Northern Ireland company Bluefield Houseboats has announced a new partnership with Inverness-based Caley Cruisers Ltd that will see the addition of Bluefield’s M350 houseboat to the family-run marine business’ rental fleet.
The M350 is scheduled to arrive in early 2025 and will be available for short-term rentals throughout the season, adding a unique options for holidaymakers exploring the Scottish Highlands.
Bluefield views Scotland’s scenic rivers and lochs as a promising market for its M Series houseboats, which have been designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable floating holiday accommodation.
Caley Marina in Inverness will welcome Bluefield’s M350 to its offerings for the 2025 season
There are three models within the range: the M250, M350, and M500, offering one to two bedrooms, a spacious open-plan living area with kitchen and dining space, a fully compliant bathroom, front and rear exterior balconies and optional roof terrace.
“Delivering a M350 to Caley Cruisers is an exciting step for us as we expand into the Scottish market,” said Tony Reid, director of Bluefield Houseboats. “Caley Cruisers’ commitment to quality aligns well with our core values, and we are thrilled at the prospect of one of our houseboats being in such a prime location.”
Houseboats are an appealing option that meet the demand for unique, eco-friendly accommodation and they now represent a viable investment opportunity for landowners with water space, or marinas with vacant berths, allowing for a sustainable and profitable business model.
The Bluefield M350 a spacious open-plan living area with kitchen and dining space
“We’re excited to add the Bluefield M350 to our rental options at Caley Cruisers,” said Jamie Hogan, managing director of Caley Cruisers Ltd. “We believe it will attract a new group of tourists to Inverness. If it proves successful, we’re hoping to expand our fleet further with additional houseboats from Bluefield.”
The introduction of the M350 houseboat is equally anticipated by Lindsey Randall, manager of Caley Cruisers. “For the 2025 season, we’re delighted to bring a fresh and distinctive accommodation offering to tourists eager to explore the Scottish Highlands,” Randall said. “This M350 houseboat boasts all the comforts of a modern holiday apartment but on the water, and we are confident our customers will love it!”
Bluefield’s M range of houseboats offers 1-2 bedrooms of accommodation
Bluefield also offers two additional standard ranges of houseboats: the Residential (R) Series and the Cabin (C) Series, along with a Bespoke (B) Series, which includes custom commercial houseboat designs.
With growing interest in sustainable water-based accommodation, Bluefield says it is optimistic about the demand for all its models in this market and looks forward to delivering more of its houseboats to Scotland.
For more information about the M350 and other Bluefield Houseboats’ models, visit bluefieldhouseboats.com.
