TOP DOLLAR

Bed Boat & Breakfast

Welcome to “ Top Dollar “, our stunning 65ft wide beam boat that sleeps 6, with 2 double cabins & a comfy sofa bed. Wide beams are more spacious than narrowboats & Top Dollar doesn’t disappoint. Staying on board at our wharf in the centre of Bath allows you to enjoy, explore and experience the beauty of the canal in the centre of the historic vibrant Roman city of Bath. Nestled in a prime spot at Sydney Wharf , our charming houseboat sits just up from the iconic Pultney bridge, Holbourne Museum and the nearby beautiful Sydney Gardens where the famous author Jane Austen wandered through.

This unique boat has everything you need to enjoy a well earned escape from your busy life. Wake up to the gentle ripples of the canal, unwind in a peaceful setting, and enjoy the best of what Bath has to offer from this idyllic floating memorable place.

Boutique shops, so many fabolous restaurants, local markets, museums, gardens, historic tours, The Royal Crescent, The circus, Queens square, Bath Abbey, The Roman Baths, Sally Lunns oldest shoppe, the Bath Bun, Ghost Walks, The Bath Sky line, The Kennet & Avon Canal, Pulteney Bridge, Bath Rugby, The Arts Festival, Parade Gardens, Pulteney Weir, the Jazz Festival, Bath Christmas Market, local Towns such as Frome, Bradford on Avon, Longleat, Bristol, Stonehenge, Avebury, Bath Racecourse, City Bus Tours, Boat hire, Bike hire, Bristol/Bath cycle way, The Two Tunnels circuit, Bath Theatre Royal, Komedia and much more

A true retreat from reality, we invite you to unwind in a peaceful setting, enjoy what the local area has to offer as well reconnect with your friends, family and nature.

Our options available for you ; Static Holiday Boat Stay. The boat is moored at our wharf in the centre of Bath. available all year , comes with a parking space allowing you to explore the area at your own pace. The local bus & railway station is only 15 minutes walk away.

1. Static Holiday Boat Stay for 1 week in Bath & Bradford on Avon with a 1 day skippered cruise each way. Your Static Holiday would start at our wharf Friday & Saturday allowing you to settle in, visit Bath and then on Sunday we would skipper the boat along the Kennet & Avon Canal to Bradford on Avon approx 10 miles away. The boat would be moored up or downside of the lock for three nights before our skipper would return the boat back to Bath on Wednesday for two further nights. ( The skipper does not stay on the boat )

The space

The boat comprises, from bow to stern (front to back), as the wood panelled master,

The space

The accommodation is beautifully designed. It comprises a double master raised bed. The sofa converts in to a double bed and an extra single mattress can be provided so a maximum of 5 people can stay on board. The boat is perfect for a romantic getaway for two, or would be great for a family looking for an alternative, fun holiday. The living area comprises a lounge seating area, and an office space with wifi and desk. There is a stainless steel kitchen, with a Smeg gas oven and hob, a good size fridge with freezer compartment, a sink and draining board, cupboards and shelves housing all the usual kitchen equipment. The bathroom has a walk in wet room with modern exposed pipe work . The WC is a compost toilet which would usually have to be emptied by the host every 3- 5 days. Water is held in a tank on-board and needs topping up once a week (depending on your usage). This will be done by your host. In the winter months heating is by the solid fuel stove which burns a combination of smokeless coal and logs which are provided. The stove can be controlled and kept going 24 hours but you need to allow for this in your daily routine....ie loading stove before going out and a little attention on your return. It keeps the boat warm and cosy. There is also a gas central heating system which heats the radiators and hot water. The boat is on mains shore line so there are two oil filled heaters provided as well so you will always be warm. Living on board is not quite like a conventional house and needs an understanding and patience- it may therefore not be for everyone. As an example the engine needs to be run for one hour a day to heat the water and power batteries. Guest access is from the stern into the lounge.