“RIVERSCAPES” - HEATED BARGE 'GO DUTCH'

EXCLUSIVE USE, heated, isolated & fully equipped 4-berth barge includes Smart TV, Netflix, WiFi, Alexa, board games, books, linen/towels & tea/coffee. "Riverscapes" is based in Chertsey, 7 miles from Heathrow & a 35 minute direct train into London. Free parking. All new 2 night bookings include a complimentary 90 minute self-drive day boat (dependant on river conditions). Bikes also included for the duration of a stay. EXCLUSIVE USE, and available all year, this is a perfectly appointed self-catering 4-berth/2 cabin Dutch barge boat located half-way between Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle on the non-tidal River Thames – with Thorpe Park on the doorstep! This is a 90 year old boat which has been tastefully renovated and is perfect for a couple or cosy for a small family (2 adults and 2 children) due to limited inside space. Although the living area is open-plan, the master cabin can be sectioned off for visual privacy. The 2 small beds in the rear cabin are not currently suitable for use - but there is a double sofa bed in the saloon/living area. A small shower room provides hot water, toiletries and toilet/head facilities. There is also an indoor seating area in the wheelhouse plus a sun deck on the roof. Facilities include heating throughout, a fully equipped galley/kitchenette (2-plate induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, crockery, cutlery, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, cooking utensils and basic kitchen ingredients), Smart TV, Netflix, WiFi, Alexa, books, board games, tea/coffee plus bedding with freshly laundered linen and towels are also provided. “Riverscapes” is based in a wonderfully peaceful and secure marina in Chertsey, a very quaint English town on the banks of the upper Thames - half way between Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace. There are plenty of places of interest to visit in the local area including historic monuments, market towns, museums, racecourses, theme parks and nature trails. Direct trains to Waterloo take approximately 35 minutes should guests wish to sample the many tourist attractions in Central London too. Heathrow is only 7 miles away. Parking is free. This is, quite simply, the perfect base to kick back and relax after an action-packed adventure! Or, just stay on board and spend your time reading, playing board games and enjoying the peace and tranquillity of watching river life go by. We can also offer discounted skippered cruises* and self-drive day boats* so our staying guests can explore the local area by river. * = DEPENDENT ON RIVER CONDITIONS (usually between October to March inclusive). ADDITIONAL SERVICES DURING YOUR STAY: • SKIPPERED CRUISES – up to 12 guests £100/hour (minimum 1 hour) • SELF-DRIVE DAY BOAT HIRE: Up to 2 guests: £39/90 minutes, £59/4 hours, £95/8 hours or Up to 6 guests: £55/90 minutes, £85/4 hours, £135/8 hours "Summer Special" (April to September) - £55 for 3 hours from 5/5:30pm "Winter Special" (October to March) - £55 for 3 hours any time during daylight hours • EARLY/LATE CHECK-IN/OUT: £15/hour - by arrangement in advance • ARTISAN CHOCOLATES/CATERING/CELEBRATION CAKES/CLASSY CUP CAKES/DECORATIONS/DRINKS/EVENT PLANNING/FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS/GRAZE BOXES/PICNICS/TAXIS/TREATMENTS Contacts with some amazing local businesses can be provided so the above services can be arranged with them - by you - directly! PLEASE NOTE: • Cruises and self-drive day boats are subject to availability and dependent on river conditions (especially between October to March inclusive when currents can become dangerous). • Pre-booking of cruises and self-drive day boats are recommended. • Water activities, swimming and fishing are strictly prohibited within the marina. • ALL facilities are at our guests’ own risk. • For your safety and that of our staff, some services or amenities may be modified. • All bookings that required re-scheduling due to travel restrictions related to COVID-19 will be given a credit or honoured ‘like for like’ within a year. • THIS ADVERTISED BOAT IS NOT A SELF-DRIVE and can only be skippered by our crew! • WHILST SOME REVIEWS MAY MENTION HOT TUBS, IT IS WITH REGRET THAT THEY HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED AS FROM 17/01/22. ENTIRE BOAT/EXCLUSIVE USE Paying guests only are permitted entry into the marina/on board As and when required PLACES OF INTEREST Enjoy the plenty of places of interest to visit in the area including historic monuments, market towns, museums, racecourses and theme parks. Direct trains to Central London from Staines take approximately 35 minutes should guests wish to sample the many tourist attractions there too. Distances are measured from Chertsey: • Thorpe Park – theme park (approx. 1 mile) • Truss Island – uninhabited island, a perfect spot to sit and watch the swans (approx. 1 mile) • Penton Hook Island – wood, uninhabited island used for nature conservation with many paths for viewing trees, squirrels, nesting birds & fish (approx. 1.6 miles) • St Ann’s Hill - wooded park set on top of a hill with an interesting history and marvellous views over the surrounding countryside and was used as a fort during the iron ages. It was also once part of a formal garden and several exotic trees and interesting features, such as the Nuns well, remain today (2 miles). • Runnymead Pleasure Grounds – riverside park perfect for picnics including a play area with modern equipment. Paddling pool, children’s rides & amusements are open during the summer. (3.8 miles) • Magna Carta – charter of rights to the English agreed to by King John of England on 15th June 1215 (approx. 5 miles) • Brooklands Museum – birthplace of British motorsport, aviation and home of Concorde (approx. 6.2 miles) • Mercedes-Benz World – ultimate car showroom for fans of the 3-pointed star (approx. 7 miles) • The town of Windsor – historic market town on the banks of the River Thames (approx. 8 miles) • Windsor Castle - largest and oldest occupied castle in the world (approx. 8.0 miles) • Kempton Park Racecourse - one of Europe's business racecourses (approx. 8.0 miles) • Kempton Park Thursday Market - largest weekday market in the South of England (approx. 8 miles) • Sunbury Antiques Market – largest bi-monthly market in the country (approx. 8 miles) • Windsor Great Park – sweeping historic parkland (approx. 8.4 miles) • Eton College – boarding school famed for educating 19 British prime ministers (approx. 8.8 miles) • Ascot Racecourse – one of the leading racecourses in UK (approx. 9.4 miles) • LegoLand Windsor – family theme park (approx. 9.6 miles) • "Astoria" – Pink Floyd’s recording studios (approx. 10 miles) • Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare – the world’s only shrine to honour the famous playwright (approx. 10 miles) • Hampton Pool – heated open-air pool/lido available 365 days/year (approx. 10/2 miles) • Hampton Court Palace – King Henry VIII’s lavish royal residence (approx. 10.4 miles) • Magic Garden - large children's playground in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace (approx. 10.4 miles) • Royal Bushy Park – second largest of London’s Royal Parks (approx. 10.7 miles) • "Astoria" – Pink Floyd’s recording studios (approx. 9.2 miles) • Wisley Gardens – one of the world’s greatest gardens (approx. 12 miles) • The town of Kingston-upon-Thames – medieval market town and one of London’s liveliest boroughs (approx. 13 miles) • Twickenham Rugby Stadium – 4th largest sports stadium in Europe (approx. 16.4 miles) • Kew Gardens – world famous botanical garden (approx. 18 miles) • Chessington World of Adventures – family theme park (approx. 20 miles) RESTAURANTS We recommend searching ‘Trip Advisor’ for restaurant recommendations in the local area (KT16 8PQ). We also have a list on our website and within our on board HELP FOLDER. DELIVERY/TAKE-AWAY SERVICES We suggest on-line orders with Deliveroo, Just East or Uber Eats - collect from Gate 4. - Visit ‘Transport for London’ for bus and train times - UBER / taxi A one-way taxi service between Staines Train Station direct to the boat takes 10 minutes and costs £10 for up to 4 guests or £15 for up to 6 guests. Heathrow is approximately 7 miles away. Parking on site is free but is limited so please only bring one car per booking if possible. IDENTIFICATION The lead guest is required to provide a copy of their driver's license OR passport and proof of address before arrival. NUMBER OF GUESTS Only the number of guests booked and paid for are permitted entry into the marina and onto our boat and will be verified by a member of our staff. PRICES PLEASE NOTE, our base price is that of a moored stay for 2 guests/a couple sharing the master cabin. If 2 guests wish to have their own cabin, this will be at an extra charge of £30/person/night. UNIQUE EXPERIENCE Please be forewarned, being on a boat is a very unique experience and many things are different to being a land lubber staying in standard accommodation (or a hotel for that matter) in terms of staffing, power and water supply, pumping out after showers and toilet flush systems, etc. Everything is explained within our on-board 'HELP FOLDER'. CHECK-IN/RECEPTION/MEET & GREET Self-check-in before 6pm and verified by a member of staff. Check-ins after 6pm need to be arranged in advance. EARLY CHECK-INS/LATE CHECK-OUTS Dependent on previous/follow-on bookings, this can be arranged for £15/hour. NEIGHBOURS/NOISE/PARTIES – RESPECT OUR NEIGHBOURS We are located alongside private boat owners who wish to enjoy the peace and tranquility of being on board. Please be mindful of excessive noise at all times. LOUD NOISE/PARTIES ARE NOT PERMITTED. CONFETTI & CANDLES Not permitted whatsoever. TOILET FACILITIES Absolutely NO sanitary products, wipes, etc to be flushed down the toilets. Use bins provided. Excessive use of toilet paper is to be avoided. A £100 plumbing fee will be charged should a blockage require clearing. The marina toilet/shower block can also be used if preferred using an access card provided during your stay. SMOKING NO SMOKING WITHIN/INSIDE THE BOAT. Responsible smoking permitted on outside decks only (NO BURNS PLEASE). Cigarette ends and ash to be cleared away (NOT IN THE RIVER). PETS Not permitted - ONLY welcome on our self-drive day boats. WATER ACTIVITIES/SWIMMING/FISHING Strictly prohibited within the marina. HEALTH & SAFETY All guests using any of the facilities do so at their own risk. For your safety and that of our staff, some services or amenities may be modified. COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS – WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR STAY: Whilst we have always taken great pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, we have now stepped up our cleaning procedures to make them even more rigorous. As such, there will be: • Extra disinfection of high touch areas such as light switches, handles, remote controls, etc. • Introduction of hand sanitiser at the entrance. • Reduced paper amenities such as advertising flyers and guest directories. • Enhanced team member safety and well-being with provision of PPE and updated protocols. • Responsible distancing of our staff – please be mindful of the recommended distance between other people. • Masks/gloves/PPE to be worn where necessary – please note, some places may still require the use of face-coverings therefore we recommend bringing your own PPE. • Services and amenities may be subject to change – for your safety and that of our staff, some services or amenities may be modified. • Restricted areas dependent on bookings – whilst you will have exclusive use of the boat you have booked during your stay, we would respectfully request that only the cabins that have been booked and paid for be used thus limiting the surfaces which are likely to become contaminated.