"We had breakfast every morning on the top deck with pastries from the local shop." That is what guests say about our Dutch barge at St Katharine Docks. Built in 1916 and moored beside Tower Bridge, she gives you the whole boat and a private sun deck to yourself. Days start with coffee on deck looking across the harbor to the Thames, and evenings end by the wood-burning stove in the saloon. The barge sleeps six. The main cabin has a queen bed, and the aft cabin at the opposite end has two single beds plus an additional bunk, sleeping three, with real privacy between the two ends of the boat. In the saloon between them you have a sofa bed, wood-burning stove, air conditioning, central heating, and a smart TV, opening to a compact galley with a breakfast bar. There is one bathroom with a shower, and steps lead down into the cabins from the main deck. Guests are often surprised by how much room there is on board, with more space than a hotel and the whole boat to themselves. The location is the other draw. You are about a quarter mile from Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, and Tower Hill Underground, roughly a five-minute walk. The marina is gated, quiet, sheltered, and secure, with a coffee and pastry shop, restaurants, and a Tesco Express a short walk along the dock. Most guests arrive without a car, since the central location and transport links make getting around easy.Good to know: this is a converted 1916 barge, and that is the charm, but she lives differently from a house or hotel. The bathroom and shower are compact, though hot water is plentiful with strong pressure. Getting around means steps down into the cabins and a gangway from the dock, so she is not step-free. As a working residential marina, there can be a faint, occasional smell of fuel that guests say is not bothersome. Check-in is in person, you are met at the dock entrance and shown everything on board. Check-in after 4 PM, checkout before 11 AM. Sleeps 6. No pets, no smoking, no parties.

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Saint Katherine’s Marina, Tower Bridge , London. Saint Katherine’s Dock Marina is a stunning and vibrant marina nestled in the heart of London. Situated next the iconic Tower Bridge and the historic Tower of London , this marina offers a picturesque and idyllic setting for Boat enthusiasts and visitors alike. Guests can enjoy and indulge in delicious cuisine from the marinas many restaurants whilst enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and breathtaking views . Tower Hill underground station is an 8 minute walk whilst bus stops are less than 2 minutes away. Both the tube ad bus routes will connect you easily with central London.