A little pocket of peace. That is how staying at the Galatee felt.
While we never got to meet Sarah and Simon, they were very prompt to answer any questions. Check in was absolutely no problem - we were welcomed by a friend of theirs who showed us around the boat.
The area is nice an quiet. It is a tranquil 15 minute walk to Kings Cross. From there transport is easy. So while the Galatee is not exactly slap-bang central, it is still very easy to get to anywhere in London.
The Galatee has everything you could ask for.
For anyone considering staying here:
- there is a lot of noise in/from the boat. This is probably only a problem for people who are sensitive to Sound (I am). Rain hitting the roof is quite noisy. And the water pumps make some sounds as Well — especially in the living room where we slept.
- the house boat is lived in. This means that there is a feeling of home. But also that there are things belonging to other people. I loved this! But if you are looking for the equivalent of a bland hotel room, this is not the place for you.
- space is limited. It is a boat. And it is lived in. This meant that stowing away luggage etc for three people was a bit difficult. Possible - Simon and Sarah had made space for us! - but again, this is not a hotel room.
- it gets cold quickly. Isolation isn’t the best, so it can get cold quickly. Lots of heaters are provided to make sure the boat is cozy and warm. But with London fall temperatures changin from 23 degrees to 7 within a few days/nights, we were caught a bit unawares. Consider bringing comfy shoes for indoors / warm socks, as the floor does tend to be cold.
I can recommend staying on the Galatee. The only drawback is the noise when it rains. But then again - that may just be me. :-)