Cleanliness of boat poor, poor maintenance of boat, not assisted out of marina, no answer when trying to contact marina during our holiday even when leaving a message on answerphone.
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
1 month ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.
Regarding assistance when leaving the marina, we were advised that you were an experienced narrowboater. Our standard practice is that experienced narrowboaters depart independently, as they would not normally require guidance out of the marina. However, had you requested assistance, the marina team would have been more than happy to provide it.
We are disappointed to hear your comments regarding the cleanliness of the boat. This is not the standard we aim to provide, and your feedback has been passed to our housekeeping team so that it can be addressed and reviewed to ensure our usual standards are maintained.
In relation to your attempts to contact the marina during your holiday, we have spoken with the marina team, who have confirmed that no calls or messages were received on the call-out mobile. Had we received your call, it would have been dealt with immediately. We are sorry if there was any issue in reaching us and understand how frustrating this would have been.
We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us review our services and identify areas where we can continue to improve, and we thank you for bringing these matters to our attention.
We do hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with the high standard of experience that ABC Boat Hire strives to deliver.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 18/07/2026
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Michael Grimes
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2 months ago
Your recent holiday on Swan - Trumpeter Swan from Aldermaston Wharf
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you found the locks disappointing during your holiday. The condition of the locks are managed by the Canal & River Trust, who work hard to maintain and improve the waterways across the network. We appreciate that lock conditions can vary, but please be assured that they do their utmost to keep them operational and safe for all users. We hope you still enjoyed your time on the canal and would be pleased to welcome you back in the future.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 20/07/2026
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Anthony Grubb
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2 months ago
Your recent holiday on Duck - Freckled Duck from Gailey Wharf
Our expedition turned out to be a little ambitious for the time available, but enjoyable just the same.
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
2 months ago
Thank you for your feedback.
It sounds like you made the most of your expedition, even if time was a little tight. We're so pleased you still had an enjoyable experience, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure with a little more time to explore!
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 11/07/2026
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Cliff Pugh
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Montgomery Powys
2 months ago
Day Boat Hire from Whitchurch Marina - Perfect Day
A perfect day lovely clean boat great weather & everyone from 68-5 years old had a lovely day.
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
2 months ago
Thank you for your feedback! We're so pleased to hear everyone, from the youngest at 5 to the oldest at 68, had such a lovely day together. It's great to know you enjoyed the clean boat, the beautiful weather, and the overall experience. We hope to welcome you all back for another perfect day on the water soon!
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 19/07/2026
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2 months ago
Your recent holiday on Heron - Humblots Heron from Wrenbury Mill Marina
Thank you for your kind comments about our staff at Wrenbury Mill Marina. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a lovely experience, and we’ll be sure to pass your feedback on to the team.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 17/07/2026
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2 months ago
Your recent holiday on Lark - Dunns Lark from Worcester Marina
Everything explained before we undertook our journey.
On reflection a shorter journey/destination would have been better, giving us more time to enjoy the scenery.
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
2 months ago
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that everything was explained clearly before you set off on your journey. Choosing the right route and destination can make a big difference to the pace of your trip, and we appreciate your comments about allowing more time to relax and enjoy the scenery. We hope you had a memorable experience and would love to welcome you back for another canal adventure in the future.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 17/07/2026
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Dave Parsons
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2 months ago
Your recent holiday on Wren - Eurasian Wren from Hilperton Marina
Handover was very slow considering we were experienced boaters who have used Hilperton several times before
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
2 months ago
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your understanding regarding the handover process. As part of our commitment to safety and customer care, we follow British Marine procedures to ensure all guests receive a thorough introduction before setting off. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon for another enjoyable canal adventure!
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 20/07/2026
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Samantha Todd
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2 months ago
Your recent holiday on Warbler - Grasshopper Warbler from Gayton Marina
All aspects of our booking, introductions and off boarding, were seamless. Thank you.
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
2 months ago
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that every part of your experience, from booking through to the introduction and off boarding, went smoothly. We appreciate your kind comments and hope to welcome you back on board again soon.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 17/07/2026
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Andrew Craig
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London
2 months ago
Your recent holiday on Lark - Ashes Lark from Worcester Marina
Boat was good, clean albeit a little tired around the edges
Beds very comfortable, very enjoyable experience
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
2 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience and found the boat clean, with comfortable beds that helped make your stay relaxing.
We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the boat’s condition and will take your comments on board as we continue to look for ways to improve.
We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable boating holiday in the future.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 17/07/2026
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2 months ago
Your recent holiday on Swift - Tepui Swift from Aldermaston Wharf
Thank you so much for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that the Tepui Swift was everything you’d hoped it would be. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed your time on board and had a relaxing and memorable experience.
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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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.