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When I send some questions by e-mail in front of the journey, they where very quick to answer. Very nice staff.
15 Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that the boat met your expectations and worked just as it should. It’s also great to know our team responded quickly and helpfully to your email questions before your journey — we always aim to make the planning process as smooth as the holiday itself. We’re especially happy that the holiday lived up to what you were hoping for. That’s what it’s all about! Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire — we hope to welcome you back again soon!
19 Sep 2025
This holyday met our expectations.
15 Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that the boat met your expectations and worked just as it should. It’s also great to know our team responded quickly and helpfully to your email questions before your journey — we always aim to make the planning process as smooth as the holiday itself. We’re especially happy that the holiday lived up to what you were hoping for. That’s what it’s all about! Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire — we hope to welcome you back again soon!
19 Sep 2025
The staff was extremely helpful and made us comfortable with the boat
15 Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that our staff made you feel comfortable and confident with the boat — that’s exactly what we aim for. It’s great to know the route and level of difficulty were just right for you, with only two locks and a relaxed pace. Sounds like the perfect way to unwind and enjoy the canals! Thanks again for choosing ABC Boat Hire — we hope to welcome you back for another peaceful adventure soon. Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
Lock closed because of a problem so we couldn't do the trip we planned. This was out of the control of ABC
15 Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're really pleased to hear that you found our staff friendly, efficient, and helpful — that’s exactly the experience we aim to provide. We’re sorry to hear your planned trip was affected by the unexpected lock closure, and we appreciate your understanding that this was beyond our control. We hope you were still able to enjoy your time on the water and make the most of your canal adventure. Thanks again for choosing ABC Boat Hire — we’d love to welcome you back for another trip soon, hopefully with smoother cruising all the way! Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
Due to water shortages in the reservoirs that feed the canals, and the resulting closure of several lock flights, Anderton Marina, from where we had originally booked, became virtually inaccessible by water. The ladies at ABC headquarters were very helpful and offered us a transfer to Alvechurch Marina. This saved our holiday, and we were able to enjoy a wonderful trip back to Chester, albeit with a mandatory detour via Stourton due to the closure of the Wolverhampton flight.
15 Sep 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're really glad our team at ABC Headquarters could help turn a challenging situation into a successful holiday. It’s great to hear that the transfer to Alvechurch Marina worked out well and allowed you to enjoy a wonderful trip to Chester — even with the detour via Stourton! We appreciate your understanding around the water shortages and lock closures, and we’re happy that Leaf Warbler served you well despite showing a bit of character from previous adventures. Sometimes a few scratches do make things feel more relaxed! Thanks again for your kind words and for choosing ABC Boat Hire. We hope to welcome you back for another journey soon — hopefully with fewer detours next time! Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
Very Friendly and efficient staff
15 Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're really pleased to hear that you found our staff friendly, efficient, and helpful — that’s exactly the experience we aim to provide. We’re sorry to hear your planned trip was affected by the unexpected lock closure, and we appreciate your understanding that this was beyond our control. We hope you were still able to enjoy your time on the water and make the most of your canal adventure. Thanks again for choosing ABC Boat Hire — we’d love to welcome you back for another trip soon, hopefully with smoother cruising all the way! Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
Excellent boat, well appointed and when we unfortunatelt broke down the engineer was with us within 40 minutes.
15 Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We're so pleased to hear that you felt welcomed on arrival and that everything was clearly explained — that’s exactly the start we hope for every guest. It’s great to know you found the boat excellent and well appointed. We're also glad our engineer was able to reach you quickly and get things sorted — we always aim to respond promptly when help is needed. Thanks again for choosing ABC Boat Hire — we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire
19 Sep 2025
Very welcoming on arrival and and ex[plained everything that we needed to know.
15 Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We're so pleased to hear that you felt welcomed on arrival and that everything was clearly explained — that’s exactly the start we hope for every guest. It’s great to know you found the boat excellent and well appointed. We're also glad our engineer was able to reach you quickly and get things sorted — we always aim to respond promptly when help is needed. Thanks again for choosing ABC Boat Hire — we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire
19 Sep 2025
ABC boats very helpful and pleasant staff boat was clean as was bedding etc
15 Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your holiday and found the boat clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. It’s great to know our staff were helpful and pleasant — we always aim to make every guest feel welcome and supported. We’re glad the boat met your expectations and helped make your trip a relaxing and enjoyable one. Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire — we hope to see you again soon!
19 Sep 2025
Good friendly staff nice boat
15 Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your holiday and found the boat clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. It’s great to know our staff were helpful and pleasant — we always aim to make every guest feel welcome and supported. We’re glad the boat met your expectations and helped make your trip a relaxing and enjoyable one. Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire — we hope to see you again soon!
19 Sep 2025
The Leaf Warbler looks a bit older, but it still functions perfectly. And the fact that it has a few scratches makes you a little less nervous if another scratch appears. It was great that we were able to map out a really nice route. This time, not a loop, but an out-and-back along the same canals, due to the lack of water at several flights of locks.
15 Sep 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're really glad our team at ABC Headquarters could help turn a challenging situation into a successful holiday. It’s great to hear that the transfer to Alvechurch Marina worked out well and allowed you to enjoy a wonderful trip to Chester — even with the detour via Stourton! We appreciate your understanding around the water shortages and lock closures, and we’re happy that Leaf Warbler served you well despite showing a bit of character from previous adventures. Sometimes a few scratches do make things feel more relaxed! Thanks again for your kind words and for choosing ABC Boat Hire. We hope to welcome you back for another journey soon — hopefully with fewer detours next time! Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
Perfunctory reception and explanation. Engineer explanation excellent. Toilet blocking twice. - dealt with speedily but obviously a fault
14 Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback — we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear the engineer was excellent and that the toilet issues were dealt with promptly, though we're sorry they occurred in the first place. Your comments highlight an area we need to improve, and we’ll be looking into the fault to prevent future disruptions. We also regret that the initial briefing felt perfunctory. We aim to make every guest feel confident and well-informed before setting off, so we’ll be reviewing this to ensure a more thorough and welcoming start for future guests. Thank you again for choosing ABC Boat Hire — we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a smoother experience next time. Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
Fantastic sights on a great canal
14 Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're really glad to hear that the marina staff made a great impression — they’ll be thrilled to know their helpfulness and efficiency stood out. We’re sorry to hear there were issues with a previous cancellation, but we’re pleased this booking worked out and that you were able to enjoy the fantastic sights along the canal. Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope your next trip is even smoother from start to finish. Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
Had a few issues with a cancellation for a different holiday with ABC but booked this through them. High score is for the people at the marina. Excellent bunch who got us away quickly
14 Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're really glad to hear that the marina staff made a great impression — they’ll be thrilled to know their helpfulness and efficiency stood out. We’re sorry to hear there were issues with a previous cancellation, but we’re pleased this booking worked out and that you were able to enjoy the fantastic sights along the canal. Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope your next trip is even smoother from start to finish. Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
A good trip but marred by a perfunctory initial briefing and the toilet blocking twice in four days
14 Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback — we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear the engineer was excellent and that the toilet issues were dealt with promptly, though we're sorry they occurred in the first place. Your comments highlight an area we need to improve, and we’ll be looking into the fault to prevent future disruptions. We also regret that the initial briefing felt perfunctory. We aim to make every guest feel confident and well-informed before setting off, so we’ll be reviewing this to ensure a more thorough and welcoming start for future guests. Thank you again for choosing ABC Boat Hire — we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a smoother experience next time. Many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
