Very nice boat. Helpful staff. Only the weather to complain about
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ABC Boat Hire
11 months ago
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and found our team welcoming, helpful, and professional throughout. It’s lovely to know the boat met your expectations and ran smoothly — that’s exactly what we aim for.
We do wish we could organise the weather too — if only! But we're glad everything else made for a top-notch canal holiday.
Looking forward to welcoming you aboard again soon!
Many thanks,
The ABC Boat Hire Team
Date of purchase: 30/08/2025
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Alison Hawke
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11 months ago
Your recent holiday on Swift - Sooty Swift from Whitchurch Marina
Couldn’t fault the staff, the narrowboat or the location .
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ABC Boat Hire
11 months ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time aboard Sooty Swift and found it to be modern, beautifully appointed, and spotlessly clean. It’s great to know the heating system worked efficiently when needed — comfort is key, especially on cooler days!
We’re especially pleased that our team made a positive impression with their professional, friendly, and efficient service. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’re delighted to hear you’ll be booking again.
We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic canal adventure!
Many thanks,
The ABC Boat Hire Team
Date of purchase: 01/09/2025
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Mick Burns
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11 months ago
Your recent holiday on Gull - Common Gull from Gailey Wharf
Great way to relax. Always a good feeling sharing stories with other boats
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ABC Boat Hire
11 months ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that everything was well organised and that our staff made a positive impression with their friendly and efficient service. It’s great to know the boat was ready on time and well looked after — we always aim to make the start of your holiday as smooth as possible.
We couldn’t agree more — canal boating is a wonderful way to relax, and sharing stories with fellow boaters is one of the joys of the journey. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon for another peaceful adventure!
Many thanks,
The ABC Boat Hire Team
Date of purchase: 29/08/2025
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Jacqui Bourne
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11 months ago
Your recent holiday on Swallow - Red Throated Swallow from Goytre Wharf
Thank you very much for your feedback! We're so pleased to hear that you found our service helpful and accommodating — our team always aims to make your experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
We’re sorry to hear the boat layout didn’t quite meet your expectations this time. We understand how important comfort and design are to your overall experience, and we’d be happy to help you choose a layout that suits your preferences better for your next trip.
We hope the relaxing break and friendly service still made for a memorable holiday, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon!
Many thanks,
The ABC Boat Hire Team
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing ABC Boat Hire for your day trip!
We're thrilled to hear you had a great day out and that our team made you feel welcome from the start. It's wonderful to know that the safety training and boat handling instructions gave you confidence before setting off — we always aim to make sure our guests feel fully prepared and supported.
We're especially pleased that you found the boat exceptionally well-equipped, clean, and tidy. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re so glad everything you needed was on board for a smooth and enjoyable excursion.
Many thanks again for taking the time to share your experience — we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Warm wishes,
Date of purchase: 27/08/2025
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Crispen Meadows-Jonsson
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Sweden
11 months ago
Your recent holiday on Eagle - Crowned Eagle from Aldermaston Wharf
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!
We’re really pleased to hear that you found our staff friendly, easygoing, and helpful throughout your experience — that means a lot to us. It’s great to know the boat was clean and everything onboard worked to your satisfaction, helping make your trip smooth and enjoyable.
We also appreciate your honest comments about the boat and marina. While we’re always working to improve and refresh our fleet and facilities, we’re glad these didn’t detract from your overall positive impression.
Many thanks again for your recommendation — we’d be delighted to welcome you back next time!
Warm regards,
The ABC Boat Hire Team
Date of purchase: 22/08/2025
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Helen Ward
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11 months ago
Your recent holiday on Lark - Archers Lark from Blackwater Meadow Marina
Wouldn’t go with any other company - 9 th time we have used them
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
11 months ago
Thank you so much for your continued support and loyalty over the past 9 years — we’re truly honoured to be your go-to choice for boating holidays across the UK!
It’s fantastic to hear that, from collection to return, your experience with ABC Boat Hire has consistently been faultless. We’re especially proud of our team’s ability to respond quickly and efficiently to any mechanical issues — getting you back on the water within the hour is exactly the kind of service we strive to provide.
Many thanks again for your kind words and for choosing us for the 9th time. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next adventure!
Warmest wishes,
The ABC Boat Hire Team
Date of purchase: 22/08/2025
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Samantha Thomas
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11 months ago
Your recent holiday on Wren - Grey Wren from Anderton
Lovely boats. Easy access. Friendly staff. Lovely canal. A most relaxing day
Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
11 months ago
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re delighted to hear you had such a relaxing and enjoyable day out. It’s great to know that booking was easy, the boats had everything you needed, and our staff were friendly and supportive throughout — that’s exactly the experience we aim to provide.
We’re so pleased you loved the canal and found the whole day peaceful and stress-free. Many thanks again for choosing ABC Boat Hire — we hope to welcome you back for another lovely adventure soon!
Warm regards,
The ABC Boat Hire Team
Date of purchase: 22/08/2025
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Tom Gray
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11 months ago
Your recent holiday on Partridge - Snow Partridge from Alvechurch
Loved the Snow Partridge. Clean and had everything we wanted on board. ABC Boat hire provided a good service. Boat was lovely, clean and had everything we wanted. We thoroughly enjoyed our...
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Customer Services
ABC Boat Hire
11 months ago
Hi Tom,
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the boat — it's wonderful to know it was clean, well-equipped, and met your expectations.
We really appreciate you highlighting the issue around the low water levels and lock closures. We're sorry for any inconvenience this caused and completely understand how earlier communication could have helped with your planning. Your comments are incredibly valuable and will help us improve how we keep our guests informed in the future.
It’s fantastic to hear that you still made the most of your trip and had a brilliant time — that’s the spirit! We’d be thrilled to welcome you back again.
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.