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The boat is for 12 people, but we had 10 adults on it and it was not comfortable for so many. The teapot had no lid, the cooker had only one shelf, and was not man enough for cooking for 10/12 people. The seating at the front only took 4 people and again it was crowded at the back if 4 people were there, so that meant there was never room for all of us to be outside in the fresh air. Normally ~ABC boats are much better.,
06 Sep 2021
Thank you for your feedback. The Swan Class is designed to accommodate 12 people and is ideal for two families or a crew on a budget. Space is limited onboard, which is why we do encourage customers to check the 360° tour on the website to be sure that the boat will suit their party before making a booking. We hope you will be back to enjoy another holiday with us again soon.
08 Sep 2021
Arrival and takeover of the boat were straightforward. Easy parking with good access to the boat for loading. A friendly welcome also included a necessary safety brief. Instruction was relevant to our previous experience and respectful of COVID restrictions. The boat was cleaned to a high standard. The only minor critisism was that the matresses were 'Tired' which was noted in our handover feedback. Wrenbury offers a good choice of canals. We headed for Chester/ Ellesmere Port and despite being in mid August we saw very little boating traffic.
05 Sep 2021
An idyllic section of canal to explore.
05 Sep 2021
Amazing week on the boat, didn’t want it to finish.
04 Sep 2021
Second time holiday with ABC Boathire and once again, it was amazing. Great service, great boat and really well equipped. A wonderful family break
03 Sep 2021
Comfortable. Well maintained and clean barge. Excellent handover by Richard which made the whole family confident with the boat setup and how to ensure we returned it in the same condition etc.
03 Sep 2021
Lovely boat and helpful staff at the marina. They explained everything clearly and the boat was spotless and exactly as we’d hoped.
03 Sep 2021
Fantastic holiday enjoyed by all the family. This was our first narrow boat holiday but certainly won't be the last. Our boat was very clean and well presented with everything we needed for a relaxing break. Lynn and the all team at the Wrenbury marina were extremely welcoming and explained how to operate the boat and the canal system very clearly.
03 Sep 2021
Everything and everyone was excellent. We enjoyed our boat we hired very much . We have some good memories. Only 2 things were disappointing, one being internet access for the biggest part we were aware that access couldn’t be guaranteed but we had problems everywhere and every time we travelled and when we did connect it was always disconnecting one person had her own data and did not have a problem connecting for lengths of time . The other thing is two passengers came home with a bad back because the beds were absolutely hard rock solid absolutely no give in the mattress and the other bed made into a double the piping on the mattresses was digging into them and again you could feel the old springs through them some newer softer mattresses are needed or at least a memory foam soft topper . The seats are very uncomfortable and cushions were flat so it wasn’t very comfortable at all . Everything else was excellent . Very clean
03 Sep 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, which we have forwarded to the marina. We are delighted to hear that your holiday was excellent, that you found your boat clean and you were pleased with the service you received from our team at Falkirk. Access to the WiFi is totally reliant on being able to connect to the mobile telephone network, unfortunately we cannot guarantee the connection at any time. We hope to welcome you back to make more memories again soon!
07 Sep 2021
Good experience. Helpful staff.
03 Sep 2021
Boat was fully equipped with everything we could have needed. It was a boat for 6 people with just 4 of us on there which gave us ample room too, but well worth it. Two bathrooms and plenty of storage space. Nice finishing touches with chrome plug sockets etc.
03 Sep 2021
Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your holiday on Crested Lark! We love the photo you have sent of the boat and would appreciate you sharing it with us https://www.abcboathire.com/share
07 Sep 2021
This was our first time hiring a canal boat, which we did for 7 days. We planned to travel from Aldermaston Wharf up to Windsor but were advised to travel west for our first trip - easier water to navigate and the map information was better. While the locks were interesting and enjoyable to start with after a while it became exhausting on this route - little time to actually cruise as most of the time was spent getting through the locks and bridges. There was also the worry about where we would be able to fill up with water (the first stop at Newbury refused to allow us to fill up as they said they don't provide a service to hired boats). Also concerns about when, where and how we would sort out our waste sewage if the need arose. We met some nice people who provided us with important advice about managing the locks. Wished we had worn gloves from the off as we were ill for 2 days probably from the canal water getting on our hands from the wet ropes (similar thing happened to others we met). We saw some lovely places, and it was a great experience overall. With all the locks there was no way we could travel the distance we were expecting too, especially when our boys went home after 3 days leaving just the 2 of us finish the journey.
03 Sep 2021
Thank you for your feedback. We do understand it can be frustrating if you are advised to cruise a different route to the one that you had planned but going on the Thames can be quite daunting as a first holiday and the marina would have wanted you to have the best experience. We have forwarded your comments about filling up with water to the Canal & River Trust. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon!
08 Sep 2021
An excellent canal for calm green days
03 Sep 2021
Amazing amazing can’t wait for our next adventure
03 Sep 2021
Pleased with holiday, and their attention to Covid friendly handover Thought boat steered very heavy, heaviest i've used. Started first time, every time.
03 Sep 2021
