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The Cru Houseboats

2.0 star property

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A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and a small seating area.
24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, books
Boating
Room
Boating

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Beckford Road, 12, Bath, England, BA2 6RF
  • Place, The Holburne Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The Recreation Ground
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Roman Baths
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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House boat | Bathroom

House boat

  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Bath

Located in Bathwick, The Cru Houseboats is adjacent to Kennet & Avon Canal and within a 10-minute stroll of The Holburne Museum. The 3 rooms at this bed & breakfast include coffee makers and flat-screen TVs and guests can enjoy free breakfast.
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What's nearby

  • Kennet & Avon Canal - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Holburne Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Recreation Ground - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bath Abbey - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Roman Baths - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Oldfield Park Station - 6 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boater - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Pulteney Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Curfew Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ponte Vecchio - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Cru Houseboats

You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can expect to find 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Coffee makers are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 4:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 90

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Cru Houseboats Bath
The Cru Houseboats Bed & breakfast
The Cru Houseboats Bed & breakfast Bath

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Cru Houseboats?

The Cru Houseboats provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to The Cru Houseboats?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Bathwick within a 10-minute walk of The Holburne Museum and Great Pulteney Street. You'll also find Thermae Bath Spa and Bath Christmas Market less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Cru Houseboats?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does The Cru Houseboats include a casino?

No, The Cru Houseboats doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Cru Houseboats?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Cru Houseboats?

Couples staying at this bed & breakfast will appreciate amenities like a free daily breakfast plus some guestrooms include a canal view and a kitchen.

Does The Cru Houseboats have a hot tub?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Cru Houseboats have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Cru Houseboats offers free self-serve breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Cru Houseboats allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Cru Houseboats.

Does The Cru Houseboats have connecting rooms available?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Cru Houseboats?

The closest major airport to The Cru Houseboats is Bristol International Airport (BRS), which is 20.4 mi away (55 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Cru Houseboats?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Cru Houseboats.

The Cru Houseboats Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great boats for the right people

We were given a full tour of the boat we had reserved with instructions on how to start the engine to make hot water, starting the furnace, etc. but the number of beds had unexpectedly changed (Cru Houseboats was under new ownership since we booked our stay) and the requirements for operating the boat did not appeal to us so we did not stay there. The staff were extremely helpful in finding a hotel late in the day that was close by.
Our boat was to be the middle one in the foreground. The outside one was unexpectedly there for only one night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

M a

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant alternative to an expensive hotel in Bath. The children loved it and only 15 mins walk to the centre of Bath. Very friendly staff. Keith is a legend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying on the houseboat was certainly the unique experience that we'd hoped it to be. We arrived later than planned but a quick call to the host helped us navigate to the parking area and gave us directions to meet him at the boat. The boat itself was freshly made up for our group, it was toasty warm with central heating and a log burner. 2 single sofa beds in the lounge were a great solution. Coffee, tea, and breakfast items were provided in the fridge, and the kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed to cook a hearty breakfast before exploring the city. Bath itself is an easy 10-15 minute walk from accommodation. It is a slightly uphill journey back but nothing too taxing. We stayed during Storm Darragh so it was a little noisy as night but the boat was so much more stable than we expected. It was a great little stay, and we'd hope to visit again when there's no extreme weather warnings!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024