Dining table Outdoor furniture Hangers Dishwasher Boat slip Bread maker Waterfront Drying rack for clothing 43" HDTV with Amazon Prime Video Apple TV Netflix premium cable standard cable Bed linens OGX Kukui Oil conditioner Dishes and silverware Freezer Private hot tub - available all year open specific hours Canal view Board games Toaster Shower gel Cleaning products Hot water kettle Free driveway parking on premises – 1 space Ethernet connection Hisense induction stove Paid dryer – In building Bathtub Paid washer – In building Exercise equipment: yoga mat Fire extinguisher Refrigerator Host greets you Extra pillows and blankets Anker sound system with Bluetooth and aux Dedicated workspace Kayak Microwave Hammock Central heating River view Private entrance Room-darkening shades Iron First aid kit Neff stainless steel oven Hair dryer Kitchen Smoke alarm Outdoor dining area Hot water Carbon monoxide alarm Private patio or balcony Coffee Luggage dropoff allowed Rituals body soap Coffee maker: french press Clothing storage: dresser and closet Portable fans Fast wifi – 73 Mbps Books and reading material Blender Single level home Long term stays allowed OGX Kukui Oil shampoo Wine glasses Cooking basics Baking sheet Essentials Private backyard – Not fully fenced Indoor fireplace: electric
Tulana Taggs - floating home on island idyll
Relax in this unusual setting of a floating home on the inner lagoon of Taggs Island situated on the river Thames, close to Hampton Court Palace, Richmond & Kingston. Tulana offers guests a singular experience of living in urban nature in London. A brand-new floating home completed May 2022, as featured on the upcoming Channel 4's 'My Floating Home' in 2023. <br />Come and slow down at Tulana, immerse yourself in a bit of luxury & enjoy the best of both worlds - London sights & communing with nature.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Tulana offers an unique opportunity for two guests to enjoy Thames island life first-hand, in a very peaceful and unforgettable setting.  The name Tulana originates from the Zulu word 'Thula', meaning be at peace, be still. <br /><br />When the sun rises you can take out the yoga mat from the rooftop box and do sun salutations to greet the day. Or sip a morning coffee in the rooftop hammock or take breakfast on the walkway patio. You might even have the duc
Taggs Island is situated on the river Thames, close to Hampton Court Palace, Richmond and Kingston. This is a private island and is home to residents from all walks of life, accessed via a bridge. The island community of 62 floating homes is a little bit of paradise, with the floating homes dotted around the outside of the island as well as the inner lagoon. Islanders often say that it is as if you leave the worries of the 21st century behind when you cross the bridge onto the island. <br />Just across the bridge is Bushy Park, famed for its mix of waterways, gardens, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer. With over 1000 acres, Bushy Park is the second-largest of London's eight Royal Parks and is jam-packed with English history. <br />Further up and down the river you will find little hamlets of shops, restaurants, pubs and modern amenities. Most restaurants also offer take away deliveries to your door.
Thanks for finding Tulana Taggs and for reading a bit about where you are considering to stay. It is a great first step to enjoy a lovely break on our private island on the Thames.  
This section is about me, your host. I am a flamboyant vintage dressing Afrikaans diva who has made London her home. Hubby and I live on a floating home on the inner lagoon of Taggs Island since 2019, our home is befittingly called African Queen. Taggs Island is London's best kept secret on the river Thames, even to residents in the local suburbs. From June 2022 I host other globe trotters on the adjacent floating home Tulana, to share our little piece of heaven on the water. 
I make vintage inspired flower hair accessories and other striking paraphernalia, as a creative outlet on the side (@lilabopcreations). I have a little studio with its own separate entrance as part of Tulana, from where I work during the week (when Tulana is not occupied). 
If you stay at Tulana I can help arrange adjunct hot tub sessions, on-site Thai massage sessions, on-site one-to-one yoga sessions, paddleboard lessons and also link up with local artisans on the island - such as photographers, jewellers, artists. 
As we live next door to Tulana I can also be on hand to assist with recommendations about local restaurants, local shops, sightseeing in the area and travel guidance around London.  
Warmest regards, 
Linda