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Union Canal Carriers Reviews

http://www.unioncanalcarriers.co.uk

Rated

Exceptional

We are a small family owned hire boats company based in Braunston Northamptonshire.

Service

4.9

Product

4.8

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195

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Thompson, Paul

Sydney, Australia

13 days ago

Date of purchase: 10/06/2025

What Thompson, Paul said about Union Canal Carriers:

A wonderful way to experience yhe English countryside

UCC were easy to deal with and very helpful. We booked our NB holiday from Australia and corresponded exclusively by email to finalise details. Will definitely use their services next time we visit.

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Laura

Rugby

13 days ago

Date of purchase: 02/06/2025

What Laura said about Union Canal Carriers:

Absolutely brilliant! Surpassed all expectations.

Absolutely. Perfect from start to finish. Heather was super helpful from the first conversation. Everyone we met were kind and helpful and Tim gave us a super start with some fabulous instructions a...

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Bjørn

14 days ago

Date of purchase: 09/06/2025

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Trusted Customer

14 days ago

Date of purchase: 08/06/2025

We had a lovely day and made lots of memories.

Every part of this day was easy and the staff were very helpful

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Sandy

Carshalton

14 days ago

Date of purchase: 06/06/2025

What Sandy said about Union Canal Carriers:

Yes, all staff very welcoming.

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Tracy

Leicester

20 days ago

Date of purchase: 31/05/2025

What Tracy said about Union Canal Carriers:

Mendip is well maintained, everything works reliably.

Yes, very helpful phone service and extra discount for previous customers

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Lesley

Long Buckby

21 days ago

Date of purchase: 30/05/2025

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John

Henlow

23 days ago

Date of purchase: 31/05/2025

What John said about Union Canal Carriers:

Great get away on the Grand Union!

100% Union Canal Carriers were very helpful throughout the whole process.

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Trusted Customer

23 days ago

Date of purchase: 31/05/2025

The canal was a little depleted of water and the wind caused steering probl

Yes, easy to load and reload from the car. The lack of a seat at the tiller.

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Trusted Customer

24 days ago

Date of purchase: 31/05/2025

We enjoyed our relaxing, comfortable week on Berwyn - a perfect holiday!

Booking was very straightforward and on arrival we were given a very warm welcome.

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About Union Canal Carriers

With 18 holiday hire boats and a day boat. Union Canal Carriers can offer you good quality comfortable boats should you wish a day, weekend, midweek or longer time on the wonderful English canals.

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Braunston Pump House, Dark Lane, Braunston, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 7HJ, United Kingdom

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Union Canal Carriers Reviews

Narrowboat MendipMore reviews of this product (62)View product websiteWe hired NB Mendip for a week and toured the Oxford Canal from Braunston to Hawkesbury Junction. As first-time narroboaters, we chose this route as there are only four locks to negotiate. Enough to...Read all

Narrowboat ArburyMore reviews of this product (43)View product websiteWe had an amazing time spending a week together on Arbury! Such a fabulous place to hire from. So helpful and supportive and for a first time boating family, we took to it and loved every minute. The...Read all

Narrowboat HemplowMore reviews of this product (19)View product websiteExcellent trip down Oxford Canal to Cropredy. Pub stop at Folly Inn, Wharf Inn and. Brasenose Arms.

Day Hire NarrowboatMore reviews of this product (252)View product websiteEasy to book, helpful staff that quickly answered our questions. Staff provided advice on where to travel to. Boat had everything we needed,was clean and well equipped. We had a fantastic day and are...Read all

Narrowboat CleeMore reviews of this product (55)View product websiteClee was perfect for a couple or small family, easier to steer than some of the larger narrowboats. Union Canal Carriers is based in a lovely, historic canalside setting. All staff were so helpful,...Read all

Narrowboat MendipMore reviews of this product (62)View product websiteQuiet engine, easy to handle. Well equipped, well designed galley.

Day Hire NarrowboatMore reviews of this product (252)View product website

Narrowboat WenlockMore reviews of this product (42)View product websiteGreat boat for our family, well equipped and layout was great with a lovely big saloon. Only comment would be top bunks are quite narrow!

Narrowboat BlackdownMore reviews of this product (52)View product website

Narrowboat BerwynMore reviews of this product (57)View product websiteVery quiet engine. Plenty of storage space. Comfortable bunks/bedding. Kitchen remarkably well equipped. Excellent large drying/airing cupboard for the inevitable wet clothing! Lovely shower, and...Read all

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