We had a lovely holiday and we will be back!
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John Norris Guide
Learn more about the canal you're navigating with this acclaimed guide written by a local boater.
£10
Owl
Owl's boat plan
Description
With a lavish 5ft, curtained four-poster bed and an indulgent hot tub on the front deck, this is the perfect boat for a romantic anniversary break or honeymoon. You can enjoy a romantic meal on her spacious rear deck or snuggle up together on the cosy sofa in front of the wood burning stove. Sheer indulgence.
Length: 13.716m (45ft)
Width: 2.5908m (8ft 6in)
Max. headroom: 1.93m (6ft 4in)
Features
Unsure on where to start?
Check out how to make smart choices with tips from our founder, Alasdair!
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.
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
Bouquet of Flowers
Planning for a special occasion? Flowers add a vibrancy and freshness, in keeping with our surroundings.
£30
Skipper Hire
If you want to focus simply on relaxing this holiday an extra pair of hands might come in handy.
£200 a day
Reviews
We had a fantastic Mon-Fri on Owl. We have been seasoned boaters in years passed, but always with a group of friends, and not for nine years - so this was our first trip as a couple. We’ve spent five days of relaxed companionship, enjoying cosy down-time by the fire, and star-gazing from the hot-tub; as well as many happy hours of pottering gently through stunning scenery. The best parts of Owl were definitely the four poster bed, the cosy lounge with sofa and log-burner, and the hot tub. We enjoyed all three. We brought our own pouffe so we could sit with our feet up to watch Netflix (that’s another good bit - we watch lots of Netflix at home). It was also brilliant we could bring our eleven year old Maltese dog with us and feel he was welcome. Would we come again? Yes - absolutely. You have a wonderful fleet of quirky high-class boats, which I love. You have a fantastic customer service ethos, and are clearly full of enthusiasm for what you do. You have magnificent scenery on your doorstep. Another time I might choose a different boat and head in the opposite direction for a change.
Thank you so much, we had a lovely weekend. The Hot Tub was our favorite bit!
Thank you, we had a lovely weekend
Book Owl
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Choosing a boat - where to start?
Curious about canal boats? It can feel overwhelming in hiring the right one among our luxurious 5-star options. We know this is a common concern for first-time guests. That's why our founder Alasdair created a helpful video to guide you through our fleet and help you find the perfect boat for your holiday!
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We're more than happy to guide you through the process to hire a canal boat or answer any questions you may have on the phone or in person. It's our passion so it's never a problem!
