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Lock etiquette
To all you narrowboat novices: we say, don’t be put off by these fellas . Locks can look intimidating and you do need to take things slowly and carefully. But here’s the thing: as you Read more…
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Where should we go for my husband’s 50th birthday weekend?
Planning a 50th birthday weekend trip away? Being responsible for 50th birthday weekend surprise is a huge challenge. We are frequently contacted by wives, husbands and partners who have the task of organising an unforgettable Read more…
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Boutique Narrowboats in the news
Hey, looks like we have made a bit of a splash in the local news! Here’s a link to the Ben Jackson programme on BBC Radio Leicester 🙂 https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/play/p06gzq6x (Scroll through to 1’38”. It will Read more…
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Romantic weekend getaway
A romantic weekend getaway can range from a five-star penthouse at the Ritz to a two-person tent in a festival field. You may not yet have considered a gentle adventure on a narrowboat. Sometimes the Read more…
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Packing for your narrowboat holiday
For those of you who have booked the Boutique Narrowboat over the next couple of months, you will probably already have Packing Plans. If you’ve been on a canal boat before, you’ll know all about Read more…
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Moving day for the Boutique Narrowboat
After months of working on Lesley Ann at Debdale Wharf Marina, the time has come for her to be lifted off her hardstanding. After a couple of hiccups – including a broken crane – we Read more…
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Special occasions
So far this summer, our luxury canal boat in Leicestershire has been booked for all sorts of special occasions – an anniversary surprise, two 40th birthday weekends and a minimoon. How lovely! What better way Read more…
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Our first canal boat holiday – extraordinary!
I’ve just been looking through some paperwork and came across this article written for Canal Boating Times a couple of years ago. It made me smile – but I stand by every word! Try something Read more…
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Luxury canal boat hire
Our new luxury canal boat hire business launched in Leicestershire just a few weeks ago, in time for Summer 2018. Our first boat is Lesley Ann, which we designed especially for couples, and you can book Read more…
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Creating a luxury narrowboat bed
Here’s the thing: we can’t claim to offer the most romantic retreat on England’s canals without providing the comfiest bed. We know exactly what it’s like to spend hours tossing and turning on a thin, Read more…