Convenient dock and car park for loading/unloading; small hardworking team ensured a friendly, hassle free, efficient handover, departure and return. Rock Sandpiper immaculate.
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ABC Boat Hire
1 year ago
Thank you for your kind words and great feedback!
We’re so pleased to hear that your experience at Anderton Marina was smooth and hassle-free, and that Rock Sandpiper was in immaculate condition for your trip. It’s always lovely to know our hardworking team made a positive impression and helped set the tone for a great journey—especially with such a convenient location for exploring Chester.
We’d love to welcome you back for another canal adventure soon!
Date of purchase: 05/07/2025
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Hazel Thompson
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1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Warbler - Arctic Warbler from Aldermaston Wharf
Out with the companies control but very sadly the Kennet and Avon canal running down to the a Thames is really run down and it’s hard work with it so overgrown, so few moorings due to the amount of...
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Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
1 year ago
Thank you for your kind words and honest feedback.
We’re so pleased to hear you had a fantastic experience with ABC Boat Hire and that our team and your boat met expectations. It’s always lovely to know our staff helped make your trip enjoyable.
We completely understand your concerns about the condition of the Kennet & Avon Canal. While it’s outside of our control, we share your hope that more attention and care will be given to its upkeep to preserve it for future leisure boaters. We're glad to hear the Thames portion of your journey was a highlight!
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.
Date of purchase: 05/07/2025
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1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Warbler - Dusky Warbler from Alvechurch Marina
Excellent team and boat was clear and well stocked.
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
1 year ago
Thank you for your kind feedback!
We’re so pleased to hear that our team made your arrival smooth and that the boat was clean and well stocked for your trip. It’s great to know the advice on route changes was helpful too—our goal is always to make your experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.
We’d love to welcome you back for another canal adventure soon!
The doors to the outside area require a catch to keep them open, when required.
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
1 year ago
Thank you for your kind feedback!
We’re so glad you enjoyed your day out and that our team provided excellent service. It’s always great to hear when our guests have a smooth and enjoyable experience.
We appreciate your comments about the canal conditions and the boat doors. While the canal maintenance is outside of our control, we understand how overgrowth and limited space can affect the journey, and we’ll pass your feedback along to the relevant authorities. We’ll also look into the door catch suggestion—thank you for bringing it to our attention.
We hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing trip!
Date of purchase: 02/07/2025
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1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Lark - Dusky Lark from Alvechurch
enkelt och smidigt att boka och betala med kort via Swede Charter i Marstrand,
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ABC Boat Hire
1 year ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic trip and that the booking process through Swede Charter in Marstrand was smooth and convenient. It’s always a pleasure to know our guests are happy with their experience. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
Date of purchase: 02/06/2025
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Rudy Vendelbosch
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Papendrecht (NL)
1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Heron - White Faced Heron from Hilperton
Wij vonden het geweldig, de boot was keurig onderhouden, zeer schoon en verzorgt. Geen enkel technisch ongemak ervaren. Kortom echt top.
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
1 year ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with ABC Boat Hire was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. It’s fantastic to know that our team made you feel welcome and well cared for, and that the boat was clean, well-maintained, and trouble-free throughout your journey. We’re especially happy that you found the trip to be a special and memorable adventure. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another top-notch canal holiday!
Date of purchase: 28/06/2025
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Julie Berry
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1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Wren - Canyon Wren from Worcester Marina
Thank you for your lovely feedback!
We’re so glad you had fun and found the service helpful. It’s great to hear the information and advice we provided helped make your holiday enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for another great trip soon!
Date of purchase: 28/06/2025
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Margaret Westhead
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1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Gull - Common Gull from Gailey Wharf
A very nice boat. There was a problem with one of the showers. An engineer came out to fix it, but was not able to solve the problem.
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
1 year ago
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing ABC Boat Hire!
We’re really pleased to hear that the hire process went smoothly and that you were happy with the boat overall. We’re sorry to hear about the issue with the shower and that it couldn’t be resolved during your trip—thank you for your patience and understanding. Your comments help us improve, and we’ll be sure to follow up on this to prevent similar issues in the future.
We hope to welcome you back for a smoother experience next time!
Date of purchase: 27/06/2025
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Elisabeth Endrestad
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1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Warbler - Lucy's Warbler from Whitchurch Marina
Nice route and scenery with a little of everything: aqaducts, tunnels, locks, bridges, pubs and of course beautiful landscape!
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
1 year ago
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful feedback!
We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your trip and found the boat clean, well-maintained, and fully equipped. It’s also great to know our team provided helpful service both before and during your journey.
We really appreciate your suggestions regarding the ABC App—your insights about bridge numbers, lock names, and local amenities are incredibly valuable, and we’ll be passing them along to our development team for future improvements. We also take note of your comment about toilet pump-outs and will look at how we can better communicate this information in advance.
It’s wonderful to hear that the route, scenery, and variety of experiences made for a memorable holiday. We’d be delighted to welcome you back for another canal adventure in the future!
Date of purchase: 30/06/2025
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James Pearson
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Faversham, Kent
1 year ago
Your recent holiday on Wren - Marbled Wren from Worcester
Thank you for your lovely feedback!
We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your trip and found the barge clean, comfortable, and easy to operate. It’s great to know the training was clear and that our team made you feel welcome—your kind words mean a lot to us.
We’d be delighted to welcome you back for another relaxing canal adventure!
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.