The Boat House offers a unique home in Hythe with direct access to a private foreshore, modern decor, and captivating views across Southampton Water. Enjoy the balcony with coffee table and chairs or relax in the walled garden with patio furniture. With ample seating for 6 guests can unwind while appreciating the far-reaching views from the sitting room.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Unique waterside home in stunning location.
With captivating views across Southampton Water and direct access on to a private foreshore the Boat House offers guests a modern and unique home just a 2 minute walk from the varied shops, pubs and restaurants of Hythe. Whether you're after a relaxing get-away to sit and watch the turning of the tides and the passing of the ships or a get up and go break to explore the many delights of the New Forest the Boat House is your ideal year-round home from home. We would love to Welcome children over the age of 12 to The Boat House. Set on three floors the Boat House makes the most of its stunning views with water facing floor to ceiling windows and doors. (The steps to the third floor double bedroom are steep and not suitable for young children.)
Hythe 'where the forest meets the sea' is conveniently situated to explore the many and varied attractions of the Waterside locality. The New Forest with its free roaming ponies and donkeys is just a 3 mile drive away and the trendy bars and restaurants of Southampton's Town Quay is a 20 minute ferry journey on the Hythe ferry (with its officially recognised the oldest pier train in the world, Guiness Book of Records).
Many guests travel to Hythe to appreciate the arrival and departure of the great cruise liners and mighty cargo ships as they travel to and from the busy Port of Southampton. Throughout the day and night ships of all sizes and types may be seen close at hand as they slip gently past and the ever changing view! Cunards famous QM2 is a regular visitor and her berth is within view just across the water.
For boat lovers a free of charge public slipway is available for launching dinghies and powerboats and short term boat storage is available from Hythe Marina. The Isle of Wight is approximately 30 minutes away by Hydrofoil or a 60 minute Car Ferry trip (ferries depart hourly from Southampton key which is adjacent to the Hythe Ferry landing jetty). But why travel? Just relax and watch the birds on the shore and the ships passing by in the ever changing vista from the Boat House. . Floor 1: Hallway leads into the dining room with bifold doors opening onto a balcony with coffee table and chairs, steps lead down onto the private foreshore and pontoon (accessed at your own risk). The dining room leads onto a small galley kitchen from which the wet room with shower, basin and WC can be accessed. The ground floor double bedroom has garden doors opening onto the walled garden with patio furniture. Floor 2: From the first floor sitting room the far reaching views of Southampton Water can be really appreciated, ample seating for 6. Bedroom 2 (2 singles) overlooks the rear garden and has an ensuite with bath, basin and WC. Floor 3: Steep stairs (not suitable for young children) lead to bedroom 3 (double bed) in the apex of the house. En suite with small shower, basin and WC.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the marina
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Southampton, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Beaulieu Abbey and Palace House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Civic Centre or St. Mary's Stadium. With sailing, fishing, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Southampton travel guide
Is Unique waterside home in stunning location. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Unique waterside home in stunning location.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unique waterside home in stunning location.?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Unique waterside home in stunning location. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of New Forest National Park, Town Quay Ferry Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Terminal. Southampton Maritime Museum and Queen's Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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We had a super stay at The Boat House in Hythe. The location is wonderful, right on the water for fabulous views and right next to the town for shopping and eating.
Great property, fantastic view over the comings and goings into Southampton. Good place to use as a base for exploring.
3rd time we've stayed, I'm sure we'll be back.
This home is in walking distance of shopping but very quiet and peacefull. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony watching the birds and seeing various ships leaving Southampton.
A nice comfortable house with a great view of Southampton Water. Well furnished and kitted out. There are a range of shops and restaurants (literally) across the road in Hythe, and the whole New Forest on your doorstep.
We loved watching the traffic on Southampton Water. The house is in an ideal location for the Hythe ferry and the New Forest and we loved the close proximity of Waitrose and local restaurants
We had another great stay at the boathouse..love this place .The views and activity right outside with all the cruise ships ,cargo ships ,ferries and also the train on the pier there’s never a dull moment . It’s great to sit in the lounge and watch the world go by ..
This was our third stay, it's slightly quirky but all the better for it. The view is simply fantastic, always something to look at. Only the two of us so lots of room to spread out. Hythe is not your typical tourist trap and we find the locals, particularly in the pub and chippy, to be very friendly. Hope to be back!
The house is great, spread over three floors - two with bifold doors opening on to a balcony and the estuary beyond. Well stocked for kitchen and other equipment. Very clean and in good repair. A really enjoyable stay.
Nicholas D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good
Sheila A.
3 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
enjoyable
lovely location for watching cruise ships and others entering and leaving Southampton. Shops only short walk. The property exceeded our expectations. All in all a lovely holiday with the New forest and coast close at hand.
A really unique location in a converted boathouse right on the waterfront.
When not out and about we spent a happy time just sitting watching the tide come in and out with loads of bird-life and passing cruise linsers.
Right by Waitrose for emergency shopping and very short walk to restaurants
This was our second stay at the Boat House. The location is unbeatable for us. It is a short from family has beautiful views over the water and is a stones throw from all the amenities Hythe offers. On the doorstep are a church, Lidl, Waitrose, Superdrug, pub, post office, restaurants and coffee shops. The house is on three levels with three bathrooms, very convenient for families, and parking is a bonus. We would highly recommend for anyone visiting the area.
The Boathouse was an excellent stay. The views of the cruise ships going by was so interesting. Hythe is on your doorstep and we picked up a few things from the local shops. My husband fished from the jetty at front of property and my daughter sat on the balcony and crafted all day. We visited Southamption using the Hythe ferry which was great as we didn’t always need the car. We hope to visit again in the future. The weather was excellent as well.
We had a wonderful stay in the Boat House visiting family in the area. The location cannot be beaten. It was delightful watching sunsets and sunrises over the water and seeing the tide come in and go out. The house is steps away from all the shops and amenities in Hythe. No need to drive anywhere if you don’t want to. The house was very comfortable for our family of four. We would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. One of the best VRBO homes I have stayed in.
We really loved this property, it was great accommodation, set in an absolutely lovely location. Set right next to the estuary, I was able to paddle board directly off the properties jetty. Fabulous views of estuary, passing cruise liners and the IOW ferries, we were lucky with the weather and eat outside on the balcony most nights. Five minute from the town with it’s restaurants, takeaways, chippy and pubs, local ferry to Southampton too. At risk of making it more difficult to book because of it’s popularity, we would highly recommend this lovely property.
This was our second holiday here and it was just as good as the first. We spent a lot of time reading in the lounge, watching the tide come in and out, and the shipping on the Southampton Water.
The house is as described, but much better than the pictures can show. It is very comfortable with plenty of seating for six people, both in the lounge and the dining area. The galley kitchen is narrow, but perfectly functional. The stairs to the top bedroom are a bit steep, but there are sturdy handrails on either side.
There is the Waitrose store on the other side of the road, along with a small shopping centre and the pier, with its miniature electric railway, and the ferry to Southampton. The New Forest is about a five minute drive away.
The owner was very helpful and booking the property was quick and efficient.
We hope to return before too long.
Lovely unique property, we loved watching all the shipping and wildlife from the comfortable sitting room.Location is so convenient for shops and restaurants.Would definitely book again.
Our annual trip, the property has had a few upgrades since last year. We had great weather, but even if it's raining the view over Southampton Water is all you really need!