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The crested Lark was a great vessel for two couples cruising for a week.
18 Jun 2025
A great trip enjoyed by the whole crew. We will definetely come back for a further visit.
18 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your week aboard Lucy Warbler was such a success. It's wonderful to know the team at Whitchurch Marina made such a positive impact with their first-class service and informative, two-way training. We’re especially glad the tips on boat management and etiquette—as well as the local stop-off recommendations—helped enhance your journey. It’s always a joy to hear that the whole crew had a great time. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable adventure on the water!
20 Jun 2025
Great company, great boat, great experience. Thank you to the ABC staff!
18 Jun 2025
Friendly staff, great service and great routes.
18 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic week aboard Dusky Lark. The team at Alvechurch Marina takes great pride in delivering smooth and hassle-free experiences, so it's wonderful to know they were right there for you from start to finish. Friendly service, efficient support, and memorable routes—that's exactly the kind of trip we aim to provide. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back onboard soon for another great adventure!
20 Jun 2025
Great staff at Alvechurch marina, saw to everything and sorted any problems out quickly. Had a fantastic week hiring one of their boats, Dusky Lark, they made the experience easy and smooth. On returning the boat they were there ready for a quick and easy departure. Can't fault them or their boats.
18 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic week aboard Dusky Lark. The team at Alvechurch Marina takes great pride in delivering smooth and hassle-free experiences, so it's wonderful to know they were right there for you from start to finish. Friendly service, efficient support, and memorable routes—that's exactly the kind of trip we aim to provide. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back onboard soon for another great adventure!
20 Jun 2025
We spent 2 weeks on board. Falkirk to Edinburgh
18 Jun 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your second trip with ABC was just as enjoyable—and that you're already planning a return! It’s wonderful to know our team made your two-week journey from Falkirk to Edinburgh such a smooth and memorable experience. Being informative, supportive, and flexible is exactly what we aim for, and it’s so rewarding to hear that it shines through. Here’s to many more relaxing and scenic adventures ahead—see you onboard again soon!
20 Jun 2025
This was our second trip with ABC and we will be back! All of the staff and crew are wonderful to work with. If you are considering a hire boat holiday, do not hesitate to work with ABC! They are informative, accommodating and supportive throughout the process.
18 Jun 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your second trip with ABC was just as enjoyable—and that you're already planning a return! It’s wonderful to know our team made your two-week journey from Falkirk to Edinburgh such a smooth and memorable experience. Being informative, supportive, and flexible is exactly what we aim for, and it’s so rewarding to hear that it shines through. Here’s to many more relaxing and scenic adventures ahead—see you onboard again soon!
20 Jun 2025
Great trip down the Staff & Worcester canal though some lovely scenery. Great pubs and services along the way. Battered chips at Cookley chippy, excellent
17 Jun 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! It’s fantastic to hear that you and your family had such a great week exploring the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal. We’re so pleased the narrowboat had everything you needed and that the helpful staff made your experience even smoother with their training and support. And yes—those Cookley chippy battered chips are a real treat! We’re delighted everything from the service to the scenery and stops along the way made for such a memorable trip. Hope to welcome you aboard again soon for more family adventures!
20 Jun 2025
Everyone connected with ABC boat hire in Aldermaston were really helpful and friendly. When we picked the boat up the lady in the office and the young man who explained about using the boat we’re both really good. On our last day we had to call for help due to a navigation error on our part. The lady who answered my mobile call for help and the manager in particular who came to our rescue were very good and we got to see an expert in action handling the boat! We then again needed help turning the boat before returning to the boatyard. Once again the manager came to help us without any complaint and was cheerful and smiling throughout.
17 Jun 2025
What a heartwarming and wonderfully detailed review—thank you so much for sharing it! It’s fantastic to hear that the team at Aldermaston made such a positive impression throughout your journey, offering not just support and expertise, but genuine care and good humour in every interaction. We're especially glad you got to witness canal boat mastery in action when it was most needed! But what truly shines through is the spirit of your trip—three brothers setting off on a long-overdue adventure, embracing the quirks, challenges, and joys that come with life on the water. Aches and pains aside, it sounds like you made memories that will keep you laughing for years. That’s the kind of magic we absolutely love to be part of. Here’s to more wonderful adventures—together or solo—whenever the waterways call again!
20 Jun 2025
We were three brothers aged between 66 and 74 and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Just the 3 of us had not been away together before and our 4 night trip gave us a real adventure! We had lots of aches and pains at the end if the trip but this didn’t detract from our enjoyment. We enjoyed the camaraderie between the 3 of us and with our fellow canal boat travellers. We’ll be talking and laughing about the trip for many years to come.
17 Jun 2025
What a heartwarming and wonderfully detailed review—thank you so much for sharing it! It’s fantastic to hear that the team at Aldermaston made such a positive impression throughout your journey, offering not just support and expertise, but genuine care and good humour in every interaction. We're especially glad you got to witness canal boat mastery in action when it was most needed! But what truly shines through is the spirit of your trip—three brothers setting off on a long-overdue adventure, embracing the quirks, challenges, and joys that come with life on the water. Aches and pains aside, it sounds like you made memories that will keep you laughing for years. That’s the kind of magic we absolutely love to be part of. Here’s to more wonderful adventures—together or solo—whenever the waterways call again!
20 Jun 2025
Perfect from start to finish. Excellent safety briefing and great intro to the boat. We were all experienced narrowboaters but we learnt stuff too. Friendly team. And we loved Masked Lark. Great new boat and she handled wonderfully.
17 Jun 2025
What a fantastic review—thank you for sharing! It’s brilliant to hear that even as experienced narrowboaters, the team’s safety briefing and introduction still brought fresh insights. Masked Lark is a real gem, and we’re thrilled she impressed with her handling and comfort throughout your scenic four-night cruise to Shardlow and back. Sounds like a perfect blend of expertise, exploration, and enjoyment. Here’s hoping your next journey is just as memorable—we’d love to welcome you back onboard soon!
20 Jun 2025
4 night short break. Our route to Shardlow and back was scenic and enjoyable
17 Jun 2025
What a fantastic review—thank you for sharing! It’s brilliant to hear that even as experienced narrowboaters, the team’s safety briefing and introduction still brought fresh insights. Masked Lark is a real gem, and we’re thrilled she impressed with her handling and comfort throughout your scenic four-night cruise to Shardlow and back. Sounds like a perfect blend of expertise, exploration, and enjoyment. Here’s hoping your next journey is just as memorable—we’d love to welcome you back onboard soon!
20 Jun 2025
Great support and service from the Team at Gailey wharf. We have used ABC for many years and will definitely use them again.
17 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and kind words! It’s always a joy to hear from returning guests, and we’re thrilled that the team at Gailey Wharf once again delivered the great support and service you’ve come to expect. We’re delighted the boat impressed you with its excellent condition—it’s just what we hope for every time. Looking forward to welcoming you back onboard for your next adventure!
20 Jun 2025
Lovely boat , excellent condition
17 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and kind words! It’s always a joy to hear from returning guests, and we’re thrilled that the team at Gailey Wharf once again delivered the great support and service you’ve come to expect. We’re delighted the boat impressed you with its excellent condition—it’s just what we hope for every time. Looking forward to welcoming you back onboard for your next adventure!
20 Jun 2025
The canal was very shallow, overgrown, barely any tie-up points, hours of motoring to get to a turning point. All of which could be improved on if the will was present. The shop didn't have any basic supplies, eg teabags, again easily solved. This is most definitely not for beginners when even experienced boaters were having problems.
17 Jun 2025
