Boating Holidays

Elegance is a cruiser style narrow boat with ample space at the front and rear for relaxing and socialising. The headroom is 6’5” so there’s no need to ‘duck’. The generous lounge/dining area and forward galley, complete with extra-large, low-level windows, offer a snug place to enjoy the wonderful canal views. Offering a fully equipped kitchen with a four-ring gas hob, oven, grill, full-size undercounter fridge and sink and drainer, and a toaster. All cutlery and crockery is supplied, plus pots and pans suited to catering for a large group. There is plenty of storage space for all your food items (plus your beer and wine!). There are two fixed double beds and two fixed singles, each in separate cabins, all with comfortable sprung mattresses and fresh white linen. There are two standard flushing toilets and a separate shower as well as a shower and hip bath in the centre of the boat, for that en-suite experience. Elegance has always been a pet-free boat, so she’s perfect for guests with allergies or for those who prefer to occupy a pet-free space.

The Lark is a 66ft Semi-Trad stern canal boat. It sleeps up to 6 people, ideal for couples or families / groups. Fully equipped galley with 4 burner gas cooker complete with grill and oven, refrigerator, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. Microwave, crockery and cafetière. Saucepans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery etc included. The Lark class has additional "creature comforts" such as LED lighting throughout, 2 TV’s, Large mirror in bathroom, shower with bi-fold door, 4 speaker CD/Radio, extractor in bathroom, Front deck table and wider beds. Two cabins, both can either be configured as one double bed or two singles. The seating area in the saloon can be converted into a double bed in the evening, if required. Two bathrooms complete with hand basin, electrically operated flush toilet, and shower with bi-fold door. Includes a 240v shaver socket.

This 6-8 berth boat offers fully flexible bedding arrangements in 4 sleeping cabins with two full bathrooms. It has a reverse layout with saloon and galley at the back of the boat and the spacious rear deck has a table for alfresco dining. Fully equipped galley with full size cooker, refrigerator with ice box, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. There are 240V sockets throughout the boat and modern electric flush toilets in the bathrooms which have a shower with bi-fold doors. Modern and beautiful interiors.

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.

Part of Andersen Boats fuel-inclusive fleet. Excellent style boat for friends and family. Designed and individually built by us to ensure the highest quality for our hirers. There is a shower/toilet room and an additional toilet room on board. Beautifully fitted throughout in oak, creating a bright and open visual space. This semi-traditional style boat has lots of living space, with a large galley/dining area, and lots of storage space available.

Brinks Prelude is the newest addition to Barnes Brinkcraft’s fleet. She’s a comfortable and spacious hire boat. Built for enjoying the best of the Norfolk Broads with your friends and family. The top deck provides a comfortable seating area for the whole family. You’ll find lovely big queen-size beds in the fore and aft cabins. You can also convert the saloon seating into a large double bed if you have guests staying for an evening. Each bathroom has a separate, full-height shower cubicle. The galley kitchen is very well provisioned. It holds 2 full-size fridges, an induction hob, a full-size electric oven and a microwave. The bow and stern thrusters make mooring almost effortless. 4 double beds, or 2 double beds and 4 single beds.

Water Lily (currently showing her winter interior) provides the ultimate romantic getaway retreat for couples. She was built in 2018 and is 18.28m (60ft) long with a cruiser stern. Set in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside Water Lily is a cosy, light and modern lady with a luxury interior designed for ultimate comfort. A very special narrowboat experience, Water Lily comes with her own private mooring and parking set in picturesque land on the opposite side of the towpath providing you with complete privacy, the perfect location for wildlife watching, star gazing and for your welcome pets to play.

Her mooring can be enjoyed through all seasons with picnic chairs, table, BBQ equipment and everything you would need for outdoor dining in the summer, or cosy up in the cooler months with a fantastic fire pit, where you can enjoy toasting giant marshmallows whilst wrapping up in the warm and snuggly throws, all this is provided should you wish to enjoy your mooring. Please note there are at certain times of the year restrictions on BBQs and fire pits, due to farmers crops and potential fire risks.

Water Lily is equipped with all your needs for a home from home experience as well as a cosy multi fuel stove. Wi-Fi is onboard as well as a TV with multiple channels including Netflix and surround sound music. You will also find a full-size quadrant shower and electric flushing cassette toilet with extra cassette onboard.

Planning the perfect romantic escape? Amore will sail you into the most delightful getaway for you and your loved one whilst you experience the unique views of the Norfolk Broads. Enjoy the golden sunsets with Amore’s innovative design and spacious layout. Offering a generous double bedroom, impressive saloon with folding door access to the rear sun deck where you can make the most of the fine weather. Contemporary fitted galley, natural wood interior and bow thruster for ease of handling.

Spacious saloon with a dining table and chairs, four armchairs and a traditional fuel stove. There is a TV/DVD player and a CD/Radio player. Well-equipped galley with a gas cooker complete with grill and oven, fridge with a small freezer compartment, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. There is a microwave and a cafetiere in the galley. Sufficient cooking utensils are provided. Two cabins, both can either be configured as a double bed or two single beds. There is also storage for clothes in each cabin. Two full bathrooms, both 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.

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.

Spacious saloon with a dining table, two armchairs and a traditional fuel stove. There is a TV/DVD player and a CD/Radio player. Well-equipped galley with a gas cooker complete with grill and oven, fridge with a small freezer compartment, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. There is a microwave and a cafetiere in the galley. Sufficient cooking utensils are provided. One rear cabin with a permanent double bed and drawers for storing clothes. One full bathroom with a wash basin, flush toilet and shower.

The Plover is a 58ft Semi-Trad stern canal boat. It sleeps up to 5 people, ideal for couples or small families. Fully equipped galley with 4 burner gas cooker complete with grill and oven, refrigerator, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. Microwave, toaster and cafetiere. Saucepans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery etc included. The Plover class has additional ’creature comforts’ such as LED lighting throughout, 2 TV’s, Large mirror in bathroom, shower with bi-fold door, 4 speaker CD/Radio, extractor in bathroom, Front deck table and wider beds. Two cabins. The rear cabin can either be configured as one double bed or two singles and the mid cabin offers a permanent double bed. The seating area in the saloon can be converted into a single bed in the evening, if required.

The names of the boats in our flotilla of luxurious Pea Green Boats are inspired by the beauty of Edward Lear’s famous and evocative poem, ‘The Owl and Pussy-cat’. A luxurious and spacious 57-foot cruiser style boat for couples, the Elegant Fowl features a double berth, spacious walk-through shower room, comfortable saloon with a log burner and walk-through galley at the stern. In the saloon, there is a three-seater sofa, TV and a log burner. No Pets.