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Luxury Boat, Floating Barge Accommodation

Family-friendly houseboat in Edinburgh

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

This houseboat places you in Tollcross, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Grassmarket and Princes Street. Guestrooms at this houseboat include kitchens, balconies, and refrigerators.

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Usher Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 11 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loudons Fountainbridge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cameo Picturehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cave - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hula Juice Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maki & Ramen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Boat, Floating Barge Accommodation

Part of a collection of 3 boats from The Four Sisters Boatels - The Camillia Boatel is a unique experience for the discerning traveler that the kids will also enjoy. A first for Scotland, The Camillia Boatel is located in the very heart of Edinburgh city center, tucked away in the peaceful Lochrin Basin on The Union Canal alongside some of Edinburgh’s top restaurants and bars. The Camillia Boatel is purpose built, permanently moored static wide beam houseboat so don’t worry if you haven’t got your sea legs, there are no currents or tides, sea / canal sickness is not an issue. She is 60 feet by 11 feet with 6 feet 11 inch in headroom, she can sleep up to 8 adults. The Camillia Boatel has been awarded by Visit Scotland a 4 star luxury classification and grading.

Located in the very heart of Edinburgh City Centre and a first for Scotland, The Camillia Boatel is within walking distance of the delights Edinburgh has to offer only 10 - 15 minutes to the Grassmarket, The Royal Mile and The West End. The Four Sisters Boatel is the ideal base for your stay.

The Camillia Boat comprises of an impressive Captains Cabin, a double cabin, a cabin with bunk beds suitable for adults and a double sofa bed in the lounge area. There is also a spacious family shower room with macerator toilet and an open plan kitchen and lounge area. On board you will also have access to a private mooring and two outdoor deck areas perfect for relaxing. All guests also have access to on land facilities that include clothes washing facilities (at an extra cost) as well as shower and toilet facilities.

Although we try to make our boats as close to being like you are in an on land property there are some things that work slightly different to usual. As we live so close with nature we try to take care of our environment and cause as little impact as possible to the local ecosystem and therefore we are also an eco friendly business. You will find our water and waste systems work in a slightly different way as well as our heating and power sources. This will not impact your stay but is worth baring in mind that there may be an extra switch or button to press!

Space on board is limited and at maximum capacity the boat may feel a little cramped. We therefore recommend bringing soft foldable luggage.

We do not provide any parking but can recommend local parking facilities nearby.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and a balcony. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 3 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Luxury Boat, Floating Barge Accommodation Edinburgh
Luxury Boat, Floating Barge Accommodation Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this houseboat?

This houseboat is situated in Tollcross within a short 17-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and also 11 minutes on foot from Grassmarket. You'll also find Princes Street and George Street less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this houseboat?

No, this houseboat doesn't offer parking.

Is this houseboat associated with a casino?

No, this houseboat is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this houseboat?

No, there is no indoor pool at this houseboat.

What do couples enjoy most about Luxury Boat, Floating Barge Accommodation?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic houseboat include access to a chef, a kitchen, and a meal delivery service.

Does Luxury Boat, Floating Barge Accommodation have a hot tub?

No, this houseboat doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this houseboat provide breakfast?

This houseboat offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Does this houseboat allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this houseboat.

Does this houseboat have connecting rooms?

No, this houseboat doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this houseboat?

The closest major airport to this houseboat is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 7.3 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Luxury Boat, Floating Barge Accommodation?

Yes, every accommodation at Luxury Boat, Floating Barge Accommodation comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.