Magpies and Butterflies - Blue Dutch Barge

"We had a wonderful experience on the Blue Barge celebrating my birthday. Kate and Edward made sure that the day was truly special. Nothing was too much to ask! The boat is simply gorgeous - picture perfect! The interior is very cosy and stylish. My husband loved the Nespresso machine and we all enjoyed the delicious tapas that Kate had arranged for us (and a glass of champagne, too!). The river was beautiful - so picturesque and peaceful. We stopped on our way to have lunch in a riverside restaurant recommended by Kate. We had the best table (also arranged by Kate!) and the food was delicious. It was a truly special day, more than just a boat trip - a unique & memorable experience. Thank you, Kate and Edward for making it so enjoyable and for looking after us so well. You are the best hosts! We will be back!"

"Absolutely love our time on the blue barge so much we’ve stayed three times! Kate and Ed’s attention to detail is perfect , they demonstrate the highest level of service around. We can feel the stress melt away as soon as we park the car at the marina! The boat is beautifully decorated, Kate coordinates with local Suppliers whether that’s breakfast boxes, assisting with dinner reservations (or having food catered on the boat) , and nothing is better than an afternoon floating down the Thames! Can’t wait to go again !"

"I have been stay here over two weeks and I can’t recommend this enough. Excellent communication with Kate and we has a very thing we need. Also there are plenty restaurants just around the corner and supermarkets. We had a wonderful experience and the area it’s just wonderful. Also the sunset is fabulous. I would highly recommend to anyone."

"We stayed for 2 nights on board. The boat was clean, extremely well presented, stocked with locally sourced supplies and more than comfortable. A boutique hotel on the water. We spent our first day walking along the river to Marlow, a wonderful town for browsing the many independent shops and enjoying some lunch. Then Kate and Ed took us on an evening skippered boat trip past stunning scenery only possible to see from the river, including a special view of Cliveden House, accompanied by a nice bottle of bubbles. We topped the evening off with a delicious Tapas meal at Corazon del Rio, a lovely restaurant on the marina. After a comfortable nights sleep breakfast was delivered to us on the boat the following morning and we made a visit to the stunning Cliveden Estate. We had a relaxing afternoon reading on the bean bags on the deck of the boat whilst watching the passers by on the river, most of them being of the duck variety. In summary a wonderful place to stay, hosts that prioritise your comfort and requirements, simply perfect if you are looking for somewhere that is that little bit different but with a touch of luxury."

"We stayed on Maggie's and Butterflies when we needed peace,quiet,tranquility and some recharging time. That's exactly what you get! The barge is wonderfully furnished with all mod cons including a shower, heat, electricity and WiFi! The hosts were fantastic offering a great welcome and handy tips for eating and things to do around the local area. We chose to have a slippered cruise which was a great experience,I even got to open and close some locks on the river! Sleeping on the barge was a great experience, wereally got the feeling of being away from it all and a gentle environment to really get some personal recharging."