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The Cru Houseboats

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Thermae Bath Spa

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Boating
24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, books
Boating
Room

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, Roman Baths
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Thermae Bath Spa
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Bath
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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House boat | Bathroom

House boat

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 3 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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About the area

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The Cru Houseboats places you steps from Kennet & Avon Canal and within a 10-minute stroll of The Holburne Museum. Highlights at this B&B include free self-service breakfast and free self-parking. .Enjoy access to boat tours and horse riding/hire. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Bathwick B&B include Thermae Bath Spa and Cabot Circus Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Bath Abbey - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bath Christmas Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Roman Baths - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Bath - 2 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boater - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪No 15 Great Pulteney - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Curfew Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sickle - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Cru Houseboats

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Thermae Bath Spa
Free breakfast is served daily. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bath bed & breakfast.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Cru Houseboats offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 90

We've listed all 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Cru Houseboats?

The Cru Houseboats offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Cru Houseboats?

Yep, The Cru Houseboats has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Cru Houseboats?

No, there is no spa at this property. Thermae Bath Spa is a short 18-minute walk away.

Does The Cru Houseboats serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary self-service breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cru Houseboats?

No, The Cru Houseboats does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cru Houseboats?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 4:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Cru Houseboats?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Cru Houseboats?

There isn't one on site, but Bath Golf Club is a short 14-minute walk away.

Reviews

The Cru Houseboats Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mim

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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