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Your recent holiday on Goose - Bar Headed Goose from Wrenbury

Have experienced several canal holidays over 30 years and whilst always considered ABC boats a high standard was disappointed that within less than 24 hrs of leaving base an hour of topping up water was insufficient to fill the tank, no showers taken, leads me to think was not fully topped up on turnaround. Also first time I've had a briefing about needing a pump out, and the occasion arose within three days, for 3 adults and 3 children. Again have cruised with five adults and four children and not required pumping out during the week, so again was this a lack servicing during turnround

26 Apr 2019

Carolyn

Thank you for your feedback. The Marina have confirmed that your boat was definitely pumped out after it's previous hire but they will check the toilets to ensure they are functioning properly. We do recommend that customers top up the water tank whenever possible during their hire as the supply can be used quickly when there is a large amount of crew members on board. We hope to see you again soon.

30 Apr 2019

Your recent holiday on Gull - Sabines Gull from Hilperton

Well organised good boat. Good safety intro. Still a bit scary at first.

26 Apr 2019

Your recent holiday on Lark - Ashes Lark from Worcester

Can’t really find any faults with abc. Had a great holiday, must admit the weather played a good part in our enjoyment

26 Apr 2019

Your recent holiday on Eagle - Bonellis Eagle from Gayton

We had a very enjoyable holiday despite a few mechanical issues with the boat. But the staff were very helpful and tried to fix the problems as they came up. The boat was very comfortable for the 4 of us. It’s a holiday we would like to do again.

26 Apr 2019

Carolyn

Thank you for your feedback, it is disappointing to hear that you had a few technical issues but we are really pleased that the team at Gayton were able to resolve them without too much interruption to your holiday. We look forward to helping you plan your next adventure!

30 Apr 2019

Your recent holiday on Thrush - Blue Rock Thrush from Hilperton

Great weekend, great service , the boat very clean .

26 Apr 2019

Your recent holiday on Swallow - Red Throated Swallow from Goytre Wharf

The boat was nice but too long for the canal which was very bendy and and not deep enough when we went. But the weather , countryside, people and villages were lovely

26 Apr 2019

Carolyn

Thank you for your feedback. The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is recognised as a shallow canal and our Finch and Swallow Class boats are specially designed with an adjusted draft to accomodate this. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and villages on this unspoilt canal as well as some great weather! We hope to see you again soon.

30 Apr 2019

Your recent holiday on Warbler - Barred Warbler from Alvechurch

The canal boat was very well presented and everything we could ask for was provided. The waterways were very empty which made the holiday very relaxing. Only comment on improvement would be instructions on where to find the legs for the bed in the galley. They were outside the boat which was unexpected when looking to make the bed at midnight.

26 Apr 2019

Carolyn

Thank you for your feedback. I have checked with Alvechurch Marina and they have confirmed that the shorter leg pole for the dinette bed is stored in the cupboard in the dining area. The pole which you used is actually for the exterior table at the front of the boat. The Manager offers his apologies that this wasn't explained to you during your handover. We hope to see you all again soon!

03 May 2019

Your recent holiday on Kestrel - American Kestrel from Gailey Wharf

What an amazing weekend we had - the staff at ABC are lovely and really helpful. This company was recommended to us as newbie canal boaters and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them on.

26 Apr 2019

Your recent holiday on Weaver - Village Weaver from Aldermaston Wharf

The holiday as a whole was extremely enjoyable and we would definitely do it again. However the 2nd sleeping area is horribly uncomfortable and nobody can sleep on it, you need to do something about that! Plus teach beginners how to reverse before you let them leave the marina otherwise perfect.

26 Apr 2019

Carolyn

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, which will be sent to our boat building team and to Aldermaston Marina. We hope to see you again soon!

30 Apr 2019

Your recent holiday on Bunting - Snow Bunting from Gayton

We had a brilliant time aboard our narrowboat

26 Apr 2019

Your recent holiday on Owl - Long Eared Owl from Gayton

Amazing - really impressed with the level of service and the standard of the boat. Cant wait to come back!

26 Apr 2019

Carolyn

Thank you for the feedback, we look forward to welcoming you again!

30 Apr 2019

Your recent holiday on Lark - Sun Lark from Hilperton

Had been 5 stars if it had been possible to have the heater running whitout running the Engine. Since you are not allowed to run your Engine during the night. We frooze a lot the first 3 nights. The Engine should have a separate batteri for starting. The heater can be connected to the "household" circut, than you only have to run the engine the first 5 minutes at start for the heater. Otherwise everthing was perfect. Regards

25 Apr 2019

Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Poll Finch from Goytre Wharf

We had a brilliant week on the canal - Recommended that you visit. The staff at Goytre are great, prompt and helpful, the boat was clean and tidy on handover and everything was ready to go. My only comment is that these boats are starting to show their age. Functional but a bit tired. No problem recommending the staff or the service.

25 Apr 2019

Your recent holiday on Heron - Capped Heron from Gayton

Very friendly staff. We had a couple of problems with the boat, that were quickly sorted out.

25 Apr 2019

Carolyn

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Occasionally technical issues can arise but it is good to hear that everything was resolved quickly by the Marina! We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

29 Apr 2019

Your recent holiday on Gull - Slender Billed Gull from Wrenbury

It was a great family holiday: plenty to do but relaxing at the same time.

25 Apr 2019