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Your recent holiday on Swift - Mottled Swift from Gailey Wharf

Great canals with not too many locks for novices. Lovely boat has everything we needed and more.

30 Sep 2025

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Your recent holiday on Wagtail - White Wagtail from Whitchurch Marina

Great weeks holiday as usual, After many years with ABC , everything was great. Boat was very well maintained and clean

30 Sep 2025

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Your recent holiday on Wagtail - White Wagtail from Whitchurch Marina

We had a great week on boat as usual, have hired boats for many years and always have a good holiday. Boat very clean and tidy.

30 Sep 2025

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Your recent holiday on Sandpiper - Knot Sandpiper from Alvechurch

The best experience and nicest boat

30 Sep 2025

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Your recent holiday on Sandpiper - Knot Sandpiper from Alvechurch

From start to finish ABC were brilliant to deal with. Nothing was too much trouble. The welcome we received on Friday was perfect. The boat tuition was great. The boat itself was absolutely fantastic- spotlessly clean, had all the home comforts. Was warm and cosy and lovely. The guys that helped out when we got back were so friendly and polite. We literally had the best weekend because of ABC and are already planning our next adventure. Thank you so much

30 Sep 2025

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Your recent holiday on Lark - Shore Lark from Aldermaston Wharf

Shore Lark was very clean and the canal had lots to do

30 Sep 2025

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Your recent holiday on Lark - Shore Lark from Aldermaston Wharf

Very enjoyable holiday. This is the 10th narrowboat trip and 5th with ABC, always a good time.

30 Sep 2025

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Your recent holiday on Warbler - Hooded Warbler from Whitchurch Marina

First time narrow boating and we had a great time. Boat was well equipped and everything worked well. We had a smooth and enjoyable vacation.

30 Sep 2025

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Your recent holiday on Warbler - Hooded Warbler from Whitchurch Marina

We had a great trip. All of the ABC staff were pleasant, helpful, and knowledgeable. Would not hesitate to use ABC again and hope to in the future. Our boat was in good working order, well outfitted and a pleasure to use. One thing I would have liked to have was a gauge for fresh water and the black holding tank levels. I own a cruising sailboat and understand the every system you add is a system to fail/maintain. So I understand them not having the gauges but it would be helpful to have these tank levels available. Thanks ABC for a great trip!

30 Sep 2025

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Your recent holiday on Tern - Common Tern from Wrenbury

As previously stated, not quite 5 stars, but not enough to detract from overall very good, Our crew noted some minor issues namely 1) The handle for the grill pan was not available. 2) The throttle would not stay open without holding it in position beyond just above tick over. 3) The vacuum cleaner appeared to not have been emptied prior to our boarding. 4) The catch on the pull out frame for the dinette/double bed adaptation did not lock into place causing the mattress to slide off the frame.

30 Sep 2025

Customer Services

Thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed feedback following your trip from Wrenbury Mill Marina. We're delighted to hear that you found the check-in and safety procedures to be very good, and that the boat was clean, well-equipped, and well maintained. Your comments about the overall experience being close to a 5-star rating mean a lot to us. We also appreciate you taking the time to highlight the minor issues your crew encountered. Your observations regarding the grill pan handle, throttle, vacuum cleaner, and dinette bed frame have been noted and passed on to our maintenance team to ensure these are addressed promptly for future guests. Your recommendation of ABC Boat Hire and Wrenbury Mill Marina is greatly valued, and we’re glad these small niggles didn’t detract from your overall enjoyment. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon! Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire

07 Oct 2025

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Your recent holiday on Lark - Dunns Lark from Worcester

Gutes Boot. Tolle Ausstattung. Gut dokumentiert. Top. Einzig bei der Abgabe mussten wir etwas lange warten.

30 Sep 2025

Customer Services

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the boat and its equipment, and that the documentation was helpful. We appreciate your patience during the drop-off and are glad everything else went smoothly—including the payment process. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!

07 Oct 2025

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Your recent holiday on Warbler - Cape Warbler from Springwood Haven Marina

We just did a 2 night trip but due to us arriving late the team were able to advice on a more suitable route/ destination so we could fit everything in

27 Sep 2025

Customer Services

Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your group had an amazing time and felt well supported throughout your trip. It’s wonderful to know the team at Springwood Marina were so helpful, especially in guiding you toward a suitable route after your late arrival. We’re especially pleased that your first boating experience was such a success—and we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire

07 Oct 2025

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Your recent holiday on Warbler - Cape Warbler from Springwood Haven Marina

I can't recommend ABC and Springwood marina enough, our group were complete novices but the team were brilliant and couldn't do enough to support us. We had an amazing time, thank you!

27 Sep 2025

Customer Services

Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your group had an amazing time and felt well supported throughout your trip. It’s wonderful to know the team at Springwood Marina were so helpful, especially in guiding you toward a suitable route after your late arrival. We’re especially pleased that your first boating experience was such a success—and we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire

07 Oct 2025

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Your recent holiday on Thrush - American Thrush from Alvechurch

Wasn't our planned trip which we were unable to do because of water shortage.

27 Sep 2025

Customer Services

Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting both the positives and the challenges during your trip. We’re pleased to hear that our staff were friendly and helpful, and that the boat was well equipped. We're truly sorry that your planned route couldn’t go ahead due to the water shortage—these situations are unfortunately beyond our control, but we understand how disappointing that must have been. We appreciate your understanding and hope we can welcome you back for the trip you originally intended in the future. Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire

07 Oct 2025

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Your recent holiday on Thrush - American Thrush from Alvechurch

Friendly helpful staff. Boat well equipped.

27 Sep 2025

Customer Services

Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting both the positives and the challenges during your trip. We’re pleased to hear that our staff were friendly and helpful, and that the boat was well equipped. We're truly sorry that your planned route couldn’t go ahead due to the water shortage—these situations are unfortunately beyond our control, but we understand how disappointing that must have been. We appreciate your understanding and hope we can welcome you back for the trip you originally intended in the future. Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire

07 Oct 2025