We were after a unique experience and we certainly got one - amazing place! Considering it was the middle of December and everyone thought we were slightly bonkers, the real fire and homely surroundings made the boat really homely and snug.
Located on the Grand Canal, it’s a perfect spot to explore Dublin whether it’s walking, bus or taxi. Right by the theatre (currently showing mamma Mia) and with bars, restaurants on the marina, you don’t even need to walk the 20 mins to Temple Bar!! 30 minutes by bus from Dublin Airport, 20 minutes in a taxi.
Amazing check in experience, Audrey gave us lots of hints and tips, showed all all the amenities and was wonderful. Thanks for the welcome and I really hope that’s her name because she was lovely!
However, this is a houseboat, a wonderful houseboat but a houseboat all the same. It’s colder at one end of the boat to the other, it’s rocky at night (loved it) and the mooring creaks (bring ear plugs, it’s no bother), you have to crouch in places for those a little bit taller than most (celebrate your tall and only in the back bedrooms) but that’s NOT a negative, it’s all part of the staying on a houseboat experience. To be clear, the main entrance, living room, main bedroom and bathroom are normal height.
We were provided with plenty of logs and kindling to keep the fire going, there are small radiators in the back two bedrooms but we are in December and it’s blinking cold outside... we were snug! Lovely to walk in from a windy old flight from the UK to a roaring fire, many thanks!
We had the very best time, we loved everything, the boat, the location and the Irish hospitality.
You really must go to the very next boat too and try the Escape Boat, you get a discount and it’s brilliant; there’s also a massage boat the other side - what more could you want?! Great family & friends fun!
Don’t worry about breakfast either, just pop outside and pick up freshly baked pastries and coffee from the coffee shop... two of them on the corner!
Highly recommend, why stay in a boring apartment or swanky hotel when you can have an adventure on a beautiful houseboat. We loved it, thanks again :)