Posts Tagged ‘Canal’

Book the narrowboat Alvechurch Goose (sleeps 8) in Heart Of England Canals – West Midlands from Hoseasons. Reference BH1626

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Alvechurch Goose – narrowboat in Heart Of England Canals sleeping 8

Alvechurch Goose - narrowboat - Heart Of England Canals
Alvechurch Goose – narrowboat – Heart Of England Canals

Alvechurch Goose is a narrowboat available from UK Boat Hire in Heart Of England Canals

Cruising from Alvechurch delves into the varied landscape of five Midlands counties with a rich mixture of sights and scenery – modern & historic, rural & industrial. Locks are met in majestic flights in this part of the country, so be prepared for some good bursts of activity.

This narrowboat can sleep up to 8 people.

  • Semi-traditional stern
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • DVD
  • Slightly different layout within class

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

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What do other people say about Alvechurch Goose from UK Boat Hire

Definitely recommended. We had a great time celebrating 3 Birthdays on a weekend break. Excellent facilities on boat and a super experience.
Mrs E from Exmouth

Find out more about Alvechurch Goose(reference BH1626) including prices and availability

Alvechurch Goose is available through Hoseasons

Alvechurch Goose is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Alvechurch Goose 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 narrowboat Isla’s Drum (sleeps 9) in Yorkshire’s Waterways – West Yorkshire from Hoseasons. Reference BH1236

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Isla’s Drum – narrowboat in Yorkshire’s Waterways sleeping 9

Isla's Drum - narrowboat - Yorkshire's Waterways
Isla’s Drum – narrowboat – Yorkshire’s Waterways

Isla’s Drum is a 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 narrowboat can sleep up to 9 people.

  • New for 2010
  • Cruiser stern
  • 2 wcs

Microwave • 240 Volts • Multi Toilet • DVD • Fixed Berths • Bicycles Allowed • New Boat

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

We had a fantastic time on our ‘Rosie and Jim’ boat! Our first holiday as a family, with a four year old and 2 year old on board, and we all had a wonderful time. Well done to Silsden for the friendly service, quality and cleanliness of our boat – first class!
Mrs R from Aberdeen

Find out more about Isla’s Drum(reference BH1236) including prices and availability

Isla’s Drum is available through Hoseasons

Isla’s Drum is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Isla’s Drum isn’t your cup of tea, have a look at other 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 narrowboat Whitchurch Tyne (sleeps 4) in Llangollen Canal – Hampshire from Hoseasons. Reference BH1696

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Whitchurch Tyne – narrowboat in Llangollen Canal sleeping 4

Whitchurch Tyne - narrowboat - Llangollen Canal
Whitchurch Tyne – narrowboat – Llangollen Canal

Whitchurch Tyne is a narrowboat available from UK Boat Hire in Llangollen Canal

If it is tranquility you crave, start from Whitchurch and meander along the Llangollen and Shropshire Union Canals, enjoying the wide open spaces and hillsides of Wales and the north-west. Whitchurch offers a choice of different styles of narrowboats from four berths for couples or small families to eight berths for larger groups all beautifully designed.

This narrowboat can sleep up to 4 people.

  • Cruiser stern

240 Volts • DVD • Bicycles Allowed

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What do other people say about Whitchurch Tyne from UK Boat Hire

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Find out more about Whitchurch Tyne(reference BH1696) including prices and availability

Whitchurch Tyne is available through Hoseasons

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


Book the narrowboat Gailey Medway (sleeps 6) in Heart Of England Canals – Staffordshire from Hoseasons. Reference BH1686

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Gailey Medway – narrowboat in Heart Of England Canals sleeping 6

Gailey Medway - narrowboat - Heart Of England Canals
Gailey Medway – narrowboat – Heart Of England Canals

Gailey Medway is a narrowboat available from UK Boat Hire in Heart Of England Canals

Located on the idyllic Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal, the Potteries and Peak District offer plenty to explore. The rural parts of Staffordshire are dotted with the industrial history of the area, often focused on the canal network. You have a choice of different styles of narrowboats to suit couples, families and larger parties.

This narrowboat can sleep up to 6 people.

  • Cruiser stern
  • 240v socket
  • DVD
  • Radio/CD
  • Hair dryer
  • 2 wc's

240 Volts • Multi Toilet • DVD • Bicycles Allowed

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What do other people say about Gailey Medway from UK Boat Hire

As first time narrow boaters we found the whole holiday well organised and the handling and practical instructions sufficient to get us going, and to control the boat with confidence. Very helpful boatyard staff.
Mr D from Hereford

Find out more about Gailey Medway(reference BH1686) including prices and availability

Gailey Medway is available through Hoseasons

Gailey Medway is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Gailey Medway 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 narrowboat Guildford Monarch (sleeps 12) in River Thames And Wey – Surrey from Hoseasons. Reference BH1206

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Guildford Monarch – narrowboat in River Thames And Wey sleeping 12

Guildford Monarch - narrowboat - River Thames And Wey
Guildford Monarch – narrowboat – River Thames And Wey

Guildford Monarch is a narrowboat available from Guildford Boat House in River Thames And Wey

For over 30 years, the Chase family has been offering a warm welcome and a personal service from their base in the heart of Guildford – convenient for cruising the River Wey, River Thames, Basingstoke Canal and even the Kennet and Avon Canal. Their experience and skill means you can be sure of well equipped and well maintained boats.<br/>If you are a first time cruiser, you might like the idea of cruising on the River Wey. The route from Guildford down to Weybridge has only 10 self operating locks which means by the time you reach the River Thames area you will be feeling more confident in getting through the locks as you continue on your holiday afloat.<br/>If you don't wish to take your car, Guildford Boathouse is located less than a mile from the Railway station, where taxis are readily available.

This narrowboat can sleep up to 12 people.

  • Cruiser stern
  • Galley in the centre divides the craft into separate sections
  • 2 shower/wc rooms

Multi Toilet • Multi Shower • Bicycles Allowed

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What do other people say about Guildford Monarch from Guildford Boat House

This holiday suited us as a family of 12. We had a great time and enjoyed every moment from picturesk surrounding to the working of the locks as a team, there is so much to see and discover which you would never find with a car, I can recommend this holiday to a young family or retired coulple its tailored to all needs and all weathers.
Mr L from Doncaster

The river Wey is very attractive, all in all a delightful trip!
Mr T from Swanley

A fantastic and very enjoyable holiday, and a real bonding exercise with plenty of laughs!
Mrs B from Tunbridge Wells

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Guildford Monarch is available through Hoseasons

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


Book the narrowboat Wessex Gawaine (sleeps 6) in Kennet And Avon Canal – Wiltshire from Hoseasons. Reference BH1499

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Wessex Gawaine – narrowboat in Kennet And Avon Canal sleeping 6

Wessex Gawaine - narrowboat - Kennet And Avon Canal
Wessex Gawaine – narrowboat – Kennet And Avon Canal

Wessex Gawaine is a narrowboat available from UK Boat Hire (formally Alvechurch Waterway Holidays) in Kennet And Avon Canal

The airy, open plan saloons on these graceful and elegant narrowboats are the perfect places from which to enjoy the scenery of the picturesque and peaceful Kennet and Avon canal, as it winds its course between the River Thames and Bristol. Combining first-class comfort and modern facilities, the interiors feature a particularly neat design of fully fitted galley.

This narrowboat can sleep up to 6 people.

  • Cruiser stern
  • 240v system
  • Hair dryer
  • Two wc/shower rooms

240 Volts • Multi Toilet • DVD • Multi Shower • Fixed Berths • Bicycles Allowed

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What do other people say about Wessex Gawaine from UK Boat Hire (formally Alvechurch Waterway Holidays)

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Find out more about Wessex Gawaine(reference BH1499) including prices and availability

Wessex Gawaine is available through Hoseasons

Wessex Gawaine is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Wessex Gawaine 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 narrowboat Water Explorer 8 (sleeps 10) in Heart Of England Canals – West Midlands from Hoseasons. Reference BH1489

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Water Explorer 8 – narrowboat in Heart Of England Canals sleeping 10

Water Explorer 8 - narrowboat - Heart Of England Canals
Water Explorer 8 – narrowboat – Heart Of England Canals

Water Explorer 8 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 10 people.

  • No. 2 New in 2007
  • Semi-traditional stern
  • A large boat for the experienced crew
  • Very comfortable for 8
  • 2 wcs

240 Volts • Bath • Multi Toilet • DVD • Fixed Berths

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What do other people say about Water Explorer 8 from Napton Narrowboats

Very relaxing and enjoyable experience and a totally different way of seeing the countryside.
Mrs R from Trimdon Station

A fun and relaxing holiday.
Mr H from Hastings Ore

A fabulous holiday with nothing to do all day but not enough time to do it!
Mr D from Northampton

I would recommend this to anyone who wants a relaxing holiday surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Mr W from Wolverhampton

The staff from the boat yard were very helpful, and all our party were more than happy with the boat. We would all use and cruise this this stretch of the Shropshire Canal again!
Mrs M from Nottingham

I would recommend this sort of holiday at least once in your lifetime (this was our third weekend in the space of a year). I have never been disapointed with the experience, the scenery, the laugh, the boat, the weather (believe it or not) and the service I have received.
Mrs Q from Groby

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Water Explorer 8 is available through Hoseasons

Water Explorer 8 is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Water Explorer 8 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 narrowboat Gailey Wye (sleeps 8) in Heart Of England Canals – Staffordshire from Hoseasons. Reference BH1689

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Gailey Wye – narrowboat in Heart Of England Canals sleeping 8

Gailey Wye - narrowboat - Heart Of England Canals
Gailey Wye – narrowboat – Heart Of England Canals

Gailey Wye is a narrowboat available from UK Boat Hire in Heart Of England Canals

Located on the idyllic Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal, the Potteries and Peak District offer plenty to explore. The rural parts of Staffordshire are dotted with the industrial history of the area, often focused on the canal network. You have a choice of different styles of narrowboats to suit couples, families and larger parties.

This narrowboat can sleep up to 8 people.

  • Cruiser stern
  • 2 wc's

240 Volts • Multi Toilet • DVD • Bicycles Allowed

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What do other people say about Gailey Wye from UK Boat Hire

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Find out more about Gailey Wye(reference BH1689) including prices and availability

Gailey Wye is available through Hoseasons

Gailey Wye is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Gailey Wye 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 narrowboat Callisto (sleeps 6) in Kennet And Avon Canal – Avon from Hoseasons. Reference BH1867

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Callisto – narrowboat in Kennet And Avon Canal sleeping 6

Callisto - narrowboat - Kennet And Avon Canal
Callisto – narrowboat – Kennet And Avon Canal

Callisto 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 6 people.

  • Semi-traditional stern
  • Full size fridge with freezer box
  • Multi fuel stove
  • DVD
  • Radio/CD

DVD • Bicycles Allowed

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

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Callisto is available through Hoseasons

Callisto is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Callisto 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 narrowboat Dundas (sleeps 10) in Kennet And Avon Canal – Wiltshire from Hoseasons. Reference BH1887

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Dundas – narrowboat in Kennet And Avon Canal sleeping 10

Dundas - narrowboat - Kennet And Avon Canal
Dundas – narrowboat – Kennet And Avon Canal

Dundas is a narrowboat available from Oxfordshire Narrowboats in Kennet And Avon Canal

This is a very historic site, with the original Wharf building and Dry dock. Bradford on Avon is a fantastic town, nestling in the heart of the Avon Valley within a stone's throw of Bath – a World Heritage City!<br/><br/>The Kennet & Avon Canal stretches across south west England from Bristol to Reading, and was fully restored in the 1990s and features some of Britain's most spectacular waterway features.<br/><br/>Cruising west from Bradford on Avon, the canal clings to the side of the Avon Valley, passing two splendid aqueducts and a unique restored water pump. <br/><br/>At Bath, the canal descends through one of the country's deepest locks to offer the world famous view of Pulteney Bridge and the waterfalls, which you can moor close to! If sightseeing isn't your thing, choose to cruise down the tranquil River Avon and right into Bristol's Floating Harbour in the centre of the city. This is a fascinating place with the famous little yellow ferries bustling around, the magnificent SS Great Britain in its dock in the Harbour and, not far away, Telford's engineering masterpiece – the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge.

This narrowboat can sleep up to 10 people.

  • New for 2010
  • Cruiser stern
  • Two bathrooms

Multi Toilet • DVD • Multi Shower • Bicycles Allowed • New Boat

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What do other people say about Dundas from Oxfordshire Narrowboats

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Find out more about Dundas(reference BH1887) including prices and availability

Dundas is available through Hoseasons

Dundas is available through Hoseasons – Hoseasons have boating holidays all over Europe, so if Dundas 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?)