The narrowboats at Christmas take a little snooze for a couple of weeks, giving us all time to look back at the previous year and plan ahead for the next. Amidst all the flurry and excitement of the festive period, we like to take a pause. So we invite you Read more
Narrowboat saloon seating can be tricky. Folk see the kinds of sofas we use on our holiday boats and wonder if they can replicate the look on their own boat. But the solution to a common narrowboat problem (space vs comfort vs appearance) is not straightforward. As an interior designer Read more
If airport delays, rail strikes and the general state of world stability is putting you off trips abroad, perhaps you are considering a holiday close to home. A narrowboat holiday is certainly one way to see England from a new angle. Whether you are meandering through our rural landscapes or Read more
English canal boat holidays in the autumn are among the best ways to see the countryside. As the air cools and the light changes, the canal reflects the beautiful colours of autumn as if you are travelling right through the heart of it. The natural world is always changing and Read more
As the winter approaches, we like to offer a number of dates for our static canal boat holidays. We trialled the idea last year and had some brilliant feedback, so we’ve decided to do the same again this year. So what kind of people are choosing a static canal boat Read more
Eating out on a canal boat holiday is one of the joys of the whole trip. Of course, the beauty of choosing a canal boat holiday is that you take your kitchen wherever you go. We encourage our guests to bring enough food with them for their entire vacation. This Read more
The Boutique Narrowboats are in the news again this week, with a fabulous review from the team behind Market Harborough Living. The magazine offers news and lifestyle features, and we are delighted with their article which followed their stay on Marbled White. “As soon as we peered down the hatch,” Read more
Our canal boat holidays are nominated for a top national award!! We are so excited that our canal boat holidays are nominated for the British Travel Awards 2023. Our aim is that the Boutique Narrowboats are amongst the most luxurious canal boats on Britain’s waterways and we are delighted to Read more
Our canal boats are in the local news again, thanks to the fabulous Market Harborough Living Magazine. We are always so excited to see our boats in print, and this article explains a bit more about how we all got started. Unlike many of the experienced boaters we encounter daily, Read more
We’ve signposted seven must-see canal features on a narrowboat break in the UK. Consider them a bucket list of items to tick off, as you cruise through your weekend. Setting off from Market Harborough, you will undoubtedly encounter all seven, as you learn to handle your narrowboat on your journey Read more