Lovely the narrowboat and loved canal life. Stopped in some lovely places, would have liked the holiday to last longer
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ABC Boat Hire
9 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience aboard Cactus Wren from Falkirk. We’re thrilled to hear you had such a relaxing and memorable time, especially enjoying your first narrowboat holiday and the unique experience of traveling over the Falkirk Wheel. It’s wonderful that you loved the boat and canal life, and visited some beautiful spots along the way.
We hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 13/10/2025
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Graham Holt
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Plover - Pied Plover from Blackwater Meadow Marina
Boat well equipped with all you need for a floating holiday,needs beds very comfortable
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ABC Boat Hire
9 months ago
Thank you for your positive feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you received great service from start to finish and found our staff friendly and helpful. It’s wonderful to know that Pied Plover was well equipped for your floating holiday.
We appreciate your comment about the beds and will take this into consideration to ensure continued improvements.
We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable adventure on the waterways.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 11/10/2025
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Barry Watts
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Newcastle Emlyn
10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Naped Finch from Goytre Wharf
The boat was really clean and tidy and almost everything worked properly and well. The on-board documentation was clear and helpful. Our only issue was the TV picture, which was very poor quality...
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ABC Boat Hire
9 months ago
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We are pleased to hear that Tom and Dom provided knowledgeable and respectful assistance during your boat handover, making the process a pleasure. It is also encouraging to know that the boat was clean, tidy, and well-equipped, and that the on-board documentation was clear and helpful.
We apologise for the issue you experienced with the TV picture quality and appreciate your understanding that it was a minor concern which did not affect your overall enjoyment. Your comments have been noted and will be passed on to help improve future experiences.
Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable canal boat holiday.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 13/10/2025
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Hugh Barnes
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Chichester
10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Wren - Winter Wren from Wrenbury
We travelled from Wrenbury to Llangollen via stops below Grindley Locks and Ellesmere Arm.
After most of a day at Llangollen we returned via stops at Ellesmere Arm and Whitchurch Arm.
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ABC Boat Hire
9 months ago
Thank you for sharing the details of your recent journey from Wrenbury to Llangollen and your return via Ellesmere and Whitchurch Arms. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed exploring these scenic routes. Your recommendations of the Thai restaurant in Ellesmere and the Black Bear in Whitchurch are much appreciated and will undoubtedly be valuable to future guests.
We look forward to welcoming you on another memorable canal holiday in the future.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 11/10/2025
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J Rawlings
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Ipswich
10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Wren - Flutist Wren from Springwood Haven Marina
Thank you for your kind feedback about your recent holiday on Flutist Wren from Springwood Haven Marina. We’re delighted to hear that you found the booking process easy, the handover smooth, and the boat in excellent condition. It’s also wonderful to know our team made such a positive impression.
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon for another great trip on the waterways.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 17/10/2025
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Paul Rendell
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Heron - Great Blue Heron from Anderton
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you received excellent service from start to finish and that everything was clearly explained during your handover. It’s great to know the boat was clean, well-equipped, and that all facilities worked perfectly.
We truly appreciate your kind words and are so pleased you had such a positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable trip in the future.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 11/10/2025
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Swift - Sooty Swift from Whitchurch Marina
A great trip on the Llangollen canal. The boat had all the equipment you needed, bedding, towels, kitchen well equipt
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ABC Boat Hire
9 months ago
Thank you for your kind feedback about your recent holiday on Sooty Swift from Whitchurch Marina. We’re delighted to hear that you found the booking process straightforward and our staff helpful and informative during the handover. It’s great to know you enjoyed your week on the Llangollen Canal and that the boat was well-equipped with everything you needed for a comfortable trip.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing holiday on the waterways.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 13/10/2025
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Michael Edwards
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Birmingham
10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Duck - Pintail Duck from Springwood Haven Marina
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent holiday on Pintail Duck from Springwood Haven Marina. We’re pleased to hear that you received excellent service and found our team helpful throughout your trip.
We’re sorry to hear about the issue with the water pump and appreciate you bringing this to our attention — this has been passed on to our maintenance team for review. For future reference, we do recommend turning the water pump off at night to prevent noise and ensure a more restful sleep.
Thank you also for mentioning the pubs along your route; we understand how important it is to plan stops in advance, as some local venues can vary in their food service availability.
We’re grateful for your comments and hope to welcome you back again soon for another enjoyable canal boating experience.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 13/10/2025
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Janet Graham
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10 months ago
Day Boat Hire from Blackwater Meadow Marina - Lazy Days
The boat was clean and tidy and had everything we needed
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ABC Boat Hire
9 months ago
Thank you for your feedback. We’re so pleased to hear that you received great service throughout your experience — from booking to handover and during your trip. It’s wonderful to know the boat was clean, tidy, and well-equipped for your needs. We really appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back again soon for another enjoyable holiday on the water.
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 11/10/2025
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Warbler - Yellow Warbler from Hilperton
This has more to do with the section of canal than anything else. We were trying to head to Bristol, but one of the locks were out after Bath. What we found was that there seemed to be a lot of...
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ABC Boat Hire
9 months ago
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and for awarding us 5 stars! We’re delighted to hear that your experience with ABC Boat Hire from Hilperton was seamless and that our team was helpful and responsive throughout your holiday.
We appreciate your insights regarding the canal conditions, including the challenges with visitor berths being occupied by permanent boats and the lock closures. The Kennet and Avon Canal is indeed a beautiful but sometimes busy waterway, and your observations about scouting ahead and the space limitations for larger boats are very helpful for future guests planning their routes.
Thank you also for highlighting the beauty of the flight of locks near Devizes—it’s certainly a spectacular feature for those who enjoy locks.
We hope to welcome you back again for another enjoyable adventure on the canals.
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.