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Marina was located in the beautiful city of Ellesmere; easy travel to/from marina. Lived our experience aboard the Happy Wren.
09 Apr 2025
We loved absolutely everything about our narrowboat holiday! We found the boat well stocked with all the necessary kitchen basics to make on-board meals convenient. The only criticism we have is that the mattresses are not very comfortable, although we got some of the best sleep ever while sleeping in the boat on the water. We would highly recommend and are already planning our next trip.
09 Apr 2025
The boat was like new with everything you would need and for any type of weather.
09 Apr 2025
ABC boat hire is excellent in every way. From the administration, the welcoming staff to the pristine boats. We have hired twice and will be back again soon. Going on a canal boat has been the best type of holiday I have ever had!
09 Apr 2025
Boat was clean, great to be able to put the tables up & down.
07 Apr 2025
Lovely narrow boat, friendly, informative staff. The boat was easy to navigate & the trips each way used the time effectively.
07 Apr 2025
Just the right boat for a beginner
06 Apr 2025
The lady in the reception at Aldermaston Wharf, and the the young man (I'm sorry I'm hopeless at remembering names) who gave us all our instructions were very pleasant and took their time to explain everything we needed to know. There was a lot to learn as we were first timers trying out a day hire. The boat was spotlessly clean with soap, tea and coffee etc. supplied. We didn't actually get very far as our lack of experience, and age (both over 70) soon showed but we had a bit of fun. The locks on the canal weren't user friendly and the river was running fast, but none of this was the fault of ABC. I would recommend ABC and use them again but first I would have some practice on a canal with fewer locks to give myself a bit more experience in steering and parking.
06 Apr 2025
because it was enjoyable as usual
05 Apr 2025
Usual friendly and helpful service. Been holidaying from Gailey for 7 years returning every year, sometimes twice
05 Apr 2025
Very clean excellent tuitions
04 Apr 2025
Very helpful all staff knowledgeable Simon advised good places to visit and were not advised to Moor meet enjoyable holiday would definitely book again
04 Apr 2025
I think this was our 8th year on a Swan class boat, they are well equipped and the layout very practical for a larger group
03 Apr 2025
Great well equipped boats and the staff always go the extra mile.
03 Apr 2025
Faultless service and boat
03 Apr 2025
