Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your experience surpassed expectations — from the immaculate boat and sparkling kitchen to the fresh-smelling facilities and helpful tuition. Your kind words about our staff and cleaners mean the world to us, and we’ll be sure to pass on your praise to the team.
It’s wonderful to know you had such a perfect trip from beginning to end. We truly appreciate your recommendation — and we’ll keep a spot ready for you before the bookings fill up again!
Best wishes from the manager and all of us at ABC Boat Hire — we can’t wait to welcome you back aboard!
Date of purchase: 10/09/2025
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Your recent holiday on Wren - Inca Wren from Whitchurch Marina
Not really big enough for 4 thankfully we were only 2
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11 months ago
Thank you for your feedback! We're really pleased to hear that you found our staff friendly and helpful, and that the handover information was clear and useful.
We appreciate your note about the boat size — it’s good to know it worked well for two, even if it might have felt a bit tight for four. Your comments help future guests choose the right fit for their group, and we’ll take this into account when advising on bookings.
We hope the rest of your trip was enjoyable despite the weather, and we’d love to welcome you back aboard for another adventure — hopefully with sunnier skies next time!
Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you received efficient, helpful, and friendly service throughout your journey — from check-in to handover and return. It’s always our goal to make the entire experience smooth and enjoyable, and we’re so pleased that our team delivered just that.
We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon for another great day on the water!
Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire.
Excellent day out. Very professional, yet friendly. The safety training was very comprehensive, and one of the staff stayed with us on the boat until we were both happy that we were confident. ...
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ABC Boat Hire
11 months ago
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your experience was such a positive one — from the immaculate condition of the boat and sparkling kitchen to the fresh facilities and comprehensive safety training. Your kind words about our team and especially the cleaners mean a lot, and we’ll be sure to pass on your praise!
It’s wonderful to know we exceeded your expectations and that you’d highly recommend us (after booking again, of course!).
Best wishes from the manager and all of us at ABC Boat Hire — we look forward to welcoming you back aboard soon!
Date of purchase: 09/09/2025
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Your recent holiday on Wagtail - Forest Wagtail from Worcester
The boat was in excellent condition and met all our expectations.
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ABC Boat Hire
11 months ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful and relaxing break, and that our service met your expectations throughout the booking, check-in, sailing, and check-out process.
It’s great to know the boat was in excellent condition and helped make your trip enjoyable.
Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire — we hope to welcome you back aboard soon!
Date of purchase: 05/09/2025
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Your recent holiday on Duck - Pintail Duck from Springwood Haven Marina
everything was very good! Only given 8/10 on the recomendation part as it is such an expensive holiday.
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ABC Boat Hire
11 months ago
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a 5-star experience with our team — from phone conversations to reception and engineering support. It’s great to know the boat was clean, well-equipped, and met your expectations.
We understand your comment about the cost, and we truly appreciate your honesty. We’re always working to ensure our holidays offer great value for the quality and service provided.
We hope to welcome you back aboard for another memorable trip!
Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're really glad to hear that you had a good day overall and that you chose to celebrate such a special occasion — your dad’s 80th birthday — with us. It means a lot that you were willing to be flexible with the boat change, and we’re sorry it wasn’t the one you originally booked.
We appreciate your feedback about the limited options and the lack of assistance when tying up — we’ll take this on board to help improve future experiences. It’s great to know you’d still consider coming back, and we’d love to welcome you again for a smoother and even more enjoyable trip.
Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire — and thank you again for celebrating with us!
Date of purchase: 11/09/2025
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Your recent holiday on Duck - Tufted Duck 2 from Nantwich Canal Centre
Good handover from friendly staff. Let us know we could pick up boat earlier than scheduled. Quickly on our way and prompt return handover.
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ABC Boat Hire
11 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're really pleased to hear that you had a good overall trip and appreciated the efficient handover, helpful route advice, and friendly service from our team — especially being able to get started earlier than scheduled!
We’re sorry to hear about the issues with the canal network and the shower onboard. While we do our best to maintain our boats to a high standard, we understand how frustrating it can be when external factors like canal maintenance and lock conditions affect your journey. Your feedback is very valuable and will be shared with the relevant teams to help improve future experiences.
We’re glad you still enjoyed your time on the water, and we hope to welcome you back for a smoother and even more enjoyable trip next time.
Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire.
Date of purchase: 08/09/2025
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Your recent holiday on Sandpiper - Wood Sandpiper from Alvechurch
Well equipped and comfortable boat. I especially valued the filtered drinking water. We all found the beds - including the dinette which we also used for sleeping - comfortable.
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ABC Boat Hire
11 months ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you received first-rate service from beginning to end, and that our team was helpful, friendly, and efficient throughout your journey.
It’s great to know the boat was clean, comfortable, and well laid out — and we’re especially glad you appreciated the filtered drinking water and found all the beds, including the dinette, comfortable. Your continued support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back aboard again soon!
Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire.
Date of purchase: 06/09/2025
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Your recent holiday on Swan - Mute Swan from Hilperton
Canal was nice and picturesque. The journey into bath was visually pleasing. The canal was the busiest canal i have seen and i have hired boats all over the uk. We often had to continue up to an hour...
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ABC Boat Hire
11 months ago
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're so pleased to hear you had a great weekend away with your friends and that the handover was comprehensive, the boat met expectations, and the journey into Bath was visually rewarding.
We appreciate your honest comments about the challenges with mooring — especially on such a busy stretch of canal. You're absolutely right that this is outside our control, but it's a helpful consideration for future guests, particularly those hiring larger boats.
We’re glad you still enjoyed the picturesque surroundings and the time on board, and we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure soon — perhaps on a quieter route next time!
Best wishes from all of us at 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.