We've seen floating, disaster-resistant schools; floating windfarms and floating greenhouses. Of course, there's the floating houseboat too, and now, one can rent a modern version of it through The Boathouse, a Scandinavian-inspired boutique houseboat hotel that's currently moored in Floating Pocket Park in West London.

The Boathouse is an industrial-style barge with a contemporary interior that's been created by designer Kate Hanton, featuring an open plan layout, a woodstove and reclaimed wood panelling. The skylight illuminates what would otherwise be a dark space.

The kitchen is surprisingly large and perfect for cooking big meals. The bathroom is also nicely done; though the bathtub isn't really a water-saver. The boat has hookups for waste and water which can be connected to designated points along the canal to empty or fill the tanks.

On top of the 60-foot-long barge is a roof deck that can be used for outdoor dining or for hosting all kinds of events on the water.

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