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Built to the highest standards, our boats offer unparalleled features and comforts.
All our boats have flushing toilets, full sized cooker, central heating, 240v electric, and mobile wifi.
Depending on the class of boat hired, we also have King-Sized beds with comfortable mattresses, toaster, coffee maker and even a bottle of Champagne to welcome you on board.
Our main base at Napton Marina, in the heart of Warwickshire is well suited for cruises to historic towns such as Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon and Oxford, as well as many smaller towns and villages with stunning countryside..
Our Autherley Junction base gives easy access to the Shropshire Union, Staffordshire & Worcestershire, Birmingham, Llangollen, Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canals.
Fully flexible sleeping cabin arrangement of doubles or singles. They also have the 'reverse' layout with the addition of our unique rear deck dining features and two full bathrooms.
The first narrowboats on the canals with King Size doubles, roomy saloon, microwave, toaster and a superb fit out.
These boats are beautifully designed and fitted out for your cruising comfort and are available all season for short breaks, 10/11 night holidays as well as weekly hire.
Our 1st Class Fleet with saloon/galley at the rear and a new sociable rear deck design providing alfresco dining. TVs in all bedrooms and lots of extra features.
Located in the heart of Warwickshire for the Oxford, Grand Union, Coventry, Stratford and Ashby Canals. We also have Historic towns as Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon and Oxford, as well as many smaller towns and villages, with stunning countryside.
Easy access to the Shropshire Union, Staffordshire & Worcestershire, Birmingham, Llangollen, Trent & Mersey and Caldon Canals. Historic Towns and Cities as Birmingham, Chester, Stoke-on-Trent are also en-route.
6 Locks, 4 days. The North Oxford Canal is largely lock free, although there are 3 pairs of single locks at Hillmorton, just before Rugby. The route offers variety of both countryside and town.
The South Oxford Canal has single locks (wide enough for just one boat) which are easy to operate and either grouped in small flights or well spaced. The countryside consists of gently rolling hills with panoramic views.
Locks, tunnels and a historic Canal village.
This route includes double locks which are divided between flights and a few isolated locks. It is quite energetic, but well worthwhile.
This route takes you through the village of Braunston which has historically been associated with the canals and is still an important centre of the network. The locks are double (two boats can use them together) and are mostly grouped in flights. Braunston tunnel is an exciting feature of this route
All of the locks are single on this canal, which makes life easier.
From Autherley you are ideally placed to explore the Southern Section of the Staffs & Worcs Canal to Kinver
From Autherley you are ideally placed to explore the Northen Section of the Staffs & Worcs Canal to Tixall Wide
A varied and energetic route through the heart of rural Warwickshire
One of the oldest and prettiest canals on the whole system with the beautiful city of Oxford as your turning point.
Lots of locks to a Historic Town
A wonderful rural and practically lock-free route. Ideal for the less energetic or first timers.
Make your own pace through Braunston, the famous Blisworth Tunnel and the canal centre at Stoke Bruerne on this interesting and varied route.
One of the oldest and prettiest canals on the whole system. Stopping at Thrupp and catching a bus allows you to spend some time visiting Oxford if you wish.
This route takes you through the village of Braunston which has historically been associated with the canals and is still an important centre of the network. The locks are double (two boats can use them together) and are mostly grouped in flights. Braunston and Crick tunnels are exciting features of this route
Cruise at your leisure through unspoilt countryside through picturesque villages and towns with the historic city of Chester or the boat museum at Ellesmere Port as your turning point, or Nantwich if you want a more leisurely week.
Heading south from Autherley the canal passes through lovely Staffordshire countryside en route to the historic canal town of Stourport-on-Severn with an array of welcoming pubs and restaurants. A leisurely trip for novice boaters.
Another round trip with a difference mixing Staffordshire countryside with the industry and activity of Birmingham. Plenty of time for visiting Drayton Manor Park, the Sea-Life Centre or Kingsbury Water Park
With 94 locks, this popular route takes canal boat holiday-makers through the counties of Staffordshire, the West Midlands, Cheshire and Shropshire.
Cruise down to Stourport and back up the Stourbridge canal giving you the opportunity to see the Bonded Warehouse, Glassworks and Museum, and the Black Country Museum.
Either up to Lechlade or down to Henley and back, this route takes you through some of the prettiest canal and river scenery in Britain
Definitely for the energetic, there is plenty of variety on this route, taking in Oxford, Henley, Windsor, Brentford, Stoke Bruerne and Braunston.
A leisurely and interesting two week cruise which includes tunnels, aqueducts, the famous Foxton Locks, the River Soar and the Shardlow canal centre. You are left with extra time to explore other canals if you wish (to Market Harborough, Erewash Canal, Ashby Canal).
A busy two weeks taking in the Avon and Severn Rivers via Tewkesbury, with a superb mixture of scenery and interesting places to visit.
One of the most beautiful canals, accessible on a two week varied and rural trip.
Up to the navigable limit in the welsh hills, the Langollen combines all the elements of a scenic cruise with the unforgettable splendour of the Chirk and Pontcysyltte aqueducts.