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Inner Dowsing Lightship

3.0 star property
Rochester guesthouse in historical district

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Step aboard Inner Dowsing Lightship and enjoy a warm welcome with continental breakfast. Connect to WiFi, take care of laundry needs, or simply unwind in the tranquil surroundings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Digital TV service
  • Free self parking
  • Hair dryer

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Traditional Apartment, Ensuite, Marina View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Apartment, Ensuite, Marina View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Marina View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Marina View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Fan
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Marina View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Marina View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Inner Dowsing Lightship, Medway Bridge Marina, Manor Lane, Rochester, England, ME1 3HS

What's nearby

  • Diggerland - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rochester Castle - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rochester Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The Vines Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 70 min drive
  • Chatham Station - 6 min drive
  • Strood Station - 9 min drive
  • Rochester Higham Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coopers Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beantown Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Lion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Man of Kent - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Inner Dowsing Lightship

Enjoy your visit to Rochester with a stay at Inner Dowsing Lightship. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 2 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking

Property amenities

Services

  • Laundry facilities

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Inner Dowsing Lightship Rochester
Inner Dowsing Lightship Bed & breakfast
Inner Dowsing Lightship Bed & breakfast Rochester

Frequently asked questions

Does Inner Dowsing Lightship offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Inner Dowsing Lightship does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Inner Dowsing Lightship?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Inner Dowsing Lightship?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Inner Dowsing Lightship?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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Inner Dowsing Lightship Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional accommodation

Delightful and unique stay and great setting for visiting the surrounding area. you can visit Hever castle, Rochester, Reculver fort and Canterbury Marlowe theatre. Hosts very helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend
Martin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recommend!!

Very nice stay on this lovely boat! My parents had one of the double rooms and myself and the kids had the apartment. We were made very welcome by the owners. The boat was well equipped and beautifully decorated. The kids also loved that there was a basketball hoop & football goal they could use. Everyone was happy.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing and unique stay, the view, the comfort and the history of the ship were all genuinely wonderful. We arrived on the hottest day of the year so far and the lovely hosts kindly ungraded us to the much larger self catering accommodation as this was much cooler and was much appreciated! Everything was just amazing!
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, unique location and host was amazing
Nick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owners were very welcoming and the boat was a lovely experience that we hope to repeat in the near future. Breakfast was delicious and served with a happy smile.
Judith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique and special historical accomodation,great ,ication and fine hosts
Rosemary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Delightful find

Very helpful check in.Good breakfast in an interesting location.A piece of history.Close to a good local pub and a nice walk into town
P, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simply beautiful, as a native to the area and someone who has worked in multiple hotels in the area I have to say that this was a refreshing surprise and the entire family enjoyed their stay. From the unique setting to the warm hospitality shown by the owners, not to mention the amazing breakfast, it was a beautiful stay in a beautiful setting with comfort to equal the views. We cannot wait to come back again!
Ben, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

We had a lovely stay, great place, really nice views and really nice host. Great breakfast too.
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the experience! The host was terrific.
Cristina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property is very different to a hotel I would say quirky very unique being the last wooden hull lightship remaining Very friendly owners who live on board warm and cosy when blowing a gale as it did when we stayed Difficult to find in the dark needs more signage to direct you
Alvyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very cosy and warm, steep steps up to room and parking a few minutes walk away. A wonderful view to wake up to overlooking the river Medway. No breakfast inc and it’s not clear reading the other reviews, I think it’s overpriced without breakfast. We enjoyed our stay but I wouldn’t stay here again unfortunately. If you are a light sleeper noisy traffic in the background also. The host was friendly.
Angela, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Disappointing

The houseboat is located in a marina which looks a bit rundown, a car is absolutely necessary to go to Rochester or any other nearby village. The owners have been renovating the property for the past few years and indeed our room was nicely decorated and clean. Unfortunately though the boathouse is located next to a highway bridge and the noise is just unbearable. We booked our room in November 2024 for a stay in July 2025 on a B&B basis. At our greatest surprise we were told that they no longer serve breakfast but that they would get back to us after our departure to agree on a partial refund. They never did. We contacted Hotels.com and instead of helping out they simply said they could not get hold of the owners… So we ended up paying 135€ for a one night stay without breakfast (extremely expensive for a room only rate) and had to go to Rochester and pay an additional 23£ to have breakfast! That was deeply disappointing. If the owners had decided to no longer serve breakfast they should have informed Hotels.com and the incoming customers and have the latter decide whether they wanted to keep their reservation. As simple as that. Hospitality is after all a profession…
Alessandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful find. Very impressed, everything was perfect. The room was amazing, especially waking up to the views in the sunshine. Everything we needed and the room was spotless. All the little details have been thought of. The breakfast was yummy and the owners very friendly. We even had a text the evening we arrived asking us what time we would like breakfast and the options available. Such a lovely personal touch. Will definitely go back and recommend to others.
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely accommodation. Very lovely hosts. Very good breakfast . Comfy bed. Unfortunately close to M2 bridge and rail line. Relaxing with constant back ground noise . And i would say not in a marina more a boat yard. Not a problem for us but need to be aware very steep stairs to upper deck.
Victor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique & Great Location!

We had a warm welcome from the moment that we got there. The room was so bright with windows/doors down to sides of the room. All that yoj would need. A lovely sun deck to to relax on and enjoy the late summer sun. Location for Rochester City center & surrounding area was spot on. In the morning the continental breakfast was really good to start the day.
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a such a wonderful time on this beautiful family run boat. My husband and I stayed in the comfort quadruple room with our two young boys aged 6 and 8 to explore Diggerland and Rochester a few minutes away. We were even able to spend a day at Port Lympne Safari an hour' drive during the half-term break. Jeremy and his wife were so warm and hospitable and every little detail on the boat is exceptional. We looked forward to the fresh breakfasts every morning from croissants, pastries, breads, yoghurts, fresh fruit and best of all themed pancakes what the boys loved. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Juliette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feel of the Med on the Medway 😎

What a treat staying on a boat! Well worth it. So glad we chose this place. At a marina so a little out of the way. Lovely food at The White Horse Borstal. Hope to return. Need to have reasonable mobility because of steps and hill up to the pub. Jeremy and family were great hosts. We hope to return soon. Thanks for your hospitality. The breakfast was superb.
Tina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Emma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kim, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Außergewöhnlich, mal was anderes...

Eine Nacht auf dem Schiff im Hafen ist mal was anderes. Zwei Zimmer stehen zur Buchung zur Verfügung, davon ein Familienzimmer mit einem Hochbett. Zimmer und Bad sind liebevoll eingerichtet. Frühstück gibt es unter Deck, im warmen Sommer sicherlich auch auf Deck. Gastgeben leben selbst auf dem Schiff und sind sehr freundlich und nett. Gesicherter Parkplatz auf dem Hafengelände ist fussläufig zu erreichen. Der Ort Rochester ist per zu Fuß oder per Auto (schneller) zu erreichen. Gerne wieder...
Thorsten, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique place

Unique place to stay. Owners were both very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good.
Terence, 1-night trip