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Richard Hickox
Southamptojn
16 hours ago
Date of purchase: 27/08/2025
Day Boat Hire from Gayton Marina - Day Break
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Crispen Meadows-Jonsson
Sweden
1 day ago
Date of purchase: 22/08/2025
Your recent holiday on Eagle - Crowned Eagle from Aldermaston Wharf
Everything on the boat worked to satisfaction.
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Helen Ward
1 day ago
Date of purchase: 22/08/2025
Your recent holiday on Lark - Archers Lark from Blackwater Meadow Marina
Wouldn’t go with any other company - 9 th time we have used them
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Samantha Thomas
2 days ago
Date of purchase: 22/08/2025
Your recent holiday on Wren - Grey Wren from Anderton
we enjoy narrow boating and do it regular
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Gillian Powell
2 days ago
Date of purchase: 22/08/2025
Day Boat Hire from Goytre Wharf - Rooster
Lovely boats. Easy access. Friendly staff. Lovely canal. A most relaxing day
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Tom Gray
8 days ago
Date of purchase: 25/08/2025
Your recent holiday on Partridge - Snow Partridge from Alvechurch
Loved the Snow Partridge. Clean and had everything we wanted on board. ABC Boat hire provided a good service. Boat was lovely, clean and had everything we wanted. We thoroughly enjoyed our...

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ABC Boat Hire
2 days ago
Hi Tom, Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the boat — it's wonderful to know it was clean, well-equipped, and met your expectations. We really appreciate you highlighting the issue around the low water levels and lock closures. We're sorry for any inconvenience this caused and completely understand how earlier communication could have helped with your planning. Your comments are incredibly valuable and will help us improve how we keep our guests informed in the future. It’s fantastic to hear that you still made the most of your trip and had a brilliant time — that’s the spirit! We’d be thrilled to welcome you back again. Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire
Trusted Customer
5 days ago
Date of purchase: 23/08/2025
Your recent holiday on Warbler - Chiffchaff Warbler from Wrenbury
Stress free holiday, barge worked reliably and faultlessly.
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ABC Boat Hire
2 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your holiday was stress-free and that the barge exceeded your expectations — especially with the comfort, cleanliness, and reliability of the onboard facilities. It’s great to know everything worked faultlessly and helped make your trip enjoyable for the whole family. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon! Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire
Trusted Customer
5 days ago
Date of purchase: 15/08/2025
Your recent holiday on Warbler - Savi's Warbler from Gailey Wharf
No problems at all the boat was very well turned out and the route we took was very picturesque. Nice villages and canal side pub's to visit
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ABC Boat Hire
2 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that you've chosen ABC Boat Hire more than once — and even more thrilled to know it won’t be the last! It’s great to hear the team at Gailey Marina made you feel welcome and looked after you so well. We’re glad the boat was clean, well-appointed, and performed flawlessly throughout your trip. The Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal is such a beautiful route, and it’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the picturesque scenery, charming villages, and canal-side pubs. Thanks again for your kind words — we look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing adventure! Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire
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Mark Hutchison
5 days ago
Date of purchase: 23/08/2025
Your recent holiday on Warbler - Arctic Warbler from Aldermaston Wharf
Very helpful and friendly.
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ABC Boat Hire
2 days ago
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us! We're so pleased to hear the boat was in excellent condition and spotlessly clean — and that you had a smooth, enjoyable trip. We’re especially glad our team was able to assist quickly and professionally when you needed support out of hours. It’s great to know you found them friendly and helpful — we’ll be sure to pass on your appreciation. Thanks again for choosing ABC Boat Hire — we hope to welcome you aboard again soon! Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire
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Michael Fritz
5 days ago
Date of purchase: 23/08/2025
Your recent holiday on Spirit - Lochan Ora from Falkirk
Very fair value for money.
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ABC Boat Hire
2 days ago
Thank you for your kind review! We're so pleased to hear that you were very satisfied with your experience and that the narrowboat was clean, well-maintained, and great value for money. It’s also lovely to hear that our team made a positive impression during handover and return — we’ll be sure to pass on your compliments to the staff. We really appreciate you choosing ABC Boat Hire and hope to welcome you back on board again soon! Many thanks, ABC Boat Hire
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.