We have just returned from a beautiful weekend away on Barbara who was moored in Little Venice.
We absolutely loved Barbara! As somebody said before, as long as you follow the guidance on charging you will have no problems at all, we didn't. Barbara was perfect for two and having the extra double bed in the front room really helped as it was such a hot weekend that 2 of us fitting in the smaller sized double was a no go (and apparently I snore like a walrus!) My hubby left me in the bed alone and it is so comfortable!! The bedding is all crisp and clean and with a lovely hotel quality bed topper and fab pillows then Barbara rocking me off to sleep was bliss.
The kitchen has everything you need, I cooked up a full on fry up with all the trimmings both mornings no problem. And cooking with that view out of the window was fabulous.
My husband spent most of his time with his fishing rod in the canal from the nice outside area at the front of Barbara, he did not catch anything this time......not even my glasses that I accidentally dropped out of the open kitchen port hole, you do have to remember you are on water. I loved the port hole, lovely to be able to properly look up and down the canal from there watching the world go past.
Little Venice was an amazing location!! tbh I had never ever heard of it in all of my "21" years.....and I am! only from Berkshire. What a hidden beauty!! The walk up the river to Paddington took no time at all, literally no more than 5/10 minutes walk depending on how slowly you walk checking out all the other narrow boats out.
We were really surprised about what we found, There is an ampi-theatre there and its a really buzzing location with bars, restaurants, coffee shops and some are even on barges. There was a super handy Sainsbury's there also.
We walked to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens and found ourselves on Oxford street having some lunch. A black cab back to Paddington was only £7.50 where we stocked up at Sainsbury's and then spent the rest of our time out of the hustle and bustleof London enjoying the peace and quiet with Barbara and the neighbouring Barge owners, Boaties are so friendly!
All in all we have had an amazing weekend doing something a little bit different. You will not be disappointed, Thank you Sam.