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Very well fitted boat. Excellent mattresses, bathroom fitments and cooker. Very pleasant boatyard staff. Good route but a shame about restricted sailing. Only the weather to blame.
29 Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted you found the boat well-fitted and comfortable and that our team made a positive impression. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the route, even if the weather wasn't great. We hope to welcome you onboard with ABC Boat hire in the future.
01 Aug 2025
Very restful trip. Through lovely countryside.
28 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a restful and enjoyable trip through such beautiful countryside. It’s wonderful to know the boat was well fitted out and that our reception staff made a positive impression. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you aboard again soon. Warm regards, ABC Boat Hire Team
07 Aug 2025
Boat well fitted out and reception staff very helpful and friendly.
28 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a restful and enjoyable trip through such beautiful countryside. It’s wonderful to know the boat was well fitted out and that our reception staff made a positive impression. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you aboard again soon. Warm regards, ABC Boat Hire Team
07 Aug 2025
Our narrowboat was in perfect condition, clean and very comfortable for the 6 of us. It's the biggest narrowboat we've ever hired but we quickly got used to manouevering it and we sure appreciated the 2 full bathrooms on board. We didn't need a pump-out during the week and in fact only filled with water a couple of times. We did the mini-ring through Birmingham, and really enjoyed it. We were a bit nervous about Birmingham, but took the marina's advice about where to moor up, and all went well. We were surprised that the canals were really quiet, we expected a lot of action being mid-summer and with so many other canals experiencing closures. We rarely had to wait at locks, and never for very long, and no problems finding morring spots within walking distance from the excellent recommended pubs.
27 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your experience with ABC Boat Hire at Alvechurch was such a success. It’s great to know our team kept you well-informed and that the boat met all your expectations—especially with the added comfort of two full bathrooms! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the mini-ring through Birmingham and that our mooring advice helped ease any nerves. It’s always rewarding to hear that our recommendations for places to eat and visit added to your trip. And we’re glad the quieter canals made for a smooth and relaxing journey. We can’t wait to welcome you back next year for another memorable adventure! Warm regards, ABC Boat Hire Team
07 Aug 2025
Always very helpfull, nice to meet the staff at the office. This was our 13th hire, and we have met many of them many times :-).
27 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your continued support and kind words! It’s always a pleasure to welcome familiar faces, and we’re delighted to hear that your 13th hire was just as enjoyable. We're glad the new boat suited you well, and it means a lot to know our team at the office made a positive impression once again. Looking forward to seeing you for your 14th adventure! Warm regards, ABC Boat Hire Team
07 Aug 2025
New boat, suited us well :-)
27 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your continued support and kind words! It’s always a pleasure to welcome familiar faces, and we’re delighted to hear that your 13th hire was just as enjoyable. We're glad the new boat suited you well, and it means a lot to know our team at the office made a positive impression once again. Looking forward to seeing you for your 14th adventure! Warm regards, ABC Boat Hire Team
07 Aug 2025
Cannot fault our recent experience hiring a narrowboat from ABC at Alvechurch. The team kept us notified of canal closures and were ready with alternate route suggestions if we needed them. The handover was thorough, the boat in perfect condition and contained all required amenities. They gave us some great recommendations for spots to eat and a fantastic bakery. We'll be looking to hire with them next year!
27 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your experience with ABC Boat Hire at Alvechurch was such a success. It’s great to know our team kept you well-informed and that the boat met all your expectations—especially with the added comfort of two full bathrooms! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the mini-ring through Birmingham and that our mooring advice helped ease any nerves. It’s always rewarding to hear that our recommendations for places to eat and visit added to your trip. And we’re glad the quieter canals made for a smooth and relaxing journey. We can’t wait to welcome you back next year for another memorable adventure! Warm regards, ABC Boat Hire Team
07 Aug 2025
Trip was beautiful. The boat was perfect for our needs.
25 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and felt confident navigating the narrowboat—even as first-timers! It’s great to know the orientation and route planning support made a difference, and that the boat was a perfect fit for your needs. We're so glad you enjoyed the beauty of the trip, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another unforgettable adventure!
18 Aug 2025
Bra båt med bra boende och utrustning
25 Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience and for sending us photos of your adventure. We are pleased you enjoyed your holiday from our Falkirk Wharf. We hope to see you return in the future.
25 Jul 2025
The orientation and accommodations were top notch. We knew nothing about driving a Narrowboat and felt like pros. They were incredible to assist us with route planning and timing.
25 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and felt confident navigating the narrowboat—even as first-timers! It’s great to know the orientation and route planning support made a difference, and that the boat was a perfect fit for your needs. We're so glad you enjoyed the beauty of the trip, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another unforgettable adventure!
18 Aug 2025
Hjälpsamma och lätta att få kontakt med
25 Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience and for sending us photos of your adventure. We are pleased you enjoyed your holiday from our Falkirk Wharf. We hope to see you return in the future.
25 Jul 2025
Its the 2nd time I have used ABC boat hire they are always very helpful, communication is excellent and respond swiftly. The boats are well equipped, clean and a full briefing is given.
24 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing ABC Boat Hire again! We're thrilled to hear that our team’s communication, helpfulness, and the quality of our boats made your experience a great one. It's always our goal to ensure everything is well-organised and clearly explained so you can relax and enjoy your time on the water. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon!
24 Jul 2025
Well organised team. Full instructions clearly explained
24 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing ABC Boat Hire again! We're thrilled to hear that our team’s communication, helpfulness, and the quality of our boats made your experience a great one. It's always our goal to ensure everything is well-organised and clearly explained so you can relax and enjoy your time on the water. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon!
24 Jul 2025
We had the best time on the Brecon Beacons Canal very beautiful . The boat was adequate but dated and we saw much nicer ones so we are not sure about recommending abc we have a few friends interested atm . The boat we took had just had a dog in it and it smelt of dog for people without dogs it was off putting and unpleasant . One towel isn’t quite enough for a week when you come from overseas you cannot bring your own reality. The tv didn’t work it couldn’t pick up signals . We totally enjoy the trip the canal was stunning just the boat we bought outdoor chairs on trip because you need them on the tow path to sit in the shade .
23 Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. We’re delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and had a memorable time on the water. With regard to the towels, additional sets are always available upon request. Had this been mentioned at check-in or during your trip, our marina team would have been more than happy to provide extra towels for you and your crew. The onboard TV has been checked and is in full working order. However, due to the remote nature of the canal, signal reception can vary significantly depending on your location along the route—something that is, unfortunately, beyond our control in certain areas. We’re pleased to welcome pets aboard our boats, and we take cleanliness very seriously. All boats are thoroughly cleaned between hires, but we’re sorry to hear that a pet odour affected your experience. Had this been brought to our attention during your holiday, our team would have been happy to attend the boat canalside or arrange a transfer to another boat if available. Your comments have been shared directly with our housekeeping team to reinforce our standards across the fleet. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you—or your friends—aboard again in the future. Your insights help us to continue improving our service at ABC Boat Hire.
29 Jul 2025
It was the canal it is beautiful every inch has views forests pubs villages just stunning
23 Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. We’re delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and had a memorable time on the water. With regard to the towels, additional sets are always available upon request. Had this been mentioned at check-in or during your trip, our marina team would have been more than happy to provide extra towels for you and your crew. The onboard TV has been checked and is in full working order. However, due to the remote nature of the canal, signal reception can vary significantly depending on your location along the route—something that is, unfortunately, beyond our control in certain areas. We’re pleased to welcome pets aboard our boats, and we take cleanliness very seriously. All boats are thoroughly cleaned between hires, but we’re sorry to hear that a pet odour affected your experience. Had this been brought to our attention during your holiday, our team would have been happy to attend the boat canalside or arrange a transfer to another boat if available. Your comments have been shared directly with our housekeeping team to reinforce our standards across the fleet. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you—or your friends—aboard again in the future. Your insights help us to continue improving our service at ABC Boat Hire.
29 Jul 2025
