having read the previous reviews wasn't sure what we would get however it was a fantastic quirky place to stay. If you are open minded and see this for what it is you will be fine. yes there are stains on the blinds but really is that important? are you going to stay in and stare at the blinds? if... More

We decided to take up an offer through Unique Escapes who had a wide choice of different and "Unique" accomodation on offer. I'd always wanted to stay on a barge so we opted for this stay. Finding the place was a bit of a strugle but once found and got in it was warm and cozy I wasn't overly impressed... More

My boyfriend and I had an intimate, romantic and fun time on the Mallard boat, which was cosy, well equipped, perfectly located, peaceful and a sheer treasure to stay on. Cooking, washing, showering, sleeping, telly, heating, facilities all tip top. I recommend to anyone.

The boat needs a total overhaul as fixtures and fittings shabby, blinds stained. Food remained in kitchen plug hole when we arrived. Broken chair in the living room. No matches to light woodburner, broken glass on front of woodburner. Bolt had fallen off inside door on our arrival so we were unable to secure door properly. It was just myself... More

Arrived here late as our car broke down. Started off bad as we had a job to find the boat then we couldn't undo the lock - had to ring and found we had been given the wrong code. Once inside things improved - it was lovely and warm and they had even left a lamp on for us. Some... More

Despite the marina being frozen over we were a little surprised to find the fire wasn't lit as per the websites description. In fact it hadn't been cleaned since the last guests. There were also no logs or coal on the boat. No problem we thought, we' 'll just go and buy a couple of bags and get ready for... More

When I booked it seemed like a long way off... I picked the place mainly because it was a unique place to stay and because it was pet friendly. But on the day of arrival I got a text with the special code for the door lock. The owner then called me and gave me personalised dirrections and another combination... More

We arrived at 5 on Wednesday evening to a walm boat with port left for us n the bedding smelled lovely we booked the mallard got the next day after asking if we did could we move from lily may to the mallard both was lovely but different stays we swapped over at 11.45 from one to another, mags the... More

Staying on a canal boat in Sheffield canal basin could have been brilliant. And the location certainty was. With reflections of the lights on the water playing on the ceiling at night it was quite charming. But a lot of small problems added up to a big one. Despite changing the gas cylinder there wasn't enough gas pressure to boil... More