Unique waterside home in stunning location.

Hythe, England
$231 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

With captivating views across Southampton Water and direct access on to a private foreshore the Boat House offers guests a modern and unique home just a 2 minute walk from the varied shops, pubs and restaurants of Hythe.
Whether you're after a relaxing get-away to sit and watch the turning of the tides and the passing of the ships or a get up and go break to explore the many delights of the New Forest the Boat House is your ideal year-round home from home.
We would love to Welcome children over the age of 12 to The Boat House.
Set on three floors the Boat House makes the most of its stunning views with water facing floor to ceiling windows and doors. (The steps to the third floor double bedroom are steep and not suitable for young children.)

Hythe 'where the forest meets the sea' is conveniently situated to explore the many and varied attractions of the Waterside locality. The New Forest with its free roaming ponies and donkeys is just a 3 mile drive away and the trendy bars and restaurants of Southampton's Town Quay is a 20 minute ferry journey on the Hythe ferry (with its officially recognised the oldest pier train in the world, Guiness Book of Records).

Many guests travel to Hythe to appreciate the arrival and departure of the great cruise liners and mighty cargo ships as they travel to and from the busy Port of Southampton. Throughout the day and night ships of all sizes and types may be seen close at hand as they slip gently past and the ever changing view! Cunards famous QM2 is a regular visitor and her berth is within view just across the water.

For boat lovers a free of charge public slipway is available for launching dinghies and powerboats and short term boat storage is available from Hythe Marina.
The Isle of Wight is approximately 30 minutes away by Hydrofoil or a 60 minute Car Ferry trip (ferries depart hourly from Southampton key which is adjacent to the Hythe Ferry landing jetty).
But why travel Just relax and watch the birds on the shore and the ships passing by in the ever changing vista from the Boat House.
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Floor 1: Hallway leads into the dining room with bifold doors opening onto a balcony with coffee table and chairs, steps lead down onto the private foreshore and pontoon (accessed at your own risk). The dining room leads onto a small galley kitchen from which the wet room with shower, basin and WC can be accessed. The ground floor double bedroom has garden doors opening onto the walled garden with patio furniture.
Floor 2: From the first floor sitting room the far reaching views of Southampton Water can be really appreciated, ample seating for 6. Bedroom 2 (2 singles) overlooks the rear garden and has an ensuite with bath, basin and WC.
Floor 3: Steep stairs (not suitable for young children) lead to bedroom 3 (double bed) in the apex of the house. En suite with small shower, basin and WC.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 969 Sq Ft (90 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Kay T.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    Excellent location, lovely house, very well equipped

  • Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    Lovely unique property, we loved watching all the shipping and wildlife from the comfortable sitting room.Location is so convenient for shops and restaurants.Would definitely book again.

  • cheryl D.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    Well appointed property.level if lighting in the bedrooms too low for nightly reading.

  • Tim J.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Our annual trip, the property has had a few upgrades since last year. We had great weather, but even if it's raining the view over Southampton Water is all you really need!

  • Emma P.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2025

    Stayed Mar 15, 2025

    We had a super stay at The Boat House in Hythe. The location is wonderful, right on the water for fabulous views and right next to the town for shopping and eating.

  • BARRY T.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    Perfect location for a short break just sitting and watching everything going by on the water

  • Martin A.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    A really unique location in a converted boathouse right on the waterfront. When not out and about we spent a happy time just sitting watching the tide come in and out with loads of bird-life and passing cruise linsers. Right by Waitrose for emergency shopping and very short walk to restaurants

  • Jonathan T.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    This was our second stay at the Boat House. The location is unbeatable for us. It is a short from family has beautiful views over the water and is a stones throw from all the amenities Hythe offers. On the doorstep are a church, Lidl, Waitrose, Superdrug, pub, post office, restaurants and coffee shops. The house is on three levels with three bathrooms, very convenient for families, and parking is a bonus. We would highly recommend for anyone visiting the area.

  • heather T.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    The Boathouse was an excellent stay. The views of the cruise ships going by was so interesting. Hythe is on your doorstep and we picked up a few things from the local shops. My husband fished from the jetty at front of property and my daughter sat on the balcony and crafted all day. We visited Southamption using the Hythe ferry which was great as we didn’t always need the car. We hope to visit again in the future. The weather was excellent as well.

  • Nicholas D.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    A nice comfortable house with a great view of Southampton Water. Well furnished and kitted out. There are a range of shops and restaurants (literally) across the road in Hythe, and the whole New Forest on your doorstep.

  • Sally S.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    Lovely place to watch the ships passing and wander along the foreshore, shops very handy, no noise of passing traffic. House lovely but stairs are steep for the elderly. Washing Machine is in the outside storeroom. Pity it rained for most of our holiday!

  • Sue R.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    We loved watching the traffic on Southampton Water. The house is in an ideal location for the Hythe ferry and the New Forest and we loved the close proximity of Waitrose and local restaurants

  • Tim J.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    This was our third stay, it's slightly quirky but all the better for it. The view is simply fantastic, always something to look at. Only the two of us so lots of room to spread out. Hythe is not your typical tourist trap and we find the locals, particularly in the pub and chippy, to be very friendly. Hope to be back!

  • Meridith B.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 10, 2024

    This home is in walking distance of shopping but very quiet and peacefull. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony watching the birds and seeing various ships leaving Southampton.

  • Gert M.

    Submitted May 23, 2024

    Stayed May 19, 2024

    Deserves its 9.8 rating,just beautiful

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