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The was the first time we had taken a canal boat holiday so were not sure of what to expect. Arrived at the marina at Wrenbury Mill and was met by a very friendly lady who took us through the check-in process and through a short training session on operating locks. After this we were taken to our boat, Navas Wren, and given time to unload our stuff from the car to the boat and put things away. One of the employees then gave us instructions as to what daily checks were required, how to refill the water tank, how the onboard facilities worked and then took us on to the canal and gave us a training session on handling the boat. After this it was up to us. The boat was very clean and tidy and all necessary equipment was provided. The holiday was really enjoyable but hard work. It does state in the handover documentation that it is an adventure holiday and we can confirm it really was. The canal side pubs along the way towards Llangollen were great and we used quite a few in the evenings. A couple to nite would be the Willeymoor Lock Tavern, the Dusty Miller at Wrenbury and The Horse & Jockey near Grindley Brook locks. Overall a brilliant experience and we would highly recommend ABC Boat Hire.
16 Sep 2025
Fantastic holiday, thoroughly enjoyed.
16 Sep 2025
nothing to complain and first feeling = welcome
16 Sep 2025
excellent pre-information, helpful hand-over and returning, very friendly people, good boat - what more do you want ;-)
16 Sep 2025
It was exactly the length and degree of difficulty we were looking for. Only two locks and a leisurely pace.
15 Sep 2025
When I send some questions by e-mail in front of the journey, they where very quick to answer. Very nice staff.
15 Sep 2025
This holyday met our expectations.
15 Sep 2025
The staff was extremely helpful and made us comfortable with the boat
15 Sep 2025
Lock closed because of a problem so we couldn't do the trip we planned. This was out of the control of ABC
15 Sep 2025
Due to water shortages in the reservoirs that feed the canals, and the resulting closure of several lock flights, Anderton Marina, from where we had originally booked, became virtually inaccessible by water. The ladies at ABC headquarters were very helpful and offered us a transfer to Alvechurch Marina. This saved our holiday, and we were able to enjoy a wonderful trip back to Chester, albeit with a mandatory detour via Stourton due to the closure of the Wolverhampton flight.
15 Sep 2025
Very Friendly and efficient staff
15 Sep 2025
Excellent boat, well appointed and when we unfortunatelt broke down the engineer was with us within 40 minutes.
15 Sep 2025
Very welcoming on arrival and and ex[plained everything that we needed to know.
15 Sep 2025
ABC boats very helpful and pleasant staff boat was clean as was bedding etc
15 Sep 2025
Good friendly staff nice boat
15 Sep 2025
