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Dog Friendly Narrowboat for Couples: Is This Your Perfect Escape?

There is something truly special about time spent on the water. Days slow down, the light softens, and the countryside feels close enough to touch. For many couples, a getaway feels even more meaningful when their dog can come too. That’s why choosing a dog friendly narrowboat holiday can create Read more

By Simon Youthed, 1 month20 February, 2026 ago
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6 Romantic Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Luxury Narrowboat

If you’re dreaming of a Valentine’s Day luxury narrowboat escape that’s intimate, romantic, and utterly unique, Boutique Narrowboats is the answer. Glide through tranquil waterways, savour slow mornings, and enjoy every detail designed for couples. 1. Wake Up to a Waterside Sunrise Start the day with nature’s most romantic show. Read more

By Simon Youthed, 2 months1 February, 2026 ago
Watford Locks
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Your first time on a canal boat: what to expect

Your first time on a canal boat is the start of a whole new way of travelling — slow, scenic, and full of unexpected joys.Here’s everything you need to know to feel confident and excited as you set off. Setting Off: A Gentle Start to Your First Narrowboat Holiday No Read more

By Simon Youthed, 11 months29 April, 2025 ago
Marbled White narrowboat for hire
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Why you should consider an autumn canal boat holiday

Canal boat holidays in the autumn can be quite different from a summer break. I’m not just talking about the change in the weather which can be welcome after the heat of August. I’m more thinking of your fellow boaters, and the change from families to couples. The summer holidays Read more

By Sharon Peach, 4 years28 July, 2022 ago
A posh posh posh narrowboat or canal boat hire
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Why canal boat hire has become so popular

Canal boat hire is increasingly popular with a younger age group. In the last few years, we’ve noticed more and more couples under 40 who are interested in learning how to drive a narrowboat and take an adventure together. And this is great for the waterways. Not so long ago Read more

By Sharon Peach, 4 years31 January, 2022 ago

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BOUTIQUE NARROWBOATS
UNION WHARF MARINA
1A CANALSIDE
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
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