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Our latest luxury canal Boat – Woodland Grayling’s progress

There is such a lot of activity on the build of the newest Boutique Narrowboat, Woodland Grayling, that it can be hard to find a moment to take photos. But the parquet flooring goes in next week, so we have everything stored “up high.” It also gives me the opportunity Read more

By Sharon Peach, 5 years27 September, 2020 ago
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Canal lock etiquette – your guide to canal locks

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 exit your first lock, you will have been a little apprehensive together, figured it out Read more

By Sharon Peach, 7 years30 December, 2018 ago
luxury canal boat hire bedroom on the boutique narrowboat
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Introducing our new luxury canal boat hire business

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 her for holidays and short breaks here. [sswp-slide sswpid=2222] But it’s become clear that there Read more

By Sharon Peach, 8 years12 April, 2018 ago
Hire narrowboat going through Kibworth on the Grand Union canal Leicester section
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Canal boat breaks on the Grand Union canal (Leicester Section)

The Grand Union canal (Leicester section) boasts some truly undiscovered landscapes. Known as one of England’s least busy waterways, this canal is ideal if tranquility and beauty are important to your holiday or short break. We are based at North Kilworth , a marina which is situated midway through the Read more

By Sharon Peach, 8 years14 December, 2017 ago

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