We made this booking with the notion that a canal boat might be a fun alternative to taking a flat, but staying aboard "Jessie" actually turned out to be a highlight of our visit to London. While just a stone's throw from Paddington Station, her Browning's Pool mooring in Little Venice felt entirely removed from the cacophony of the city. After long days roaming all over town with our two year old daughter, it was so wonderful to just climb aboard, close the hatch, and settle in for the evening. All fixtures and equipment for cooking and bathing were in excellent working order, and an efficient little wood stove kept the boat warm round the clock. The sleeping accommodations were very comfortable and the bedding was luxurious by pleasure craft standards. We loved waking every morning to the calls of Pochards, Coots, Tufted Ducks, Mute Swans, and Canada Geese - punctuated occasionally by the distinctive tick-tick-ticking from the engine of another narrowboat passing by. We were also surprised and very appreciative of the groceries Meg stocked ahead of our arrival. Subsequently, anything else needed for preparing meals could be found at the Tesco and other excellent shops on Clifton Road, a mere six minute walk away. Baker & Spice café, with its impressive selection of pastries, deserves special mention. In summary, we would (and will) recommend "Jessie" to anyone planning a visit to London, and hope to have another opportunity to stay again ourselves.