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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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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Clare
    United Kingdom 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 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 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 United Kingdom
    Very friendly hosts, a very interesting location with great view towards Rochester, a comfortable room and delicious breakfast.
  • Sally
    United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
    Fabulous location , beautifully finished , would recommend to others
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The ship is a very unusual accommodation and is presented in a very creative way.
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the cabin it was comfy . The bathroom was good , nice shower
  • Akiko
    United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
    Beautiful setting with a gorgeous view, very nicely done inside and the bed was really comfortable. Highly recommend.

Host Info

9.8
Host Review Score
Inner Dowsing is an historic wooden lightship, built in 1840. Since moving onboard in early 2023, we have refurbished the whole ship, including fitting out the two guest cabins to a high standard. Each cabin affords wonderful views of the Medway river and valley beyond, as well as Rochester Cathedral and Castle, which are only a 30 min walk away along the river. There are two convenience stores in Borstal village, a 10-min walk away, as well as a pub which serves great food. There are also a number of takeaways. For even more choice, head to the picturesque high street in Rochester, where you will find a huge selection of restaurants, including Italian, Indian, Turkish and Spanish.
Our location in the marina offers a tranquil place to kick back and relax within the peaceful surroundings. Our family live on the houseboat, so we are always available, should you need any assistance, or suggestions for things to do in the area.
Picturesque Rochester High Street is just 1.5 miles away from our houseboat, where you will find a wealth of independent shops and cafes. You can visit the grounds of Rochester Castle, a Norman structure built in 1087, with the tallest Norman keep in England. Just across from the castle is Rochester Cathedral, which has been a place of Christian worship since AD604. Throughout the year, the town plays host to a variety of festivals including the Dickens Festival and Sweeps Festival.
Languages spoken: English,Korean

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.