Entire Unique Space (Other)
Fabulous 68ft narrowboat situated on an RSPB bird reserve, 1 min from the sea!
West Sussex, England, GB
5 guests
3 bedrooms
3 beds
1.5 bathrooms
Vegetarian Kitchen
Meet Your Host
Elise
Joined October 2023
Amenities
Everything to make you feel at home
Refrigerator
Heat
Oven
Hot water
Stove
Wifi / Internet
Microwave
Coffee / tea
Cookware
Closet / drawers
Large salad bowls
Desk / workspace
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
Living room
Garden
Kitchen
Private entrance
Free street parking
Beach access
Scenic views
Hiking trails
Waterfront
Overview
Capacity
5 guests
Booking
Request to book
Kitchen
Vegetarian
Minimum stay
1 night
Check-in
3PM - 12AM
Booking window
Available year-round
Weekly discount
10% off (7+ nights)
Monthly discount
20% off (28+ nights)
Sleeping Arrangements
Where guests will sleep
Double
3 beds
Neighborhood
Getting around the area
The Riverbank is nestled in an RSPB nature reserve close to the South Downs National Park, and benefits from a wide range of bird and animal life. This unique community is home to around 55 houseboats of all shapes and sizes and is completely unique to the UK. Guests will have exclusive use of our traditional narrowboat, Rhubarb and Custard. This will be a totally unique experience, at one with nature and the perfect place to holiday with the family! You will be able to relax, swim, or cycle...
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Location
West Sussex, England, GB
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About This Space
A closer look at the stay
About
Rhubarb and Custard is a beautiful 68ft narrowboat moored on a fixed mooring on the Adur river estuary mud flats. She comprises of 3 separate small double bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, a separate toilet, a fully equipped kitchen and a lounge area with free wifi. Explore the houseboat community surrounding and the beach is only 1 minute away.
The space
Rhubarb and Custard has been meticulously restored to her former glory by a wonderful team of local craftsmen and ourselves. She has a mid century quirky vibe. Virtually all of the decor and furnishings you will find are upcycled and vintage. We have made a special effort to keep, adapt and restore everything you find but have provided brand new mattresses, bedding and towels. She is 68 foot long and 6 foot 10 inches wide, with headroom of 6 foot 2 inches. There are 2 bathrooms, one with a shower and the other a separate toilet. At the front you will find a comfortable saloon and a well equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, gas hob and oven to prepare your meals. We also provide tea, fresh coffee, instant coffee, herbal tea, sugar and milk sachets. Here you have the wonderful views of the river Adur and can open the back door and sit and enjoy your coffee whilst watching the bird life. There is a multi fuel burner in the saloon (seasoned wood, smokeless coal and kindling provided) and there are oil filled radiators provided throughout so you will always be warm and toasty. We provide fans in the summer. There are 2 bedrooms with comfy memory foam small double beds and fresh linens. These bedrooms can be made private with bi folding doors. There is also a "chill out room" with a cushioned area, books and games. Towels, eco friendly soap, shampoo and conditioner will be provided. Guests will have exclusive use of the whole narrowboat and surrounding terrace and garden throughout their stay.
The kitchen
There is a 4 ring gas hob and oven to cook meals. You will also find a fridge, sink, microwave , preparation area and all the utensils you need to prepare meals. We also offer complimentary oil, salt, pepper, chilli, herbs, sauces, tea, herbal tea, sugar, instant coffee, fresh coffee, cows milk and oat milk.
Other things to note
There is a car park available just behind the boats (£5 per day) and free parking on Beach road, a few mins walk away. There is free fast wifi provided. This is a quiet place to relax, run by a family. Children are welcome!
Safety Features
Ensuring your safety first
Smoke detector
Carbon monoxide detector
Fire extinguisher
Cancellations
Clear expectations if plans change
Strict
Cancel up to 7 days before your trip and get a 50% refund minus service fees back.
House Rules
Shared expectations for the stay
Companion animals allowed
No parties or events
No smoking
Long-term stays allowed
Vegetarian cooking / food storage allowed
This is a close knit community so please keep noise to a minimum between 11pm and 9am. Smoking outside only. No parties

