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We actually booked this trip 3 years ago but Covid prevented us from taking it until this year - ABC were extremely understanding about our particular covid-related issues as a group of oldies and did not bat an eye when we postponed for the 2nd year running. Their staff were so friendly, cheerful and helpful to us - they really went above & beyond. We were not newbies but nonetheless had a very thorough induction session with comprehensive instruction on how to operate the barge and stressing health & safety issues - we felt they always had our backs if anything should go wrong. We wouldn't hesitate to book with ABC again.
28 May 2022
Excellent well equipped boat
28 May 2022
Excellent well equipped boat
28 May 2022
Beautiful stretch of canal with unique features; very well-equipped barge; great customer care from ABC
28 May 2022
All good. Staff very helpful
27 May 2022
Brilliant adventure in the most beautiful setting.
27 May 2022
Excellent service, excellent boat, exquisite setting and good advice....what's not to like? Our first canal boat holiday but certainly won't be the last.
27 May 2022
Boat clean and well designed. Location good. Staff helpful and waterways interesting
27 May 2022
We set out to do the Avon Ring in a single week. I had a fully timetabled schedule to ensure that we could track our progress. We left the boat yard promptly, and managed to keep a little ahead of schedule throughout. It was obvious that the boat had seen plenty of service, with some wear and tear on the inside, and many battle-scars on the outside of the hull. Nevertheless, the boat was in a good servicable condition, and (for a canal boat) handled well. We had no breakdowns or incidents, so it was easy to keep to our schedule. Weather was generally good, athough we did have rain for one long flight of locks. Fortunately the boat heating could be used to dry out afterwards. The Avon Ring is feasible in a single week. We had short breaks to visit Stratford-on-Avon, Evesham and Pershore. However other boaters might prefer to take 10 or 14 days over the trip.
26 May 2022
Enjoyable holiday. The boat was fully prepared when we got to the yard, and ready to go. Everything worked. The staff were friendly and helpful. The handover was comparatively quick, and we were able to set off in good time. The boat (Rock Dove) was not new, so there was evidence of normal wear and tear around the boat. There were a number of battle-scars, especially on the starboard side of the hull left by previous hirers, but this did not affect our holiday. We completed the Avon Ring in one week without any issues.
26 May 2022
Pros Great welcome and introduction. Boat in excellent condition . Cons Price of fuel needed for journey had . Unable to get in contact with Falkirk basin on the Sunday.
26 May 2022
Excellent service on arrival and return. Staff very polite & helpful, barge facilities excellent.
26 May 2022
Boat was well presented. Marina easy to find and accommodating
26 May 2022
The Springwood Haven Marina is staffed by some very pleasant and helpful people. We had a most enjoyable weekend on our narrowboat.
26 May 2022
Timely service and helpful staff made for a great experience. Need a plug filter on the bathroom basin as a previous guest had left an empty shower bottle blocking the u-bend! Otherwise, all was good as gold.
26 May 2022
