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Our Fleet of Holiday Narrowboats |
All of our boats* come with a full inventory of equipment including sufficient crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, pots & pans and bed linen for everyone. The price you pay includes all diesel used while cruising, plus two bottles of gas for cooking, etc. All boats have modern china bowl pumpout toilets, modern kitchens with domestic-size refrigerator, and standard size gas cooker; central heating. All boats* have a colour TV, CD player, mobile phone charging point and 240V hotel style hair dryer. Pets are welcome - the first is free of charge, extra dogs £25.00.
* with the exception of our 12 berth boats for large groups
Our 12 berth boats, which are perfect for large groups, CRANE, MOORHEN & GREBE do not come with full bed linen, although a pillow, pillowcase and blanket are provided. Sleeping bags can be supplied by ourselves at a small additional cost (£5 per sleeping bag with liner). These boats have a CD player, but no TV.
A small welcome pack of toilet rolls, cleaning cloths is included. Buoyancy aids are available on request on arrival at the base and it is recommended that children are encouraged to use them. Maps and guides may be purchased on arrival at the hire base or in advance. A pair of binoculars, a torch and a camera are always useful.
WILLOW WREN Fleet Details:
HERON
Sleeps: 2 - 3 Length: 46ft.
Berths: 1 permanent double bed in rear cabin, plus one dinette single berth in saloon
Spacious Cruiser Stern. 240V electrical system, microwave oven, colour TV/DVD player, CD. Solid Fuel Stove in saloon, plus radiator central heating. Dinette seating area and two free-standing easy chairs in saloon. Full size cooker and eye-level built-in oven, refrigerator, wine rack. Shower, wash basin and macerator toilet. 12 volt mobile phone socket, CD player & 240V hairdryer. Stern rails fitted around aft cockpit. Ample storage.
Monday and Friday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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CLARKE'S GREBE
Sleeps: 2 - 4 Length: 47ft.
Berths: 1 double or 2 single beds in rear cabin, plus one dinette double berth in saloon
Cruiser Stern. 240V electrical system, microwave oven, colour TV/DVD player. Radiator central heating. Dinette seating area in saloon. Full size cooker with hob, oven and grill; microwave; refrigerator with small freezer compartment. Shower, wash basin and macerator toilet. 12 volt mobile phone socket, CD player & 240V hairdryer. Stern rails fitted around aft cockpit. Ample storage.
Monday and Friday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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BRYN
Sleeps: 2 - 4 Length: 48ft.
Berths: 1 double or 2 single beds in rear cabin, plus 1 dinette double or 2 singles in saloon
Cruiser Stern. 240V electrical system, colour TV/DVD player. Radiator central heating. Dinette seating area in saloon. Full size cooker with hob, oven and grill; refrigerator with samll freezer compartment. Shower, wash basin and macerator toilet. 12 volt mobile phone socket, CD player & 240V hairdryer. Stern rails fitted around aft cockpit. Ample storage.
Monday and Friday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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PINTAIL
Sleeps: 2 - 4 Length: 54ft.
Berths: 2 doubles or 1 double + 2 singles
Cruiser stern. Versatile layout. Bed linen - double duvets, single quilts, radiator central heating, full size cooker and oven, refrigerator, shower and fresh water flush toilet, quality upholstery, central heating and solid fuel stove, 12 volt mobile phone socket, CD player, microwave & 240V hairdryer. Stern rails fitted around aft cockpit, ample storage.
Monday and Friday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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LAPWING

Sleeps: 6 Length: 66ft.
Berths: Front cabin can have 1 double or 2 single beds.
Mid-cabin has a permanent double bed.
Dinette double in saloon.
Cruiser stern. Well equipped galley with full size fridge, cooker (with hob, oven & grill) and microwave. 240v electrical supply. Radiator central heating. Colour TV, CD and DVD player. Two large shower rooms with shower, toilet and washbasin. Variable bed layout with choice of double or two singles in both rear cabins. Dinette seating area can convert to double bed when required.
Monday and Friday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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ROCK THRUSH
Sleeps: 6 Length: 66ft.
Berths: Both rear cabins can have 1 double or 2 single beds.
Dinette double in saloon.
Semi-traditional stern. Well equipped galley with full size fridge, cooker (with hob, oven & grill) and microwave. 240v electrical supply. Radiator central heating. Colour TV, CD and DVD player. Two large shower rooms with shower, toilet and washbasin. Variable bed layout with choice of double or two singles in both rear cabins. Dinette seating area can convert to double bed when required.
Saturday and Tuesday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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BAR HEADED GOOSE

Sleeps: 8 Length: 69ft.
Berths: Both rear cabins can have 1 double or 2 single beds.
Double in mid-cabin. Dinette double in saloon.
Semi-traditional stern. Well equipped galley with full size fridge, cooker (with hob, oven & grill) and microwave. 240v electrical supply. Radiator central heating. Colour TV, CD and DVD player. Two large shower rooms with shower, toilet and washbasin. Variable bed layout with choice of double or two singles in both rear cabins and permanent double bed in mid-cabin. Dinette seating area can convert to double bed when required.
Monday and Friday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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WAGTAIL

Sleeps: 10 Length: 67ft.
Berths: 2 dinette doubles, 2 fixed singles that can convert
into large make-up double, 4 single bunks.
Cruiser stern. Well equipped galley with full size fridge, built-in cooker (with hob, oven & grill) and microwave. 240v electrical supply via 1500 watt inverter. Gas central heating. Colour TV, CD and DVD player. Cushion flooring throughout. Two large shower rooms with shower, toilet and washbasin. Bed layout consists of two dinette make-up double beds, 2 fixed single beds that can convert into large make-up double and 4 single bunks in the rear cabin.
Monday and Friday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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CRANE & GREBE
(perfect for larger groups)


Sleeps: 12 Length: 65ft.
Berths: 12 single beds, two toilets
Semi-traditional stern, large forward well deck. Central heating boiler and airing cupboard. Hip-bath shower with toilet and wash-basin opposite which can be closed off to form a larger bathroom area and 'en-suite' with the rear cabin at night. Toilets are fresh water flush system. Spacious galley with plenty of work surfaces and shelves. Electric refrigerator, 4-burner cooker with oven and grill. Full inventory of crockery and utensils. Open plan saloon with ample seating and table space for the whole party. CD player.
Monday, Friday & Saturday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, full weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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JENNY WREN (Dayboat Hire)
Accommodates: 12 people. Length: 30ft.
Just £250 per day at weekends and Bank Holidays and £200 per day midweek
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Albion No.166


Sleeps: 4 - 6. Length: 55ft.
Berths: 1 fixed double, 1 dinette double & 2 single beds which can convert to double
Cruiser stern. Attractive boat fitted to a high standard with versatile layout, ideal family boat. The rear cabin has an option of either 1 fixed double bed or 2 singles, centre cabin has a fixed double bed, with L shaped seating in the saloon converting to a make-up double bed at night.
Well equipped galley with domestic size fridge. Colour TV/DVD player, gas central heating & hot water, 240V electrical supply (maximum 1500 Watts) supplying 2 standard plug sockets, microwave oven, 4 burner gas hob and oven/grill. Thermostatically controlled shower, freshwater flush toilet and hand basin in the shower room
Monday and Friday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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Dashwood


Sleeps: 8 Length: 67ft.
Berths: 2 fixed doubles or 1 fixed double & 2 fixed singles plus 2 dinette doubles.
An attractive boat fitted to a high standard with versatile layout, ideal family boat. The rear cabin has an option of either 1 fixed double bed or 2 singles, centre cabin has a fixed double bed, with L shaped seating in the saloon converting to a make-up double bed at night.
Well equipped galley with domestic size fridge. Colour TV/DVD player, gas central heating & hot water, 240V electrical supply (maximum 1500 Watts) supplying 2 standard plug sockets, microwave oven, 4 burner gas hob and oven/grill. Thermostatically controlled shower, freshwater flush toilet and hand basin in the shower room.
Monday and Friday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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Granthams No.70

Boat Plan: 
Sleeps: 8 - 10 Length: 19.81m (67ft)
Berths: 3 double & 4 single.
Well equipped with two showers and two toilet compartments, fitted out in light maple. Interior-sprung mattresses on the fixed double beds, the cabins separate with privacy doors at night. A large, spacious narrowboat with practical kitchen area. 240-volts, hairdryer and microwave. Gas-fired radiator central heating.
Monday and Friday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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Rowdyke No.82

Boat Plan:

Sleeps: 8 - 10 Length: 19.81m (67ft)
Berths: 10 singles or 3 doubles & 4 single.
Large open plan layout (includes large day cabin with curtain dividers at night). Gas central heating. Large central galley. 2 bathrooms with shower, toilet and washbasin. Quality material upholstery. Ideal for larger groups or families. 240-volts electrical supply, fitted hairdryer, microwave oven. Colour TV, DVD player, CD player.
Monday and Friday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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BEATRICE
(Adapted for Wheelchair or Disabled Use)

Boat Plan:
Sleeps: 2 - 4 Length: 53ft
Berths: 2 doubles or 1 double & 2 singles (including saloon area)
Specially Designed for Disabled & Wheelchair Use. Custom-made, Cruiser stern with bow thruster.
Fitted with a wheel chair ramp for access on and off; lift ramp from the stern in to the interior of the boat; accessible saloon, galley and cabin. Special control console means that you can steer either with a tiller or with a wheel. Higher rear deck to aid with observation and low gunnels, which means the windows are lower inside for better viewing.
Well equipped galley with full size fridge, built-in low-level cooker (with hob, oven & grill) and spacious work surface including a hinge-up worktop for access, side hatch. 240v electrical supply via 3000 watt inverter charger with 3-pin sockets. Radiator central heating. Colour TV, CD and DVD player. Solid wood flooring throughout.
Large wet room with power shower, flush toilet and wash basin, including grip handles.
Bed layout consists of one large double bed in the forward cabin and a make-up dinette double or two singles in the saloon area. Wardrobe and dressing table in cabin.
Monday and Friday start days
Available for 3 or 4 day breaks, weeks, 1½ weeks, fortnights or longer.
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