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.
Date of purchase: 12/09/2025
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Your recent holiday on Dove - Turtle Dove from Aldermaston Wharf
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that everything ran smoothly — from the boat being ready on time to the friendly and helpful service from our team. It’s great to know the boat was clean, tidy, and trouble-free, and that our staff provided just the right level of guidance for your experience.
We really appreciate your continued support and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon for another relaxing journey!
Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire.
Date of purchase: 12/09/2025
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Your recent holiday on Wren - Cobbs Wren from Wrenbury
We had a fun time on the boat and the boat was equipped with everything that you needed.
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ABC Boat Hire
11 months ago
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a fun time on board and that the boat was well equipped and ready for your adventure. It’s great to know our team provided helpful and friendly service from booking right through to collection — we always aim to make the process smooth and enjoyable.
We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon for another great experience!
Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire.
Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear you had a great family day out and that our staff made a positive impression with their friendly and knowledgeable service. It’s always our goal to help make your time on the water enjoyable and stress-free.
We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon for another memorable trip!
Best wishes from all of us at ABC Boat Hire.
Date of purchase: 07/09/2025
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Your recent holiday on Spirit - Lochan Ora from Falkirk
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you found the pre-arrival information excellent, the hand-over and return process smooth, and our team friendly and helpful throughout. It’s wonderful to know the boat met your expectations too — sounds like the perfect trip!
Your kind words and cheerful tone really made us smile 😊 We're so glad your first impression was one of feeling welcome — that’s exactly what we aim for.
Many, many thanks from all of us at ABC Boat Hire! We hope to welcome you aboard again soon.
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.