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The boat provided by ABC was beautiful and it was well equipped. However we soon realised we had been used to move a boat from Alvechurch to Gayton. This was an extremely challenging journey which was not pointed out to us at the time of booking.We had 78 locks which included the Hatton flight of locks 21 locks. We had to structure each day to insure we were at our destination on time on the final day. We had no time to relax or enjoy the beautiful towns we cruised through it was very much like a working holiday watching our miles and our travelling time.. We felt let down by the company and we were taken advantage of. It was very much a boat delivery not a relaxing holiday which we thought we had paid for
02 May 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We do not advertise One Way Moves on our website which means you would have received an email stating that this boat was a one way move and was a delivery of a boat from Boat building/Alvechurch to Gayton Marina. We apologise if you feel you were mislead regarding the details of the One Way Move but do thank you for taking Kentish Plover to our Gayton Marina. We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon :)
26 May 2024
Everything was excellent.
02 May 2024
Thank you for your kind comments regarding our Wrenbury Mill Marina :) We look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon.
26 May 2024
They were extremely helpful on arrival and we were shown and told everything we needed to know.
02 May 2024
Thankyou for your feedback. We are thrilled that you love the Llangollen route as much as we do and hope to see you again soon :)
26 May 2024
Pied Plover was the best boat we have hired, and the Blackwater Meadow team were relaxed, helpful and friendly.
02 May 2024
We are pleased that Pied Plover was the best boat you have hired from our Blackwater Meadow Marina and we hope to see you again soon :)
26 May 2024
The route to Llangollen is one we’ve done many times,its such a beautiful relaxing route, the best in my opinion
02 May 2024
Thankyou for your feedback. We are thrilled that you love the Llangollen route as much as we do and hope to see you again soon :)
26 May 2024
Excellent comfortable boat.
02 May 2024
We are pleased that Pied Plover was the best boat you have hired from our Blackwater Meadow Marina and we hope to see you again soon :)
26 May 2024
Good old-fashioned customer service
02 May 2024
We are pleased you had a great holiday out of our Whitchurch Marina and we love your comments :) We hope to see you again soon.
26 May 2024
The boat provided was beautiful and well equipped. However it became apparent immediately that we were delivering a boat on behalf of the company from Alvechurch to Gayton and it was a very challenging route. Which was not pointed out at the time of booking. We had 2 draw bridges a swing bridge and 78 locks including the Hatton flight of 21 locks. We were against the clock and constantly checking our miles and timing to get to the destination on time. This was intended to be a chilled relaxing holiday however we had no time to stop off and view some of the beautiful areas we passed it was very much like a working holiday. We felt very let down by the company.
02 May 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We do not advertise One Way Moves on our website which means you would have received an email stating that this boat was a one way move and was a delivery of a boat from Boat building/Alvechurch to Gayton Marina. We apologise if you feel you were mislead regarding the details of the One Way Move but do thank you for taking Kentish Plover to our Gayton Marina. We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon :)
26 May 2024
The friendly, helpful staff at Whitchurch Marina went out of their way to make sure we had a great holiday. Boat was very well prepared and presented and we had a textbook trip from the marina to Llangollen and back.
02 May 2024
We are pleased you had a great holiday out of our Whitchurch Marina and we love your comments :) We hope to see you again soon.
26 May 2024
The staff at Gayton were friendly and efficient. The boat was clean , spacious and fitted our needs perfectly
01 May 2024
Thank you for your feedback :) If you book 2 boats you can benefit from a Multi-boat discount of 5% on each booking.
26 May 2024
ABCbooking was easy and helpful. ABC Gayton staff were friendly and efficient
01 May 2024
Thank you for your feedback :) If you book 2 boats you can benefit from a Multi-boat discount of 5% on each booking.
26 May 2024
Fantastic boat on a beautiful stretch of canal.
30 Apr 2024
We are pleased you had the best time with us from Gayton Marina on Nightingale Wren :) We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon.
26 May 2024
The best equipped boat we've ever been on, confy beds, extra pillows and a blanket...as I normally have to bring our own. Staff lovely, professional and kind will be booking again
30 Apr 2024
Thank you for your Feedback We look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon. :)
26 May 2024
We chose a 49ft 4 berth for our short break. We found this to be perfect for two adults & our dog. The central heating worked really effectively and soon warmed the boat. The shower was surprisingly good. If I could fault the boat in any way it would be that because it was a brand new boat the seating was very firm, not very comfortable. And the kitchen cupboards were set out so there were items already in every cupboard, none were empty for us to put our things into. This only took a few minutes to rectify. We needn’t have worried about the locks at Stoke Breurne as CRT had volunteers in attendance to help us through. We had the best time and would definitely recommend ABC boat hire.
30 Apr 2024
We are pleased you had the best time with us from Gayton Marina on Nightingale Wren :) We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon.
26 May 2024
Good service, boat well maintained and equipped.
30 Apr 2024
Thank you for your feedback :) We do have to follow procedure for every arrival and appreciate this may be repetitive. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
26 May 2024
