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The Harpy Houseboat, Tower Bridge

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The Harpy Houseboat, Tower Bridge

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Formerly 'HMS Harpy', a Customs & Excise office built in 1904, The Harpy is London's premier historic houseboat available for short lets: www.theharpy.com

Story

Sleeps up to 10 in four luxury cabins in a large and beautifully restored historic houseboat with the classic view of Tower Bridge.

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The website is owned and operated by Andrew & Julie Wadsworth, owners of The Harpy since 1981.

Address: River Thames China Wharf Mill Street , London SE1 2BQ, ABE, GB
Phone: 07836 262222
moc.ypraheht@werdna
State: ABE
City: London
Zip Code: SE1 2BQ

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Monday: 00:00-00:00
Tuesday: 00:00-00:00
Wednesday: 00:00-00:00
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Friday: 00:00-00:00
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Reviews
I have worked a few times at Harpy Houseboat. The place is very nice and spacious to stay to celebrate a special occasion or spend time with the family. The scenery in the evening is spectacular. If you want to try something different i would highly recommend trying it.
Our family spent a simply delightful Christmas aboard the Harpy December 2023. It is hard to speak too highly of our experience. The novelty of staying aboard this unique vessel, actually on the river, seeing the surprisingly busy water traffic pass up and down, feeling the gentle bump of the wake of a passing boat, and experiencing the ebb and flow of the tides in a way we never had before was almost magical and showed us a new side to the City. Being on the Thames gives a different perspective entirely. If that were all in its favour then I would still recommend the experience for that aspect alone, but the Harpy is not just a curiosity. It is a truly pleasant and congenial place to stay as a family. The conversion of the vessel into accommodation is superb - we were incredibly comfortable. The kitchen is extremely well equipped well above most holiday lets, even premium ones and we created a series of very pleasant family meals here the Borough Market is an easy walk away - recommended for ingredients!. The location is fantastic, with transport easy to arrange, making this a good site to explore London's many, many sights and experiences. The views aren't too bad either... Overall, what stood out for us compared to many holiday rentals we have taken in the past was that the Harpy feels genuinely homey; this isn't merely someone's investment property, but a true labour of love. It shows. Our children have decided that this was the best holiday stay we have had anywhere and want to return as soon as possible! We have always stayed in the West End on previous trips to London, but from now on I think we will be contacting Andrew about availability of the Harpy it seems Christmas 2024 we are committed already, I'm afraid, but is there availability in 2025, Andrew?.
Fantastic 5 days on The Harpy. All expectations for our stay on this house boat were exceeded. Family of 7 - aged 8 to 66. So much space, high spec interior, and communication from the team, including direct calls from the owner, were much appreciated and confirmed the incredible accommodation is match by a high level of service. Dinner parties, lounging on the deck, as well as chilling in the lounge all enjoyed during our stay on The Harpy. The overall experience is only match when learning more about the history of this structure which Andrew was enthusiastic to share when we inquired for more information. The views of Tower Bridge and the City will be mentioned in several reviews - but they will take your breath away. Staying on The Harpy made us feel like we became apart of London History. Location was perfect for us as well. Quick walk to the tube which connects us to all London. Sometimes we walked - as far as Buckingham Palace, and when needed cabs would easily find us on Mill Street and off we would go! Highly recommend this experience if you are looking for an exceptional space to stay, oozing with character, and will create a memory that will last a lifetime.
What an incredible experience to be able to visit London while staying literally on the Thames. Each day we awoke and went to sleep with the most beautiful views of Tower Bridge, imagine Tower Bridge being your night light!! Not only was the location one of a kind, the Harpy had all the accommodations of a top notch hotel. We slept 10 comfortably and never ran out of hot water for showers. Everything you use in your home, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryers, you found easily on the Harpy, there was not a thing missing. This was truly one of the most wonderful accommodations we have ever rented and it was certainly the most unique. Andrew was great. We would love to return some day!
An incredible houseboat. I visited for lunch as a guest of the owner I served on the Harpy as a Customs Officer in the 1970s. The conversion is superb, transformed into a luxury holiday let with spectacular views of Tower Bridge, yet retaining the character that I remember from days gone by. I strongly recommend that you consider it if you want a unique up-market stay in London, I hope to visit myself on a future date.
Five of us stayed here for 3 nights to celebrate a double birthday my wife's and my daughter's which had been booked as a surprise although I let slip it was a house boat. But what a boat - we had not expected anything so amazing in such a fantastic location with superb views of Tower Bridge. All the fittings, fixtures, furniture and art work in The Harpy are beautiful and in keeping with such a lovely old 'boat'. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and we struggled to find anything that was missing however in the end we did come up with a pizza wheel! though maybe there was one somewhere but we just didn't find it in the many drawers and cupboards. Waking up in the morning and drawing the electric curtains in the Master Cabin to reveal the stunning view of Tower Bridge is a memory that we will always remember fondly. We are glad we didn't have many activities planned in London so we could sit and admire the views and watch the tide go in and out and The Harpy move up and down. When we left and came home we missed the gentle rocking. The Harpy was a fantastic bubble in busy London and it was hard to believe that we were so close to all the action. We really appreciated the time that Andrew spent showing us around The Harpy. He was the perfect host and it was good to hear about the history of the 'boat' which obviously is his pride and joy. Maybe in addition to the manual explaining the working of items and where to find things a page on the history of The Harpy would be interesting for guests. Thank you so much for sharing The Harpy with us.
We had an amazing 3 night stay on The Harpy, using this unique houseboat as the base for celebrating our micro wedding. Relaxing was easy as it was very spacious, well equipped and had so much charm and character. We loved learning about the history of the boat and continually spotting the little details in the décor, making the venue all the more special. There are a lot of great restaurants nearby but we dined on deck as it was hard not to take full advantage of the unparalleled views of Tower Bridge and the City. We were lucky with the weather and the evening light at sunsets gave this view a magnificent backdrop on one side whilst at the same time mirroring on the glass buildings of Canary Wharf on the other. We loved everything about our stay, this place is a real London gem!
Loved it, still basting in the afterglow of our most unique experience we have ever had, 1 week in September 2018 at the Harpy House in London. It was roomy and spacious for our party of 7. As with previous reviews, Andrew greeted us warmly and gave information about how to navigate the nautical themed Harpy House to make it the best time one could possibly have, and beyond, as though we were royalty. He taught us the history of the boat, along with the area, Including photos throughout. Check out the website. His passion and attention to detail was radiant and infectious. Due to the location in the heart of London on the Thames, it was very easy to get around and explore by foot, & private and secure on the Harpy. We did not expect such comfortable accommodations with great taste-the pictures do not do it justice. We felt like Londoners immediately, shopping right nearby. If you want a lot of fun and a peaceful time in one, this is well worth it, and 'a must' to return to. Since we enjoyed ourselves immensely, we have passed the good word along to our family and friends, who stated they are going to book into 2019. We are jealous. Thank-you Andrew and Julie. We will be back one day.
My family all 8 of us stayed on The Harpy for a week. Everyone voted this as our best vacation ever! Such a perfect spot for families, location was so convenient to everything we wanted to see and do. The houseboat was large enough for all of us to relax and enjoy London. Waking up to the view of the beautiful tower bridge made me smile ever morning. Andrew was a wonderful host and all of his recommendations were fantastic!
Amazing floating home moored in a great location with Tower Bridge framed to the left and all the river activities in front. Our party of 8 had a fun-filled weekend and Harpy is a real ‘Home from Home’ experience. We enjoyed a private chef, exhibitions, riverside walks to the theatre in The West End, a speed boat and a tour of Tower Bridge! Plus the breakfasts at Browns restaurant just a few steps away were a treat to start each day our friends have booked again within 2 days of leaving !
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