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ABC themselves were good. We spoke a lot via email before booking- we were advised to get a different boat to fit all of us together (6 adults, 1 kid and 1 baby) so ended up paying more and had a 10 birth boat when we could have fit on the smaller 8 birth boat which would have been much easier to drive and saved money so that was a bit annoying. The biggest boat is obviously very long and is hard to manuver as a first time driver. There is lots of info on the app for before you arrive but we still didn’t really know what to expect. We arrived, had a small safety video and demo of a lock and were shown the boats features. I feel we could have benefited from a go on the boat with someone who knew what they were doing before we were left alone. The boat was freezing cold in the night as we were told not to leave the heating on overnight. The boat isn’t fully airtight so lots of gaps where cold and wind can get in. The double beds in the middle of the boat are not doubles at all- only a large single and another single which pull out but there is a gap and they are not on the same level. Not comfy and squeak a lot. No way we could see how much water we had left so that was a worry. The boat was huge and the wind was really bad the weekend we went out and we were not warned about it. It made it very hard and we kept drifting into the side of the canal and another boat. We didn’t know what to do and were just told to go faster on the phone. The boats are very very narrow making anyone who’s not stick thin feel quite cramped and are not good for anyone tall. It was fun but route we used there was lots of locks and they are hard work so be prepared. My advice if you have not done it before, go in summer for just one night with only a few small adults on board- a small boat and wrap up warm at night.
02 Apr 2025
Nice little taster route for 3 nights
02 Apr 2025
Excellent welcome and introduction to the running of the boat
02 Apr 2025
Every thing went very smooth , and they got us though our safety talk to get us on our way , as 4 pm check in is quite late in the day to get anywhere and we had a table booked for a birthday dinner, and days still draw in early this time of year .
31 Mar 2025
The staff were very good and friendly and got us on our way
31 Mar 2025
Trip was great, time to view the sights and wild life, travelled through Stockton, Bascote, and Braunston locks on this trip.
30 Mar 2025
We had a rvery relaxing and enjoyable holiday on quiet canals
30 Mar 2025
Efficient and friendly throughout
30 Mar 2025
Fast friendly service from all staff, hire boat was clean, fully fitted with everything we required and easy to manage.
30 Mar 2025
no problems with the boat, the staff were very friendly and helpful. top service all round
30 Mar 2025
We had a great week early on in the season.
30 Mar 2025
As above............................... Also one of the toilet sinks was blocked all the time and was very slow to empty.
27 Mar 2025
Staff were friendly and helpful, and, after some checks and instructions, we were able to set off quite quickly. The boat was clean, comfortable and very well appointed. We were alarmed, though, that one of the toilets registered as having the tank full after 5 days, and the other one registered full after 6 days. This was with only 4 crew, when the boat was made for 6. We just about managed, having to share one toilet, and being sparing with our use (!) so I don't know how 6 would have coped!! A great holiday, though.
27 Mar 2025
Totally professional and reliable in every aspect
27 Mar 2025
Totally professional and reliable in every aspect
27 Mar 2025
