Short Break and Holiday Boats
No matter the occasion, length of your holiday or number of people, we've got an overnight canal boat that is suited to you. All our boats are fully furnished and kitted out with everything you could possibly need for a relaxed and enjoyable getaway.
Click each boat to see further details.
Hawkesbury
Length - 69ft
Number of people - Up to 11
Sleeping arrangements - Three fixed double beds or two fixed double beds and twin beds or two fixed double beds with twin beds and bunks above either one or both as well as the option to convert the dinette into another double bed and the option to add another bunk above one of the fixed double beds
Dogs welcome! - £30 per dog with a maximum of 4 allowed on board
Measham
Length - 58ft
Number of people - Up to 7
Sleeping arrangements - Two fixed double beds or one fixed double bed and twin beds or one fixed double bed with twin beds and a bunk above one plus the option to convert the dinette into another double bed
Dogs welcome! - £30 per dog with a maximum of 4 allowed on board
Bosworth
Length - 69ft
Number of people - Up to 11
Sleeping arrangements - Three fixed double beds or two fixed double beds and twin beds or two fixed double beds with twin beds and bunks above either one or both as well as the option to convert the dinette into another double bed and the option to add another bunk above one of the fixed double beds
Dogs welcome! - £30 per dog with a maximum of 4 allowed on board
Ashby
Length - 55ft
Number of people - Up to 4
Sleeping arrangements - One fixed double bed and the option to convert the dinette into a second double bed
Dogs welcome! - £30 per dog with a maximum of 4 allowed on board
Golding
Length - 61ft
Number of people - Up to 5
Sleeping arrangements - Two fixed double beds or one fixed double bed with twin beds as well as the option to have a further person sleep in the dining area (not a fully converting bed)
Dogs welcome! - £30 per dog with a maximum of 4 allowed on board
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Carlton
Length - 55ft
Number of people - Up to 4
Sleeping arrangements - One fixed double bed and the option to convert the dinette into a second double bed
Dogs welcome! - £30 per dog with a maximum of 4 allowed on board
Features
- Gas cooker with grill, oven and four hobs
- Sink with hot and cold water
- Drinking water on tap
- Washing up liquid and sponge
- 240 volt electrical system with charging points
- Electric fridge with freezer compartment
- Kettle
- Microwave and toaster
- Flush toilet
- Mira shower
- Hand soap
- Hand towel
- Toilet paper
- TV, DVD and CD radio
- Pots and pans, cutlery and crockery
- Full thermostatic radiator, central heating and ventilated airing cupboards
- Bed linen and towels
- Quiet water cooled diesel engines
- Hair dryer
Conditions of hire
Please see individual boat pages which confirm the number of people per boat. A maximum of 4 dogs is in place for all our canal boats and for overnight boats, dogs are charged at £30 per dog. A deposit of 25% is required for your holiday which is payable over the phone via a card or by bank transfer. The full balance of the hire charge is to be paid 8 weeks before your holiday.
Timings
Overnight boat trips are bookable to start on either a Monday or a Friday. Your boat will be ready for you to check in from 2:30pm on the day of your holiday and will need to be returned and vacated by 9:30am on the morning of departure. Your trip starts from our boatyard located in Stoke Golding where we provide a full handover and briefing before you set off.