Title: A Cosy unique luxurious River Boat with Castle Views in Maidstone Lady Florence. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # A Cosy unique luxurious River Boat with Castle Views in Maidstone Lady Florence. Houseboat in Maidstone ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74020000/74014400/74014325/bbd28179.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74020000/74014400/74014325/16294c34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74020000/74014400/74014325/900a9427.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74020000/74014400/74014325/835a7fb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74020000/74014400/74014325/30476540.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Surrounded by the tranquil views of Allington Castle, Lady Florence houseboat offers a serene escape on the River Medway. Unwind in the fully-equipped kitchen or lounge area with Netflix and Prime, and enjoy your morning coffee on the end terrace as boats sail by. 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 1 bedroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - Water view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Cosy unique luxurious River Boat with Castle Views in Maidstone Lady Florence. A unique houseboat, located on the River Medway in Maidstone, Kent. A family run self catering holiday rental, where you can come away to relax and unwind from everyday life. Lady Florence is surrounded by breath-taking views of Allington Castle, in a peaceful location. Is the perfect place to stay for a romantic weekend, honeymoon, birthday or a luxury breakaway. The main bedroom has a small double bed, smart tv, DVD player, wardrobe and large glass sliding doors allow you to look out on the day and watch as the passing boats sail down the river. Alternatively, step out on to the end terrace and take a seat at the table and chairs to enjoy your morning cuppa. The kitchen area is fully equipped for all your self catering needs. Equipment includes an electric hob & oven, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave and a luxury coffee machine. The bathroom has a full sized shower with a powerful shower head. A pull out sofa bed which is best situated for two small children or one adult. The lounge area is fitted with a Smart TV, loaded with Netflix/Prime. Also you are able to fish from the end terraces or towpath. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.29467,0.5144&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wjbxH_ncB%3FY%3FW%3FY%3FW%40Y%40W%40Y%40W%40WBY%40W%40WBYBWBWBWBWBWDWDWBWDUDWDUFWDUDUFWFUFSFUFUFUFSHSFUHSHSHQHSHSHQHQJQHQJQHQJOJQJOJOJOLMJOJMLMJMLMJKLMLKLKLKLILKLINILILGLINGLGNELGNELGNCNELENCNCLCNCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBNBNBLDNDNDLDNDNFLDNFLHLFLHNFLHLJLHLJLHLJLJLLJJLLJLLLJLLNJNJLJNJNJPJNHPJPJPHPHPHPJRFRHPHRHRFTHRFTFRFTHTDTFTFTDTDTFVDTDVDTBVDVDVBVBVBVBVBVBX%40VBV%40X%40V%40V%40X%40V%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FVAXAVAXAVAVAXCVAVCXCVCVCVCVCVEVEVCVETEVETGVETETGTGTETITGTGRGTIRGTIRIRIPGRKRIPIPIPKPKPIPKNKPKNKNKLKNMNKLMLKLMLKJMLMJMJMHMJMHMJMHOHMFMFMHOFMDOFODMFOBODMDOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMCOCOCMEOEOCMGOEMGOEMGOGMIMGMIOIMIMKMIMKMKMKMMKKMMKMMMKMKOMMKOKOKOKQKOIQKQIQKQIQIQISISIQISISGUISGSGUGUGUGSGUGWEUEUGWEUEWEUCWEWEWCWCWCWCWCWCYAWAWCYAWAWAYAWAY%3FW%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7nVIlpjlWrIesg-KaD3EwYWVc5Y=) Maidstone, Kent #### What's nearby - Kent Life - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Hazlitt Theatre - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Mote Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - Maidstone Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.6 km - Leeds Castle - 9 min drive - 12.7 km #### Getting around - Aylesford Station - 5 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 80 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Flower Pot - ‬20 min walk - ‪The Society Rooms - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Bull Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪Miller & Carter - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Poppy Fields - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Cosy unique luxurious River Boat with Castle Views in Maidstone Lady Florence. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A Cosy unique luxurious River Boat with Castle Views in Maidstone Lady Florence.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A Cosy unique luxurious River Boat with Castle Views in Maidstone Lady Florence.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A Cosy unique luxurious River Boat with Castle Views in Maidstone Lady Florence. located? > Situated on a river, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Cobtree Manor Park and Kent Life. Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and Gallagher Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Maidstone Barracks Station is 26 minutes by foot and Maidstone East Station is 27 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Cosy unique luxurious River Boat with Castle Views in Maidstone Lady Florence. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire W. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family break We had a lovely time on the Lady Florence. I'm sure we shall return ##### Claire W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lenny R. Jul 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect in all sides An immaculately clean pod with everything that you might need in a location both romatic and relaxing. Perfect is the word. ##### Lenny R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna W. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely fantastic Chose this for a birthday weekend for my partner who loves rivers and he was not disappointed. Absolutely brilliant and perfect. Houseboat is modern, fresh, clean, bed comfortable, two TVs, coffee machine & complimentary wine & biscuits. Such a beautiful location. The castle is behind the trees and you can book a tour Tuesdays in the summer. Park in Premier Inn car park (book this online) then head for river front turn left away from the lock & houseboat is 5 min walk along tow path. Very easy to find. We loved the lock, cafe next to lock, Malta Inn for food, walks into Maidstone (30 mins) Kent Life is well worth a visit and just behind the Malta Inn. We could easily have stayed a week. Loved waking up to ducks on river, dinner on the deck area watching towers, swans, lovely as well when it rains . I’ve travelled across the world but have to say I’d return here again ! ##### Joanna W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very beautiful and clean That was a fantastic quite lovely place 100 percent I suggest it to everyone ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James H. May 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous alternate holiday accommodation Fabulous place to stay (we'll be back). Clean and tidy, well laid out with a surprisingly big shower for this type of accommodation. Lot of nice touches including welcome products from the owner in a few places (won't spoil the surprise by listing them). Lovely big windows on both ends and a fabulous view from the lounge/diner along the river as the mooring is very well situated. We experienced lovely weather events: sunshine bouncing off the river and dancing on the ceiling; orange sunsets over the other boats and heavy rain hammering on the roof and the river - all very immersive. Over the 2 days we were also visited on occasion by a family of swans, ducks, geese - all very curious and friendly. Walked into town for dinner, mostly along the river. So relaxing, quiet, peaceful - what a recharge. ##### James H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Enrik T. May 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous break! The lady Florence is in such an amazing tranquil location with very beautiful design as well well equipped. We had a wonderful time and not to mention the lovely host who was very helpful. Thank you so much! ##### Enrik T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Josephine G. Sep 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bank holiday weekend. Stressful start difficult to find and couldn’t pay to park so worried for two days I would get fined until car park company sorted it out . Long walk with the food and luggage which we hadn’t expected. Property was clean and spacious and very private despite being next to the towpath. Very relaxing , good facilities and kitchen was well equipped for cooking . ##### Josephine G. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason M. May 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a gem Lady Florence is Had a wonderful stay on Lady Florence. Beautifully decked out inside and out. Great amenities. Plenty spacious. Nice welcoming touches. Catches the sun throughout the day. Location is perfect if you want to pop to the local pub/restaurant or have a pleasant walk along the river into Maidstone. Georgina was a great host. Highly recommend staying. ##### Jason M. 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