Provided what was promised. Shame it was not possible to get a coffee whilst waiting for the boat.
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ABC Boat Hire
1 year ago
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you had a great day out and that the boat and service met your expectations. It’s always our goal to deliver exactly what we promise, so it’s lovely to hear that reflected in your experience. We appreciate your feedback about the coffee — we’ll certainly take that on board as we look for ways to improve the experience while guests wait. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Date of purchase: 11/07/2025
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Lee Whittick
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1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Lark - Foxy Lark from Springwood Haven Marina
The marina staff were excellent and the boat was ready for us on arrival. The handover process however felt a bit slow, and we were left till last, meaning we spent a lot of time hanging around. The...
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Date of purchase: 07/07/2025
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Jane Williams
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1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Wren - Blue Wren from Hilperton
No fault of ABC or the marina - but we did have to change plans somewhat because of lock closures. The trip was just what we needed though - you can't be in a hurry on a narrowboat and lives are so...
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ABC Boat Hire
1 year ago
Thank you so much for your continued support and for sharing such a thoughtful review!
We’re honoured to have you back for your fourth trip—and hopefully not the last (unless that boat purchase happens ). It’s great to hear that despite the challenges with weather and lock closures, you still found the journey rewarding and relaxing. We completely agree—narrow boating is the perfect antidote to the fast pace of everyday life.
We’re also really pleased that our team and boats continue to meet your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for your next adventure!
Date of purchase: 05/07/2025
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Day Boat Hire from Blackwater Meadow Marina - Lazy Days
Thank you so much for your continued support and kind words! We're delighted to hear you've enjoyed both our boat hire and holiday cottage experiences. It means a lot to know you’ve chosen to return to this location multiple times — we look forward to welcoming you back again soon for more brilliant getaways!
Date of purchase: 10/07/2025
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John Gant
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1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Lark - Horned Lark from Alvechurch
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're really pleased to hear you were happy overall with your trip aboard Horned Lark, and that our team at Alvechurch made you feel welcome and well-informed throughout your journey. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the early departure — we're sorry for the delay and understand how that could be frustrating, especially after being offered an earlier start. Your comments have been noted and will help us improve our scheduling and communication. We hope to welcome you back again soon for an even smoother experience!
Date of purchase: 05/07/2025
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Chris Berney
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Knoxville, TN
1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Wren - Nightingale Wren from Gayton
The Nightingale Wren was the perfect size for 2 people. My wife and I loved sitting out in the evening on the front of the boat enjoying the UK landscape. A big change for us coming from Tennessee....
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ABC Boat Hire
1 year ago
Thank you so much for your detailed and heartfelt review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your canal boat adventure aboard Nightingale Wren ticked off a bucket list experience — and that it lived up to your expectations. It’s wonderful to know our team was helpful throughout the entire process and that everything on board worked perfectly for your 4-night trip.
We love that you and your wife enjoyed relaxing at the front of the boat and soaking in the UK scenery — especially coming all the way from Tennessee! We’re glad the hot water was a pleasant surprise. We can’t wait to welcome you back for a full 7-day journey next time!
Date of purchase: 07/07/2025
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H Rogers
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Seattle
1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Wren - Navas Wren from Wrenbury
Beautiful countryside with many interesting sites and stops.
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ABC Boat Hire
1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad your first narrowboat trip was a great experience. It’s wonderful to hear that our team made you feel supported and that the orientation and onboard guide were helpful. Exploring the countryside by canal is such a unique way to travel, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the journey and the sights along the way. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Date of purchase: 04/07/2025
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R Hazeldine
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Nottingham
1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Wagtail - Forest Wagtail from Worcester
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed cruising the Droitwich Ring — it’s a fantastic route with plenty of variety and charm. It’s great to know the booking process was smooth, your queries were handled efficiently, and that the boat met your expectations. We're thrilled you had an excellent canal boat holiday and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted to hear everything went smoothly at Hilperton and that you found the staff friendly and the instructions helpful. It’s great to know the electric day boat exceeded your expectations — the quiet cruising really does make it easier to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and local wildlife.
We appreciate your comments about the hire time and understand how a longer day could open up more route options like reaching Dundas. Your notes about the route, including the relaxed pace to Avoncliff and the experience around Bradford-on-Avon, are really helpful for future guests too.
We’re so pleased you’re planning to return — we’d love to welcome you back for another excellent day on the water!
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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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.