Archive for March, 2010

Book the cruiser Sapphire (sleeps 5) in Hickling & Stalham – Norfolk from Hoseasons. Reference BH1383

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Sapphire – cruiser in Hickling & Stalham sleeping 5

Sapphire - cruiser - Hickling & Stalham
Sapphire – cruiser – Hickling & Stalham

Sapphire is a cruiser available from Richardsons Cruisers in Hickling & Stalham

Richardsons offers you the widest choice in Broads holidays – and from this fleet you are bound to find a style and size of boat to suit you. So whether it's just two of you looking for a quiet weekend away, or an excitingly different break for all the family, you'll find a well prepared boat and a friendly welcome awaits you.

This cruiser can sleep up to 5 people.

  • Sliding sunroof over saloon
  • Warm air heating
  • Stereo radio
  • 2 shower/wc rooms

Multi Toilet • Multi Shower • Fixed Berths • Sliding Canopy • Bicycles Allowed

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What do other people say about Sapphire from Richardsons Cruisers

Very relaxing and lots of good pubs!
Mr B from Thatcham

The experience is great, you can relax and feel like you are doing something all at once – a great way to spend the week!
Mr B from Maidstone

I would highly recommend a boating holiday to anyone and everyone as it is a great way to get away from it all and wind down in a lovely and very unique part of the UK. It has to be one of the best short breaks I?

Book the cruiser Silver Eclipse (sleeps 5) in Brundall – Norfolk from Hoseasons. Reference BH1393

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Silver Eclipse – cruiser in Brundall sleeping 5

Silver Eclipse - cruiser - Brundall
Silver Eclipse – cruiser – Brundall

Silver Eclipse is a cruiser available from Silverline Marine in Brundall

Your first impressions on arrival at this immaculately maintained boat yard are carried through into the professional handover and beautifully prepared boats, adding up to give you the perfect Broads holiday experience. Silverline Marine, founded by Colin and Lesley Dye and their son Robert, offer a superb fleet which is convenient for some of the best Broads cruising (including the City of Norwich). Almost 40 years of experience means you are assured of committed and skilled service, excellent tuition for first-timers – and a friendly welcome which brings visitors back here year after year.

This cruiser can sleep up to 5 people.

  • Bow thruster for ease of handling
  • Elevated cockpit with sliding canopy
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Stowaway table
  • Fitted carpets in cabins and saloon
  • Duvets, all berths can be left made up
  • Cot side available for single berth in forward cabin, or standing room for separate cot
  • Two bathrooms with fresh water flush WC and shower

Microwave • 240 Volts • Multi Toilet • DVD • Bow Thruster • Multi Shower • Fixed Berths • Sliding Canopy

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What do other people say about Silver Eclipse from Silverline Marine

Due to the credit crunch we decided to holiday in the U.K. this year. This is something we have never done before and never even thought of. We can honestly say that it has been one of the best holidays that we have had. We are are a family of 5 (two adults and 3 children) Myself and the children became crew members whilst my husband drove the boat. It was a very bonding experience and the children can’t wait for us to book again. Everyday you wake up to a new view.
Mrs D from Brough

I have been with Silverline Marine every year and sometimes twice a year, for the last 12 or so years. Their boats are immaculate, some of the best on the Broads and Colin, Lesley, Robert and all the staff give you a lovely warm welcome and even their boatyard is welcoming!As to the Norfolk Broads – I love them, beatiful scenery, lots of lovely villages and riverside pubs – heaven, oh, and no locks to navigate! A fantastic holiday for experienced boaters or for first timers – I can’t wait for next year.
Mr B from Wolverhampton

Having returned to the Broads after 15 years it was certainly a relaxing experience, with no traffic to contend with.
Mr C from Worcester Park

It was our 8th boating holiday on the Broads. All previous holidays had been very enjoyable, but the last one was the best one of all!
Mr G from Norfolk

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Silver Eclipse is available through Hoseasons

Silver Eclipse is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Silver Eclipse isn’t your cup of tea, have a look at other cruisers in Brundall, or browse through boats available in other areas of the UK (or why not try boating in another area?)


Book the cruiser Swan Ripple (sleeps 4) in Brundall – Norfolk from Hoseasons. Reference BH1447

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Swan Ripple – cruiser in Brundall sleeping 4

Swan Ripple - cruiser - Brundall
Swan Ripple – cruiser – Brundall

Swan Ripple is a cruiser available from Swancraft in Brundall

Swancraft is a well-established family-run boatyard where Tony, Jenny and their son Paul pride themselves on the high standard of their fleet of cruisers and the personal service they provide to all their visitors. The very well equipped fleet includes the most up to date sports cruisers. A new centre cockpit design and new 2 – 4 berth cruisers with whirl pool bath have been introduced over the last few years.

This cruiser can sleep up to 4 people.

  • Sliding canopy over high level cockpit
  • Warm air heating
  • Full-size refrigerator
  • 14" TV with DVD player

Microwave • 240 Volts • DVD • Bow Thruster • Sliding Canopy

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What do other people say about Swan Ripple from Swancraft

Good value for money and we had a really nice time. The staff at the boatyard were very friendly and made us feel at ease. We would definitley recommend this holiday to anyone!
Miss R from Chatham

There is something magical about a holiday afloat on the Norfolk Broads!
Mrs P from Airdrie

We do recommend the holiday as the Broads are fantastic, with so much to see and do and excellent pubs and restaurants. Norwich, Yarmouth, Beccles and Lowestoft have something for everyone!
Mr T from Pontyclun

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Swan Ripple is available through Hoseasons

Swan Ripple is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Swan Ripple isn’t your cup of tea, have a look at other cruisers in Brundall, or browse through boats available in other areas of the UK (or why not try boating in another area?)


Book the narrowboat Water Elite 6 (sleeps 8) in Heart Of England Canals – West Midlands from Hoseasons. Reference BH1579

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Water Elite 6 – narrowboat in Heart Of England Canals sleeping 8

Water Elite 6 - narrowboat - Heart Of England Canals
Water Elite 6 – narrowboat – Heart Of England Canals

Water Elite 6 is a narrowboat available from Napton Narrowboats in Heart Of England Canals

From their base at the start of the Shropshire Union Canal Napton Narrowboats offer three excellent fleets of modern and beautifully designed narrowboats. Ideally placed to enjoy a superb choice of routes, they are extremely comfortable, quiet and well equipped craft with quality fittings and furnishings throughout.

This narrowboat can sleep up to 8 people.

  • New in 2007
  • Semi-traditional stern
  • LCD TV
  • DVD/CD/MP3 player
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Coffee maker
  • King size doubles (5ft x 6ft 3in)
  • 2 wcs

Microwave • 240 Volts • Bath • Multi Toilet • DVD

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What do other people say about Water Elite 6 from Napton Narrowboats

A fantastic, relaxing holiday where you can lose all track of time.
Mr L from Carlisle

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Water Elite 6 is available through Hoseasons

Water Elite 6 is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Water Elite 6 isn’t your cup of tea, have a look at other narrowboats in Heart Of England Canals, or browse through boats available in other areas of the UK (or why not try boating in another area?)


Book the wide beam narrowboat Marley’s Drum (sleeps 8) in Yorkshire’s Waterways – West Yorkshire from Hoseasons. Reference BH1529

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Marley’s Drum – wide beam narrowboat in Yorkshire’s Waterways sleeping 8

Marley's Drum - wide beam narrowboat - Yorkshire's Waterways
Marley’s Drum – wide beam narrowboat – Yorkshire’s Waterways

Marley’s Drum is a wide beam narrowboat available from Silsden Boats in Yorkshire’s Waterways

A 1pm takeover means an early start to your holiday aboard one of the well-fitted narrowboats from Silsden Boats and its picturesque base in the Yorkshire Dales. With 3 week circular cruises and a choice of one week cruises available, you will enjoy a wide choice of options for making the most of Yorkshire's historic waterways, and there is 30-years' worth of experienced and friendly advice available at this family-run boatyard.

This wide beam narrowboat can sleep up to 8 people.

  • New in 2009
  • Cruiser stern
  • Wide beam canal boat offering the benefits of 4ft 6in extra width
  • Spacious saloon
  • Two ensuite cabins

Microwave • 240 Volts • Multi Toilet • DVD • Multi Shower • Bicycles Allowed

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What do other people say about Marley’s Drum from Silsden Boats

Silsden Boats are immaculately clean and decorated and fitted to a very high standard. They provide you with everything you need and more! Friendly and helpful staff, suggestions as to where you may like to visit, eat and visitors moorings all listed aboard the boat. A fantastic holiday and we are looking forward to going again.
Mrs P from Axminster

This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience – we will be back again!
Mr M from Gateshead

It was our very first boating experience and we haven’t stopped talking about where and when we want to go next. Fantastic fun for all the family.
Mrs K from Newton Abbot

The boatyard were extremely helpful, and the wide beam narrowboat had all the mod cons – we felt utterly pampered. We were delighted with the holiday, the boatyard, the boat, the lock-keepers and even the weather was alright – many thanks!
Mrs L from Ashford

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Marley’s Drum is available through Hoseasons

Marley’s Drum is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Marley’s Drum isn’t your cup of tea, have a look at other wide beam narrowboats in Yorkshire’s Waterways, or browse through boats available in other areas of the UK (or why not try boating in another area?)


Book the cruiser Spring Horizon (sleeps 3) in Acle – Norfolk from Hoseasons. Reference BH1417

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Spring Horizon – cruiser in Acle sleeping 3

Spring Horizon - cruiser - Acle
Spring Horizon – cruiser – Acle

Spring Horizon is a cruiser available from Horizon Craft in Acle

Choice is the byword at Horizon Craft – not only in terms of the ranges of styles, layouts and sizes in the fleet, but also in terms of your cruising options. These take in the broadland capital of Wroxham and the picturesque northern reaches of the Broads, as well as the glittering seaside attractions of Great Yarmouth to the south. Whatever you choose, you'll enjoy a well maintained boat and superb service from friendly and efficient staff.

This cruiser can sleep up to 3 people.

  • Sunroof over saloon
  • Single floor level throughout
  • Warm air central heating
  • Large forward well with seating
  • Forward and aft access for ease of mooring
  • Electric fridge
  • Soft furnishings
  • DVD

DVD • Bicycles Allowed

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What do other people say about Spring Horizon from Horizon Craft

Relaxing and the opportunity to see and hear lots of wildlife.
Mr A from Southminster

Total relaxation.
Mrs P from Kettering

A fantastically relaxing experience!
Mr W from Derby

I would recommend the holiday to everyone who wants to be immersed in nature and travel through it a very leisurely pace – it was bliss!
Mr. P from Coventry

A truly carefree holiday, our first time but it won’t be the last!
Mr H from Paington

The welcome we recieved from Horizon craft staff was excellent – the best we have ever had on any holiday – they were very informative and extremely friendly. The whole holiday experience was wonderfully relaxing, made even better by the beautiful scenery, and the fact that we had good weather! I would recommend to anyone wnting to chill out and get away from it all.
Mrs M from Bracknell

A spendid way to truly relax with excellent fishing and delightful scenery.
Mr W from St Neots

Its a great change from a sandy beach, and there was so much wildlife to enjoy.
Mr W from Tonbridge

Different sights each day make it enjoyable as you are not tied down to the same place and entertainment. A variety of places for everyone, from the busy Great Yarmouth to the solitude of the remote canal banks! We’ve already booked for next year!
Miss C from Clydebank

The tranquility of this holiday is really relaxing, and the pace of life so much slower, and yet you are within easy reach of the main town if it is required as there is a very good taxi service from where you moor your boat.
Mrs M from Birmingham

It is just so relaxing to cruise along at a leisurely pace, admiring all the wildlife in such abundance. Everyone we met was very helpful and welcoming. We would certainly recommend the cheerful staff at our Horizon Craft boatyard for whom nothing was too much trouble.
Ms S from Dronfield

One of the best and most relaxing holidays we have ever had – thoroughly enjoyable!
Mrs C from Mold

We will recommend this holiday to anyone who will listen! Peaceful, relaxing holiday, get away from daily life stress, we LOVE it! and such friendly people both in the boatyard and out on the water.
Mr B from Tonbridge

A perfect way to relax and ‘get away from it all’ – we would live on a boat on the Broads if we could!
Mr L from Bledlow

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Spring Horizon is available through Hoseasons

Spring Horizon is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Spring Horizon isn’t your cup of tea, have a look at other cruisers in Acle, or browse through boats available in other areas of the UK (or why not try boating in another area?)


Book the cruiser Tropical Gem (sleeps 2) in Hickling & Stalham – Norfolk from Hoseasons. Reference BH1479

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Tropical Gem – cruiser in Hickling & Stalham sleeping 2

Tropical Gem - cruiser - Hickling & Stalham
Tropical Gem – cruiser – Hickling & Stalham

Tropical Gem is a cruiser available from Richardsons Cruisers in Hickling & Stalham

Richardsons offers you the widest choice in Broads holidays – and from this fleet you are bound to find a style and size of boat to suit you. So whether it's just two of you looking for a quiet weekend away, or an excitingly different break for all the family, you'll find a well prepared boat and a friendly welcome awaits you.

This cruiser can sleep up to 2 people.

  • Large picture windows
  • Large forward well with seating
  • Aft access for easy mooring
  • Sliding sunroof over saloon
  • Engine mounted aft to reduce noise level
  • Warm air heating
  • Upholstered chairs
  • DVD
  • CD player
  • Four poster bed

Four Poster • DVD • Bicycles Allowed

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What do other people say about Tropical Gem from Richardsons Cruisers

I would like my friends and colleagues to realise what a wonderful holiday experience they are missing if they always go abroad on holiday!
Mr W from Welwyn Garden City

Despite the small hitches a very enjoyable first boating holiday and we will be back. very relaxing and the dogs enjoyed the rest.
Mrs S from Wakefield

Great time had by all one to remember, we will be back!
Mrs G from Paisley

We celebrated our silver wedding on the boat we would recommend to anyone, it was fantastic.
Mrs S from Kettering

Found mooring stressful until I started to relax more, but after mooring and during cruise everything was so relaxing and peaceful.
Mr B from Leeds

I have recommended boating holidays as a good change as you are in control, and if you respect the water then the holiday experience can be a total suprise.
Mr B from South Ockendon

Our boating experience on The Norfolk Broads was a lovely one, and we will shortly be booking for next year along with six friends!
Mrs W from Eyemouth

We loved every minute, the most relaxing holiday we have had. Highly recommended for anyone that wants to unwind!
Mr B from Newhaven

It is a very relaxing holiday!
Miss D from Bristol

A very relaxing and different holiday.
Mrs O from Blackpool

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Tropical Gem is available through Hoseasons

Tropical Gem is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Tropical Gem isn’t your cup of tea, have a look at other cruisers in Hickling & Stalham, or browse through boats available in other areas of the UK (or why not try boating in another area?)


Book the narrowboat Forth (sleeps 8) in Kennet And Avon Canal – Avon from Hoseasons. Reference BH1871

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Forth – narrowboat in Kennet And Avon Canal sleeping 8

Forth - narrowboat - Kennet And Avon Canal
Forth – narrowboat – Kennet And Avon Canal

Forth is a narrowboat available from Anglo Welsh Monkton Combe in Kennet And Avon Canal

Situated next to the canal visitor centre, the base sits at the end of the Somerset Coal Canal, a quaint arm of waterway that branches from the Kennet & Avon Canal. With Bath just a 2-hour cruise away, this base is becoming a favourite for City Breaks of the Floating Kind! The fleet is modern and spacious with a choice of boats to accommodate your party.

This narrowboat can sleep up to 8 people.

  • Semi-traditional stern
  • Radio/cassette
  • 2 WCs

Multi Toilet • Bicycles Allowed

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What do other people say about Forth from Anglo Welsh Monkton Combe

Sorry, there are currently no reviews for Forth. If you have been on this boat, please leave any comments below to help your fellow boating holiday makers.

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Forth is available through Hoseasons

Forth is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Forth isn’t your cup of tea, have a look at other narrowboats in Kennet And Avon Canal, or browse through boats available in other areas of the UK (or why not try boating in another area?)


Book the houseboat Sunrise (sleeps 5) in Hickling & Stalham – Norfolk from Hoseasons. Reference BH1429

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Sunrise – houseboat in Hickling & Stalham sleeping 5

Sunrise - houseboat - Hickling & Stalham
Sunrise – houseboat – Hickling & Stalham

Sunrise is a houseboat available from Whispering Reeds in Hickling & Stalham

Whispering Reeds houseboats are moored overlooking Hickling Broad and its nature reserve, ideally positioned to enjoy fishing, windsurfing and yachting. You are ideally situated to visit Great Yarmouth with its wonderful beach, funfairs and theatres. The city of Norwich is ideal for a day trip and offers superb shopping and a wonderful choice of historic buildings, restaurants, clubs and inns.

This houseboat can sleep up to 5 people.

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What do other people say about Sunrise from Whispering Reeds

Extremely peaceful surroundings and very friendly and helpful staff.
Mrs H from Sale

It was a wonderful week, looking for pirates on the Broads and feeding the many ducks, swans and geese. A totally relaxing experience!
Mr S from Catterick Garrison

The people at Whispering Reeds were very friendly, and made myself and my family very welcome – they couldn’t do enough to help!
Mr P from Bury St Edmonds

Holidays afloat on the Norfolk Broads are so relaxing. The speed of life settles back from the usual sprint to a pleasant saunter. One can enjoy the tranquility of riverside life and the many watering holes along the way, or visit places of interest. such as Norwich and Great Yarmouth to name but a few. The Broads offer enjoyment to all ages.
Mr L from Redcar

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Sunrise is available through Hoseasons

Sunrise is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Sunrise isn’t your cup of tea, have a look at other houseboats in Hickling & Stalham, or browse through boats available in other areas of the UK (or why not try boating in another area?)


Book the cruiser Swan Raider (sleeps 5) in Brundall – Norfolk from Hoseasons. Reference BH1439

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Swan Raider – cruiser in Brundall sleeping 5

Swan Raider - cruiser - Brundall
Swan Raider – cruiser – Brundall

Swan Raider is a cruiser available from Swancraft in Brundall

Swancraft is a well-established family-run boatyard where Tony, Jenny and their son Paul pride themselves on the high standard of their fleet of cruisers and the personal service they provide to all their visitors. The very well equipped fleet includes the most up to date sports cruisers. A new centre cockpit design and new 2 – 4 berth cruisers with whirl pool bath have been introduced over the last few years.

This cruiser can sleep up to 5 people.

  • Sliding canopy over high level cockpit
  • Warm air heating
  • Full-size refrigerator
  • 14“ TV/video player with free films
  • All cabins have ensuite shower and WC

Microwave • 240 Volts • Multi Toilet • DVD • Bow Thruster • Multi Shower • Fixed Berths • Sliding Canopy

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What do other people say about Swan Raider from Swancraft

We have been holidaying with Swan Craft for quite some years now and have always had a warm welcome and nice clean well maintained boat. Year after year we have seen improvements some large like the boats having bow thrusters fitted, to things that may seem small but greatly appreciated like extra hand rails being fitted. The full size fridge and cooker are a great improvement and 240 volt make life aboard so much better then when we first started boating nearly 30 year ago.
Mrs D from Worksop

Brilliant way to see the Broads and enjoy the pubs and villages.
Mr C from Port Elizabeth

We were not disappointed with our boat from Swancraft. From the friendly welcome, the good clean boat and the cheery goodbye – a great time!
Mrs D from Worksop

Very nice welcome at the boatyard and thorough instructions set us up for a great week’s cruising. Very relaxing, just what was needed.
Mr S from Sheerness

This holiday was so relaxing and was probably the best holiday we have ever had. Our children loved it and were never bored, the wildlife was fantastic and the scenery amazing and the boatyard staff were always friendly and willing to help.
Mrs G from Cambridge

Swancraft are a first class boatyard with first class craft. Very friendly and always take time to explain everything to you.
Mrs H from Cradley Heath

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Swan Raider is available through Hoseasons

Swan Raider is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Swan Raider isn’t your cup of tea, have a look at other cruisers in Brundall, or browse through boats available in other areas of the UK (or why not try boating in another area?)