[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Unique Narrowboat Experience in Town Centre Chelmsford Essex create memories Houseboat in Chelmsford ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107297900/107297821/eecb13c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107297900/107297821/36df7db4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107297900/107297821/de48d3b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107297900/107297821/9b3b69d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107297900/107297821/c98ccdbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located on Wharf Road in Chelmsford's town centre, Unique Stationary Boat offers an authentic narrowboat experience. Discover the charm of a bygone era with a cozy kitchen, lounging area and wood burner. Take advantage of easy access to the local bars, eateries and nightlife while creating memories playing cards or enjoying a beer with friends. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire house boat 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### Unique Narrowboat Experience in Town Centre Chelmsford Essex create memories Unique stationary re-decorated boat off Wharf Road, in the town centre in Chelmsford. Easy access to the vast array of bars, eateries, shops, cinema, cricket and nightlife. Kitchen, seating and lounging area that can be converted into two double beds. There is street parking or welcome to park on my drive 1/2 mile away. Radiators and wood burner. Basic accommodation away from computers and TV - a chance to play cards, games, a beer and a chat and create real unique special memories on the narrowboat experience. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116060000/116054400/116054331/24fd195c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Bed Apartment & Free Parking Essex - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available CA $243 CA $243 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=116054331&PinnedHotelID=116054331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27260000/27254100/27254030/2aa29ddb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rettendon lodge events Wickford - 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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=51.72864,0.484407&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:acwzHqr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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sGrzlOIl2xlJFi9sXkzBrB-LfJ0=) Chelmsford, England #### What's nearby - Bond Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Chelmsford Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Hylands House and Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km - Leez Priory - 13 min drive - 15.3 km - Chelmsford City Racecourse - 14 min drive - 14.8 km #### Getting around - Chelmsford Station - 14 min walk - London (SEN-Southend) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬8 min walk - ‪Boom Battle Bar - ‬7 min walk - ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk - ‪BB's Bakers + Baristas - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Unique Narrowboat Experience in Town Centre Chelmsford Essex create memories pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Unique Narrowboat Experience in Town Centre Chelmsford Essex create memories ? > As of Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique Narrowboat Experience in Town Centre Chelmsford Essex create memories on Oct 23, 2025 start from CA $148.71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Chelmsford-Hotels-Unique-Narrowboat-Experience-In-Town-Centre-Chelmsford-Essex-Create-Memories.h107297821.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Unique Narrowboat Experience in Town Centre Chelmsford Essex create memories ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Unique Narrowboat Experience in Town Centre Chelmsford Essex create memories ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Unique Narrowboat Experience in Town Centre Chelmsford Essex create memories located? > Situated in Chelmsford, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Bond Street, Chelmsford Cathedral, and Peter Edwards Museum And Library. Admirals Park LNR and Museum of Chelmsford are also within 2 mi (3 km). Chelmsford Station is 14 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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