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Your recent holiday on Wagtail - Yellow Wagtail from Rugby Wharf

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26 Jun 2018

Carolyn

Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

08 Jul 2018

Your recent holiday on Derwent - Niord from Gailey Wharf

Boat, rout, weather were all excellent. A few more directions and recommendation about where to stop and what to see would have helped. Two extra days would have allowed us to visit Shugborough Hall

25 Jun 2018

Your recent holiday on Duck - Black Duck from March Wharf

The handover was easy and the boat was well equipped and clean.

25 Jun 2018

Carolyn

It's great to hear that you enjoyed your holiday from March Wharf on our new Duck Class. We hope we will be welcoming you back aboard again soon!

08 Jul 2018

Your recent holiday on Tyne - Gefion from Whitchurch Marina

Had a fantastic boating holiday with my wife and pet dog. Everything we could have needed was on board. Would highly recommend this company to family and friends. Would booked with you again thanks for making our holiday memorable. Dave lyn and bailey

25 Jun 2018

Lynda

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so pleased that you would recommend us to your friends and family and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

29 Jun 2018

Your recent holiday on Warbler - Hooded Warbler from Whitchurch Marina

“Life at the speed of a canal”...what a relaxing and unique vacation we had on the Llangollen Canal! From the minute we arrived at Whitchurch Marina we were impressed with the staff, the boat and the accommodations. The Hooded Warbler, just a year old, was shiny and clean and well stocked. Our Captain (Steve) and Chief Engineer (Jason) did an admirable job manning the stern. Miss-Chief (Karen) kept an eye on the map and route, and Lock Labourer (Nancy) and General Dogsbody (Elisabeth) pitched in with ropes, windlasses and water hose, while Galley Slave (Beryl) kept the saloon ship shape! We loved the camaraderie of canal life, the canalside scenery, the cute towns, pubs and shops, the bird calls and sheep chatter, and especially the quiet overnights under shady trees.

25 Jun 2018

Carolyn

What a fabulous time you all must of had! It certainly is a holiday with a difference which it sounds like you all embraced. We hope that you will all be back for another holiday with us again soon.

29 Jun 2018

Your recent holiday on Grebe - Hooded Grebe from Rugby Wharf

Staff, as always great. Boat clean and well equipped, though the livery looked a little tired. An analogue radio would be better as digital signal often abysmal. Seating could be more comfortable, too! However, we love ABC boathire and staff and will no doubt be back for another adventure afloat.

25 Jun 2018

Carolyn

Thank you for your feedback and suggestions, which will be forwarded to Rugby Wharf. It's great to hear that you will be back for another adventure with us again soon.

08 Jul 2018

Your recent holiday on Thrush - Hermit Thrush from Wrenbury

excellent first class friendly people to deal with

25 Jun 2018

Carolyn

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

29 Jun 2018

Your recent holiday on Lark - Tawny Lark from Hilperton

A really lovely holiday on a well equipped boat. Getting water each day was a challenge, but all part of the fun.

25 Jun 2018

Carolyn

Thank you for your feedback! It's great to hear you had a lovely holiday on our new Lark Class and had lot's of fun. We look forward to welcoming you back aboard.

29 Jun 2018

Your recent holiday on Owl - Scops Owl from Blackwater Meadow Marina

Overall, very good! But, web site says that there are 'chairs and stools' provided. They were not supplied, and even after asking the staff, none were on board. Pity, because we left our folding chairs at home after reading the web site info!! We hired this exact same boat 4 years ago; since then, it obviously hasn't seen a paintbrush and now really needs a good smarten up and make over. Apart from that , a very enjoyable holiday!

25 Jun 2018

Carolyn

Thank you for your feedback, we will look at our website list of equipment to check if it needs to be amended. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the holiday and hope that you will be back to see us again soon.

29 Jun 2018

Your recent holiday on Duck - Tufted Duck from Reedley Marina

Good but not the usual Excellent we would give from prior years. boat not as clean as usual - items missing. Info from boatyard regarding route should have been better

25 Jun 2018

Your recent holiday on Grebe - Great Crested Grebe from Whitchurch Marina

Had a great vacation boat was a bit small for 4 but we managed for the weekend

25 Jun 2018

Carolyn

We are always happy to advise you on the best boat for your party, if you are thinking of taking another holiday please get in touch so we can talk you through the options. Thank you for your feedback.

29 Jun 2018

Your recent holiday on Lark - Sky Lark from Falkirk

No problems . At all All straight forward.

25 Jun 2018

Carolyn

Thank you for your feedback, we're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your holiday on the Scottish Canals. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

29 Jun 2018

Your recent holiday on Nene - Bragi from Gailey Wharf

The boat was very good. Everything that we needed was there. he only drawback was having to stand up to steer didn't do my legs much good. Could do with a pad on the gas bottle housing to sit on. We were very lucky with the weather which was a great advantage.

25 Jun 2018

Carolyn

Thank you for your valuable feedback, which we will forward to our boat building team. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the great weather and your time on Bragi. We hope to see you again soon.

29 Jun 2018

Your recent holiday on Heron - White Faced Heron from Hilperton

Firstly we were very lucky weatherwise which meant we were never confined to the boat but that wouldn't have been any problem if we were as it was very comfortable, clean and well equipped. The staff at the marina were very helpful and knowledgeable and made us complete novices feel quite confident. Hi At every lock there were friendly people willing to help us although the 4 of us soon went through them as if we had been doing them for years! Also the people walking or cycling along the towpath were so friendly; we felt part of a real community. We would certainly think of making a trip on another canal at some point in the future and area already recommending it to our families and friends.

25 Jun 2018

Carolyn

Lovely, it sounds as if you really embraced the whole experience and canal life! With 15 other Marina's for you to choose from we hope that you will be back to ABC for your next adventure!

29 Jun 2018

Your recent holiday on Thrush - Veery Thrush from Aldermaston Wharf

Lovely boat - no problems - will definitely be back. We managed to make our way down to Henley and back. Pubs along the way very friendly and inviting.

25 Jun 2018

Carolyn

Brilliant, you did well to cruise to Henley and back in a weekend break! It's great to know that everyone was friendly and that you were made to feel very welcome. We hope you will be back for another adventure with us again soon!

29 Jun 2018