ABC Boat Hire
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ABC Boat Hire
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MaldivesComplete
West Wycombe, UK2,996 مساهمة
We rented an ABC narrowboat for a weekend excursion out of Aldermaston Wharf along the Kennet and Avon Canal. We had a few questions leading up to the trip as we had never been on a canal boat overnight (though we had extensive boating experience) and they got back to us promptly with helpful answers. The boat exceeded our expectations for decor and fittings (the bathroom was especially commodious).
A few caveats...
On the day of departure the communication was very poor. They didn't answer our phone call and when we left a message they never replied. We wanted to see if we could leave 2 hours earlier than the appointed 2pm time to make the first longer (especially as we had to return the boat a bit early). When we arrived, the people at the wharf said "we never got the message. if we had we would have been happy for you to go out earlier." :-(
Which brings us to the weekend deal. They had a package for 2pm Friday afternoon through 9am Monday morning. I guess the one final night on the boat is no skin off their teeth and some people might want it, but for us it seemed logical to return to boat at the end of Sunday and not take a day off work on Monday just to get another night on the river. We would have preferred an earlier start on the Friday to get a bit more time in on the first day.
Always impressed when places like this have a nice hot shower with good water pressure, but unfortunately, it ONLY had hot water which was quite scalding so actually hard to shower with.
We couldn’t get the wifi to work ever (but it’s only a limited amount of data anyway provided to guests anyway, about 500m).
We were disappointed that there was no way to run appliances (eg. fans) in the evening with the boat turned off.
TIP 1 - we propped up dining room bed mattress with towels to level out the mattress. The boat seems to list to starboard side which had us rolling out of our bed the first night.
TIP 2 - The whole point of living with the small quarters constraints is to access the expansive outdoors. But without some folding chairs and a table, it’s hard to sit an have a lunch or drink aside from picnicking on the ground. We should have brought some of these.
TIP 3 - If you drop off out of hours, you need the gate code to get out of the facility (or at least your car out of their parking lot).
A few caveats...
On the day of departure the communication was very poor. They didn't answer our phone call and when we left a message they never replied. We wanted to see if we could leave 2 hours earlier than the appointed 2pm time to make the first longer (especially as we had to return the boat a bit early). When we arrived, the people at the wharf said "we never got the message. if we had we would have been happy for you to go out earlier." :-(
Which brings us to the weekend deal. They had a package for 2pm Friday afternoon through 9am Monday morning. I guess the one final night on the boat is no skin off their teeth and some people might want it, but for us it seemed logical to return to boat at the end of Sunday and not take a day off work on Monday just to get another night on the river. We would have preferred an earlier start on the Friday to get a bit more time in on the first day.
Always impressed when places like this have a nice hot shower with good water pressure, but unfortunately, it ONLY had hot water which was quite scalding so actually hard to shower with.
We couldn’t get the wifi to work ever (but it’s only a limited amount of data anyway provided to guests anyway, about 500m).
We were disappointed that there was no way to run appliances (eg. fans) in the evening with the boat turned off.
TIP 1 - we propped up dining room bed mattress with towels to level out the mattress. The boat seems to list to starboard side which had us rolling out of our bed the first night.
TIP 2 - The whole point of living with the small quarters constraints is to access the expansive outdoors. But without some folding chairs and a table, it’s hard to sit an have a lunch or drink aside from picnicking on the ground. We should have brought some of these.
TIP 3 - If you drop off out of hours, you need the gate code to get out of the facility (or at least your car out of their parking lot).
كُتب بتاريخ 16 أغسطس 2022
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Sean L
مساهمتيْن
العائلة •
We did the Stourport Ring in a week from Alvechurch. Lovely boat, really well equipped and fantastic staff. The safety briefing was thorough and they answered any questions. Returning the boat was really fast and we were back on the road in 20 minutes.
We enjoyed the route, with lots of beautiful countryside, industrial areas and Birmingham City centre. There were 2 really long tunnels which gave me the heebie-jeebies. Luckily my son stepped up and took over. I would allow a couple more days for the Stourport Ring...just for a little down time and rest. Tardebigge in a heatwave was fun.
Great job ABC Boat Hire.
We enjoyed the route, with lots of beautiful countryside, industrial areas and Birmingham City centre. There were 2 really long tunnels which gave me the heebie-jeebies. Luckily my son stepped up and took over. I would allow a couple more days for the Stourport Ring...just for a little down time and rest. Tardebigge in a heatwave was fun.
Great job ABC Boat Hire.
كُتب بتاريخ 15 أغسطس 2022
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Minty31
كوس, اليونانمساهمة
الأصدقاء •
Fantastic two weeks aboard the Horned Lark out of Alvachurch. Opted to do the Avon Ring with a detour to Warwick castle and Gas Street in Birmingham. Lots of beautiful scenery and loads of locks so a route not for the faint hearted.
Weather was awesome …20 mins of rain in two weeks. Staff at alvechurch were very friendly and helpful, the boat was very well equipped. We had a six berth for four adults so saved having to put the lounge bed up. Only negative most of the live aboards aren’t very friendly towards the hire boats.
Weather was awesome …20 mins of rain in two weeks. Staff at alvechurch were very friendly and helpful, the boat was very well equipped. We had a six berth for four adults so saved having to put the lounge bed up. Only negative most of the live aboards aren’t very friendly towards the hire boats.
كُتب بتاريخ 14 أغسطس 2022
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freddiedoncaster
Stockton-on-Tees, UK2,451 مساهمة
This was our first time on a canal boat, and it certainly won’t be our last.
ABC looked after us impeccably. They ran through every detail before we set sail, making it sound so easy!
The boat we had , had recently been refurbished ( Grey Partridge).
Although a six berth, there were only four of us, and I would certainly recommend keeping it that way. I feel six would have made it feel more cramped.
We hired it for four nights, and enjoyed blissful relaxed sailing from Wrenbury to Ellesmere and back.
A fabulous four days had by all.
I would also just like to mention Katie from the Whitchurch marina, who came out to our boat whilst in Ellesmere to sort out our WiFi……as my title reads…..FIRST CLASS!
ABC looked after us impeccably. They ran through every detail before we set sail, making it sound so easy!
The boat we had , had recently been refurbished ( Grey Partridge).
Although a six berth, there were only four of us, and I would certainly recommend keeping it that way. I feel six would have made it feel more cramped.
We hired it for four nights, and enjoyed blissful relaxed sailing from Wrenbury to Ellesmere and back.
A fabulous four days had by all.
I would also just like to mention Katie from the Whitchurch marina, who came out to our boat whilst in Ellesmere to sort out our WiFi……as my title reads…..FIRST CLASS!
كُتب بتاريخ 12 أغسطس 2022
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308rebeccas
doreset17 مساهمة
we used ABC barges in May this year a group of women we decided to go friday till monday. on arriving we were shown the boat given a 5 min tution on boat and we set off, the beds were made up wrong and the mattress were stainedand wrong sections given, the kitchen was not clean, nothing like pictures in hoseasons discription. we then discovered our toilets did not work, after phoning office they asked us to find pump and try to fix ourselves, by then we were fedup with the whole holiday, then we were told we had to be back by 9.00am on the monday, anyone who has been on a barge knows it takes ages to get anywhere we would have to start at 5.00am to get back.... honestly this was the worse time of our lives . the people who lived on barges on the cannal were not very happy where ever you mored up. I would personally go with a company which are more helpful and give prober advise . we did complain to hoseasons but to be honest they had our money and did not care. the weekend for barge was 1800.00 wish we went and stayed in a nice hotel instead.
كُتب بتاريخ 29 يوليو 2022
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Extraordinary619046
مساهمة
العائلة •
Great family day out from Alvechurch. Not only was it value for money, the day trip floated the boat of the teenager and octogenarians on board. Boat was easy to steer and really well equipped for the day for our on board picnic. Staff are super friendly and helpful too.
كُتب بتاريخ 16 يونيو 2022
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dotty951
Sheffield, UK19 مساهمة
At the end of April we enjoyed a very happy family weekend on the Red Breasted Goose. Staff at the Alvechurch marina couldn't have been more helpful and the 7 of us were soon able to set off on a sunny afternoon along the Birmingham & Worcestershire canal. This break was originally booked for 2020, so it was great to be able to have the opportunity at last for three generations of the family to spend time together. It was good for us all to relax in the sunshine and watch as the countryside gently slid past with fresh greenery and lots of bluebells. The younger members of the party especially enjoyed being able to stop the traffic to open a swing bridge and facing up to the challenge of turning a 69' narrowboat in a 70' winding hole and the senior member (81 years old) was happy to take a couple of turns at the tiller.
Well worth waiting two years for!
Well worth waiting two years for!
كُتب بتاريخ 25 مايو 2022
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RL021298
North Wales, UK10 مساهمات
Perfect 4 day cruise for 4 people on a 49ft boat from Lowesmoor marina around the Droitwich Ring.
ABC staff were excellent and providing a full explanation of what to do and where to go etc so we set off on a clockwise route out of the marina.
The weather was perfect and our first stop at the Camp Inn we enjoyed a drink listening to some local live music along with a resident peacock and geese!
We would highly recommend this route for a short weekend break or similar as its the perfect balance of duration with locks and pubs etc along the way without being busy.
All in all and excellent long weekend with thanks to all the staff.
ABC staff were excellent and providing a full explanation of what to do and where to go etc so we set off on a clockwise route out of the marina.
The weather was perfect and our first stop at the Camp Inn we enjoyed a drink listening to some local live music along with a resident peacock and geese!
We would highly recommend this route for a short weekend break or similar as its the perfect balance of duration with locks and pubs etc along the way without being busy.
All in all and excellent long weekend with thanks to all the staff.
كُتب بتاريخ 17 مايو 2022
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johnbetts9
Offenham, UK46 مساهمة
العائلة •
Fantastic 4day break from Gayton marina to Milton Keynes and back .
Staff were excellent from start to finish.
Instructions were made easy to understand and demonstrated very well. The boat was spotlessly clean with enough kitchen wear . Beds were very comfortable. Showers were adequate and hot . please don’t expect a power shower experience .
We had 4 adults and 2 teens and we managed very well over the 4 days. We were very lucky with the weather so didn’t need to use the provided waterproofs except going through the bills worth tunnel. Plenty of places on route for food and drinks .
Overall excellent service throughout
Many thanks
Staff were excellent from start to finish.
Instructions were made easy to understand and demonstrated very well. The boat was spotlessly clean with enough kitchen wear . Beds were very comfortable. Showers were adequate and hot . please don’t expect a power shower experience .
We had 4 adults and 2 teens and we managed very well over the 4 days. We were very lucky with the weather so didn’t need to use the provided waterproofs except going through the bills worth tunnel. Plenty of places on route for food and drinks .
Overall excellent service throughout
Many thanks
كُتب بتاريخ 26 أبريل 2022
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MaraRafiki
Stratford on Avon104 مساهمات
الأصدقاء •
We had a brilliant day on board. The boat was warmed up ready for our arrival. The check in process was quick and easy, and Simon, the Technician showed us all we needed to know in just a few minutes. With on board tea/coffee making supplied, an easy to use heads,and saloon heating the boat had everything we needed. The engine was quiet and easy to use. We had a great day. Thank you ABC.
كُتب بتاريخ 30 مارس 2022
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tastebudsandtravels
بريستول, UK77 مساهمة
Does the robin have electric on board to plug in a kettle or cool box?
CATWOMAN1973
Cwm Frwd Oer, UK98 مساهمة
No I done believe so
Lee M
مساهمتيْن
Do you go on the boats with staff or are you on your own ?
William R
Stafford, UK987 مساهمة
Those who have hired the boat provide the "crew" themselves. This is not a problem, and god instruction is provided for hirers. No locks are I have hired a "day boat" for a 6 hour cruise; this will allow you to see whether or not a narrowboat holiday is for you.
Carlamarie M
Essex, UK3 مساهمات
Would it be ok to take a 3 month baby on board?
MairiM
Insch, UK54 مساهمة
Depends which canal you choose. If you choose Falkirk to Edinburgh (Union Canal), the locks are all manned and you get help. The baby could surely be left down below long enough for mooring and casting of, which are the only time you need two people. If not, the person steering could have the baby in a sling. I think the gentle motion might encourage the baby to do a lot of sleeping.
I probably wouldn’t recommend going on trips where there are many locks. Locks won’t wait and the baby won’t wait to be fed either.
Good luck.
Mary
Colraine
Chelsea, ميتشجان
Do any canal boats come with someone to pilot the boat?
louise_chadwick
Salford, United Kingdomمساهمتيْن
only ones that are day trips. Many you do yourself, its easy and so much fun. And you get training before you set of anyway. And they also do lock training, just incase .
Joanna M
برمنجهام, UK6 مساهمات
Do you have to have any experience to steer them or does someone else do that on a day trip
windsorsmom
Raleigh, North Carolina253 مساهمة
You will be given a quick tutorial and a few basic lessons. You might want to go on line and watch the videos on it. Unless you have a nasty wind, the boats are not too difficult to maneuver. Also check your route. There might be locks and bridges which require some attention. As a novice, you might want to avoid a canal that has a lot of these. Honestly, it is SO fun. Please try it.
carlaf0ster
برايتون, UK
We are looking to hire a day boat from Aldermaston Wharf and the Hey Day is only available. The website hasn't got many photos, can anyone tell me what this boat is like and is it suitable/safe for a 4 year old?
louise_chadwick
Salford, United Kingdomمساهمتيْن
children get fully equip with life jackets etc. and should not go on deck without an adult.
my kids at the time were only 3 & 5 and they loved it.
Helena T
Cannock, UK
Can you take it out for a day
katharinehatlady
واتفورد, UK18 مساهمة
Yes At Goytre Marina, they do day hire boats.
happyperson52
بيلفاست, UK11 مساهمة
My hubby is 6ft 5 would there be enough headroom/height room for him
louise_chadwick
Salford, United Kingdomمساهمتيْن
headroom is quite good, he would have to crouch going up the stairs though. But I think that's something we all have to do.