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Staff was very friendly and helpful, gave us a good introduction. This was our first experience with canal boat
17 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled that your first canal boat adventure went so smoothly—from the warm welcome and thorough introduction to navigating locks and lift bridges like seasoned pros. It’s lovely to hear how friendly and welcoming everyone was along the way—that’s one of the true joys of canal cruising! We’d be absolutely delighted to have you back for another journey whenever you’re ready to set sail again.
20 Jun 2025
The Kennet and Avon canal was easy to navigate with its double boat locks
17 Jun 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so pleased to hear that everything went smoothly—from the clean and tidy boat to the seamless booking process with ABC. The Kennet and Avon Canal is such a beautiful stretch of water, and it's great to know you found the double locks easy to navigate. Sounds like a wonderfully relaxing trip! We'd love to have you back onboard for another adventure when you're ready.
20 Jun 2025
The boat we had this time was the "Flutist Wren" which suited the two of us very well and would be happy to recommend. As we are of advancing years(!) we first went up the Ashby canal, which has no locks, then returned past the base and as far as Fazeley Junction and back to base. At least we had a total of 26 locks to remind us how to do it. Very enjoyable!
17 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! It’s absolutely lovely to hear that Springwood Haven has been your go-to base over the years—and that the friendly, efficient team continues to make each visit a pleasure. Flutist Wren sounds like it was the perfect fit for the two of you, and we’re so pleased it made your trip extra comfortable. Your route sounds wonderfully balanced—taking in the serene, lock-free Ashby Canal before warming up those muscles with 26 locks on the return! What a great way to revisit the joys (and gentle challenges) of canal boating. We’d be delighted to welcome you back for a fourth visit when the mood strikes.
20 Jun 2025
Third time we have used them in four years. All times from the same base, Springwood Haven, where we have always found the staff to be very friendly and efficient.
17 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! It’s absolutely lovely to hear that Springwood Haven has been your go-to base over the years—and that the friendly, efficient team continues to make each visit a pleasure. Flutist Wren sounds like it was the perfect fit for the two of you, and we’re so pleased it made your trip extra comfortable. Your route sounds wonderfully balanced—taking in the serene, lock-free Ashby Canal before warming up those muscles with 26 locks on the return! What a great way to revisit the joys (and gentle challenges) of canal boating. We’d be delighted to welcome you back for a fourth visit when the mood strikes.
20 Jun 2025
The boat was clean and tidy. ABc was easy to deal with and the booking seamless
17 Jun 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so pleased to hear that everything went smoothly—from the clean and tidy boat to the seamless booking process with ABC. The Kennet and Avon Canal is such a beautiful stretch of water, and it's great to know you found the double locks easy to navigate. Sounds like a wonderfully relaxing trip! We'd love to have you back onboard for another adventure when you're ready.
20 Jun 2025
Staff were super friendly, welcoming and gave us first timers a lesson before we set off. The boat itself contained everything you could possibly want. The only downside is that we would have liked it to last longer. It's not the cheapest of holidays, but there is nothing like it!
16 Jun 2025
Thank you for such a brilliant review—and what a way to kick off your first narrowboat holiday! It’s fantastic to hear that the team made you feel so welcome and that the boat had absolutely everything you needed for a smooth and comfortable trip. There really is something special about cruising by day, enjoying homemade brekkie and lunch on board, and then heading ashore for dinner adventures each evening. We completely understand the feeling of not wanting it to end—those peaceful days on the water tend to slip by far too quickly! Here’s hoping it’s the first of many more floating getaways to come.
20 Jun 2025
Boat contained everything you could possibly want. We made our own brekkie and lunch then moored up and went for dinner each evening.
16 Jun 2025
Thank you for such a brilliant review—and what a way to kick off your first narrowboat holiday! It’s fantastic to hear that the team made you feel so welcome and that the boat had absolutely everything you needed for a smooth and comfortable trip. There really is something special about cruising by day, enjoying homemade brekkie and lunch on board, and then heading ashore for dinner adventures each evening. We completely understand the feeling of not wanting it to end—those peaceful days on the water tend to slip by far too quickly! Here’s hoping it’s the first of many more floating getaways to come.
20 Jun 2025
We had a wonderful time with ABC boat hire, all the staff were so friendly and helpful. Very thorough with teaching us how to use the boat, recommending routes and places to stop etc. when we had any queries whilst on the boat, they were just a call away and always positive and easy to talk to or get advice from. Boat had everything you could need and more on, very well equipped. We had a great time and would 100% recommend and use again!
15 Jun 2025
Thank you for such a glowing review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your holiday was such a memorable and positive experience. It’s great to know that the team’s support—from the detailed boat handover to the helpful advice along the way—made you feel confident and cared for throughout. Knowing you found the boat so well-equipped and the whole experience unique is exactly what we strive for. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back whenever you're ready for another wonderful escape on the water!
20 Jun 2025
We loved our week on the Monmouth & Brecon Canal. The staff at Goytre Wharf were very friendly and helpful, giving us a thorough explanation of how everything worked, the boat was comfortable and the galley was well equipped. We were blessed with wonderful weather which enhanced the stunning scenery.
15 Jun 2025
That sounds absolutely idyllic—thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that everything from the pre-holiday communication to the helpful welcome at Goytre Wharf helped set the tone for such a relaxing and enjoyable week. The Monmouth & Brecon Canal is a gem on its own, but coupled with great weather and stunning scenery, it sounds like the perfect escape. And we're so pleased the boat and its amenities helped make it feel like a home from home. Here’s to many more restful journeys on the water—we’d love to welcome you back again!
20 Jun 2025
Perfectly equipped boat, friendly staff and a unique experience!!
15 Jun 2025
Thank you for such a glowing review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your holiday was such a memorable and positive experience. It’s great to know that the team’s support—from the detailed boat handover to the helpful advice along the way—made you feel confident and cared for throughout. Knowing you found the boat so well-equipped and the whole experience unique is exactly what we strive for. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back whenever you're ready for another wonderful escape on the water!
20 Jun 2025
Excellent pre-holiday communication and extremely helpful staff at Goytre Wharf where we started our trip.
15 Jun 2025
That sounds absolutely idyllic—thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that everything from the pre-holiday communication to the helpful welcome at Goytre Wharf helped set the tone for such a relaxing and enjoyable week. The Monmouth & Brecon Canal is a gem on its own, but coupled with great weather and stunning scenery, it sounds like the perfect escape. And we're so pleased the boat and its amenities helped make it feel like a home from home. Here’s to many more restful journeys on the water—we’d love to welcome you back again!
20 Jun 2025
Everything worked out , it was possible to start early as the boat was already available, the staff werefriendly and helpful. The boat was comfortable and plenty of space for the four of us
14 Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind words—what a lovely summary of a smooth and relaxing getaway! It’s great to hear that everything came together so well, from being able to start early to enjoying a comfortable, spacious boat with helpful, friendly staff on hand. That kind of seamless experience is exactly what we hope to provide. Here’s to more peaceful moments on the water—we’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing escape!
20 Jun 2025
Excellant service and relaxing break
14 Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind words—what a lovely summary of a smooth and relaxing getaway! It’s great to hear that everything came together so well, from being able to start early to enjoying a comfortable, spacious boat with helpful, friendly staff on hand. That kind of seamless experience is exactly what we hope to provide. Here’s to more peaceful moments on the water—we’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing escape!
20 Jun 2025
Super Boat easy to handle
13 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great holiday and that the boat lived up to expectations with its smooth handling. There’s nothing quite like gliding effortlessly through the water to really let the relaxation set in. We'd love to have you back onboard whenever you're ready for your next escape!
20 Jun 2025
Excellent Boat handles well
13 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great holiday and that the boat lived up to expectations with its smooth handling. There’s nothing quite like gliding effortlessly through the water to really let the relaxation set in. We'd love to have you back onboard whenever you're ready for your next escape!
20 Jun 2025
