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Why hire your canal boat from us?
Nick Harborne and Paul Roberts are keen boaters themselves. Both have lived on their narrowboats which led to them setting up a canal boat hire company on the Kennet and Avon Canal so others could share the Canal Experience. It's a family run business ...
Canal boat holidays for Kennet & Avon, River Thames & Oxford
Enjoy a choice of routes Kennet & Avon, the River Thames, Thames Ring and Oxford Canals; all from our easily accessible base near Reading and Newbury, Berkshire, UK.
You can start on any day available, choose from one of 5 narrowboats with up to 12 passengers for Day Hire and up to 6 passengers for short breaks and weekly hire.
Flexible, friendly, safe and reliable with a proven track record we aim to ensure you have a great experience. From choosing your boat, to planning your trip, to learning how to skipper and operate your boat.
Special offers and promotions
Book a 2nd week and get 15% discount on your additional week(s)… [more]
Good news for each full week with two boats booked together we will give you a 15% discount … [more]
” Remember it is the early that catches the worm…” Book 90 days in advance or more and get our extra ‘Earlybird’ discount of 5% Offer applies to … [more]
Want a special gift voucher, something different offering a unique experience, a contribution towards a special holiday, we can help with our Canal Experience Gift Vouchers. &… [more]
Day Hire Rosina is our purpose-built day hire boat. Rosina is 50ft in length with a traditional stern and has a spacious and sociable fore-deck to allow people to sit ou… [more]
Two person discount!
Wilmcote couples discount
As part of our 2013 canal holidays we are offering discounted prices for two people on our boat 'Wilmcote'.
See the details and availability in our Online Booking facility, and check out the boat here >>
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