Drake

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Sleeps up to 4
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Drake's boat plan


Description

Drake, the dining room already nicknamed the best inside viewing platform of the canal. This luxurious and newest 4-berth narrowboat has two 5ft ensuite double bedrooms with top quality comfort. In the dining area there is an abundance of seating and a large dining table, the only boat with lowered windows will provide you with the breath taking views. Drake has the largest shower room of the fleet. There is a log fire for you to sit around in the evenings, catching the last of the sun. Drake, like all of our other narrow boats is full of home comforts, with a fully equipped kitchen and closing doors in between cabins for extra privacy, making it perfect for two couples.

Length: 18.59m (60ft 12in)

Width: 2.6m (8ft 6in)

Max. headroom: 1.9m (6ft 3in)


Features

Cosy wood burning stove
Cosy wood burning stove
Luxury 5ft double beds
Luxury 5ft double beds
Bow thruster
Bow thruster
Two bath/shower rooms
Two bath/shower rooms
Gas free boat
Gas free boat
Microwave
Microwave
Central heating
Central heating
Electric flush toilets
Electric flush toilets
Showers with doors
Showers with doors
Entertainment system
Entertainment system
Towels and bed linen
Towels and bed linen
Free fuel
Free fuel
Luxury toiletries
Luxury toiletries
2 pets welcome
2 pets welcome
Training DVD
Training DVD

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Added extras

Enhance your boating experience with a range of additional extras. All available to book after checkout. Already booked and want to add these extra's before your stay? Contact us.

Skipper Hire

Skipper Hire

If you want to focus simply on relaxing this holiday an extra pair of hands might come in handy.

£250 a day

John Norris Guide

John Norris Guide

Learn more about the canal you're navigating with this acclaimed guide written by a local boater.

£10

Paddleboards

Paddleboards

A fun activity for all and a great way to see the canal from a different perspective.

£40 for 3 or 4 night break
£80 for 7 night break

Flowers

Flowers

Planning for a special occasion? Flowers add a vibrancy and freshness, in keeping with our surroundings.

£30

Skipper Hire

Skipper Hire

If you want to focus simply on relaxing this holiday an extra pair of hands might come in handy.

£250 a day


Reviews

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We had the most amazing experience! Our group was on the Drake and we absolutely loved it. The boat is beautiful and very comfortable. The rest of our group was on the Falcon and they also loved their boat. Being on the canals is one of the most relaxing, peaceful, fulfilling experiences you'll ever have. The locks are my favorite! The staff and owners at Beacon Park Boats are incredible! I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you for the unforgettable holiday!

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Loved Drake!

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We absolutely loved our time on Drake, very clean and comfortableand can't fault. Thankyou XX

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Staff were great! Whiskey was a nice touch and the beds were amazing!

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From beginning to end the staff were fantastic. Such a warm and friendly bunch and we were offered Prosecco or larger on arrival . The Drake boat was absolutely stunning and very comfortable. Everything we needed and much more, including a decanter full of whiskey as complimentary! What a lovely touch. We have already booked the Owl for our honeymoon next year. We can't wait for our next canal boat adventure 🥳

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Beautiful boat in a beautiful location!

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Drake is a beautiful boat, it is luxury and the attention to detail was excellent. I found the welcome & reception by your staff exemplary, nothing was too much trouble. Overall I would highly recommend your company.

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We had an amazing time! The staff were kind, helpful and professional. The boat was meticulously clean, and fitted out with everything we needed, and, well, quite luxurious, actually! Our Beacon Park Boats narrowboat canal trip was the best part of our trip to the UK!

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Thank you for a wonderful experience! We came all the way from Idaho in Yellow Stone National Park!

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This was our first time on a canal holiday and this first thing to say is that these aren't just any barges, these are the creme de la creme, the Fortnum and Mason, the Ritz of barges. Nothing flashy - although the top of the range cordless Dyson (fully charged obviously) was quite bling - just high quality, perfectly specced interior that made relaxing easy. Egyptian cotton bedding? tick. Nespresso? tick. Neatly filed instruction manual for every single electronic piece of equipment? tick. As amateurs, it's hard to overstate the simple pleasure of knowing that every eventuality had been thought of and catered for aboard. It would be remiss not to mention the welcoming and friendly staff who offered prosecco on arrival and completed an efficient briefing before sending us on our way. Equally helpful when returning the boat at the end of our three night break. Congratulations too all involved in this well run, high quality operation - we look forward to returning.

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You are all AMAZING! Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday!


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