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Your recent holiday on Wren - Sedge Wren from Hilperton

Boat great Bath great mooring in nettles not so great maybe a council issue . Also lots of live on boards which was unexpected .

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Wren - Sedge Wren from Hilperton

ABC boat hire is consistent with there boats as this is the second time we have hired from them . They keep everything simple on a canal boat so nothing has changed on the boat in 7 years . Of course we did a different canal which was an eye opener compared to our last trip . We found it much more difficult to tie up without nettle stings as the embankments were very overgrown and we aren’t sure if this is a normal for The Kennett and Avon ? Or the lack of spaces due to regular boats mooring . The experience was still note worthy and Bradford on Avon and Bath were delightful to visit and we are more than happy that we took 7 nights to meander through the British countryside nothing beats it ! Thank yo

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Duck - Mandarin Duck from Worcester

No complaints whatsoever.

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Duck - Mandarin Duck from Worcester

Everything delivered, as promised. Very helpful staff and the vessel was exactly as remembered and advertised.

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Mist - Scotch Mist from Falkirk

Perfect holiday - cruising the canal with an Edinburgh city break in the middle. Lots to see and do

01 Jul 2025

Customer Services

Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We’re so pleased to hear you had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed the unique combination of canal cruising with an Edinburgh city break—what a fantastic way to explore! It’s great to know our team provided excellent service and prompt support throughout. We’re sorry to hear there were a few niggles with the boat, and we appreciate you bringing that to our attention. We’ll certainly look into those issues to ensure everything is in top shape for future guests. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable journey!

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Mist - Scotch Mist from Falkirk

The service was excellent, no complaints. They answered all questions promptly. However we had a few niggles with faults on the boat otherwise it would be 5 stars

01 Jul 2025

Customer Services

Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We’re so pleased to hear you had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed the unique combination of canal cruising with an Edinburgh city break—what a fantastic way to explore! It’s great to know our team provided excellent service and prompt support throughout. We’re sorry to hear there were a few niggles with the boat, and we appreciate you bringing that to our attention. We’ll certainly look into those issues to ensure everything is in top shape for future guests. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable journey!

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Swift - Tree Swift from Whitchurch Marina

Lovely fairly peaceful stretching canal. Gets busy at certain times, but with a world heritage site to visit that is only to be expected. Some issues creeping in with private owners who think they have some sort of precedence over hire boats.

01 Jul 2025

Customer Services

Thank you for your kind and detailed feedback! We’re delighted to hear that the handover experience was excellent and that you found the boat beautifully clean and well-prepared for your journey. It’s great to know the welcome pack and tuition helped set the tone for a smooth and enjoyable trip. The canal’s peaceful stretches and the nearby World Heritage site truly make for a special experience, even if things get a bit busier at times. Thank you again for choosing ABC Boat Hire. We hope to welcome you back soon!

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Swift - Tree Swift from Whitchurch Marina

Hand over was excellent, we were introduced to the boat and given thextuition/advice we would need on our journey. The boat was beautifully clean and in good order, and the welcome pack was a good start.

01 Jul 2025

Customer Services

Thank you for your kind and detailed feedback! We’re delighted to hear that the handover experience was excellent and that you found the boat beautifully clean and well-prepared for your journey. It’s great to know the welcome pack and tuition helped set the tone for a smooth and enjoyable trip. The canal’s peaceful stretches and the nearby World Heritage site truly make for a special experience, even if things get a bit busier at times. Thank you again for choosing ABC Boat Hire. We hope to welcome you back soon!

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Tailed Finch from Goytre Wharf

Lovely boat we have used before. Comfortable, ample room and a beautiful canal,

01 Jul 2025

Customer Services

Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and kind words! It’s truly wonderful to hear that you’ve chosen ABC Boat Hire year after year, and we’re honoured to have been part of your holidays for the past 9 years. Your praise for our team’s helpfulness, politeness, and efficiency means a great deal to us all. We’re also glad to hear you enjoyed the comfort and space of a familiar boat on such a beautiful canal. We can’t wait to welcome you back again next year for another fantastic adventure!

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Tailed Finch from Goytre Wharf

We have used ABC Boat Hire every year for the last 9 years. They have always been extremely helpful, polite and effecient. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again, in fact we plan to next year. Excellent work by ALL members of the team.

01 Jul 2025

Customer Services

Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and kind words! It’s truly wonderful to hear that you’ve chosen ABC Boat Hire year after year, and we’re honoured to have been part of your holidays for the past 9 years. Your praise for our team’s helpfulness, politeness, and efficiency means a great deal to us all. We’re also glad to hear you enjoyed the comfort and space of a familiar boat on such a beautiful canal. We can’t wait to welcome you back again next year for another fantastic adventure!

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Bunting - Rock Bunting from Alvechurch

Quite a challenging canal for first timers

01 Jul 2025

Customer Services

Thank you for your feedback! We’re so pleased to hear you found the boat clean and comfortable, and that our team was friendly and helpful throughout your trip. You’re absolutely right—the canal can be a bit of a challenge for first-timers, but we hope it added to the sense of adventure! We’re always here to support guests every step of the way and help build confidence on the water. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience!

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Bunting - Rock Bunting from Alvechurch

Professional Clean, comfortable boat Friendly, helpful staff

01 Jul 2025

Customer Services

Thank you for your feedback! We’re so pleased to hear you found the boat clean and comfortable, and that our team was friendly and helpful throughout your trip. You’re absolutely right—the canal can be a bit of a challenge for first-timers, but we hope it added to the sense of adventure! We’re always here to support guests every step of the way and help build confidence on the water. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience!

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Swallow - Red Throated Swallow from Goytre Wharf

Beautiful scenery, if we weren't all brought up around Llangollen we may have been even more impressed!!

01 Jul 2025

Customer Services

Thank you for your great feedback! We’re so glad to hear the boat and instruction met your expectations and that the guidance about the canal’s “plenty of water, but an excess of bottom” proved accurate! It’s always impressive how quickly guests adapt, and we’re pleased your return journey from Brecon went smoothly. The scenery along the route is truly special—even for those lucky enough to have grown up around Llangollen! We really appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Swallow - Red Throated Swallow from Goytre Wharf

Boat condition and instruction was excellent and pitched at the right level. Warnings about the canals limitations were borne out "plenty of water, but an excess of bottom". It is surprising how quickly we adjusted to the conditions and made the return journey from Brecon with relative ease.

01 Jul 2025

Customer Services

Thank you for your great feedback! We’re so glad to hear the boat and instruction met your expectations and that the guidance about the canal’s “plenty of water, but an excess of bottom” proved accurate! It’s always impressive how quickly guests adapt, and we’re pleased your return journey from Brecon went smoothly. The scenery along the route is truly special—even for those lucky enough to have grown up around Llangollen! We really appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.

01 Jul 2025

Your recent holiday on Warbler - Savi's Warbler from Gailey Wharf

The boat was well kitted out for a crew of our size, - and more spacious than it looks. Loved how all the sleeping areas could be closed into mini rooms at night for privacy. The trip was great and the suggested routes were really helpful. Had a great time

30 Jun 2025

Customer Services

We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had a brilliant holiday and that everything—from the booking process to the boat itself—met your expectations. It’s great to know you found the boat clean, modern, and spacious, and that the layout worked well for your crew’s comfort and privacy. Our team will be thrilled to hear your kind words about the handover and the suggested routes—we love helping guests make the most of their time on the water. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure soon!

01 Jul 2025