2-bedroom house · N1 8HD
To rentListed 34 days · slow let
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Property Reference: 3044361. Scroll through the photos to see the video of this beautiful boat Have you considered being a liveaboard boater?
Fancy exploring the canals of London, moving through and staying for periods in super central places like Kings Cross' Granary Square, Islington nr Angel station, Broadway Market, Victoria Park?
Escape the Rat Race Have been supporting long term boat escapes for nearly 20 years, this is an EtRR Boat Viewings are available now.
Check out the video of the inside of one of our other etrr boats to give you a good idea of the style and fit-out.
If you're viewing this advert on a mobile, just drop us a message and we'll send the video over. If you're viewing on a computer, you should see a video tab above the images.
We'd also really recommend coming to view this beautiful vessel in person if you like what you see.
Videos and photos are useful, but nothing beats seeing the boat in the flesh, getting a feel for the space and deciding whether it's right for you.
The boat is a widebeam (3 metres x 20 metres) and has a double bedroom, beautiful kitchen and dining area and separate living room. It is very comfortable living for singles or couples.
The boat contains: Coal burning stove Central heating radiators Double room Double bed Outdoor seating area Latest security - steal stern doors, enfield locks etc Bathroom with hot and cold running water and toilet Mains electricity Lots of storage Location The boat moves around London and will mainly be within zones 1,2 and 3 however due to the nature of the license the boat has to move every 2 weeks and must span a specified minimum distance over a year and therefore is sometimes further afield.
We will follow a semi flexible cruising calendar which, depending on there being space in certain locations, will allow you to know where you'll be on the cruise at certain times.
This is a minimum 6 month contract (can be extended at the end of the period), references and credit check required.
The administration and contracting of the vessel will be done through Escape the Rat Race.
This is the only legitimate way to live on a fully insured and licensed boat that is continuously cruising through Canal and River Trust waters. Faq Is this advert for a whole boat?
Yes Do you offer shared boat options? Yes we do. Please see other adverts posted on this platform or message us.
W ould like a narrowboat Send us a message on this platform we have narrowboats and can help - make it clear in the message you are interested in a narrowboat.
Can you offer less than 6 months contract?
A fraid we cant, there is a terrific investment of time and energy in getting someone on a boat, instructing them on handling it, run through safety demonstrations, giving adhoc advice, registering for insurance, responding to new occupant queries etc.
Anything less than 6 months is not economical for EtRR, the average stay is 9 months. Can you offer a short stay of 1-10 days? No. You need a hotel boat for this. It is not something we offer.
Google Canalboat hotel Are the boats safe?
Yes @ EtRR we maintain that the ongoing health and safety of occupants is the single highest priority, we carry out regular checks on all vessels, all are correctly fitted with safety alarms, all have the correct certification and all checked for defects, wear + tear and maintenance on every site visit (on average 1 visit which includes safety check per boat per month).
This makes them amongst the safest cruising boats on the canal.
What is included in the all inc package: - Unlimited diesel - Unlimited Gas - 1 Ton of Coal per winter - license - insurance - access to boat services Is renting an etrr boat allowed?
Etrr maintains a fleet of safely maintained, correctly licensed and fully insured vessels, specifically regarding the legitimacy and standing of etrr in offering long-term boat escapes: We have been trading for nearly 20 years and are supported by respected legal and insurance individuals/companies across the inland waterways industry.
We work closely with the Canal & River Trust to ensure our business model remains fully aligned with their evolving terms, to listen and make changes according to their feedback, this process having most recently taken place in June 2025.
N.b - you may have noticed we have multiple similar ads on multiple platforms, this is simply to reference the fact the boat travels through London on it's cruising pattern.
All of the locations with adverts are places where the boat can and regularly does moor on its semi flexible cruising pattern. The posting of multiple ads has been planned in agreement with the team.
Summary & Exclusions: - Rent Amount: £2,200.00 per month (£507.69 per week) - Deposit / Bond: £2,538.46 - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Property comes furnished - Available to move in from 18 September 2026 - Maximum number of tenants is 4 - Students welcome to enquire - Smokers considered - Bills Included - No Parking Available - No Garden Access - Property has fireplace - EPC Rating: EPC Not Required (Property is not a building) If calling, please quote reference: 3044361 Fees: You will not be charged any admin fees.
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