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Everything from the handover until we live the boat went exactly as it should - simple and straightforward! The experience with the boat was absolutely magical - it was the best holiday I've had in my 52 years! Wildlife, nice English people, boating on the canal, good food - yes, everything was perfect. We will be back! I will post the video on my YouTube channel "By The Old Canal" when I have finished editing.
19 Aug 2022
Good system for hiring boat and correspondence before holiday with all the relevant information.
18 Aug 2022
Great boat, staff, training and route. Well equipped. Clean. Everything on the boat worked well and easily. Efficient check in and out. Exceeded expectations.
18 Aug 2022
The receptionist was talking a script and it was rather impersonal
18 Aug 2022
Delay in getting boat ready for us and disappointed that Despite returning boat early an extra £40 charged for fuel without any evidence.
18 Aug 2022
Clean comfortable and well presented
18 Aug 2022
Unfortunately due to the very hot weather (this is no fault of yours) the boat was unbearable to be on especially trying to sleep at night. The boat was clean and tidy on our arrival and all equipment listed was on board. We had issues with the boat: the toliet blocked (you kinding unblocked it)and gave us further instructions for how to use but unfortunately it continued to block and was very difficult to clear. The hairdryer and also the toaster blew the electrics (we made sure nothing else was on) so we didnt dare use the microwave or hoover to clean at the end of the holiday. The pump for the shower kept coming on intermittently throught the day and night. The sink smelt of old food waste and needed cleaning out.
18 Aug 2022
We enjoyed our first experience on opening locks and bridges and handling the boat.
18 Aug 2022
Fun, enjoyable trip with friends. Interesting variety of scenery. Relaxing pace. Good dining at Pubs along the canals. Nice people along the way.
18 Aug 2022
The boat was nearly new and beautifully fitted out, however we had requested/booked a boat with 3 seperate bedrooms but told on arrival that one would need to be made up each evening/converted from sitting area. After some discussion we were told we should have had a different boat but they were all booked. In the end a table was removed so the 2 single beds could be permanently set up. 4 adults and 2 teenagers and we did all have a good time. Canal was very busy which is only to be expected during the main school holiday We did find that the fridge was not very efficient and not sure why but the ice box worked fine. Have booked with ABC before and happy to do so again but will be more careful in checking requirements are clear and agreed. Having said that the staff at Whitchurch are all great very friendly and helpful and as i said we did all enjoy our 7 days. One very irritating item is the flat water hose, it's miles too long and you have to run out the whole length to get to the tap connector then the task of getting it rolled back up is almost impossible, in the end we gave up in frustration and just coiled it up. It also had several irritating pin holes. AS A POSATIVE SUGGESTION if you have to have a flat hose then provide two. One short for general use when moored near a water point that you can roll up (as its impossible to roll up a great length ) and a second as an extension if needed.
18 Aug 2022
Wonderful 5 days with the family. Their first canal holiday and my 3rd after a 20 year gap. Just as brilliant as I remember . Have fun and get fit at the same time!
18 Aug 2022
Excellent service from ABC. Extremely helpful and prompt replies when I had to request for an app log in and an ammendment to my booking. Couldn't have been more helpful.
18 Aug 2022
Lovely boat, very clean All had a good time
18 Aug 2022
The boat was compact but had everything we needed. The weather, countryside and people along the Union Canal were really nice. I would like to do it all again one day.
18 Aug 2022
The Stourport Ring can be daunting with 30 locks the first afternoon but well worth the effort. Worcester, the Severn, Stours port and bridge all delightful. Smethwick a bit intimidating but the only hiccup on the whole trip. Even central Birmingham was pleasant.
17 Aug 2022
