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First time on a canal boat and we were not disappointed, ABC boats were really lovely boats. The staff were very helpful and a useful little app that we used all the time with lots of information available.
30 Jul 2022
Pretty good
30 Jul 2022
Great boats, Yellow Warbler was big enough for the 6 of us, not sure I would want 8 people on it but 6 was comfortable without having to change the kitchen into beds etc. lovely clean boat, met lovely people on the canal and ABC really helpful.
30 Jul 2022
ABC was Easy and comfortable to travel with from The moment I visited The website to The end of The journey.
30 Jul 2022
Pretty good
30 Jul 2022
An interesting route to Stratford-Upon-Avon, but hard work, with 55 locks each way. The Birmingham Canal was a bit smelly in places and not as clean as some.
30 Jul 2022
Good introduction to canalboating, no waiting, Clean and neat boat. Nice and welcoming people.
30 Jul 2022
An interesting route to Stratford-Upon-Avon, but hard work, with 55 locks each way. The Birmingham Canal was a bit smelly in places and not as clean as some.
30 Jul 2022
Easy booking. Helpful staff.
29 Jul 2022
Easy booking. Very helpful staff on arrival gave us clear advice about the boat, along with ideas on where to stop and visit on our trip. We have rented a number of narrowboats from different companies, but this was definitely the best so far. Easy to handle, clean and comfortable with unusual amounts of storage space. Excellent all round.
29 Jul 2022
Positives: The boat was clean and tidy and nicely presented. The layout with the salon at the rear was especially liked, being more sociable for the person at the helm. The staff at Gailey were friendly, helpful and gave a good briefing with just the right amount of information. We asked to return early and that was no problem either. Negatives: The canals are filthy and poorly maintained in places. A lot of time was lost clearing an abandoned duvet tangled in the propeller, a very unpleasant task. We were a long way from base so agreed to try ourselves rather than wait for an engineer to arrive. However there were no suitable tools provided for this purpose, instead we were advised to use the bread knife. It just wasn’t sharp or strong enough for the job. We also concluded it was impossible to properly sterilise it afterwards. The padlock and hasp that secures the entrance is incredibly small and weak and could be easily overcome. This left us feeling uneasy about leaving the boat.
29 Jul 2022
Positives: The boat was clean and tidy and nicely presented. The layout with the salon at the rear was especially liked, being more sociable for the person at the helm. The staff at Gailey were friendly, helpful and gave a good briefing with just the right amount of information. We asked to return early and that was no problem either. Negatives: The canals are filthy and poorly maintained in places. A lot of time was lost clearing an abandoned duvet tangled in the propeller, a very unpleasant task. We were a long way from base so agreed to try ourselves rather than wait for an engineer to arrive. However there were no suitable tools provided for this purpose, instead we were advised to use the bread knife. It just wasn’t sharp or strong enough for the job. We also concluded it was impossible to properly sterilise it afterwards. The padlock and hasp that secures the entrance is incredibly small and weak and could be easily overcome. This left us feeling uneasy about leaving the boat.
29 Jul 2022
A+ First Class. Everything perfect from initial booking to completion. Website is fantastic with loads of resources. Phone app is great too. The staff at Whitchurch Marina were brilliant, very professional, friendly and helpful. The boat was perfect in every way and the safety training and handover were thorough and informative. Cannot fault ABC Boat hire and will not hesitate to recommend them
28 Jul 2022
Good level of comfort throughout the trip. The advice we received about the size and layout of the boat was really helpful
28 Jul 2022
Very helpful, well informed and patient with my many enquiries. Thank you. KA
28 Jul 2022
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