History ...
Houseboat Hotels was originally launched in 1999. At that time it was a unique idea, the first people to offer city centre apartment style accommodation, aboard a houseboat in the whole country. The present owners secured two new, wide beamed boats in 2013, Laila Mai and Millie Grace to provide for the high demands of Houseboat Hotels' guests.
Victoria Quays ...
Sheffield's historic canal basin originally opened on February 22nd 1819 and was regenerated and renamed Victoria Quays in 1993, it was awarded the Millenium Mark for Environmental Excellence in 2000. The site's Grade II listed buildings (including the old grain warehouses) have been converted into office, retail space and apartments. New buildings include a hotel and health club. From the Quays you can follow the towpath walk and Five Weirs Walk along the Sheffield Canal and river system - both havens for wildlife and offering fascinating insights into Sheffield's industrial heritage. You can take a boat trip with A & G Passenger Boats or simply sit and enjoy lunch with a glass of wine or beer and watch the fish jumping in this city centre oasis. |