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Because of the efficiency of staff After a 5 hour drive to boatyard They were so friendly and helpful
25 Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We're so glad our team could make your arrival smooth and welcoming, especially after a long drive. It’s wonderful to hear that their efficiency and friendliness helped set the tone for a great start to your holiday. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing and enjoyable experience on the water.
25 Jun 2025
As always, friendly staff to welcome you, succinct handover of boat as we’ve been before, boat was clean and well provided for.
25 Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind and detailed feedback. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed stepping back into a more leisurely pace on the water. It's great to know the booking process was smooth, the team helpful, and that you appreciated the direct booking discounts and updates on canal conditions. We're especially glad the handover was efficient and the boat met your expectations once again. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing trip soon.
29 Jun 2025
If excellent service very friendly staff
25 Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that you had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, and that our team provided excellent service throughout your stay. It’s always lovely to know our staff made a positive impression. We appreciate your feedback regarding the boat and will take your comments on board as we continue to update and maintain our fleet. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience on the water.
25 Jun 2025
As I mentioned overleaf, the canal is overgrown, unkempt, with dilapidated locks and a surfeit of abandoned live aboard boats. Hence there is nowhere to moor.
25 Jun 2025
Thankyou for your review on our services with ABC Boat Hire. We do encourage all guests to report to the Canal and River Trust regarding conditions of the waterways.
25 Jun 2025
ABC and Aldermaston Wharf could not have been better. Excellent service, knowledgeable and friendly. Our problem was that we could not get to Windsor because of canal works and strikes, so headed west on the canal instead. A huge mistake. The Kennet and Avon is terribly overgrown and unkept, with dilapidated locks and loads of abandoned live aboard boats. Hence nowhere to moor.
25 Jun 2025
Thankyou for your review on our services with ABC Boat Hire. We do encourage all guests to report to the Canal and River Trust regarding conditions of the waterways.
25 Jun 2025
We enjoyed trying out a canal boat holiday for the first time and the boat was well equipped, clean, tidy and easy to spend time on.
25 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the booking process easy and the boat clean, tidy, and well equipped. It's great to know that the pick-up and return at the marina went smoothly and that our HSSE briefing helped you feel confident as first-time canal boaters. We're so pleased you enjoyed your holiday experience, and we hope to welcome you aboard again for another relaxing adventure on the water!
25 Jun 2025
A very enjoyable boat, lots of room and easy to operate very much had everything we needed for it to be as smooth a holiday as it could be.
25 Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so glad to hear that you had a pleasant and smooth holiday experience. It’s great to know that the booking process was easy, the boat was spacious and well-equipped, and that everything worked well to make your time on the water enjoyable. We’re especially pleased that our team made you feel welcome and were easy to talk with—that’s exactly the experience we aim to provide. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing trip.
25 Jun 2025
Very friendly staff and easy to talk with, we had quite the pleasent time on the boat and it was great that we were able to book so easily as well.
25 Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so glad to hear that you had a pleasant and smooth holiday experience. It’s great to know that the booking process was easy, the boat was spacious and well-equipped, and that everything worked well to make your time on the water enjoyable. We’re especially pleased that our team made you feel welcome and were easy to talk with—that’s exactly the experience we aim to provide. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing trip.
25 Jun 2025
Very clean boat and well equipped. Only negative was not sufficient windlasses (only 1 for River Nene type locks and 1 for Great Ouse Locks).
25 Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found the boat very clean and well equipped—it’s always our aim to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience on the water. We appreciate your note about the windlasses and understand how important it is to have the right equipment, especially when navigating different types of locks. Your feedback has been passed on to our team so we can look into improving this for future guests. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great boating holiday.
25 Jun 2025
The boat was very clean and well equipped.
25 Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found the boat very clean and well equipped—it’s always our aim to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience on the water. We appreciate your note about the windlasses and understand how important it is to have the right equipment, especially when navigating different types of locks. Your feedback has been passed on to our team so we can look into improving this for future guests. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great boating holiday.
25 Jun 2025
The Kenner and Avon was an excellent choice this year Lots of good pubs and wonderful scenery we loved ot
25 Jun 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with ABC Boat Hire and that the boat met your expectations in cleanliness, maintenance, and comfort. It’s also great to know you enjoyed cruising the Kennet and Avon Canal—it's a beautiful route with plenty of character, great pubs, and stunning scenery. We're so pleased it was the perfect choice for your holiday this year. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable trip on the water!
25 Jun 2025
ABC boats are an excellent company whose boats are always well maintained and very well appointed and cleaned. We would recommend them to anyone
25 Jun 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with ABC Boat Hire and that the boat met your expectations in cleanliness, maintenance, and comfort. It’s also great to know you enjoyed cruising the Kennet and Avon Canal—it's a beautiful route with plenty of character, great pubs, and stunning scenery. We're so pleased it was the perfect choice for your holiday this year. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable trip on the water!
25 Jun 2025
The boat was very clean and tidy and well equipped. Efficient pick up and redelivery service to the Marina. Straightforward process and good HSSE briefing for novices!
25 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the booking process easy and the boat clean, tidy, and well equipped. It's great to know that the pick-up and return at the marina went smoothly and that our HSSE briefing helped you feel confident as first-time canal boaters. We're so pleased you enjoyed your holiday experience, and we hope to welcome you aboard again for another relaxing adventure on the water!
25 Jun 2025
ABC was communicative through the process, and the handover and turn-in of the canal boat was easy and quick. We enjoyed our time on the canals, and look forward to exploring more canals in the future
23 Jun 2025
Thankyou for your review. I have passed your comments onto the marina manager to help improve our service.
25 Jun 2025
All the staff were friendly and helpful from the office staff to the boat team
23 Jun 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We're delighted to hear that you found the boat well equipped and that our team—from the office staff to the boat crew—was friendly and helpful throughout your experience. It's especially rewarding to know that you felt well prepared for navigating a new waterway. We always strive to ensure our guests feel confident and supported every step of the way. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable journey in the future.
25 Jun 2025
