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taking a hotel boat holiday

Things to do boating on the canal

what is a hotel boat?

Hotel boats have been around for years but are one of the best kept secrets of the canals. Step on board for a unique opportunity to enjoy the delightful scenery and relaxing pace of the waterways – without the worries of cooking of the exertions of lock- winding.

what happens on a hotel boat holiday?

Like hotels on dry land, each hotel boat has its own distinctive character and charm. Some welcome parties of six or eight, others are more intimate, catering for smaller groups. However, all explore the most enchanting countryside the UK has to offer, with opportunities to stop off at places of interest and benefit from the local knowledge of the crew.

From breakfast to afternoon tea and cakes and a wholesome dinner, home-made fayre is the order of the day on board a hotel boat. Boats cruise every day, starting after breakfast and guests can shoose between stepping ashore and strolling along the towpath or simply sitting in comfort onboard and watching out for willdife. If you wish to lend a hand with the working of the boat or locks, you will often be welcome.

can I get off the boat?

Each schedule differs, but most hotel boats make a point of stopping at local attractions and places of interest and will moor near a friendly waterside pub in the evening. During cruising times guests are free to hop off the boat and walk along the towpath – you may arrange to be picked up again at a certain point.