Wharf Street, Sheffield, S2 5SY, United Kingdom
#4 of 18 B&Bs and Inns in Sheffield
Guests' ChoiceBased on 310 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 September 2024
Carol
United KingdomThere was no WIFI.
It was a different place to stay. We have been to Sheffield before and it was nice to experience something a bit different and wacky.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomWhat a fabulous boat! 10 mins walk from the station although a car parking permit was available . Nice bars on the quayside for an oj prior to going into town for a concert. The boat was really comfy and clean.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Paul
AustraliaNot much .
The quirkiness of a houseboat appealed , got everything you need for a weekend stay . Centrally located at Victoria Quay, walking distance to city centre or Kelham island . Cafe , and 2 bars , restaurant located just along the quay . Very quiet at night . Comfortable , got everything you need in the kitchen . Bed was comfortable to sleep . Access to the quay and boat was easy following detailed instructions sent before hand . Now we have tried a houseboat we would think about hiring one that moves 😀
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Aston
United KingdomTime flew too fast! Would have liked extra nights.
Loved the boat. Good scenic views of river and nice walks around location! The boat was very inviting inside and had everything we needed but we did bring most of our own things. The weather was good. Made use of the local bar! Had a home cooked steak onboard! Was just an amazing experience!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
George
United KingdomMy only personal thing would be the actual going into the boat down the stairs on lots of boats the roof slides forward slightly to make the access easier unfortunately on this style of boat it doesn’t which can make it a little bit more harder to get in and out of.
Overall a nice lovely boat very clean and tidy and very well presented. Everything on board that you would possibly need for a few nights stay. where the boat is situated is a nice little area.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Eva
United KingdomThough probably unavoidable, the noise of the water pump is quite a thing, especially in the middle of the night.
Comfortable. Well located. Clean. Beautiful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Alan
United KingdomNoisy water pumps and bit of a drainage smell after shower pumped out
Great location Comfortable accommodation Boat is very spacious
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Glenn
United KingdomCan't fault it as it met all the requirements we needed.
Great location within easy walk into town centre. Close to cafe, bars etc. Ref breakfast, we chose to cook our own although we understand the local cafe is happy to supply and deliver if requested.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Harrison
United KingdomWe just had an overnight stay over the bank Holiday, it's in a great position to get to Sheffield town by taxi or a 10 minute walk to Kelham island, there are a couple of bars next to te boat who serve food xx I've been here a few times now and just loved it ..
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Pamela
United KingdomLoved everything about the boat, only dislike and not about the boat, few homeless men sleeping on the street nearby, it was a little scary at night .
We loved EVERYTHING about the houseboat! It was our first trip on one, to be honest I was a little bit scared about staying on a boat but it was brilliant! So comfy, beds were lovely and cosy, we were warm and my 4 year old thought it was so cool!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Rachel
United KingdomWas an ideal stop over in a lovely location
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Jenifer
United KingdomIt's a shame that it has such a small fixed double bed with the boat being a wide beam. The mattress was quite soft. I think the bed would be uncomfortable for two larger adults. The only other slight frustration was the really squeaky toilet door with meant nightime loo trips woke up the whole boat! Lol!
The owner communicated well with us and gave great directions and instructions, so we had no trouble at all in finding the boat and getting on board. The location was really nice. Very quiet at night. A great pub, cafe and pizza restaurant a few yards away. The boat was really sweet and very cozy: fairly roomy inside and well laid out. I stayed with my daughter for one night and we both really enjoyed our stay. I slept in a double bed and my daughter had one of the bunk beds. I'm only 5ft tall and slept OK on my own. But there is no way my husband could have been comfortable in the double with me as he's over 6ft. And it's also not a wide bed. There is also a double bed that can be made up in the dinette. Our host had left us tea, coffee and 2 bottles of water, which we appreciated as it was not recommend to drink the water from the tap. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend the houseboat. It would be worth checking what entertainment was on at the Dorothy Pax pub, as it would be a great evening canalside.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Mudd
United KingdomThe only negative thing I can say was that the towels were a little small ...a nice big bath towel would have been lovely
As a solo traveller this was so much more enjoyable than a bland hotel room ...
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Kate
United KingdomNothing really but there wasn’t any WiFi and with two kids this would have saved our phones data.
Location was good for most places walked or took the tram, great place pictures don’t do it justice. Loved watching the ducks go by. Nice touch with coffee tea biscuits and milk. Mark and his wife lovely friendly hosts.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 July 2024
Helen
United KingdomThere was some noise from local bar but this all finished by 11pm. Didn't worry us.
The boat was amazing! Exceeded expectations in space, comfort, location. It was really clean. Mark was a responsive and friendly owner. We loved it!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 July 2024
Michael
United KingdomExcellent service and a lovely place to stay. The owner was helpful and polite.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 13 July 2024
Jayne
United KingdomMattress was abit soft.
Central for where we needed to be, two lovely bars outside. Kitchen had everything we needed to be able to cook a breakfast.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 11 July 2024
Diane
United KingdomSuch a shame the cafe next door doesn’t open on weekends. There is nothing else nearby. The bed space felt slightly cramped and claustrophobic until we learned to lock the door to that part of the cabin to remove that side panel.
Quirky and cosy with all the mod cons. Well designed interior with clear instructions and lots of storage places. Very convenient to have a bar/restaurant and cafe so close.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Lauren
United KingdomN/a
Great location! The bars across from the boat were very nice and staff were friendly, the boat had everything you needed and more!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Chloe-annabel
United KingdomThe only negative thing which wasn't really a problem was that I wasn't told that the cafe's along the quays weren't open on a Sunday morning. If I'd have known I probably would have purchased some breakfast bits from a local supermarket the night before and made a nice little breakfast in the boat because that would have been really really lovely you have all the neccessaties there to do so but like I said not an issue 🙂
Fantastic stay, was very clean, beds were super comfortable we had such a lovely nights sleep. Great location, so so pretty at night. Thank you so much!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Jill
United KingdomThere was nothing we did not like.
I wish we had booked for longer, but we'll know gor next time. The boat was great. There wasn't anything you could say was missing, facility wise. There was a hob, kettle, fridge, first aid kit, tea and coffee, etc, even an ice bucket! The location was excellent and the nearby little bars were so friendly. Would highly recommend and would definitely return. Thank you, Mark, for your help and hospitality.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Sue
United KingdomNothing
This is our 4th time staying and we absolutely love it .. the Dorothy pax pub on doorstep has live music and outside seating. The boat is lovely too certainly comfortable and nothing is too much bother for the owner who is always quick to answer any question.. we will be back soon
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Nicky
United KingdomThe bed was unbelievably comfortable, all the facilities were amazing. We could have stayed there forever.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Emma
United KingdomIf I was taller (I’m about 5 foot 4) it might have felt a bit cramped, the bed felt cosy to me!
Easy to get to, great location (loved having the cafe so close for breakfast) and so cute - had everything I needed and was much more fun and interesting than staying in a Permier Inn
Stayed in June 2024
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