Waterside Holidays
Narrowboat Hire from the Heart of England
Not just a booking agent – we own and maintain all our boats right here. Personal service, all-inclusive pricing, dogs welcome!
Our prices INCLUDE:
But I've never done this before!
We make sure you know enough to enjoy your time afloat!
Which boat do I choose?
All our narrowboats are individual, from 3 to 5 star & 2 to 8 berth.
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Can the dog come?
If dogs could design their own holidays, we reckon this would be it!
Each Boat is Individual
From romantic 2-berth to spacious 8-berth, with star ratings from 3 to 5 stars.
Bluebell
Perfect for couples. Cozy and romantic with everything you need.
Weekend from
£495
Week from
£895
Rosemary
Our newest boat! Modern fittings and spacious layout.
Weekend from
£695
Week from
£1195
Kingfisher
Great for families or groups of friends. Plenty of space.
Weekend from
£795
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£1395
Heron
Our biggest boat! Budget-friendly option for larger groups.
Weekend from
£695
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£1195
Where Can You Go?
From Braunston, you can explore some of England's most beautiful canals.
Braunston Ring
7 days
54 locks
Historic canal junction, tunnel experience
Leicester Arm
5 days
40 locks
Foxton Locks, Watford Gap
Weekend Explorer
3 days
12 locks
Local villages, canal pubs
Oxford & Return
14 days
90 locks
Oxford spires, Cropredy Festival
This Is Not Camping on Water
The boats come equipped with everything you need for a relaxing holiday afloat: fully equipped galley (including fridge and 4 hob gas cooker), a bathroom with a flushing toilet, and a shower, plenty of hot water, central heating and a TV.
Don't forget – with narrowboat hire, the boat IS the holiday. You don't need to allow for those expensive days out during the week!
Learn More About Boat HolidaysReady to Book?
Check availability online or give us a call – we're always happy to chat boats!