Thank you for your honest and detailed feedback. We're really pleased to hear you received a warm welcome and found the boat clean and well maintained. It’s great that you had a wonderful break and enjoyed the beauty of the canal—there’s certainly something special about cruising through such scenic surroundings.
We appreciate your comments about the boat’s interior design. Your suggestions regarding kitchen storage and bedroom shelving are very helpful, and we’ll be sure to pass them on to our design and maintenance teams for consideration in future updates.
As for the boat’s handling, we understand that every vessel has its own quirks, and we’re glad to hear it remained warm and reliable throughout your journey.
Thanks again for choosing us—we’re so glad you had a great break!
Many thanks,
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 10/10/2025
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Aaron Oldham
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Thrush - Swainsons Thrush from Hilperton
Because we were complete novices and they put us at ease with useful information on the boat and where to go.
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ABC Boat Hire
10 months ago
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with ABC Boat Hire was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. It’s always a pleasure to help first-time boaters feel confident and relaxed, and we’re glad our team’s advice and support made a difference.
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Many thanks,
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 03/10/2025
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Wagtail - White Wagtail from Whitchurch Marina
The combination of very attractive canal and immediate surroundings with World Heritage Places as part of the journey and Chirk Castle close by made this a special holiday.
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ABC Boat Hire
10 months ago
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your holiday and found the boat to be in excellent condition. It's great to know our team was able to promptly resolve the electrical issue en route—keeping your journey smooth is always a priority.
We're delighted the fine weather and stunning canal surroundings added to your experience, and that the combination of natural beauty and nearby World Heritage Sites like Chirk Castle made your trip truly special.
We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Many thanks,
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 04/10/2025
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William Winter
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Naped Finch from Goytre Wharf
We were unable to complete our planned route as the canal is very twisty and in places shallow all of which reduced speed to less than 2MPH. Midweek was not long enough it needs a full week. Non...
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ABC Boat Hire
10 months ago
Thank you for your kind and constructive feedback! We're so pleased to hear that you received excellent customer service both before your hire and at pick-up, and that the boat was clean, well-prepared, and fully equipped for your journey. It’s great to know the informal briefing helped set you up for a smooth start.
We appreciate your comments about the canal’s conditions and how they affected your planned route. Some stretches can indeed be more challenging, especially with twists and shallow areas, and your insights are valuable for future guests. A full week does allow for a more relaxed pace, and we hope you’ll consider returning for a longer adventure next time.
We’re delighted you still had a most enjoyable experience in such beautiful countryside!
Many thanks,
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 06/10/2025
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Mark Norman
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Partridge - Grey Partridge from Wrenbury
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear you were pleased with the boat’s cleanliness, comfort, and equipment—especially those big beds and proper shower cubicles! It’s great that even the TV worked (though we love that you were too busy enjoying the canal to use it much).
We’re also happy our team could assist during the canal blockage—your kind words about our service mean a lot. It’s wonderful to know you had a great experience all round.
Many thanks,
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 03/10/2025
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Kestrel - Common Kestrel from Gailey Wharf
Everyone we spoke to in marina was friendly. Boat was clean and had everything we needed.
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ABC Boat Hire
10 months ago
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear that the pre-holiday communication helped tailor the boat to your needs, and that you found it well-equipped for cooking and clean throughout. It’s great to know the handover was comprehensive and the refresher on locks was useful—especially for making the start of your journey smooth.
We’re also pleased our team could assist quickly when you had a few electrical issues, and that everyone at the marina made you feel welcome. It’s always our goal to ensure you have everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable trip.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Many thanks,
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 06/10/2025
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John Greenwood
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Paignton
10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Swallow - Red Throated Swallow from Goytre Wharf
No complaints, and felt it didn't warrant a 4 star rating.
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ABC Boat Hire
10 months ago
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear you had a very enjoyable week and appreciated the support and service from our team. It’s great to know the boat was well-equipped and that communication before and during your holiday helped make things run smoothly.
We’re sorry to hear the low water levels affected your route—those conditions can be challenging, and we appreciate your understanding that it's beyond our control. Your feedback about extra hooks and shelving is really helpful, especially for accommodating larger groups, and we’ll certainly pass that on to our team for future improvements.
We’re thrilled to hear you’d book with us again—hopefully for another relaxing and scenic adventure next year!
Many thanks,
ABC Boat Hire
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad you had a great day out and found the booking process easy, the boat beautifully clean, and our staff helpful throughout. It’s always a pleasure to hear when everything comes together for a smooth and enjoyable experience.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Many thanks,
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 07/10/2025
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Finch - Red Poll Finch from Goytre Wharf
Båten bra + för wifin och personlen.
Kanalen väldigt grund. Långt och svårt att nå affärer och matställen otillgängligt med andra ord.
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ABC Boat Hire
10 months ago
Thank you for your kind review! We're so pleased to hear that everything worked smoothly for you, from booking to enjoying the boat itself. We're glad you appreciated the onboard Wi-Fi and found our staff helpful — that means a lot to us.
We understand that shallow canal conditions and limited access to shops and restaurants can be a challenge in some areas, and we appreciate you sharing that insight. It’s always helpful for future guests to know what to expect.
We hope to welcome you back for another peaceful and enjoyable trip soon!
Many thanks,
ABC Boat Hire
Date of purchase: 04/10/2025
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Daniel Soesan
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10 months ago
Your recent holiday on Great Day from Gayton Marina
Very nice and clean boat. Excellent instructions and guidance given.
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ABC Boat Hire
10 months ago
Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear you had a great experience with us—from the friendly and informative service to the clean and well-equipped boat. It’s wonderful to know the instructions and guidance helped set you up for a smooth and enjoyable trip.
We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Many thanks,
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.