Enjoyable - but towards Newbury you have go a long way to get water free of charge......
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ABC Boat Hire
9 months ago
Thank you for your detailed feedback regarding your holiday on Green Woodpecker from Aldermaston Wharf. We’re pleased to hear that our staff were friendly and helpful and that the boat met your expectations. We will pass your recommendation onto our Boat Building Team regarding the fuel usage for something to consider, all customers can get a reading of their fuel at reception on return to the boat yard if needed. As you can appreciate, ABC Boat Hire operates from 16 marinas, and despite our best efforts, unforeseen stoppages can occur both before and during our customers’ holidays. If a stoppage affected all routes from the Marina you were departing from, then we would look at relocating you to another Marina. Your feedback is very valuable, and we hope to welcome you on board again. ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 20/10/2025
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Carol Howarth
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9 months ago
Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Naped Finch from Goytre Wharf
Friendly, professional with high standard narrowboats. Diesel engine, but very smooth and not smelly!
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ABC Boat Hire
9 months ago
Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted you found the team professional, friendly, and thorough, and that the handover information was clear and helpful. It’s great to hear that Red Naped Finch from Goytre Wharf was clean, comfortable, well-equipped, and enjoyable to operate. We look forward to welcoming you on board again. ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 17/10/2025
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Your recent holiday on Swift - Biscutate Swift from Wrenbury
Friendly welcome and helpful staff. Boat was very clean and well equipped.
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ABC Boat Hire
9 months ago
Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed a friendly welcome and found Biscutate Swift from Wrenbury clean and well equipped. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon.
Date of purchase: 20/10/2025
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9 months ago
Your recent holiday on Wren - Marbled Wren from Worcester
Thank you for your detailed feedback regarding your holiday on Marbled Wren from Worcester. We’re pleased to hear that our team at the boatyard was helpful and knowledgeable during handover.
We’re sorry that communication from our Booking Office didn’t meet your expectations and that you had to postpone your trip at short notice. Your comments are valuable, and we’ll review them to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on board again in the future. ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 17/10/2025
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Joanna Leigh
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9 months ago
Your recent holiday on Swift - House Swift from Springwood Haven Marina
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that Maria and our team made your experience pleasant and that you enjoyed your holiday on House Swift from Springwood Haven Marina. We appreciate your comments about the Ashby Canal and if you need any further help where to moor on our routes, please do not hesitate to call us at the Booking Office. We hope to see you and your crew return for another boat hire in the future. ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 20/10/2025
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Your recent holiday on Warbler - Marsh Warbler from Wrenbury
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your holiday on Marsh Warbler from Wrenbury and that our team made your experience so positive. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon. ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 18/10/2025
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9 months ago
Your recent holiday on Plover - Golden Plover from Alvechurch
The boat's facilities were starting to show their age particularly the shower and the electronic toilet which was faulty. After two weeks the daily ritual of trying to resolve the flush system became...
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ABC Boat Hire
9 months ago
Thank you for your detailed feedback regarding your recent holiday on Golden Plover from Alvechurch. We’re pleased to hear that you found the interior, central heating, and WiFi service to your satisfaction.
We’re sorry that the toilet system, shower, and TV reception caused some inconvenience during your stay. Your comments are valuable, and we will review them to see where improvements can be made. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back in the future. ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 03/10/2025
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Your recent holiday on Plover - Kentish Plover from Gayton
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re pleased you found the boat comfortable and enjoyed the modern facilities. It’s always wonderful to hear that our team provided friendly service, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon. ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 17/10/2025
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9 months ago
Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Naped Finch from Goytre Wharf
Fantastic holiday we’ve fallen in love with narrow boating. The wildlife was stunning as was the route we took on the canal.
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ABC Boat Hire
9 months ago
Thank you for your feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you, your children, and your dog all enjoyed your holiday aboard Red Naped Finch from Goytre Wharf. It’s great to know the scenery, wildlife, and peaceful canal route made such a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic narrow boating adventure. ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 24/10/2025
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Sarah Davies
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9 months ago
Your recent holiday on Lark - Sky Lark from Falkirk
We have always wanted to experience the Falkirk Wheel and decided to book a week away with ABC. Handover was simple and fast, the boat was a little tired (as are most holiday boats) but did not...
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ABC Boat Hire
9 months ago
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed your week on the Forth & Clyde and Union Canal and had the chance to experience the Falkirk Wheel. We’re pleased that the handover process was smooth and that the boat’s facilities met your needs.
We appreciate your comments regarding the condition of the boat and mattresses and will review these to see where improvements can be made. It’s also great to hear that taking a more relaxed pace allowed you to enjoy sightseeing in Edinburgh. We hope to welcome you on board again for another memorable trip.
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.