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Best Canal great Mariner
17 Sep 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the canal, the marina, and the boat. It’s wonderful that you found plenty of canal-side pubs and points of interest — they really do add to the charm of the journey! We hope to welcome you back aboard soon for another memorable adventure. Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
Super staff with a good attitude
17 Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that the team at Hilperton Marina made a great impression and that the boat was clean, tidy, and just as described. It’s always wonderful to know our staff’s friendly attitude helps make your experience even more enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back aboard soon for another relaxing and memorable canal adventure. Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
Staff at the marina were lovely.
17 Sep 2025
Thank you for your honest feedback. We're really pleased to hear that our marina staff made a positive impression — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team. We’re sorry to hear that the limited route options and canal conditions impacted your experience. Unfortunately, issues like the damaged lock at Bristol and overgrown stretches are outside our control, but we understand how frustrating it can be when plans are affected. Your comments about mooring challenges are especially helpful, and we’ll continue to share this feedback with the relevant authorities to help improve the experience for all canal users. We hope the friendly atmosphere along the way and the time spent on board still brought some enjoyment to your trip. Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire — and thank you again for sharing your experience.
19 Sep 2025
We all had a great time. For the first time canal side point of interest (pubs) were plenty full.
17 Sep 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the canal, the marina, and the boat. It’s wonderful that you found plenty of canal-side pubs and points of interest — they really do add to the charm of the journey! We hope to welcome you back aboard soon for another memorable adventure. Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
We were not impressed with the route as only one was available unless we wanted to tackle the Cean flight. The lock at Bristol was damaged so we could only go as far a Bath. Canals have not been looked after properly and mooring was very hard to find. We chose our original route because it went through beautiful countryside. I can’t say the same for this trip.
17 Sep 2025
Thank you for your honest feedback. We're really pleased to hear that our marina staff made a positive impression — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team. We’re sorry to hear that the limited route options and canal conditions impacted your experience. Unfortunately, issues like the damaged lock at Bristol and overgrown stretches are outside our control, but we understand how frustrating it can be when plans are affected. Your comments about mooring challenges are especially helpful, and we’ll continue to share this feedback with the relevant authorities to help improve the experience for all canal users. We hope the friendly atmosphere along the way and the time spent on board still brought some enjoyment to your trip. Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire — and thank you again for sharing your experience.
19 Sep 2025
I stort uppfyllde båten förväntningarna. Riktigt bra standard och enkel att ahntera. Dock något trång för 8 personer som vi var på vår resa. Saknade även landgång för enkalre i och urstigning i och på båten.
17 Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that your trip exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, the boat, and the service from our team. We appreciate your feedback regarding space on board and the gangway — these are helpful suggestions, and we’ll certainly take them into consideration as we continue to improve our guest experience. We’re so pleased you had a great time overall, and we hope to welcome you back aboard for another memorable journey. Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
Hela resan överträffademina förväntningar. Miljön, båten och servicen var riktigt bra.
17 Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that your trip exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, the boat, and the service from our team. We appreciate your feedback regarding space on board and the gangway — these are helpful suggestions, and we’ll certainly take them into consideration as we continue to improve our guest experience. We’re so pleased you had a great time overall, and we hope to welcome you back aboard for another memorable journey. Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
It fully met our expectations. The staff was very helpful and nice. The boat was also very good, although the duvets are covers smelled damp . The kitchen was well equipped. We had a great time.
17 Sep 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so pleased to hear that the boat met your expectations and that you had a great time on your holiday. It’s lovely to know our staff were helpful and friendly, and that the kitchen was well equipped for your needs. We’re sorry to hear about the damp smell from the duvet covers — that’s certainly not the experience we aim to provide, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention so we can ensure it’s addressed. We’re glad the rest of your trip went well, and we hope to welcome you back aboard for another enjoyable adventure soon. Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
Everything was to our expectations. We had a great time.
17 Sep 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so pleased to hear that the boat met your expectations and that you had a great time on your holiday. It’s lovely to know our staff were helpful and friendly, and that the kitchen was well equipped for your needs. We’re sorry to hear about the damp smell from the duvet covers — that’s certainly not the experience we aim to provide, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention so we can ensure it’s addressed. We’re glad the rest of your trip went well, and we hope to welcome you back aboard for another enjoyable adventure soon. Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire!
19 Sep 2025
The boat was really well equipped and super clean. The staff were really friendly and the pick up process handled well.
17 Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a great holiday and found the boat super clean and well equipped. It’s lovely to know our team made the pick-up process smooth and friendly — we always aim to make your experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your route and had everything you needed on board. Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire — we hope to welcome you back again soon!
19 Sep 2025
We had a good time. The main problem was the number of boats on the canal. There were very few spaces for mooring, especially on the way back when we needed to moor near Bradford upon Avon. We ended up having to stop at an angle to let some of our party off at a place where there was a risk of going aground. We then had to continue for another hour before we found a space, by which time the sun was beginning to set. Quite stressful.
17 Sep 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience — we're really pleased to hear that you found the boat clean and comfortable, and that the kitchen and heating met your needs. It’s great to know our team provided clear instructions and handled the pick-up process well. We’re sorry to hear about the challenges with mooring near Bradford upon Avon. Canal traffic can sometimes be unpredictable, and we understand how stressful it can be when daylight is fading and suitable mooring spots are limited. Your feedback is very helpful and will be shared with our team to see how we can better support guests in similar situations. We’re glad you still had a good time overall, and we hope to welcome you back for a smoother and even more enjoyable trip in the future. Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire.
19 Sep 2025
The boat was clean and comfortable. Instructions were good apart from the bed set-up. The kitchen had everything we needed apart from washing up sponge, brush or cloth but I understand this was a mistake.
17 Sep 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience — we're really pleased to hear that you found the boat clean and comfortable, and that the kitchen and heating met your needs. It’s great to know our team provided clear instructions and handled the pick-up process well. We’re sorry to hear about the challenges with mooring near Bradford upon Avon. Canal traffic can sometimes be unpredictable, and we understand how stressful it can be when daylight is fading and suitable mooring spots are limited. Your feedback is very helpful and will be shared with our team to see how we can better support guests in similar situations. We’re glad you still had a good time overall, and we hope to welcome you back for a smoother and even more enjoyable trip in the future. Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire.
19 Sep 2025
Lovely, well maintained and equipped boat. The briefing and support about it's handling and operating locks was excellent and very helpful. All staff friendly, knowledgeable and helpful (Ryan especially).
17 Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your excellent review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a peaceful and scenic trip, and that the boat was well maintained and fully equipped for your journey. It’s great to know the briefing and support — especially around handling and locks — made a positive difference. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Ryan and the rest of the team — they’ll be delighted to hear it! Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire — we hope to welcome you back aboard soon.
19 Sep 2025
We had a great holiday, the boat had everything we needed and we really enjoyed the route we took.
17 Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a great holiday and found the boat super clean and well equipped. It’s lovely to know our team made the pick-up process smooth and friendly — we always aim to make your experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your route and had everything you needed on board. Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire — we hope to welcome you back again soon!
19 Sep 2025
Easy booking, friendly staff, boat was excellent, we had a very enjoyable few days. Will be looking forward to the next one. Thank you
17 Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review and 5 ⭐️ rating! We're so pleased to hear that everything from booking to handover went smoothly and that you had such an enjoyable few days aboard. It’s always lovely to know our friendly team helped make your trip special. We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back for your next adventure! Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire.
19 Sep 2025
