We had the most fantastic time aboard Velvet Morning. We stayed on Velvet Morning during a bitterly cold weekend in February; it was the first time the Thames had frozen over in fifty years, but we were warm and snug aboard Velvet Morning thanks to Sam, who had heated the boat up before we arrived and relocated VM so that she was hooked up to the main electricity.
VM is stunning. Every inch of space has been accounted for with a practical purpose, without making sacrifices to the overall design and aesthetic of the interior. We loved the woodwork, with its homely details, and especially enjoyed the heat from the fire which was very effective at warming us up on cold evenings! The kitchen is lovely with beautiful tile work and a view out onto the canal. We were just 2 people but this boat would be suitable for a larger group as there was a lot of space.
Sam is a really excellent host and has done an amazing job at designing Velvet Morning. Not only this but Sam was really kind and responsive to any queries we had during, before and after our stay. We loved all of her recommendations: Clifton Nurseries was a particularly beautiful experience. Thank you, Sam -- hopefully we'll be back again soon!