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Everything was done well. Check-in and check-out were quickly accomplished. The boat was in excellent condition and well-furnished, with all necessary equipment, utensils, etc. One minor issue en-route (broken fridge door) was speedily repaired.
08 Jul 2025
Thank you for your detailed and balanced feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that you found the boat to be in excellent condition and well-equipped, and that the check-in and check-out processes were smooth and efficient. It’s also great to know our team was able to quickly resolve the minor issue with the fridge door — we always aim to provide prompt support when needed. We do understand your concerns about the availability of moorings and the condition of some moored craft along the canal and river. While this is largely outside of our control, we appreciate you highlighting it, and we’ll continue to share such feedback with the relevant authorities to help improve the overall experience for all boaters. We’re glad you still had an enjoyable holiday and hope to welcome you back again soon for another adventure on the waterways!
09 Jul 2025
great staff and boat and navigation route
08 Jul 2025
Thank you for your great feedback! We're so pleased to hear that the booking process was simple, the handover smooth, and that both the boat and staff made your experience enjoyable. It’s fantastic to know you appreciated the navigation route too. Well done to you as well for making the most of your adventure—we hope to see you again soon!
24 Jul 2025
simple booking. Excellent handover. great boat.
08 Jul 2025
Thank you for your great feedback! We're so pleased to hear that the booking process was simple, the handover smooth, and that both the boat and staff made your experience enjoyable. It’s fantastic to know you appreciated the navigation route too. Well done to you as well for making the most of your adventure—we hope to see you again soon!
24 Jul 2025
The boats configuration was ideal for us being a family party of just four. We each had a double room with no need to make up the dinette. Plenty of space to relax.
08 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful feedback! We're delighted to hear that both our Aldermaston and Hilperton teams made a positive impression and that the home-stay mooring arrangement worked well for your journey on the Kennet & Avon. It's great to know our team was able to assist quickly and efficiently with the emergency repair too. We're especially pleased that the boat layout suited your family group so well—having that extra space to relax without needing to convert the dinette can make all the difference. It means a lot to us that you've chosen ABC for a second time, and we’d love to welcome you back again for another memorable trip!
08 Jul 2025
Yes I would recommend the Company. Particularly the home stay mooring arrangement between bases as mooring on the Kennet and Avon can be problematic. They also helped us out when we required an emergency repair which was carried out efficiently and speedily. All In all very good service. This is our second hire with ABC and we would use them again.
08 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful feedback! We're delighted to hear that both our Aldermaston and Hilperton teams made a positive impression and that the home-stay mooring arrangement worked well for your journey on the Kennet & Avon. It's great to know our team was able to assist quickly and efficiently with the emergency repair too. We're especially pleased that the boat layout suited your family group so well—having that extra space to relax without needing to convert the dinette can make all the difference. It means a lot to us that you've chosen ABC for a second time, and we’d love to welcome you back again for another memorable trip!
08 Jul 2025
There is no weather protection when steering the boat so one is totally exposed to the elements. There is a very uncomfortable flat wooden plank arrangement provided for the person steering. As such, after 6 days I ended up with a sore/bruised bottom. I noticed other boots had some padding at the seating arrangement, and although modest it at least provided some relief from the hard wooden plank on the boat we hired.
08 Jul 2025
The Boat we hired was clean and well equipped
08 Jul 2025
Please see earlier feedback
07 Jul 2025
Everything was ready,clean and all the people there were very helpfull and friendly. The pre departure demonstration was also excellent. Yes, we would certainly book with ABC again and recommend them to our friends
07 Jul 2025
The service at the marina was excellent, the narrowboat was well-appointed and everything worked on it, and we had a great few days!
05 Jul 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you had a great few days with us and that both the service at the marina and the boat itself met your expectations. It’s always our goal to provide a smooth, enjoyable experience, and we’re delighted everything worked well for you. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing canal getaway!
09 Jul 2025
Boat condition was good. Staff were very helpful. Specific information was required as we were to use the Falkirk Wheel immediately on setting off - this was handled well. On returning home, we realised we had left our waterproofs on board. We phoned to tell the ABC team, and they were kind enough to check the boat on its return at the end of the next week. They found them, posted them back to us, and declined to accept any payment. Really good service.
05 Jul 2025
Almost everything was really good. It would have been even better if the moorings on the Union Canal had been better placed. The canal is beautiful, but the towpath is almost always obstructed by reeds, meaning that the normal (on the English and Welsh canals) opportunity to moor wherever you like isn't available. Since the prepared moorings tend not to be in attractive places the canal misses a trick. Another comment on the Union Canal .... We moored in Edinburgh just short of the lift bridge, as most people do. Boaters need easy access to the towpath, both for activities on the boat and for walking into town. At this point, however, the towpath is extremely busy with pedestrians and with cyclists. It would be very helpful if the towpath could be segregated into lanes for pedestrians (that lane should be next to the canal) and cyclists - different colours of tarmac work well. My experience is that cyclists obey such lane instruction, but, without it, their current behaviour is often feral and dangerous. (I was hit by a cyclist on a footpath a few years ago, and I have no wish to repeat the experience.)
05 Jul 2025
Very good....................................
05 Jul 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you had a great few days with us and that both the service at the marina and the boat itself met your expectations. It’s always our goal to provide a smooth, enjoyable experience, and we’re delighted everything worked well for you. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing canal getaway!
09 Jul 2025
Everything first class is can thoroughly recommend this company
04 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had an excellent holiday and felt warmly welcomed from the moment you arrived. It’s great to know the boat met your expectations and that everything onboard contributed to a first-class experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We’d love to welcome you back for another memorable trip on the canals!
09 Jul 2025
Excellent boat rental support
04 Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your helpful advice! We’re glad to hear you found our boat rental support excellent and that you enjoyed your time aboard the 68ft boat. It’s true — longer boats can be more challenging to navigate, especially on routes with limited turning points and a high number of locks. Your advice about choosing your canal and route carefully is spot on. The Grand Union Canal is beautiful but can be quite demanding, particularly for those new to boating or looking for a more leisurely pace. We always encourage guests to consider lock frequency and boat size when planning their journey, and your feedback reinforces how important that is. We hope you’ll join us again, perhaps on a different route that better suits your preferences — we’d be happy to help you choose!
09 Jul 2025
