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Trusted Customer
11 hours ago
Date of purchase: 14/06/2025
Your recent holiday on Sandpiper - Purple Sandpiper from Gayton
As said before the toilet was full after 3 days.
IH
Iain Haire
Mellor
15 hours ago
Date of purchase: 30/06/2025
Day Boat Hire from New Mills Marina - Field Day
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ABC Boat Hire
14 hours ago
Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased you enjoyed your day hire at our New Mills Marina.
Trusted Customer
19 hours ago
Date of purchase: 27/06/2025
Your recent holiday on Swallow - Red Throated Swallow from Goytre Wharf
Everything that is needed was on the boat.
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ABC Boat Hire
17 hours ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and that the boat met all your expectations. It means a lot to us to know that everything you needed was onboard and that you found us easy to deal with. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another fantastic trip!
SG
Sarah Grimley
19 hours ago
Date of purchase: 28/06/2025
Day Boat Hire from Alvechurch Marina - Away Day
Great day out - super fun for all the family - from my 4 year old nephew to my 83 year old Nan. We all enjoyed the experience! The tunnels were super fun - the boat was clean and the staff were...

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ABC Boat Hire
17 hours ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your whole family—from your 4-year-old nephew to your 83-year-old Nan—had such a fantastic day out with us. It’s great to know that the handover process struck the right balance between safety and ease, and we’re especially pleased your grandmother enjoyed the tea-making facilities onboard! Hearing that everyone had fun, especially in the tunnels, really makes our day. We work hard to ensure our boats are clean, well-equipped, and ready for all ages to enjoy, so your kind words mean a lot to the whole team. We’d love to welcome you all back again for another adventure soon!
AS
Andy Stenning
1 day ago
Date of purchase: 23/06/2025
Your recent holiday on Plover - Golden Plover from Alvechurch
Really enjoyable route and we were able to relax and enjoy the different scenery on the Birmingham mini ring.
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ABC Boat Hire
17 hours ago
Thank you for your kind words and detailed feedback! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your trip around the Birmingham Mini Ring and found the route relaxing and scenic. It's also great to know the boat was in top condition for your journey. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon for another great adventure.
PK
Philip King
Coalville
1 day ago
Date of purchase: 23/06/2025
Your recent holiday on Swift - House Swift from Springwood Haven Marina
Great from start to finish.
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ABC Boat Hire
17 hours ago
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that everything from booking to the end of your holiday was perfect. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed House Swift—we’re very proud of her as the newest addition to our fleet, and it’s great to hear she lived up to expectations. Your kind words mean even more knowing you’ve been boating for so many years. To be called the best company you’ve used to date is truly an honour. We’d love to welcome you back again soon for another memorable trip!
RJ
Runar Johansen
Hønefoss - Norway
1 day ago
Date of purchase: 09/06/2025
Your recent holiday on Dove - Turtle Dove from Aldermaston Wharf
As I wrote in the customer experience, absolutely everything worked perfectly.
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ABC Boat Hire
17 hours ago
Wow—thank you so much for this amazing review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience with ABC Boat Hire at Aldermaston was “absolutely perfect.” It’s fantastic to know that everything from the communication and warm welcome to the boat tour and support through the lift bridge and lock made your trip smooth and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team—especially the “wicked” boat tour guide! 😊 It means the world to us that you’d give us 10 stars if you could, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for your next adventure. Thanks again for choosing us and for your glowing recommendation!
AH
ALAN HALL
1 day ago
Date of purchase: 27/06/2025
Your recent holiday on Day Escape from Fenny Marina
Perfect days boating with great scenery.
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ABC Boat Hire
17 hours ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear you had a fantastic day out on the canal and that our team provided great service. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing adventure soon!
PC
Paul Carter
1 day ago
Date of purchase: 20/06/2025
Your recent holiday on Partridge - Snow Partridge from Alvechurch
Awesome trip along some stunning canals. Peaceful and relaxing. wildlife was plentiful.
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ABC Boat Hire
16 hours ago
Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and this amazing review! We're over the moon to hear that your latest trip with us was just as enjoyable as ever. It’s fantastic to know the check-in and handover were smooth, friendly, and informative—and we’re so glad the route tips (especially the bakery!) added to your experience. We’re thrilled you found the boat first class and that the peaceful canals, stunning scenery, and abundant wildlife made for a truly relaxing getaway. It’s always a bit sad when a great holiday comes to an end, but we’re already looking forward to welcoming you back next time. Thanks again for choosing us—until next time!
MC
Mark Cookson
PLYMOUTH
1 day ago
Date of purchase: 16/06/2025
Your recent holiday on Swift - Tepui Swift from Aldermaston Wharf
Possibly slightly unfair rating but our trip was adversely affected (not for the first time) due to the poor state of the canal infrastructure. One lock was closed for three days and another only...

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ABC Boat Hire
16 hours ago
Thank you for sharing your excellent feedback and for being such a loyal ABC customer. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed your canal boat holiday. As outlined in our Terms and Conditions, we are unable to guarantee specific routes. However, the Canal & River Trust does its utmost to maintain the waterways to ensure they remain enjoyable for all our guests.
About ABC Boat Hire
The canals and rivers of England, Scotland and Wales stretch for over 2000 miles through some of the finest countryside imaginable. At ABC Boat Hire we have 16 start locations throughout the waterway network, from Falkirk in Scotland to Hilperton in Wiltshire, offering the widest choice of self-drive boat hire and narrowboat holidays.
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Scarfield Wharf, Scarfield Hill, Alvechurch, Worcestershire, B48 7SQ, United Kingdom
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About ABC Boat Hire
The canals and rivers of England, Scotland and Wales stretch for over 2000 miles through some of the finest countryside imaginable. At ABC Boat Hire we have 16 start locations throughout the waterway network, from Falkirk in Scotland to Hilperton in Wiltshire, offering the widest choice of self-drive boat hire and narrowboat holidays.