6-10 berth narrowboats for holidays and short breaks on the Oxford Canal and Kennet & Avon canal

THE UK'S BEST SELF DRIVE CANAL HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OUT ABOARD SUPERB NARROWBOATS

6 - 10 BERTH FLEXI 66FT

BRAUNSTON / DEVIZES

THESE AMAZING NEAR FULL LENGTH HOLIDAY BOATS OFFER EVERYTHING FROM SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION FOR 6 UP TO A 10 BERTH PARTY BOAT.

The layout of these holiday boats is almost infinitely flexible. They offer a multitude of options from ensuite cruising for four, or private twin/double cabins for 6, permanent double or all-single berths for 8 right through to a capacity of 10 for a larger family, party cruise, or group of friends. Any combination of the above may be possible!

Stylish and Spacious for Two or Three Couples featuring two full bathrooms and three permanent separate bedrooms: comfortable centrally heated boats with a seperate dining area and spacious rear cruiser deck for al fresco dining and sociable cruising.

Perfect Family Boats with a completely flexible layout offering up to four double beds, up to 9 single beds, or any combinations of doubles/singles in up to four cabins there are options for almost any family combination. If you book as a six or eight berth you have the option for all beds to be permanent and the dinette area to remain ‘as is’ without the need to make it up as a bed each night. The dinette area offers enough seating for the whole group to eat together and the folding chairs can even be moved outdoors for alfresco dining on the stern deck.

Parties, Reunions, Larger Groups are very welcome on these boats which can accommodate up to 10pp in a variety of singles and doubles combinations – and with a large dinette area so that the group can sit together and socialise at the rear of the boat without leaving the skipper feeling unloved! When booked for 10 singles, the dinette is used for two people on the dinette top-to-toe, as shown.

Our boats are widely regarded as some of the easiest handling holiday hire narrowboats around...and don’t forget that Wiltshire Narrowboats offer the most friendly, comprehensive boat handling training & tuition afloat before we let you embark on your waterway adventure.

Please note: These boats are priced based on number of persons booked: please ensure you are booking and paying for the correct party size. We regret we cannot offer refunds for a subsequently reduced party size once you have booked.

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Detailed Description

A level cruiser stern deck (which means that there is lots of space to socialise with family and friends...and the skipper!) makes for easy boarding. Through the handcrafted glazed hardwood rear cabin doors there are three steps down to the cabin which is all on one level and has 6ft 6” headroom at the centre, fully carpeted except in galley and bathroom areas which feature non-slip safety lino. The DVD TV is located here, as are the 240V sockets.

Stepping inside, the lounge dinette features a long fixed L-shaped dinette seat which can seat up to 8pp and can be changed at night into a single or double bed if required. Separate folding chairs allow for those who wish to sit on the opposite side of the removable table (this offers a spacious area between mealtimes if you prefer) and the folding chairs can be taken outdoors on the stern deck if you want to join the skipper whilst cruising.

Walking forward into the galley which features a standard domestic 4-ring gas cooker and under-counter electric fridge – fully equipped with all kitchenware and crockery, cutlery & glassware for up to 10pp. We also include dishwashing kit and a complementary starter kit of rubbish bags, soaps and toilet rolls – we feature Ecover cleaning products to do all we can to care for the environment.

Note that our dinette seats feature extensive under-seat lockers which, because they are effectively below the waterline, provide excellent cool storage for fruit and veg, wine, beer without the need to clutter the fridge up.

Moving forward, the first bathroom (toilet, washbasin, shower) is to one side of a short corridor before you reach the first bedroom (flexible – double or twin bed, or up to three bunk beds). Separating this and the second bedroom are a pair of wardrobes with doors that also act as a privacy screen at night. Beyond these the second bathroom (toilet, washbasin, shower) is to one side of a short corridor before you reach the bow/lounge cabin/ third bedroom (flexible – double or twin bed) which for a party of 6 or 8 could simply be used as a permanent forward lounge. This opens out through glazed hardwood doors into a seated bow cockpit offering space for up to 6 to sit right at the front of the boat.

Storage consists of a wardrobe (hangers provided) in each main cabin, low-level under-dinette lockers, and two heated cupboards on the rearmost cabin wall - ideal for coats, drying items, boots etc.

Central Heating is provided by a diesel heater powering radiators...and the cabin is also spray-foam insulated throughout.

Hot Water is by simply provided means of the main boat engine running each day – but the diesel heating also can top this up as required.

Drinking Water enough tanked drinking water for at least a full day’s cruising even if all 10 have a daily shower – and our unique high-pressure water pumps ensure that both showers and the galley can all get water at the same time. (We’ll show you how and where to refill the water tank when during your boating tuition).

Lighting We were the first hirefleet to standardise on low-power eco-friendly LED lighting throughout – soft LEDs for the bedroom areas, brighter LEDs for the galley and bathrooms, together with individual berth lights.

240V Electricity is powered from an inverter which itself uses battery power: the maximum load is up to 800W so is suitable for appliance charging and lower powered hair straighteners/ dryers etc. The inverter cannot be left on overnight and for this reason we do not recommend reliance on 240V for health-critical medical machines e.g. breathing/ sleep apnoea etc etc. Note that the 240V sockets are at the rear of the lounge only.