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A great day out introduced by knowledgeable and helpful staff
29 Oct 2025
Could not have been better. The boat was spotless and behaved itself impeccably over the whole trip.
29 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review regarding your One Way Move from Kings Orchard to Whitchurch. We’re thrilled to hear that your holiday on Cettis Warbler from Kings Orchard Marina was perfect from start to finish. It’s great to know that the boat met your expectations. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another canal holiday in the future! Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire.
03 Nov 2025
From checking in at Kings Orchard to leaving our boat at Whitchurch everything about our holiday was perfect. The boat was spotless, the handover went really well, the support we received from Whitchurch when we had a few difficulties (our doing - nothing wrong with the boat) Iwas excellent. We would all thoroughly recommend ABC for anyone considering a canal holiday.
29 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review regarding your One Way Move from Kings Orchard to Whitchurch. We’re thrilled to hear that your holiday on Cettis Warbler from Kings Orchard Marina was perfect from start to finish. It’s great to know that the boat met your expectations. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another canal holiday in the future! Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire.
03 Nov 2025
A great day out introduced by knowledgeable and helpful staff
29 Oct 2025
everything was ready when we arraived, the explanations were very clear and the boat itslef was immacualetly clean.
29 Oct 2025
great people to deal with
29 Oct 2025
Upon arrival, we were greeted by friendly staff who showed us how to operate the boat, the locks, and everything else for the journey. They were polite and knowledgable (shout out to Sarah at Blackwater Meadow Marina, who briefed us so very patiently!). We set off and had an amazing little journey without any issues. The boats are very well-equipped and have everything you need.
29 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that your experience with ABC Boat Hire was smooth and hassle-free from start to finish. It’s wonderful to know that our website, booking process, and our pre-departure instructions helped make things clear and easy for you and your crew. A special thank-you for mentioning Sarah at Blackwater Meadow Marina — we’ll make sure she and the team hear your kind words! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your journey and appreciated the transparency and quality of our service. It means a lot to know you’re already recommending us to friends and family. We hope to welcome you back on board for another memorable adventure soon! Many thanks ABC Boat Hire
03 Nov 2025
Good pre trip information. Well prepared boat. Quick and easy return.
29 Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback following your recent holiday aboard Terek Sandpiper from Hilperton Marina. We are pleased to hear that you found the pre-trip information helpful and the boat well prepared with good onboard facilities. It is also great to know that the return process was quick and straightforward. Your comments are much appreciated, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on board again in the future. ABC Boat Hire
03 Nov 2025
Excellent service and all round holiday.
29 Oct 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that your stay aboard the Barred Warbler was such a positive experience. It is wonderful to know that you found the boat well-equipped, clean, and comfortable, and that our team provided service that met your expectations. Your comments are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back on board in the future. ABC Holiday Cottages
03 Nov 2025
Just spent 4 nights on the barred warbler. It was amazing to say the least. Everything needed was already in the boat and the staff were totally outstanding when accommodating our needs. Everything was clean and in good working order which was great compared to other accommodations we've used. Won't hesitate to return. Really Really worth a try !!!!
29 Oct 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that your stay aboard the Barred Warbler was such a positive experience. It is wonderful to know that you found the boat well-equipped, clean, and comfortable, and that our team provided service that met your expectations. Your comments are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back on board in the future. ABC Holiday Cottages
03 Nov 2025
First class boat and service.
27 Oct 2025
Thanks so much for the kind feedback. We’re so happy you enjoyed the boat and found everything running smoothly. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we’d love to see you back out on the water soon! ABC Holiday Cottages
31 Oct 2025
Friendly and hepful staff. Boat had been modernized to good standards, and was great apart from the all-too-familiar water pump noise problem at bow at night. Storage space is scarce, none under the "versatile" beds any more. Excessive amount of pillows, but they were removed by the staff upon request. We had specified (and even confirmed by e-mail when asked) five separate beds, so we were surprised to find two double beds and pillows and linen for six when we arrived. This was corrected at marina before departure.
27 Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing these additional observations. We’re glad you found the boat well equipped and appreciated the modern conveniences like the 230 V appliances and USB charging sockets. We also appreciate your detailed feedback regarding the water pumps and understand the challenge they can present at night. Your comments about resiliently mounted and encapsulated pumps are noted and will help guide future improvements. We hope to welcome you onboard soon. ABC Holiday Cottages
31 Oct 2025
Adding to our comments in the previous section, the boat was well equipped including many 230 V appliances (like vacuum cleaner) and USB charging sockets. There were even switches to disable the noisy water pumps at bow, but this is useless since it woud prevent the crew from using bathrooms at night. Resiliently mounted and encapsulated pumps remain on the wish list.
27 Oct 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you found our staff friendly and helpful, and that you enjoyed the modernised features of the boat. We appreciate your constructive comments regarding the water pump noise, storage limitations, and bedding arrangements. We’re pleased that our team was able to address the bedding and pillow issues promptly before your departure. Your feedback helps us continue to improve, and we hope to welcome you back on board in the future. ABC Holiday Cottages
31 Oct 2025
Very friendly and helpful. Everything operated on time Boat very well equipped and clean.
27 Oct 2025
Thanks so much for the kind feedback. We’re so happy you enjoyed the boat and found everything running smoothly. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we’d love to see you back out on the water soon! ABC Holiday Cottages
31 Oct 2025
excellent service as always
26 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your continued support over the past seven years! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you've consistently received excellent and friendly service from our team. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and it's always a pleasure to welcome you back each year. We look forward to helping you enjoy many more memorable canal holidays in the future. Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire
27 Oct 2025
