A unique and wonderful base for London adventures. I had the privilege of staying on the Galatée with my 12-year-old god-daughter for almost a week, in what she called "a Hobbit house on water". She felt comfortable from the first second, not the least thanks to Sarah's and Simon's warm and friendly welcome. Once I had learned (the hard way - if you're taller than say 1.85, be cautious when entering the boat) where to duck, I felt very much at home as well. You're in the heart of a huge city, but your neighbours are ducks, geese, swans and squirrels. You hear traffic in the distance, and every now and then another canal boat floats by, but all in all it's serene, green and very peacful.