Beautiful modern rustic widebeam barge

Experience the wonder of the river without sacrificing comfort on our beautifully refurbished wide beam barge. 1 double bedroom, bathroom, and open plan kitchen and living space, as well as outside decks to enjoy. The space Our beautiful wide beam barge is situated in the picturesque village of Shillingford, very well situated for access to Oxford and the Chilterns, an area of outstanding natural beauty, as well as Henley and Reading. Float On has recently been completely gutted and re-built and decorated, with wooden floors throughout. Heating is provided through a wood burning squirrel stove in the living area (separate contribution towards fuel), as well as underfloor heating in the bedroom and bathroom, with a spacious modern open plan kitchen and living room area allowing for perfect use of the space. Meals can be enjoyed at the stylish breakfast bar, or al fresco depending on your preference and the weather. A fridge with a small freezer compartment, and gas cooker with 4 hobs and a double oven are fitted. There is a flat screen tv, along with a beautiful stereo system complete with Tannoy speakers in the living area, with a two seater sofa and armchair to curl up in. If you are able to use your phone as a mobile hotspot, you can connect to the smart tv and make use of streaming such as Netflix, and smart tv features. Alternatively, a selection of films are available for you to access offline via harddrive. Games and books are also provided, along with information on things to do - have a look at our Guide to see the latest recommendations. The tiled bathroom has a sink and power shower, as well as an eco-friendly composting toilet, balancing style with conscience. The bedroom has a small double bed and storage for clothes. A table and chairs are provided for al fresco dining, and deck chairs are available - a must when the weather allows. A picnic bench is also available for use on the riverbank next to the boat. Please note that by their nature boats tend to have unusual access and so are not suitable for people with mobility difficulties. The river levels are dependent on rain fall which can impact the distance from the bank to the boat. We’re pleased to be able to offer private yoga sessions for guests during your stay for an additional fee. Esther is a fully qualified and insured yoga teacher, teaching vinyasa and ashtanga inspired sessions as well as pregnancy, aerial yoga, and yoga for athletes and sport, and yoga nidra - a structured form of guided meditation said to benefit the body and mind the same as 4 hours sleep, and aerial yoga too! Please get in touch if this is of interest for more information. Guest access Towels and bedding provided as standard along with firewood for the stove in the lounge area (separate fee towards the cost of fuel). Out of respect for our local area, Eco-friendly washing up liquid, soaps, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel are provided for your use during your stay. Waste water flows out into the river, and we are pleased to minimise the impact on our local environment. Guests are able to use their mobile phone as a hot spot to access smart tv (with streaming services Netflix, Amazon Prime), or a selection of films are also available offline. Guests are not able to move the boat and it must remain moored where it is. Other things to note This is a smoke free boat. Please refrain from smoking inside the boat or on deck. No pets please. Staying on the river in a rural location will mean at certain times of year sharing the surroundings with local wildlife including insects. This is part and parcel of staying in a stunning rural location at the time of year when they are prevalent. It is not a reflection on the cleanliness of the boat which is thoroughly cleaned for each guest, and while every effort is made to remove any insects as part of turnover, this cannot be guaranteed. If you would not feel comfortable sharing your surroundings with any wildlife, you may wish to book to stay in the winter when they are out of season. Also bear in mind that particularly in the evenings, if leaving the windows/doors open, and especially when leaving the lights on, wildlife will be attracted indoors. Note that the check in information must be followed, particularly for use of the toilet, and shower. Any damage or extra cleaning required as a result of these not being followed may incur additional cleaning/repair fees.