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About this property
Historic Setting: Inner Dowsing Lightship is a recently renovated boat housed in a historic building in Rochester. The property offers a private entrance and parquet floors, creating a unique and charming atmosphere. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a sun terrace, and free on-site parking. The boat features a private bathroom with a bath, shower, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, dining area, and outdoor furniture. Local Attractions: Rochester Castle is 1.9 mi away, Chatham Train Station 2.6 mi, and Historic Chatham Dockyard 3 mi. London City Airport is 30 mi from the property. Guests appreciate the breakfast provided by the host, sailing, and boating opportunities.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Clare
United Kingdom
“Beautifully converted spacious accommodation in a quiet location. Our main purpose for visiting Medway was to go to Chatham Historic Dockyard, so finding a historic ship to stay on was perfect.” - Gayer
United Kingdom
“A great experience. We didn't know what to expect but everything was great. Friendly owners, lovely breakfasts. Clean, warm and well designed accommodation and a wonderful location. A great base from which to explore Rochester” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“Going to bed and waking up to the tide going in and out was magical. The bedroom was comfy and cosy, the bathroom fittings and extras felt like luxury. The hosts are really friendly but also give you space to relax. Breakfast was top notch with...” - Foster
United Kingdom
“Very friendly hosts, a very interesting location with great view towards Rochester, a comfortable room and delicious breakfast.” - Sally
United Kingdom
“We stole one night away from London and were rewarded with the most breathtaking views from our floating cabin on the Medway. From the deck, we looked straight across to the spire of Rochester Cathedral and the turrets of the Castle - a magical...” - Melvin
United Kingdom
“Fabulous location , beautifully finished , would recommend to others” - Helen
United Kingdom
“The ship is a very unusual accommodation and is presented in a very creative way.” - Kim
United Kingdom
“I liked the cabin it was comfy . The bathroom was good , nice shower” - Akiko
United Kingdom
“The Host, She is very kind and great communication also fantastic support to welcoming. She also shared few places around her property that is very great to discover. The room is very nice and fun to stay.” - Elaine
United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting with a gorgeous view, very nicely done inside and the bed was really comfortable. Highly recommend.”
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Child policies
Children over 1 are welcome.
Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform Inner Dowsing Lightship of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.