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Our narrowboat was in perfect condition, clean and very comfortable for the 6 of us. It's the biggest narrowboat we've ever hired but we quickly got used to manouevering it and we sure appreciated the 2 full bathrooms on board. We didn't need a pump-out during the week and in fact only filled with water a couple of times. We did the mini-ring through Birmingham, and really enjoyed it. We were a bit nervous about Birmingham, but took the marina's advice about where to moor up, and all went well. We were surprised that the canals were really quiet, we expected a lot of action being mid-summer and with so many other canals experiencing closures. We rarely had to wait at locks, and never for very long, and no problems finding morring spots within walking distance from the excellent recommended pubs.
27 Jul 2025
Always very helpfull, nice to meet the staff at the office. This was our 13th hire, and we have met many of them many times :-).
27 Jul 2025
New boat, suited us well :-)
27 Jul 2025
Cannot fault our recent experience hiring a narrowboat from ABC at Alvechurch. The team kept us notified of canal closures and were ready with alternate route suggestions if we needed them. The handover was thorough, the boat in perfect condition and contained all required amenities. They gave us some great recommendations for spots to eat and a fantastic bakery. We'll be looking to hire with them next year!
27 Jul 2025
Trip was beautiful. The boat was perfect for our needs.
25 Jul 2025
Bra båt med bra boende och utrustning
25 Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience and for sending us photos of your adventure. We are pleased you enjoyed your holiday from our Falkirk Wharf. We hope to see you return in the future.
25 Jul 2025
The orientation and accommodations were top notch. We knew nothing about driving a Narrowboat and felt like pros. They were incredible to assist us with route planning and timing.
25 Jul 2025
Hjälpsamma och lätta att få kontakt med
25 Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience and for sending us photos of your adventure. We are pleased you enjoyed your holiday from our Falkirk Wharf. We hope to see you return in the future.
25 Jul 2025
Its the 2nd time I have used ABC boat hire they are always very helpful, communication is excellent and respond swiftly. The boats are well equipped, clean and a full briefing is given.
24 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing ABC Boat Hire again! We're thrilled to hear that our team’s communication, helpfulness, and the quality of our boats made your experience a great one. It's always our goal to ensure everything is well-organised and clearly explained so you can relax and enjoy your time on the water. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon!
24 Jul 2025
Well organised team. Full instructions clearly explained
24 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing ABC Boat Hire again! We're thrilled to hear that our team’s communication, helpfulness, and the quality of our boats made your experience a great one. It's always our goal to ensure everything is well-organised and clearly explained so you can relax and enjoy your time on the water. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon!
24 Jul 2025
We had the best time on the Brecon Beacons Canal very beautiful . The boat was adequate but dated and we saw much nicer ones so we are not sure about recommending abc we have a few friends interested atm . The boat we took had just had a dog in it and it smelt of dog for people without dogs it was off putting and unpleasant . One towel isn’t quite enough for a week when you come from overseas you cannot bring your own reality. The tv didn’t work it couldn’t pick up signals . We totally enjoy the trip the canal was stunning just the boat we bought outdoor chairs on trip because you need them on the tow path to sit in the shade .
23 Jul 2025
It was the canal it is beautiful every inch has views forests pubs villages just stunning
23 Jul 2025
Fantastic service from ABC boat hire. They answered all questions I had via email before the day. Thorough handover on the day including how to do 360 degree turn before leaving the marina which was our biggest worry. Everything included in the boat and very straight forward. Excellent route to Fradley junction and back to King's Orchard.
22 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted to hear you had such a great day out and that our team provided the support and reassurance you needed — especially with that 360-degree turn! It’s great to know the boat was well-equipped and easy to manage, and that you enjoyed the route to Fradley Junction and back. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team at King’s Orchard — we’d love to welcome you back again soon!
24 Jul 2025
Excellent service, friendly staff both in the office and boat handover.
22 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted to hear you had such a great day out and that our team provided the support and reassurance you needed — especially with that 360-degree turn! It’s great to know the boat was well-equipped and easy to manage, and that you enjoyed the route to Fradley Junction and back. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team at King’s Orchard — we’d love to welcome you back again soon!
24 Jul 2025
Great experience. Excellent communication throughout particularly on handover. It was very helpful that Vince came with us for a short time to ensure I was comfortable. Very well equipped boat.
22 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a terrific experience and felt well supported as a first-time boater. It's great to know that Vince’s guidance helped you feel comfortable and confident at the start of your journey. We’re also glad the boat met your expectations — well-equipped, easy to handle, and ready for a great adventure. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable trip!
24 Jul 2025
