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Lady Florence, Maidstone a Unique River Boat with Castle Views

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Smart TV, DVD player
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Surrounded by the tranquil views of Allington Castle, Lady Florence houseboat offers a serene escape on the River Medway. Unwind in the fully-equipped kitchen or lounge area with Netflix and Prime, and enjoy your morning coffee on the end terrace as boats sail by.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

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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.

Lady Florence, Maidstone a Unique River Boat with Castle Views

A unique houseboat, located on the River Medway in Maidstone, Kent. A family run self catering holiday rental, where you can come away to relax and unwind from everyday life. Lady Florence is surrounded by breath-taking views of Allington Castle, in a peaceful location. Is the perfect place to stay for a romantic weekend, honeymoon, birthday or a luxury breakaway. The main bedroom has a small double bed, smart tv, DVD player, wardrobe and large glass sliding doors allow you to look out on the day and watch as the passing boats sail down the river. Alternatively, step out on to the end terrace and take a seat at the table and chairs to enjoy your morning cuppa. The kitchen area is fully equipped for all your self catering needs. Equipment includes an electric hob & oven, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave and a luxury coffee machine. The bathroom has a full sized shower with a powerful shower head. A pull out sofa bed which is best situated for two small children or one adult. The lounge area is fitted with a Smart TV, loaded with Netflix/Prime. Also you are able to fish from the end terraces or towpath.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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

About the area

Located in Maidstone, this houseboat is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and Vinters Valley Nature Reserve, while Maidstone Museum and Hazlitt Theatre are cultural highlights. Kent Life and Buckmore Park Karting are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Maidstone, Kent

What's nearby

  • Kent Life - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hazlitt Theatre - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mote Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Maidstone Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Leeds Castle - 9 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Aylesford Station - 5 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Flower Pot - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Society Rooms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pippin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Poppy Fields - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lady Florence, Maidstone a Unique River Boat with Castle Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lady Florence, Maidstone a Unique River Boat with Castle Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lady Florence, Maidstone a Unique River Boat with Castle Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lady Florence, Maidstone a Unique River Boat with Castle Views located?

Situated on a river, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Cobtree Manor Park and Kent Life. Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and Gallagher Stadium are also within 1 mile (2 km). Maidstone Barracks Station is 26 minutes by foot and Maidstone East Station is 27 minutes.

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Lady Florence, Maidstone a Unique River Boat with Castle Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very beautiful and clean

That was a fantastic quite lovely place 100 percent I suggest it to everyone
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

We had a lovely time on the Lady Florence. I'm sure we shall return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in all sides

An immaculately clean pod with everything that you might need in a location both romatic and relaxing. Perfect is the word.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrik T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous break!

The lady Florence is in such an amazing tranquil location with very beautiful design as well well equipped. We had a wonderful time and not to mention the lovely host who was very helpful. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a gem Lady Florence is

Had a wonderful stay on Lady Florence. Beautifully decked out inside and out. Great amenities. Plenty spacious. Nice welcoming touches. Catches the sun throughout the day. Location is perfect if you want to pop to the local pub/restaurant or have a pleasant walk along the river into Maidstone. Georgina was a great host. Highly recommend staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous alternate holiday accommodation

Fabulous place to stay (we'll be back). Clean and tidy, well laid out with a surprisingly big shower for this type of accommodation. Lot of nice touches including welcome products from the owner in a few places (won't spoil the surprise by listing them). Lovely big windows on both ends and a fabulous view from the lounge/diner along the river as the mooring is very well situated. We experienced lovely weather events: sunshine bouncing off the river and dancing on the ceiling; orange sunsets over the other boats and heavy rain hammering on the roof and the river - all very immersive. Over the 2 days we were also visited on occasion by a family of swans, ducks, geese - all very curious and friendly. Walked into town for dinner, mostly along the river. So relaxing, quiet, peaceful - what a recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely fantastic

Chose this for a birthday weekend for my partner who loves rivers and he was not disappointed. Absolutely brilliant and perfect. Houseboat is modern, fresh, clean, bed comfortable, two TVs, coffee machine & complimentary wine & biscuits. Such a beautiful location. The castle is behind the trees and you can book a tour Tuesdays in the summer. Park in Premier Inn car park (book this online) then head for river front turn left away from the lock & houseboat is 5 min walk along tow path. Very easy to find. We loved the lock, cafe next to lock, Malta Inn for food, walks into Maidstone (30 mins) Kent Life is well worth a visit and just behind the Malta Inn. We could easily have stayed a week. Loved waking up to ducks on river, dinner on the deck area watching towers, swans, lovely as well when it rains . I’ve travelled across the world but have to say I’d return here again !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Josephine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bank holiday weekend.

Stressful start difficult to find and couldn’t pay to park so worried for two days I would get fined until car park company sorted it out . Long walk with the food and luggage which we hadn’t expected. Property was clean and spacious and very private despite being next to the towpath. Very relaxing , good facilities and kitchen was well equipped for cooking .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

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