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This was our 6th trip with ABC. The booking process was easy, communication in advance spot on and the staff at the marina were friendly and approachable.
15 Jul 2025
Loved the boat, the weather and all the locks
15 Jul 2025
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the boat, the weather, and all those locks! It’s great to know our team could support you with early pickup and helpful updates during the unexpected canal closure. We really appreciate your flexibility and understanding—and we’re glad everything worked out in the end. We look forward to welcoming you back for another smooth and scenic adventure soon!
24 Jul 2025
The marina staff were excellent and the boat was ready for us on arrival. The handover process however felt a bit slow, and we were left till last, meaning we spent a lot of time hanging around. The boat itself was spotlessly clean, but was tired in places (for example buttons missing or hanging off sofa cushions). On our last afternoon on board, the boat broke down with smoke coming from the engine, which left us with no choice but to turn off the engine and contact the marina for help. However, the engineer at Springwood Haven was not present, so we had to contact another ABC marina for assistance. This engineer took just over an hour to arrive and indicated that the boat did not have any engine coolant at all. The fix took approximately 3 hours, which meant we would not get back to our base marina on time. Fortunately the base marina was understanding and supportive in our subsequent late arrival the next day.
15 Jul 2025
Great area to experience a narrowboat holiday, plenty of places to go on crystal clear rivers
15 Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so pleased to hear that everything went smoothly and that you found the service quick and easy. It’s great to know you enjoyed your time on the boat and made the most of the bow deck table for extra comfort — a smart adjustment! We're glad your first canal boat holiday was a success, and we agree, the crystal-clear canals in the area make it a truly special place to explore. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
16 Jul 2025
Lovely boat, great canal, brilliant staff
15 Jul 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the boat, the canal, and our team’s support. It’s always a pleasure to hear when everything comes together for a great holiday. We hope to see you again soon for another relaxing trip!
16 Jul 2025
The service from abc was very good with no problems being incurred. All the papers at the wharf was completed swiftly and we were soon off on our travels As our boat was a 6 berth, the central table was a bit cumbersome for 4 of us to move around so we used the smaller bow deck table instead which made it a lot more comfortable in the cabin
15 Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so pleased to hear that everything went smoothly and that you found the service quick and easy. It’s great to know you enjoyed your time on the boat and made the most of the bow deck table for extra comfort — a smart adjustment! We're glad your first canal boat holiday was a success, and we agree, the crystal-clear canals in the area make it a truly special place to explore. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
16 Jul 2025
enkelt och smidigt att boka och betala med kort via Swede Charter i Marstrand,
14 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic trip and that the booking process through Swede Charter in Marstrand was smooth and convenient. It’s always a pleasure to know our guests are happy with their experience. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
24 Jul 2025
En fantastisk resa, tack ABC & Swede Charter och övriga. Mycket nöjda.
14 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic trip and that the booking process through Swede Charter in Marstrand was smooth and convenient. It’s always a pleasure to know our guests are happy with their experience. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
24 Jul 2025
Good service, lots of information & advice given
13 Jul 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you had fun and found the service helpful. It’s great to hear the information and advice we provided helped make your holiday enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for another great trip soon!
24 Jul 2025
Great fun, and good holiday
13 Jul 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you had fun and found the service helpful. It’s great to hear the information and advice we provided helped make your holiday enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for another great trip soon!
24 Jul 2025
Perfect and very friendly Service. Even we are late on takeover date, we get a detailed and very good take-over-tour! The boat was perfect, well equipped with everything needed during the weeks.
13 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that you received friendly and helpful service, even with a late arrival, and that the handover was detailed and informative. It’s great to know the boat was perfectly equipped and met your needs throughout your holiday. We’re so pleased you had a wonderful experience and hope to welcome you back again soon!
24 Jul 2025
Wij vonden het geweldig, de boot was keurig onderhouden, zeer schoon en verzorgt. Geen enkel technisch ongemak ervaren. Kortom echt top.
13 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with ABC Boat Hire was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. It’s fantastic to know that our team made you feel welcome and well cared for, and that the boat was clean, well-maintained, and trouble-free throughout your journey. We’re especially happy that you found the trip to be a special and memorable adventure. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another top-notch canal holiday!
24 Jul 2025
Vanaf het moment van reserveren wordt je zeer goed geinformeerd. Via de app als ook mail wordt er informatie verstrekt. Vragen worden zeer direct en adequaat beantwoord. De ontvangst op de haven was zeer vriendelijk en hartelijk, de verschillende mensen hebben echt hun best gedaan om alles naar ons zin te maken. Ze deden dit met een enthousiaste houding van mensen met plezier in hun werk. De boot was fantastisch en wij hebben dit als een bijzondere en mooie belevenis ervaren.
13 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with ABC Boat Hire was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. It’s fantastic to know that our team made you feel welcome and well cared for, and that the boat was clean, well-maintained, and trouble-free throughout your journey. We’re especially happy that you found the trip to be a special and memorable adventure. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another top-notch canal holiday!
24 Jul 2025
We had a great holiday. The boat performed really well and the route was fantastic. Condition of the boat interior let it down a bit though - not "5 star" as advertised.
12 Jul 2025
Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience with us. At ABC Boat Hire, we truly value customer comments, as they play a vital role in helping us maintain and continually improve our service. Your concerns have been passed on to the Marina Manager, and I can confirm that a response letter has been sent to your address addressing the issues you raised. We sincerely appreciate your input and remain committed to enhancing the canal boating experience for all our guests.
29 Jul 2025
We hired the Sedge Warbler from Alvechurch Marina for a week in May and had a fantastic time. Staff at the marina were very experienced, knowledgeable and friendly. Booking online was fast and straightforward.
12 Jul 2025
We’re so pleased to hear you had a fantastic time aboard Sedge Warbler from Alvechurch Marina. It’s great to know the booking process was smooth, the boat met your needs, and the route offered the peace and quiet you were looking for. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the marina team—they’ll be thrilled to hear it! We’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing canal adventure in the future.
24 Jul 2025
