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Your recent holiday on Lark - Archers Lark from Blackwater Meadow Marina

Super Boat easy to handle

13 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Lark - Archers Lark from Blackwater Meadow Marina

Excellent Boat handles well

13 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Spirit - Atholl Brose from Falkirk

Wir hatten richtig Glück mit dem Wetter, da 10 von 13 Tagen trocken und sonnig waren. Bei üblichem schottischem Wetter könnte die Freude etwas gedämpft sein, da das fast 18 m lange Boot von hinten im Freien ohne Dach gesteuert werden muss. Außerdem ist das Steuern des Bootes durch 90° Kurven und schmale Durchfahrten recht anspruchsvoll, obwohl weder Führerschein noch Vorkenntnisse verlangt werden. Route und Zwischenstationen müssen vorgeplant werden. Diese Art von Urlaub ist auf jeden Fall etwas für wetterfeste Leute, die das Abenteuer lieben. Da die Kommunikation mit Basis, Schleusenpersonal etc. immer mündlich, viel telefonisch, erfolgt, sollten mindestens 1 oder 2 Leute sehr gut Englisch sprechen und verstehen können. Letzteres ist beim schottischen Akzent nicht ganz einfach. ;-) Auffallend ist die Aufgeschlossenheit, Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft sowohl des Personals als auch der einheimischen Bevölkerung. Begrüßung zwischen Personen auf dem Weg entlang des Kanals und Bootsbesatzung ist Usus. Klare Empfehlung, sofern man sich als dafür geeigneten Urlaubertyp sieht.

13 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Sandpiper - Marsh Sandpiper from Gayton

The Grand Union never disappoints and the lock keepers are a bonus!

13 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Sandpiper - Marsh Sandpiper from Gayton

Incredibly efficient service; helpful and courteous staff , combined with a clean and well-prepared boat.

13 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Spirit - Atholl Brose from Falkirk

Die Ausstattung unseres Bootes war komplett, das Personal sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und pragmatisch wenn es mal ein kleines Problemchen zu lösen galt. Nach der 1. Woche Glasgow und zurück Zwischenstopp an der Basis mit Nachtanken, Entleerung der Abwassertanks und Frischwasser auffüllen. Dann 2. Woche Edinburgh und zurück.

13 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Warbler - Hooded Warbler from Whitchurch Marina

We left from Whitchurch to Llangollen and back and it was a really great route, especially being rookies and it was our first trip. The boat was very nice and the route and views were stunning. The staff at Whitchurch marina are absolutely top notch and they made the trip as smooth as it could have gone.

13 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Warbler - Hooded Warbler from Whitchurch Marina

We had an outstanding time. ABC and Whitchurch marina staff were great and the set us up for success. The trip to Llangollen was stunning.

13 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Wren - Song Wren from Whitchurch Marina

A week was perfect for a leisurely return trip to Trevor, through the tunnels and over the aqueducts twice. We didn't do big days and had a full rest day at Ellesmere.

13 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Wren - Song Wren from Whitchurch Marina

Very professional handover with clear instructions and a well presented, clean and reliable boat which gave didn't give us any trouble for the week.

13 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Wren - Song Wren from Whitchurch Marina

Absolutely perfect. We had a fantastic experience.

13 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Wren - Song Wren from Whitchurch Marina

We was complete novices, when we booked our weekend away, we was advised which size boat would suit our requirements. On our arrival day, we was promptly booked in & given advise & additional information about weekend, shown maps & a brief of the locks & canal etiquette. We was then handed over to Richard whom talked us through the whole boat & showed us what we need to do each day & self help if we get stuck. He went through all parts of the boat inside & out. The boat was perfect, we had such a wonderful experience, apart from a mishap with a tyre (not our or ABC’s fault) but it was dealt with, with great efficiency by Roy. Would we do it again? YES Would we select a different boat? NO Would we try a different area? Possibly, maybe for longer.

13 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Warbler - Barred Warbler from Alvechurch

Kind and knowledgeable staff. Comfortable boats. A fantastic experience all around!

12 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Wren - Winter Wren from Wrenbury

Everything was professional, yet very personable. The boat was clean and reliable at all times. This was an experience of a lifetime.

12 Jun 2025

Your recent holiday on Wren - Winter Wren from Wrenbury

All expectations were better than expected.

12 Jun 2025