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From the booking process to meeting the friendly staff and plethora of new friends along the journey, it was a memorable holiday that we will always remember, even the locks! :)
08 Oct 2021
Great holiday on the Eagle. Thank you However a couple of little points - The gear lever is in the 'danger zone' of the tiller swing - i almost got knocked to the lock when the rudder knocked against the rear gates of the Bath Deep Lock - i was trying to move the boat forward using the gears at the time - maybe repositioning the gear lever into a more accessible location could help. With regard to the 'navigation / cruise' notes on your web site from Hilperton to Bristol - i would advise that they need to be updated for the River Avon section - there are NO usable visitor moorings at all (apart from Hanham, but very limited). The cruising notes made it appear that this was an easy passage with plenty of moorings. This is not the case - Mead Road in Saltford moorings have been removed due to tension between local residents and boaters. Avoncliffe Bridge & Keynsham moorings were full with 'live aboards' - i would advise that the notes are updated to say that the full passage from Bath Western Lock to Bristol should be undertaken in 1 day. We ended up having to tie to a tree opposite the Avon Valley Wildlife Park overnight. A bit of a scary experience. Other than that, we had a great time. And Thank you for returning our bag of art materials so efficiently. Much appreciated.
08 Oct 2021
Great time apart from the weather - not the fault of ABC! Very helpful when low tide and wind prevented our return journey. Excellent service all round
08 Oct 2021
Lovely clean boat, helpful and polite staff. Very professional
08 Oct 2021
Would have been excellent except that one of the WCs blocked up almost immediately, and filling the water tank is problematic because of air blow-backs from the tank. Otherwise, the boat handles very well and is thoughtfully fitted out.
08 Oct 2021
We’re long term boaters, have owned several boats in UK and overseas. Upland Sandpiper is a beautiful vessel and we enjoyed a leisurely trip to Bath and back - so boating and sight seeing all in one!
08 Oct 2021
The experience was fantastic. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Steve gave us really detailed instructions. We were advised on the best route as novices. Would have scored a 5 star, but the interior of the boat was a little tired looking, could do with a refresh.
08 Oct 2021
The boat is lovely. First time renting semi-trad and it was ideal with dogs. Great size for 2 adults and 2 dogs. Layout was good and the wider bed is great. The only reason I haven't given Excellent to cleanliness of boat was that the shower was leaking in the bathroom and this was causing issues with the floor.
07 Oct 2021
Lovely clean barge very friendly staff
06 Oct 2021
Nice tidy clean boat, everything as described. Well appointed with all equipment provided. Good training and efficient pick up.
06 Oct 2021
Great weekend break. Staff were very helpful and barge had everything we needed.
06 Oct 2021
Quick & efficient service, boat was ready even though we arrived early. Everything explained in a concise but easily understood manner.
06 Oct 2021
had a relaxed time and people friendly
06 Oct 2021
Just about everything was as good as in the past we have come to expect. Excellent Brief from your staff, helpful when we had an injured crew member, excellent return handover. Only downside may now be as we spent some time with the Fleet Air Arm narrowboat during the week we are now trying to hire that for our next trip, but only because the same 10 berth boat is a lot cheaper. If we cannot get it we will however be back to ABC boats. The matresses in end berth were much better than mid section, will this change eventually? Pat Bradley
06 Oct 2021
Boat was dated, and we had to fill up with water on our first day of travel, and on our second day we had to call into Whitchurch marina to have the holding tank emptied this is not the first time this has happened.
06 Oct 2021
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