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Autumn on a canal boat
Which season is your favourite on the canals? As the nights begin to draw in and the weather cools, do your thoughts turn to outdoor adventure? After a summer of picnicking on the towpaths and Read more…
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What we did next
Some of you will know us as the naïve narrowboat enthusiasts who embarked on a boat restoration back in 2016, only to fall utterly in love with the waterways and decide to launch a one-boat Read more…
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Narrowboat Chalkhill Blue – a work in progress
You couldn’t call her Boutique, yet. Perhaps you could get away with Industrial, at a push. If you happened to be peering through a net curtain* with squinty eyes. But there are a few Read more…
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Foxton Locks
Foxton Locks in the heart of Leicestershire attracts over 4000 boaters each year and is considered one of the most extraordinary heritage sites in the country. A flight of ten locks comprises the longest staircase Read more…
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Narrowboat training for novices
Narrowboat training Many of our hirers have never set foot on a canal boat before their holiday and so narrowboat training is vital. Although we offer a comprehensive handover for all our guests, we are Read more…
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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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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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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…