Name: Inner Dowsing Lightship
Address: Medway Bridge Marina, Manor Lane, Rochester, ME1 3HS, United Kingdom, Medway Bridge Marina, Manor Lane, ME1 3HS, UK
Rating: 9.3

Inner Dowsing Lightship

–Excellent location - show map

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Property highlights

Parking

Free parking, On-site parking

Free WiFi

Internet services

Kitchen facilities

Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator

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About this property

Historic Setting: Inner Dowsing Lightship is a recently renovated boat housed in a historic building in Rochester. The property offers a private entrance and parquet floors, creating a unique and charming atmosphere. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a sun terrace, and free on-site parking. The boat features a private bathroom with a bath, shower, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, dining area, and outdoor furniture. Local Attractions: Rochester Castle is 3.1 km away, Chatham Train Station 4.2 km, and Historic Chatham Dockyard 4.8 km. London City Airport is 48 km from the property. Guests appreciate the breakfast provided by the host, sailing, and boating opportunities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 extra-large double bed
Standard Double Room 1 extra-large double bed
Apartment with Shower Bedroom 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed Living room 1 sofa bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Helen

United Kingdom

“Very unusual location which totally fitted in with preconceptions of the Medway, the river etc.”

Annette

United Kingdom

“Was a fun and unique experience staying on a boat Cosy room with a bath Interesting changing views”

Budd

United Kingdom

“On a sunny day, the stay was excellent. Lovely to wake up to a stunning view of the river with Rochester castle and cathedral in the background. Having a coffee on the deck, in the sun was bliss. Very clean, comfortable bed, kettle, tea, bath...”

Rachel

United Kingdom

“The location is great. The host is responsive and the boat is fab ! All in all great place and will return and return”

Sally

United Kingdom

“We stole one night away from London and were rewarded with the most breathtaking views from our floating cabin on the Medway. From the deck, we looked straight across to the spire of Rochester Cathedral and the turrets of the Castle - a magical...”

Melvin

United Kingdom

“Fabulous location , beautifully finished , would recommend to others”

Helen

United Kingdom

“The ship is a very unusual accommodation and is presented in a very creative way.”

Kim

United Kingdom

“I liked the cabin it was comfy . The bathroom was good , nice shower”

Akiko

United Kingdom

“The Host, She is very kind and great communication also fantastic support to welcoming. She also shared few places around her property that is very great to discover. The room is very nice and fun to stay.”

Elaine

United Kingdom

“Beautiful setting with a gorgeous view, very nicely done inside and the bed was really comfortable. Highly recommend.”

Host Information

9.7

Host review score

Inner Dowsing is an historic wooden lightship, built in 1840. Since moving onboard in early 2023, we have refurbished the whole ship, including fitting out the two guest cabins to a high standard. Each cabin affords wonderful views of the Medway river and valley beyond, as well as Rochester Cathedral and Castle, which are only a 30 min walk away along the river. There are two convenience stores in Borstal village, a 10-min walk away, as well as a pub which serves great food. There are also a number of takeaways. For even more choice, head to the picturesque high street in Rochester, where you will find a huge selection of restaurants, including Italian, Indian, Turkish and Spanish.

Our location in the marina offers a tranquil place to kick back and relax within the peaceful surroundings. Our family live on the houseboat, so we are always available, should you need any assistance, or suggestions for things to do in the area.

Picturesque Rochester High Street is just 1.5 miles away from our houseboat, where you will find a wealth of independent shops and cafes. You can visit the grounds of Rochester Castle, a Norman structure built in 1087, with the tallest Norman keep in England. Just across from the castle is Rochester Cathedral, which has been a place of Christian worship since AD604. Throughout the year, the town plays host to a variety of festivals including the Dickens Festival and Sweeps Festival.

Languages spoken: English,Korean

Property surroundings

Facilities of Inner Dowsing Lightship

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Inner Dowsing Lightship in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.