to Bath and...
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely location with beautiful views. We loved the patio area. Great to have some amenities such as a fridge and microwave.
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Message received in plenty of time detailing how to collect the keys from the lockbox at the property. On entering the property the kitchen dinner was festively decorated and had every amenity you could wish for. The lounge area was comfortable...
Debra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This is the third time we have stayed . The staff are really friendly. The accommodation is a about 10 minutes walk to Bath. Parking on site is really good. We stayed in The apartment which was lovely and very warm.
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful property, great location, lovely host. Cosy but with plenty of space. Christmas decorations a nice touch too. Easy to get to the city centre.
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, great view over the river. Easy walk into centre of Bath. Well equipped, clean and tidy. Owners easily available if needed.
Joe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
everything! was an amazing stay and couldn’t fault anything about the Swan House
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything forgot to bring sugar or oil to cook was there at the property plus much more
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
What a wonderful location and stay we had. It was my 50th birthday retreat, and we loved how peaceful and conveniently located close within walking distance to the city; the walk was flat and took us past spectacular buildings and sites. We took...

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1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Managed by Bath Boating Sation

Company review score: 9.7Based on 468 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We were established in 1833, it was bought by our family in 1914, 5th generation is now in charge. We only have two self catering properties, The Garden Room (studio flat) and Toad Hall (2 bed cottage).

Property information

We are a family run, business based close to bath city centre. We offer two gorgeous places to stay; our converted boat house which is now a beautiful, cosy two bedroom cottage and our garden room, a romantic and peaceful studio flat. On site we have two dogs and two cats, all very friendly and may try to leave with you. There is a restaurant on site, filled with good food and smiley waitresses, search The Bathwick Boatman. Join us in winter for a quiet, peaceful stay, where you can have the gardens to yourself and enjoy baths markets, views and history. Or join us in summer, when the river comes alive, with boats and sunshine. Motor Boat trips - we offer one free lift at 9:30am into the centre of town when the boats run. Wednesday - Friday we offer free boat hire for one hour, try rowing or punting! (summer only). Bath City Centre is around a 15 minute walk, the walk is gorgeous and historical, with sites such as the Holburne museum and Great Pulteney street on the way to town. All towels and linen are provided! We offer the essentials tea, coffee, biscuits and cooking oil. Please note baby cots and extra beds are not available.

Neighbourhood information

We are a 15 minute to the centre of town, where there are plenty of restaurants and attractions. In the summer season our boating station is open Wednesday - Sunday 10am-5:30pm. There is a restaurant on site if you don't want to go into town in the evenings, Open Thursday evening to Sunday Lunch. To book, see opening times and menu/takeaway options search The Bathwick Boatman. Please note this is run separately to the accommodation. The accommodation is self-catering There is a corner shop at the end of our street for essentials (McColl's 33-34 Bathwick Street). The nearest supermarket (walking distance) is Waitrose around a 15 minute walk (Location - The podium, Northgate Street). The second (driving distance) is a Morrisons (Location - London Road).

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the on-site restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings and all day on Mondays.

Please inform Bath Boating Station in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.