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BrightOwl Waterside Narrowboat Cottage Experience

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BrightOwl Waterside Narrowboat Cottage Experience
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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

10

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: BrightOwl Waterside Narrowboat Cottage Experience in Thorpe offers a recently renovated boat with one bedroom and a living room. Family rooms provide ample space for relaxation. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, streaming services, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, and microwave. Additional amenities include a fireplace, dining table, sofa bed, and work desk. Convenient Location: Located 11 km from London Heathrow Airport, the property is a 7-minute walk from Thorpe Park. Nearby attractions include Windsor Castle (14 km) and Legoland Windsor (15 km). Rafting opportunities are available in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
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Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maizy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing location and amazing boat! Great hosts too”
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “it’s so cosy and really nicely decorated it has all mod cons and big tv , we were very comfortable and it is beautifully surrounded.”
  • Mandeep
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great Location. Boat is well equpped, has everything you need. The Penton Marina was secure, lots of parking, toilet/bathroom facilities. Owner is friendly and great communication, any queries they are happy to help”
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “So unusual as an accommodation . Very well presented.”
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very cute & cosy! Perfect location for staying at Thorpe park. We will definitely be back.”
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “If I could give this more than 10 without a doubt exceptional, the furnishings and thought, the location, and the host. I do not have a negative comment, all above and beyond expectation. The host was extremely welcoming and on hand to answer...”
  • Farndale
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The experience of a stay on a barge was amazing, the bed was very comfortable, the barge was well kept and beautiful. Tea, coffee, sugar, towels and toilet roll all provided Very close to Thorpe Park, which was great for us.”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had never been on a narrowboat before let alone slept on one so we were a bit sceptical before booking however we really enjoyed it every aspect good facilities and clean and comfortable”
  • Nyree
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely fantastic!!!!! We have just returned home after spending 2 days aboard the Bright Owl with our two 16-year-old children, and we truly wish we had booked a longer stay. We had an incredible experience. From the exceptionally warm and...”
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location for Thorpe Park. Clean Marina facilities, good communication from the owners.”

Hosted by Richard & Elizabeth McClure

9.8
Host review score
Richard & Elizabeth McClure
Bright Owl has been renovated by us in August of 2025 and is a cozy cottage on water (Driving the Boat NOT included). A full kitchen, with most everything you could want to prepare meals. We added a surround bar and sub to go with the 55" 4k TV with Netflix, Prime, Apple TV, Youtube, and Samsung TV. Sky link Internet for very fast download speeds (around 200mbs) You can open a hatch and enjoy the view and sometimes wildlife. During the winter she is tight and has a Jabaso Radiator system. Lots of storage and a great foam mattress that is perfect for a great nights sleep. The sofa pulls out to a full size bed with bedding stored underneath. Please take a look at our walk through video. There are also supplied puzzles and games, as well as deck chairs that you could sit out on the dock weather permitting. While no smoking is permitted on board or on the deck, there is pontoon dock where you can smoke. We are pet friendly and there is a dog run in the marina. We know you will love the boat as much as we have and every guest that has stayed on it so far.
Welcome to BrightOwl. Our boat is part of our life, so please take care of him like you would your own house. We have been Married for over 25 years and we bought the Bright Owl to vacation on him during the summer months. We have one son and a few furry children, as well. Elizabeth and I, are both born in America, though Elizabeth was born to an American father and a British Mother, so family is never too far away in our little slice of heaven in Surrey. This is a new venture for us, so any thoughts on how we can do this better or if you have advice on something that needs changing, we ask that you let us know so we can get it right the next time. Enjoy your stay, I know you'll sleep well in our comfy beds! Richard and Elizabeth McClure
Our position in the Marina is right across the street from Thorpe Park. A nice walk around the Marina and there is a Marina Diner with breakfast through dinner on somedays. (Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you desire a larger shower than the one on the boat there are shower and bathroom facilities in the marina that are free to guests (use the provided Key card). Also if you need more laundry done than what you can do on our boat, there is also a laundry room that cost a little to operate in the marina. The marina is mostly quite and there are rules about loud noise after a certain time. Read the rules to confirm the exact times.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

BrightOwl Waterside Narrowboat Cottage Experience takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform BrightOwl Waterside Narrowboat Cottage Experience in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.