We are a family owned business with self drive narrowboats for weekends and short breaks, and week long holidays from both bases, and also have boats available for longer hire periods.
This is not camping on water, the boats come equipped with everything you need for a relaxing holiday afloat, fully equipped galley (including fridge and 4 hob gas cooker), a bathroom with a flushing toilet, and a shower, plenty of hot water, central heating and a TV for the days you need to catch up with the real world!Don't forget with narrowboat hire the boat is the holiday, you don't need to allow for those expensive days out during the week!
This is not camping on water, the boats come equipped with everything you need for a relaxing holiday afloat, fully equipped galley (including fridge and 4 hob gas cooker), a bathroom with a flushing toilet, and a shower, plenty of hot water, central heating and a TV for the days you need to catch up with the real world!Don't forget with narrowboat hire the boat is the holiday, you don't need to allow for those expensive days out during the week!
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Our prices are inclusive, which means that when you make the booking you will not find additional charges for:. If you are comparing prices with other narrowboat hire companies you will have to check carefully whether fuel is included, and whether other items will be added to your final bill.
The only additional costs with us are if you are bringing a pet (25), and when you arrive at our base we will suggest that a guide book might be useful (8.95 - 14.99).Apart from that all our charges are in the price that you see on the price list, a simple concept, but one that other companies are not always employing.
The only additional costs with us are if you are bringing a pet (25), and when you arrive at our base we will suggest that a guide book might be useful (8.95 - 14.99).Apart from that all our charges are in the price that you see on the price list, a simple concept, but one that other companies are not always employing.
However if you would prefer to discuss your requirements with a real person please phone 01926 492968. Our experienced staff can advise on boats and routes, and provide answers to those questions that often worry those new to the delights of narrowboating. We can also hold a boat for 7 days for you, please either ring or email with your requirements.
Our canal boats are hired complete with all the equipment and a full inventory of domestic items is on board, it includes washing up liquid, scouring pads, dishcloths, tea towels, spray cleaner and toilet rolls. Bedding is provided by way of pillows, duvets and sheets. When you take over your boat it will have been refuelled, the water tank filled and new gas bottles connected.
For that perfect present we have gift vouchers available. They can be for any value, and have no expiry date, or usage restrictions. They can be used to pay against any bookings (or chandlery and services if you are looking for a gift for a boat owner).
If you would like us to send you one please email with amount, and payment method (options listed below), and the physical address that you would like it to go to, or give us a ring and we can sort it out over the phone.Bank transfer to: HSBC, 40 45 25 account number 01209949, with your surname as a reference.
If you would like us to send you one please email with amount, and payment method (options listed below), and the physical address that you would like it to go to, or give us a ring and we can sort it out over the phone.Bank transfer to: HSBC, 40 45 25 account number 01209949, with your surname as a reference.
We are always pleased to welcome back previous hirers, and to encourage you to revisit we offer a previous hirer discount of 10% off a short break, or a week, or the first week of a longer holiday.
We have such a range of cruising routes from our two bases that you can try a different route for quite a number of trips, without retracing too much canal, although many of our returning customers enjoy revisiting familiar haunts, and favourite pubs each visit.If you are rebooking please ensure you either tell us when you make a booking over the phone, or let us know on the booking form and we will put the discount in place.
We have such a range of cruising routes from our two bases that you can try a different route for quite a number of trips, without retracing too much canal, although many of our returning customers enjoy revisiting familiar haunts, and favourite pubs each visit.If you are rebooking please ensure you either tell us when you make a booking over the phone, or let us know on the booking form and we will put the discount in place.
Reviews (8)
Dawn Bicknell
Nov 06, 2021
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K. Budhia
Oct 23, 2021
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Hired a narrowboat for 4 nights in October 2021(Stockton).
Kates were professional, welcoming and friendly. They have covid precautions in place so you feel cared for and safe. The boat was spotlessly clean and well equipped. We had two very tiny issues and the staff troubleshooted everything in a speedy and efficient way. Cannot recommend them enough.
Kates were professional, welcoming and friendly. They have covid precautions in place so you feel cared for and safe. The boat was spotlessly clean and well equipped. We had two very tiny issues and the staff troubleshooted everything in a speedy and efficient way. Cannot recommend them enough.
Irina Sonich
Jun 21, 2021
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Ian Riches
Jun 13, 2021
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Michael Goodwin
Apr 23, 2021
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Andy Weighill
Dec 05, 2019
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On the 6th of July we rented one of your boats for 10 days. The boat was called Rebecca. The boat is classed as 3 stars. When we arrived they didn't give us a chance to have a look on the inside of the boat and they went straight into the handover (tutorial) It was very brief and didn't let us have enough practice of how to reverse the boat and when it came to us being on the river, we could not reverse and got stuck a couple of times. Once the handover was done they sent us on our way and we didn't get a chance to check the inside of the boat until we finally got to stop which was in the evening
Chris Lander
Oct 08, 2019
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Booking was simple, the narrowboat was exceptional and the team were always friendly and helpful. I had our shopping delivered to the boatyard and they were happy to load it on for when we arrived which really does make things easier on the morning. The boat was spotlessly clean on the inside and provided a comfortable stay. Had a fantastic weekend away, the whole experience exceeded my expectations. Would definitely recommend.
Deborah Vosper
Jul 20, 2019
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We hired Robert for 2 weeks and had a fabulous holiday the four of us and two dogs. We went clockwise and into Birmingham where we manage to get a mooring just by the Mailbox in Birmingham for two nights. The boat was spotless and our only slight grumble, hence the 4 star rating was the lack of dish cloths and bin bags. 1 j cloth and 2 bin bags was not enough and 4 toilet rolls for 2 weeks seemed a bit stingy. It would also have been nice to have matching cutlery rather that odd knives, forks and spoons especially in a 5 star boat. That said everything else was spot on. We had rented last year
