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Offering free WiFi and river views, The Vätten Hüs Luxury Boat is an accommodation situated right in the centre of Manchester, just 800 metres from Opera House Manchester and 700 metres from Bridgewater Hall. With city views, this accommodation features a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from John Rylands Library.

What an amazing stay in the Vätten Hüs Manchester! The boat is just amazing, right in the heart of Manchester close to all the bars and restaurants around Deansgate area. The owners are very helpful and accommodating to make our stay extra special. They really went out of their way to meet our special requests and even exceed them massively 😍 Special shout out to Sami who stayed in contact with us throughout. Amazing!! Will definitely be back again soon ❤️

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8.1
Very good
41 reviews
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£292.50
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Get out on the water (without ever leaving the dock!) on a commercial boat. Guests have access to a partial or entire boat, yacht or houseboat, which will remain docked throughout the stay. Meals and additional services may be available -- a nautical getaway awaits.
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Boat accommodation that guests love in Manchester

  • Avg. price/night: £275
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 20 reviews
    Very clean, lovely extras such as toiletries, chocolates and a welcome note which was nice. It is literally over the road from the new Co op Live arena which was ideal. It was lovely to sit on the balcony overlooking the canal and even more special when a narrow houseboat used the lock which was directly below the apartment
    Carron
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £337.50
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 41 reviews
    What an amazing stay in the Vätten Hüs Manchester! The boat is just amazing, right in the heart of Manchester close to all the bars and restaurants around Deansgate area. The owners are very helpful and accommodating to make our stay extra special. They really went out of their way to meet our special requests and even exceed them massively 😍 Special shout out to Sami who stayed in contact with us throughout. Amazing!! Will definitely be back again soon ❤️
    Paul
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £162
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 41 reviews
    Good location for Trafford Centre and riverboat cruise. Parking slot outside front of house.
    Raj
    Family with young children
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,509 reviews
    Didn't book breakfast night b4 so went out for breakfast. Didn't ask about it. Staff were really helpful enjoyed the free swim in the hotel. Nice and clean hotel and swimming facilities. Remembered castlefield Hotel as we had a narrowboat years ago and moored up lower down in castlefield. Knew it was close to everything. Science museum etc. Enjoyed a nice gin and tonic in the bar area when we got there. Staff nice there as well.
    eric
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £337.50
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 41 reviews
    Complete wow factor, managed to keep it a surprise for my wife's birthday, she couldn't believe it when I jumped on the boat. Location was perfect, in the heart of everything but also felt totally safe and alone (obviously normal city noise)
    Martin
    Family with young children
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 181 reviews
    Warm when the heaters came on. Excellent balcony overlooking the boats on the canal. There was a lovely walk along the river from the property into town. Very comfy beds.. 2 bathrooms and good showers. Be aware that the 3 bed room is also the kitchen/living room. We did not try the TV.
    Susan
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 19 reviews
    very qwerky, fantastic detail of fixtures and fittings, loved the steamboat arrangement in the bath sink and towel rail.
    Jamie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £55.20
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 25,540 reviews
    Hi I am very upset with yourself with this service we booked for a double room when we got there they said there is no double beds available so we said we'd like to cancel both they said no we have one boat there was two of us and we had a three quarter bed this is not what we paid for I would appreciate it if you could look into this as I paid full money and didn't get what I paid for
    Ajaz
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £337.50
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 41 reviews
    Such a unique place to stay. Gorgeous boat & perfect location. Wish we could have stayed for longer! Great communication with the host too.
    L
    Lewis
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £337.50
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 41 reviews
    Lovely boat very nice
    Hollie
    Family with young children
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