Kathleen May is a unique, heritage-style narrowboat with a delightfully historic feel. The beautiful external features are inspired by old working canal boats and include a classic stern and tiller, and traditional portholes.
Inside, a quirky layout offers a curtained dining area which doubles as a cosy second bed. This wonderful hire boat boasts a small Aga in the kitchen and an electric hob for easy cooking. There are two little fridge freezers side by side, and a traditional porcelain Butler’s sink.
Two sleeping areas | Walk-through layout | Tongue and groove panelling
Kitchen with Aga and Butler’s sink | Microwave | Induction hob
Wi-Fi | TV | Dining area | Central heating
Real wood floors | Croft-style interior | Skylights throughout
Boat specification
55′ long x 6’10” wide
Maximum headroom 6’6″
Cruiser stern with large deck, classic tiller shape
Sleeps 3 (please, no children under 8 years for safety reasons)
Bed #1 is a standard double (4′ 6 wide x 6’2 long). It is 33″ (84cm) from the floor to top of the mattress so we provide a small stool to help you get into bed.
Bed #2 is a dinette bed 3’6″ wide x 5’9″ long (large single)
Lister engine
Pump-out toilet
Central heating
Boat operation
No experience required.
Comprehensive boat safety induction.
Training on handling the boat and mooring up.
Navigating locks, bridges and tunnels.
Help with choosing routes.
Emergency assistance round-the-clock.
Fully licensed and insured for hire.
Accredited Safety Certificate.
Life jackets and safety equipment on board.
Each hire includes a full handover on your first afternoon aboard, to show you how to operate Kathleen May and navigate the waterways. Many of our guests are novices and we hope that a holiday on our Boutique Narrowboat will encourage a life-long love of the canals.
Things to know
We are at Union Wharf Marina, 1a Canalside, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7UW.
Holidays start on a Monday or Friday at 2pm and finish on a Monday or Friday at 9.30am.
