The Cru Houseboats puts you a short five-minute drive from Thermae Bath Spa. Guests can keep active with on-site horse riding/hire, and free perks include self-parking and self-service breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 55 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 122 min drive
Oldfield Park Station - 6 min drive
Bath Spa Station - 21 min walk
Bath (QQX-Bath Spa Train Station) - 21 min walk
Restaurants
The Boater - 14 min walk
The Pulteney Arms - 7 min walk
The Bell Inn - 16 min walk
The Curfew Inn - 11 min walk
Ponte Vecchio - 14 min walk
About this property
The Cru Houseboats
The Cru Houseboats puts you just a 5-minute drive from Thermae Bath Spa. Guests can keep active with onsite horse riding/rentals, and free perks include self parking and self-serve breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
At a glance
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Hotel size
3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 4:00 PM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free secured on-site self-parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
What to do
Horse riding/rentals
Boat tours
Boat
Bicycle tour information
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Bicycle parking
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch flat-screen TV
Premium digital channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 90
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Also known as
The Cru Houseboats Bath
The Cru Houseboats Bed & breakfast
The Cru Houseboats Bed & breakfast Bath
Frequently asked questions
Does The Cru Houseboats offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Cru Houseboats does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you ’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Cru Houseboats?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Cru Houseboats?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cru Houseboats?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 4:00 PM.
What is there to do at The Cru Houseboats and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, fishing, and boat tours.
What's the area around The Cru Houseboats like?
The Cru Houseboats is a short 18-minute walk from Thermae Bath Spa and 17 minutes' walk from Bath Christmas Market.
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Reviews
The Cru Houseboats Reviews
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Exceptional
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Staff & service
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
8 August 2025
Brilliant alternative to an expensive hotel in Bath. The children loved it and only 15 mins walk to the centre of Bath. Very friendly staff. Keith is a legend!
M a
M a, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2025
Great boats for the right people
We were given a full tour of the boat we had reserved with instructions on how to start the engine to make hot water, starting the furnace, etc. but the number of beds had unexpectedly changed (Cru Houseboats was under new ownership since we booked our stay) and the requirements for operating the boat did not appeal to us so we did not stay there. The staff were extremely helpful in finding a hotel late in the day that was close by.
Mim
Mim, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 December 2024
Staying on the houseboat was certainly the unique experience that we'd hoped it to be. We arrived later than planned but a quick call to the host helped us navigate to the parking area and gave us directions to meet him at the boat.
The boat itself was freshly made up for our group, it was toasty warm with central heating and a log burner. 2 single sofa beds in the lounge were a great solution. Coffee, tea, and breakfast items were provided in the fridge, and the kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed to cook a hearty breakfast before exploring the city.
Bath itself is an easy 10-15 minute walk from accommodation. It is a slightly uphill journey back but nothing too taxing. We stayed during Storm Darragh so it was a little noisy as night but the boat was so much more stable than we expected. It was a great little stay, and we'd hope to visit again when there's no extreme weather warnings!!