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Excellent service at the boat yard, boat had really good WiFi We will definitely book again for next year
26 Aug 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased to hear you had a great holiday and that the service at the boatyard met your expectations. It’s fantastic to know the onboard WiFi was a hit too — we’re glad it added to your comfort and convenience. We’re thrilled to hear you’re planning to book again next year — we’d love to welcome you back for another fun and relaxing adventure on the water! Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire
08 Sep 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our 7 days on the narrow boat the only complaint was the amount of times the boat got stuck in silt and mud due to water level.
26 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your 7-day holiday on board. It’s great to know the boat had everything you needed and provided a comfortable space for your adventure. We’re sorry to hear about the challenges with water levels and silt — unfortunately, that can sometimes be part of the canal experience, but we appreciate you sharing it with us. Your comments help us continue working with local authorities to improve navigation conditions. We’re so pleased the rest of your trip was enjoyable, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon! – The team at ABC Boat Hire
08 Sep 2025
It's a great experience. Will definitely do it again
26 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you found the service excellent and appreciated the clear safety and handling instructions — we always aim to make our guests feel confident and well-prepared. We're sorry to hear about the mix-up at check-in and appreciate you bringing it to our attention; we'll make sure to improve communication at the boatyard to avoid this in future. It’s great to know the boat was well equipped, even if a little dated, and that you enjoyed the journey despite some areas of the canal needing maintenance. The locks, tunnels, and bridges really do make for a special adventure! We’re thrilled you had a great time and are already thinking about doing it again — we’d love to welcome you back! – The team at ABC Boat Hire
08 Sep 2025
We arrived at witechurch at 1400.we received a very warm welcome and really good handover of the boat wich was all very clean. Richard gave us some good tips 👌 nothing was too much trouble looked after us really well We left witechurch and headed to Llangollen we had 6 days to get to Llangollen and return wich was very easily achievable no rush took our time and enjoyed the magnificent scenery.ive been on some lovely holidays in my time but this was one of the best. Thanks ABC will definitely be booking with you again 👍.
26 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your holiday aboard Tree Swift was one of the best you’ve ever had. It’s great to know the boat was clean, easy to handle, and well-prepared for your journey — and that Richard’s warm welcome and helpful tips made a real difference. The route from Whitchurch to Llangollen is truly stunning, and we’re so glad you had time to enjoy it at a relaxed pace. It’s wonderful to hear you’re already planning to return next year for a longer trip — we’d be thrilled to welcome you back! Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire
08 Sep 2025
Really good holiday Our annual boating holiday is always great fun
26 Aug 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased to hear you had a great holiday and that the service at the boatyard met your expectations. It’s fantastic to know the onboard WiFi was a hit too — we’re glad it added to your comfort and convenience. We’re thrilled to hear you’re planning to book again next year — we’d love to welcome you back for another fun and relaxing adventure on the water! Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire
08 Sep 2025
Thank you for yet another amazing holiday, the boat was well equipped and very spacious.
26 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re absolutely delighted to hear you had another amazing holiday with us. It’s wonderful to know the boat was spacious, well equipped, and that our team made you feel welcome from start to finish. Your continued support means a lot, and we’re so pleased your whole group enjoyed the experience. We’d love to welcome you back again for another memorable adventure! – The team at ABC Boat Hire
08 Sep 2025
Lovely staff, very welcoming. We all enjoyed our time from start to finish
26 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re absolutely delighted to hear you had another amazing holiday with us. It’s wonderful to know the boat was spacious, well equipped, and that our team made you feel welcome from start to finish. Your continued support means a lot, and we’re so pleased your whole group enjoyed the experience. We’d love to welcome you back again for another memorable adventure! – The team at ABC Boat Hire
08 Sep 2025
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26 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fabulous experience and that the boat impressed you with its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. It’s great to know the handover process was smooth and informative — we always aim to set our guests up for a confident and enjoyable journey. We’re especially glad you enjoyed every moment, with the aqueduct crossing being a highlight — it’s truly a breathtaking part of the canal network! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back aboard for another unforgettable adventure. Many thanks, The ABC Boat Hire Team
21 Sep 2025
The boat was clean and very well equipped. We were impressed with the handover. The beds and lounge areas were comfortable and the kitchen and bathrooms great. We enjoyed every moment of the trip, especially going over the aquaduct. Would 100% recommend ABC boat hire!
26 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fabulous experience and that the boat impressed you with its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. It’s great to know the handover process was smooth and informative — we always aim to set our guests up for a confident and enjoyable journey. We’re especially glad you enjoyed every moment, with the aqueduct crossing being a highlight — it’s truly a breathtaking part of the canal network! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back aboard for another unforgettable adventure. Many thanks, The ABC Boat Hire Team
21 Sep 2025
A fantastic experience hiring Day Escape. She’s incredibly easy to navigate up the canal, and going on a trip down memory lane up to Marston Doles was just wonderful.
26 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic day out on the Oxford Canal aboard Day Escape. It’s great to know our team at Fenny Marina made you feel welcome and that the handover helped set you up for a smooth and enjoyable trip. We’re especially glad the journey to Marston Doles brought back fond memories—what a beautiful stretch of canal! We hope to see you again soon for another adventure on the water. ABC Boat Hire
26 Aug 2025
The team at Fenny Marina were super friendly, did a really thorough boat handover with us and then left us to have the perfect day on the water. Would highly recommend.
26 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic day out on the Oxford Canal aboard Day Escape. It’s great to know our team at Fenny Marina made you feel welcome and that the handover helped set you up for a smooth and enjoyable trip. We’re especially glad the journey to Marston Doles brought back fond memories—what a beautiful stretch of canal! We hope to see you again soon for another adventure on the water. ABC Boat Hire
26 Aug 2025
We had the most amazing time on your boat. The whole family enjoyed it, we can not fault the boat or staff in any way
26 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your whole family had an amazing time on board. It’s fantastic to know the boat had everything you needed and that all the facilities were in great condition and easy to use. We’re especially pleased that our team helped make your holiday perfect — your kind words mean a lot to us. We’d love to welcome you back for another unforgettable trip! – The team at ABC Boat Hire
08 Sep 2025
Great time with excellent weather, friendly staff and very helpful in showing how to manage the boat👍
26 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you had a great time on your canal boat trip and that the weather was on your side — it really makes all the difference. It’s fantastic to know our staff were friendly and helpful in showing you how to manage the boat, and that you had such an enjoyable experience out on the water. We’d love to welcome you back again soon! – The team at ABC Boat Hire
08 Sep 2025
Had a great time, weather was really great 👍 thanks 👍
26 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you had a great time on your canal boat trip and that the weather was on your side — it really makes all the difference. It’s fantastic to know our staff were friendly and helpful in showing you how to manage the boat, and that you had such an enjoyable experience out on the water. We’d love to welcome you back again soon! – The team at ABC Boat Hire
08 Sep 2025
Cracking boat trip for a week
26 Aug 2025
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re so pleased to hear the pre-brief was helpful and that the boat was in tip-top condition — it’s great to know everything met your expectations. We’re thrilled you had a smooth and enjoyable experience, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon! – The team at ABC Boat Hire
08 Sep 2025
