Boating Holidays

Oakwood is a luxury 58ft cruiser stern canal boat, perfectly suited to a family or group of friends off on an adventure. She underwent a full refurbishment for 2022 and now offers contemporary decor, LED mood lighting and plenty of home comforts to make your holiday truly special. You’ll find central heating and radiators throughout the boat, with 240v power to 3-pin standard sockets. Oakwood’s saloon is very spacious, with large L-shaped sofa seating and a removable table. If required, you can convert the dinette area into a double bed, as well. You will also find a 24” smart TV in the saloon. The galley is perfect for cooking, with a full-size cooker, hob, toaster and fridge. You’ll find sufficient cooking utensils. Oakwood is home to two cabins, with the rear cabin able to be configured as a double or two singles. The mid-cabin has a permanent double bed and contains a second 24” smart TV. There is one full bathroom, with a wash basin, flush toilet and shower.

Lady Sienna is the newest addition to the North Kilworth fleet, and at 62ft is ideal for families, couples or groups of friends. Entering from the rear deck into the kitchen which has a solid wood worktop, fridge with freezer, oven, microwave, hob, kettle, coffee machine and washing machine for longer trips you walk through to the large saloon which has a dinette which can convert into a double bed, 32 inch TV, two arm chairs and a wood burning stove. There are side hatches on both sides of the saloon which can be opened to provide extra light and fresh air when required. The saloon leads through to the bunk bed cabin which has additional storage space and drawers. Next is the bathroom with basin, flush toilet and rainfall shower. Last cabin is the bedroom with a fixed double and a double wardrobe and overhead storage.

Sophie’s Serenity is a 2021 built 45ft semi-traditional canal boat. A near mirror image to her sister boat Precious Gem, she has a few extra additions such as solid marble worktop, retractable TV in the ceiling of the bedroom and additional lighting. Perfect for couples or families and painted in Farrow & Ball colours, she’s modern but still cosy – aided by the log burning stove for cooler evenings and the Webasto central heating that can be switched on at the touch of a button and heats the boat in less than 20 minutes.

Precious Gem is a 2019 built semi-traditional narrowboat designed specifically to accommodate holiday makers in luxury. Painted throughout in Farrow & Ball colours and framed with hand made solid oak fixtures and fittings, she’s ideal for couples or families. At only 45ft she is easy to manoeuvre and can be turned at various points on the canal. Entering from the rear deck into the kitchen which has an oven, gas hob, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, kettle and Dolche Late coffee machine you follow through into the saloon with wood burning stove for cosy evenings, a 32 inch TV and a 4 seater dinette which can convert in to a double bed. Next is the bathroom with basin, flush toilet and double shower. Then finally the bedroom which can be configured either as a double or two single beds.

NEW for 2024. Introducing Brinks Chorus, the latest addition to the Barnes Brinkcraft fleet. Brinks Chorus is our most luxurious and spacious new 2 + 2 berth boat, perfect for cruising the Norfolk Broads in comfort, space, and style.

Gin O’Clock is a unique, distinctive and modern 50ft cruiser stern canal boat. It has a unique dual steering concept and Captains chair, whilst offering a great space for entertaining and socialising. It sleeps up to 4 people, so is ideal for couples or small families, including your pet. Fully equipped galley with 3 burner gas hob and a gas grill and oven, refrigerator, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. Saucepans, cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, bedding, towels, hair dryer are all included included/provided. Gin O Clock has additional ’creature comforts’ such as LED lighting throughout, Wi-Fi, Smart TV, 240 volts, USB sockets, log burner, front deck table with seating, as well as seating at the rear on the stern. The seating area in the saloon can be converted into a double bed in the evening, if required. One bathroom, complete with hand basin, rain shower with bi-fold door and full marine toilet. Free secure parking within 10 metres of the boat mooring is provided.

Little Otter is a 25ft semi-cruiser stern narrowboat which was fully refitted in 2019. Her size means that she can be turned around anywhere on the canal so you never need to worry about the nearest winding point. She’s light and airy with a log burning stove for those chilly nights, and with an open plan layout to the cabin she’s ideal for 3 and 4 night breaks - popular with first time novices and seasoned cruisers. Solid wood worktop in the kitchen with oven, hob, fridge, kettle, microwave and coffee machine. The dinette converts into a double bed and can be made up for your arrival if preferred. She has a small but practical washroom containing basin, flush toilet and single shower.

New in 2019 Blue Otter Skipton offers a modern take on a canal boat. Comfortably accommodating 2 adults, you and your loved one can meander along the canals in style. Whether this is from the comfort of the two cosy chairs in the saloon or the option for al fresco living with the folding chairs and table. Start days Sunday and Tuesday.