We were prepared for a camping like experience which is essential if you stay on a barge as it's rustic with log burner and chemical toilet. Loved the whistling kettle. Very convenient being by such a main train station, but down side was tramps and revellers making noise at night and construction work noise by day. Not host's fault, just bad luck. They do move the barge so worth checking where it's likely to be moored e.g. convenient or peaceful area. Best bit was the quirkiness, log burner, and hostess was so lovely.