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The only problem I had with the service was that the boat was dirty on the outside. There was mold on the life ring, dirt on the top and side rails and bird poop across everything. They graciously cleaned the windows after I pointed it out. I felt I was on a class B boat till I cleaned it up. Other rentals we saw looked very spit and polished. We had a wonderful time and the team was very helpful and encouraging with the exception of the dirt.
27 Jun 2023
Service good at Aldermaston Wharf and Hilperton. Staff very helpful at Hilperton. Last minute change of collection point unhelpful
26 Jun 2023
This was our second hire from Springwood Haven and on both occasions all of the staff there were extremely pleasant and helpful. The boat itself, the Pintail Duck, was clean, well equipped and handled well. We have been hiring narrowboats for many years from different companies and our only slight criticisms are that this particular boat was a bit short on hanging and storage space. Also being hirers of advancing years we found the wider beds to be a bit of a hindrance when passing through the boat but appreciate all things have to be a bit of a compromise. To sum up from our experience with them we are certainly happy to recommend ABC Boat Hire.
26 Jun 2023
Change of collection point meant we were unable to visit our desired locations. Various CRT closures worsened this issue
26 Jun 2023
Good clean boat, well equipped, handled well.
26 Jun 2023
Boat was spotless and had everything we needed. The beds were very comfy and process of collecting was very easy.
26 Jun 2023
Booking was very easy, collecting the boat was easy, very informative with clear instruction. Couldn't fault the boat at all.
26 Jun 2023
Great service Staff always friendly at marina. Booking staff always helpful and friendly.
25 Jun 2023
ABC were friendly and efficient. The vessel was newly re-fitted. Very nice. It would be five stars but this rout was discussed with an ABC adviser. We were not warned.
25 Jun 2023
Had a great time weather brilliant just enjoyed pottering along the canal and stopping off
25 Jun 2023
Lovely Canal very peaceful
25 Jun 2023
Brilliant team very friendly and efficient and knowledgeable
25 Jun 2023
During this 4 night trip there was but one pub riverside and you could not moor outside as this was lock waiting area. You travelled on and moored on a seriously difficult and overgrown bank to which the gangplank would barely reach. This is how the trip continued. Only once did we find decent mooring in Newbury where another boat had just left. The rest of the time we moored out in the wilds and walked half a mile to get fed. We found the stretch of Canal between Aldermaston and Hungerford badly under-maintained. With banks so overgrown no change of scenery was apparent. Locks were leaky and difficult. One gate required the efforts of three of us to open it where the gate walkway dragged on the bank. Another had the walkway closed. Another seemed to be dragging along the bottom. There were hardly any other hire boats on our route. The ones that were, like us, probably had not done enough research on that particular stretch of canal.
25 Jun 2023
The White Tailed Eagle has a perfect layout for two couples
25 Jun 2023
Everything worked. Absolutely recommended
25 Jun 2023
