7 Beautiful Narrowboats That Make You Want to Live on the Water

7 Beautiful Narrowboats That Make You Want to Live on the Water What does it really feel like to live on a narrowboat? In this video, we step aboard seven beautiful narrowboats built by Aqua Narrowboats, each showing a different way to turn a long, slim strip of steel into a warm, comfortable home on Britain's canals. From a holiday hire boat to a timber-lined cottage on the water, a sociable two-bedroom getaway, a compact retreat with an unforgettable window, and modern hybrid narrowboats, each boat answers a different question about life afloat. And our final boat shows just how much home you can fit inside a narrowboat. THE BOATS Aqua Spirit, 58ft (2024) Harebell, 59ft (2020) Jolly Holly, 66ft (2025) Three Leaves Left, 69ft (2023) Thistledown, 57ft (2025) Infinity, 60ft (2025) The Speedy Whippet II, 68.5ft (2024) PLEASE NOTE These boats are featured as design inspiration and aren't being presented as for sale. Details come from the builder's published information and event specifications, and haven't been independently verified by UK Narrowboats. An attractive layout doesn't establish that a boat is suitable or authorised for permanent living. Moorings, licences, maintenance and running costs all need separate research before buying or living aboard. If you were choosing your own floating home, what would matter most to you, a cosy interior, a clever layout, or a design feature you couldn't forget? Tell us in the comments. Like the video, subscribe to UK Narrowboats and turn on notifications for more beautiful narrowboat tours, practical buying advice and life on Britain's canals. #narrowboat #narrowboatlife #canallife #liveaboard #boattour