England's Canals and Rivers Boat Holidays

Gailey Wharf



Located on the idyllic Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal the Potteries and Peak District offer plenty to explore. The rural parts of Staffordshire are dotted with the industrial history of the area often focused on the canal network. You have a choice of different styles of narrowboats to suit couples families and larger parties.
Gailey Wharf
Gailey Staffordshire
ST19 5PR
Site Facilities
    • New in 2012
    • Cruiser stern
    • 240v system
    • Microwave
    • Toaster
    • Fitted carpets (saloon and cabins)
    • Security safe
    • 2 shower/WCs

    240 Volts • Bicycles Allowed

Gailey Dove

Sleeps 6
Weekly Price Range £944 - £1859
Ref No BH2123
Gailey Dove Boat Holiday

Gailey Derwent

Sleeps 6
Weekly Price Range £832 - £1659
Ref No BH1685
Gailey Derwent Boat Holiday

Gailey Wye

Sleeps 8
Weekly Price Range £1,004 - £1959
Ref No BH1689
Gailey Wye Boat Holiday

Gailey Heron

Sleeps 5
Weekly Price Range £892 - £1739
Ref No BH1830
Gailey Heron Boat Holiday

Gailey Nene

Sleeps 4
Weekly Price Range £639 - £1259
Ref No BH1687
Gailey Nene Boat Holiday

Gailey Medway

Sleeps 6
Weekly Price Range £787 - £1539
Ref No BH1686
Gailey Medway Boat Holiday

Gailey Soar

Sleeps 4
Weekly Price Range £699 - £1359
Ref No BH2122
Gailey Soar Boat Holiday

Gailey Grebe

Sleeps 4
Weekly Price Range £787 - £1539
Ref No BH2043
Gailey Grebe Boat Holiday

Brook Line



Starting from this family owned and run country base just 8 miles north of Worcester you can enjoy a superb choice of cruising options including the Stourport Ring a popular circular route taking in breathtaking countryside and the historic cathedral city of Worcester; or the Droitwich Canal newly re-opened and the perfect distance for a short-break. You are assured of a warm welcome a good range of well equipped boats and expert tuition for the first-timer from experienced and friendly staff.
Brook Line
Dunhampstead Nr Droitwich Worcestershire
WR9 7JX
Site Facilities
    • Semi-traditional stern
    • 240v system
    • Spacious galley and saloon
    • Microwave
    • Vacuum cleaner
    • Video
    • Airing cupboard
    • Fixed double
    • Shower/WC
    • Separate WC

    Microwave • 240 Volts • Multi Toilet • DVD • Bicycles Allowed

Rosebrook

Sleeps 6
Semi-traditional stern and good layout for a family of four.
Weekly Price Range £809 - £1759
Ref No BH1336
Rosebrook Boat Holiday

Pearlbrook

Sleeps 3
Traditional stern compact and easy to handle.
Weekly Price Range £439 - £985
Ref No BH1316
Pearlbrook Boat Holiday

Ripplingbrook

Sleeps 5
Ideal family boat with large bow and stern decks.
Weekly Price Range £607 - £1439
Ref No BH1334
Ripplingbrook Boat Holiday

Bowbrook

Sleeps 6
Large bow and stern decks.
Weekly Price Range £686 - £1499
Ref No BH1064
Bowbrook Boat Holiday

Sparklingbrook

Sleeps 5
Large comfortably furnished saloon.
Weekly Price Range £644 - £1405
Ref No BH1415
Sparklingbrook Boat Holiday

Dancingbrook

Sleeps 8
Semi-traditional stern great for a larger family.
Weekly Price Range £881 - £1925
Ref No BH1574
Dancingbrook Boat Holiday

Hadleybrook

Sleeps 9
Great for larger families or groups of friends.
Weekly Price Range £794 - £1729
Ref No BH1212
Hadleybrook Boat Holiday

Springbrook

Sleeps 6
Large open stern particularly suitable boat for two couples.
Weekly Price Range £686 - £1499
Ref No BH1418
Springbrook Boat Holiday

Deanbrook

Sleeps 6
Interior sprung mattress on fixed berths for a more comfortable night’s sleep.
Weekly Price Range £802 - £1749
Ref No BH1132
Deanbrook Boat Holiday

Autherley Junction



An excellent fleet of modern and beautifully designed narrowboats (part of Napton Narrowboats) based at the start of the Shropshire Union Canal. Ideally placed to enjoy a superb choice of routes they are extremely comfortable quiet and well equipped craft with quality fittings and furnishings throughout.
Autherley Junction
Autherley Junction Staffordshire West Midlands
WV9 5HW
Site Facilities
    • Cruiser stern
    • Coffee maker
    • Microwave
    • Toaster
    • Flat screen TV
    • CD/MP3 player
    • Ensuite bath with overhead shower/WC
    • Separate ensuite WC

    Microwave • 240 Volts • Bath • Multi Toilet • DVD • Fixed Berths • Bicycles Allowed

Water Elite 6

Sleeps 8
Three cabins and large comfortable saloon extremely comfortable for six.
Weekly Price Range £851 - £1999
Ref No BH1579
Water Elite 6 Boat Holiday

Water Explorer 8

Sleeps 10
Beautifully fitted out in light oak with 2 WCs and large saloon windows. A large boat for the experienced crew extremely comfortable for eight.
Weekly Price Range £749 - £1865
Ref No BH1489
Water Explorer 8 Boat Holiday

Water Explorer 4

Sleeps 6
Beautifully fitted out in light oak with large saloon windows extremely comfortable boat for four.
Weekly Price Range £622 - £1439
Ref No BH1487
Water Explorer 4 Boat Holiday

Water Elite 2

Sleeps 2
Luxury cruising for two – perfect for honeymoons anniversaries or any special time away.
Weekly Price Range £606 - £1259
Ref No BH1601
Water Elite 2 Boat Holiday

Water Elite 4

Sleeps 6
Two cabins two full bathrooms and large comfortable saloon.
Weekly Price Range £802 - £1865
Ref No BH1578
Water Elite 4 Boat Holiday

Water Elite 8

Sleeps 10
Two king size doubles two WCs and large comfortable saloon.
Weekly Price Range £874 - £2099
Ref No BH1548
Water Elite 8 Boat Holiday

Water Explorer 6

Sleeps 8
Beautifully fitted out in light oak with two WCs and large saloon windows extremely comfortable for six.
Weekly Price Range £694 - £1655
Ref No BH1488
Water Explorer 6 Boat Holiday

Water Elite 2 Imogen

Sleeps 2
Luxury cruising for two – honeymoons anniversaries or any special time away.
Weekly Price Range £592 - £1259
Ref No BH2016
Water Elite 2 Imogen Boat Holiday

Elite 6R2B Eleanor

Sleeps 8
Two king size doubles two full bathrooms and large comfortable saloon.
Weekly Price Range £874 - £2065
Ref No BH2102
Elite 6R2B Eleanor Boat Holiday

Alvechurch Marina



Cruising from Alvechurch delves into the varied landscape of five Midlands counties with a rich mixture of sights and scenery – modern and historic rural and industrial. Locks are met in majestic flights in this part of the country so be prepared for some good bursts of activity.
Alvechurch Marina
Alvechurch Worcester Worcestershire
B48 7SQ
Site Facilities
    • Cruiser stern
    • Shower/WC
    • Separate WC

    Microwave • 240 Volts • Multi Toilet • Multi Shower • Bicycles Allowed

Alvechurch Owl

Sleeps 10
Weekly Price Range £1,049 - £2059
Ref No BH1630
Alvechurch Owl Boat Holiday

Alvechurch Thrush

Sleeps 6
Weekly Price Range £1,004 - £1959
Ref No BH1635
Alvechurch Thrush Boat Holiday

Alvechurch Eagle

Sleeps 7
Weekly Price Range £1,004 - £1959
Ref No BH1625
Alvechurch Eagle Boat Holiday

Alvechurch Bunting

Sleeps 5
Weekly Price Range £787 - £1539
Ref No BH1623
Alvechurch Bunting Boat Holiday

Alvechurch Heron

Sleeps 5
Weekly Price Range £892 - £1739
Ref No BH1629
Alvechurch Heron Boat Holiday

Alvechurch Grebe

Sleeps 4
Weekly Price Range £787 - £1539
Ref No BH1627
Alvechurch Grebe Boat Holiday

Alvechurch Weaver

Sleeps 4
Weekly Price Range £787 - £1539
Ref No BH1637
Alvechurch Weaver Boat Holiday

Alvechurch Gull

Sleeps 6
Weekly Price Range £1,004 - £1959
Ref No BH1628
Alvechurch Gull Boat Holiday

Alvechurch Swan

Sleeps 12
Weekly Price Range £1,154 - £2259
Ref No BH1633
Alvechurch Swan Boat Holiday

Alvechurch Goose

Sleeps 8
Weekly Price Range £1,132 - £2229
Ref No BH1626
Alvechurch Goose Boat Holiday

Alvechurch Derwent

Sleeps 6
Weekly Price Range £832 - £1659
Ref No BH2121
Alvechurch Derwent Boat Holiday

Tardebigge Marina



Located in rural Worcestershire in an idyllic setting close to the Tardebigge Locks a flight of 30 canal locks that raise the Birmingham and Worcester Canal over 220 feet. There is a great choice of cruising routes for both novice and experienced boaters. With a modern and spacious fleet offering a selection of boats from two to twelve berths and a choice of cruiser or semi-traditional stern finding the right boat to suit you should be easy.
Tardebigge Marina
Tardebigge Worcestershire
B60 1LR
Site Facilities
    • Cruiser stern
    • Microwave
    • DVD
    • Shower/WC


Rowan

Sleeps 4
Value for money four berth – popular with couples and small families.
Weekly Price Range £817 - £1114
Ref No BH2186
Rowan Boat Holiday

Cardiff

Sleeps 10
Large practical narrowboat designed for large families or groups.
Weekly Price Range £1,249 - £1959
Ref No BH2133
Cardiff Boat Holiday

Wye

Sleeps 8
Value for money ideal for the larger family.
Weekly Price Range £1,014 - £1779
Ref No BH1749
Wye Boat Holiday

Silver Ghost

Sleeps 4
Value for money four berth – popular with couples and small families.
Weekly Price Range £1,099 - £1739
Ref No BH1762
Silver Ghost Boat Holiday

Danny Boy

Sleeps 12
Large well appointed narrowboat ideal for two families or groups.
Weekly Price Range £1,289 - £2039
Ref No BH2080
Danny Boy Boat Holiday

Tap Dance

Sleeps 12
Large well appointed narrowboat ideal for two families or groups.
Weekly Price Range £1,259 - £2039
Ref No BH2134
Tap Dance Boat Holiday

Ruby

Sleeps 6
A spacious and comfortable layout – a very popular design.
Weekly Price Range £1,129 - £1859
Ref No BH1759
Ruby Boat Holiday

Tamar

Sleeps 8
Practical and compact boat accommodating up to eight.
Weekly Price Range £1,014 - £1779
Ref No BH1764
Tamar Boat Holiday

Golden Ghyll

Sleeps 2
Delightful ’couples’ narrowboat – spacious and well designed.
Weekly Price Range £998 - £1259
Ref No BH1754
Golden Ghyll Boat Holiday

Dragonfly

Sleeps 8
Delightful and comfortable narrowboat with two toilets.
Weekly Price Range £1,249 - £1959
Ref No BH1752
Dragonfly Boat Holiday

Osney

Sleeps 4
Value for money four berth – popular with couples and small families.
Weekly Price Range £886 - £1114
Ref No BH1758
Osney Boat Holiday

Silver Dove

Sleeps 6
Spacious and comfortable great family boat.
Weekly Price Range £1,074 - £1779
Ref No BH1760
Silver Dove Boat Holiday

Wharfedale

Sleeps 6
Compact six berth with great design and flexible berth arrangements.
Weekly Price Range £944 - £1739
Ref No BH1765
Wharfedale Boat Holiday

Silver Dusk

Sleeps 2
Compact and economical two berth.
Weekly Price Range £817 - £1114
Ref No BH1761
Silver Dusk Boat Holiday

Hanbury

Sleeps 9
Large practical narrowboat designed for large families or groups.
Weekly Price Range £1,179 - £1859
Ref No BH1755
Hanbury Boat Holiday

Bridge Boatyard



Start your holiday from the very heart of the peaceful and picturesque Fenland waterways. Based in Ely overlooked by its magnificent and world-famous cathedral this varied choice of well-fitted and laid out boats sleep from two to six people and the range includes traditional narrowboats as well as the sports cruiser style.
Bridge Boatyard
Ely Cambridgeshire
CB7 4DY
Site Facilities
    • Cruiser stern
    • Quiet water cooled engine
    • Radiator central heating
    • Fitted carpets (saloon and cabin)
    • DVD
    • Airing cupboard
    • Shower/WC

    DVD

Shiraz

Sleeps 4
Ideal for a couple or small family.
Weekly Price Range £449 - £1029
Ref No BH1995
Shiraz Boat Holiday

Sunlight

Sleeps 4
Value for money cruiser ideal for first time boaters.
Weekly Price Range £296 - £705
Ref No BH1425
Sunlight Boat Holiday

Sunseeker

Sleeps 4
Traditional aft cockpit cruiser ideal for two.
Weekly Price Range £308 - £729
Ref No BH1431
Sunseeker Boat Holiday

Sunquest

Sleeps 6
Practical family boat for up to six.
Weekly Price Range £419 - £969
Ref No BH1427
Sunquest Boat Holiday

Chianti

Sleeps 6
Comfortable cosy and inviting narrowboat.
Weekly Price Range £539 - £1235
Ref No BH1825
Chianti Boat Holiday

Sundancer

Sleeps 4
Excellent all weather family cruiser with sliding sunroof over saloon.
Weekly Price Range £352 - £835
Ref No BH1423
Sundancer Boat Holiday

Sunray

Sleeps 4
Compact cruiser with high level cockpit and folding canopy.
Weekly Price Range £420 - £869
Ref No BH1428
Sunray Boat Holiday

Sunstar

Sleeps 4
Ideal for first time boaters easy to manoeuvre with centre cockpit.
Weekly Price Range £284 - £685
Ref No BH1432
Sunstar Boat Holiday

Guildford Boat House



For over 30 years the Chase family has been offering a warm welcome and a personal service from their base in the heart of Guildford – convenient for cruising the River Wey River Thames Basingstoke Canal (when available) and even the Kennet and Avon Canal. Their experience and skill means you can be sure of well equipped and well maintained boats. If you are a first time boater you will like the idea of cruising on the River Wey. There are 10 locks for you to operate yourself between Guildford and Weybridge so by the time you reach the River Thames you will be experienced and confident with the locks. If you don’t wish to take your car the base is located less than a mile from the Railway station where taxis are readily available.
Guildford Boat House
Guildford Surrey
GU1 3XJ
Site Facilities
    • Semi-traditional stern
    • Partially enclosed rear cockpit with extra seating
    • 1 double and 2 singles can remain permanently made up
    • 2 shower/WCs 1 with hip bath

    Bath • Multi Toilet • Multi Shower • Bicycles Allowed

Guildford Regent

Sleeps 8
Semi-traditional stern with safe seating for the children.
Weekly Price Range £1,029 - £1625
Ref No BH1209
Guildford Regent Boat Holiday

Elstead

Sleeps 6
Weekly Price Range £1,199 - £1769
Ref No BH2167
Elstead Boat Holiday

Frensham

Sleeps 10
Large sociable seating area in rear saloon.
Weekly Price Range £1,305 - £1995
Ref No BH1179
Frensham Boat Holiday

Savanna

Sleeps 8
Family boat with a separate bunk cabin the kids will love.
Weekly Price Range £1,199 - £1769
Ref No BH1384
Savanna Boat Holiday

Tilford

Sleeps 6
Flexible accommodation for families or up to three couples.
Weekly Price Range £1,029 - £1625
Ref No BH2034
Tilford Boat Holiday

Eashing

Sleeps 4
Weekly Price Range £815 - £1259
Ref No BH2168
Eashing Boat Holiday

Hydestile

Sleeps 7
Bright interior and a flexible layout for families couples or friends.
Weekly Price Range £905 - £1549
Ref No BH1233
Hydestile Boat Holiday

Hawthorn

Sleeps 8
Semi-traditional stern with safe seating for the children.
Weekly Price Range £1,029 - £1625
Ref No BH1850
Hawthorn Boat Holiday

Wanborough

Sleeps 8
Super-flexible layout for families friends or up to four couples.
Weekly Price Range £1,255 - £1819
Ref No BH1483
Wanborough Boat Holiday

Guildford Knight

Sleeps 4
A family boat for four.
Weekly Price Range £905 - £1549
Ref No BH1711
Guildford Knight Boat Holiday

Le Boat Benson



With two bases on the River Thames - at Benson and at Chertsey near Windsor you are ideally placed to explore the most historic and beautiful stretch of the River Thames between Oxford and Kingston-upon-Thames. Choose from a fleet of stylish and comfortable self-drive cruisers with sun decks for alfresco dining and perfectly equipped for a great holiday. No experience is necessary - first time cruisers are very welcome. All instruction and guidance is provided on arrival.
Le Boat Benson
Benson
OX10 6SJ
Site Facilities
    • Shore power
    • Dual steering
    • Spacious sundeck with access to the saloon
    • Air conditioning
    • Microwave
    • 2 shower/WCs 1 ensuite


Caprice

Sleeps 6
A beautiful light and spacious interior.
Weekly Price Range £1,012 - £2120
Ref No BH2051
Caprice Boat Holiday

Consul

Sleeps 4
Spacious dual steering cruiser with rear sundeck.
Weekly Price Range £866 - £2034
Ref No BH1772
Consul Boat Holiday

Royal Mystique 2

Sleeps 6
Stylish cruiser with spacious upper sundeck.
Weekly Price Range £1,609 - £2919
Ref No BH2147
Royal Mystique 2 Boat Holiday

Vision 4

Sleeps 9
Spacious cruiser with four ensuite shower/WCs.
Weekly Price Range £2,059 - £3519
Ref No BH2157
Vision 4 Boat Holiday

Calypso

Sleeps 8
Stylish and spacious cruiser with upper sundeck.
Weekly Price Range £1,147 - £2734
Ref No BH2107
Calypso Boat Holiday

Crusader

Sleeps 6
Spacious cruiser with three ensuite shower/WCs.
Weekly Price Range £1,120 - £2303
Ref No BH1609
Crusader Boat Holiday

Classique

Sleeps 8
Dual steering cruiser with large galley and upper sundeck.
Weekly Price Range £1,162 - £2350
Ref No BH1610
Classique Boat Holiday

Mystique

Sleeps 8
Dual steering cruiser with spacious sundeck.
Weekly Price Range £1,844 - £3149
Ref No BH2158
Mystique Boat Holiday

Magnifique

Sleeps 10
Dual steering cruiser with spacious sundeck.
Weekly Price Range £1,376 - £3234
Ref No BH2108
Magnifique Boat Holiday

Tango

Sleeps 6
Cruiser with front and upper sundecks.
Weekly Price Range £986 - £2429
Ref No BH1607
Tango Boat Holiday

Elegance

Sleeps 6
Unique dual steering cruiser with upper sundeck and three shower/WCs.
Weekly Price Range £1,188 - £2914
Ref No BH2052
Elegance Boat Holiday

Tamaris

Sleeps 6
A popular family boat.
Weekly Price Range £749 - £1779
Ref No BH1608
Tamaris Boat Holiday

Classique Star

Sleeps 10
Great for larger families or groups of friends with three shower/WCs.
Weekly Price Range £1,346 - £2732
Ref No BH1771
Classique Star Boat Holiday

Gayton Marina UK Boat Hire



Cruising routes from Gayton are typified by rolling Northamptonshire arable landscapes the rural countryside punctuated by fair sized towns and villages easily accessible from the canal-side. The base is situated on the Grand Union Canal - a motorway of its time but now the most peaceful route imaginable from Birmingham to London.
Gayton Marina
Blisworth Arm Gayton Northamptonshire
NN7 3ER
Site Facilities
    • Cruiser stern
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Vacuum cleaner
    • Ensuite hip bath with overhead shower and electric flush WC
    • Shower with electric flush WC

    Microwave • 240 Volts • Multi Toilet • DVD • Multi Shower • Bicycles Allowed

Gayton Eagle

Sleeps 7
Weekly Price Range £1,004 - £1959
Ref No BH1655
Gayton Eagle Boat Holiday

Gayton Owl

Sleeps 10
Weekly Price Range £1,049 - £2059
Ref No BH1659
Gayton Owl Boat Holiday

Gayton Swan

Sleeps 12
Weekly Price Range £1,154 - £2259
Ref No BH1661
Gayton Swan Boat Holiday

Gayton Bunting

Sleeps 5
Weekly Price Range £787 - £1539
Ref No BH1828
Gayton Bunting Boat Holiday

Gayton Grebe

Sleeps 4
Weekly Price Range £787 - £1539
Ref No BH1657
Gayton Grebe Boat Holiday

Gayton Heron

Sleeps 5
Weekly Price Range £892 - £1739
Ref No BH2047
Gayton Heron Boat Holiday

Gayton Gull

Sleeps 6
Weekly Price Range £1,004 - £1959
Ref No BH1658
Gayton Gull Boat Holiday

Gayton Weaver

Sleeps 4
Weekly Price Range £787 - £1539
Ref No BH1663
Gayton Weaver Boat Holiday

Gayton Goose

Sleeps 8
Weekly Price Range £1,132 - £2229
Ref No BH1656
Gayton Goose Boat Holiday

Gayton Thrush

Sleeps 6
Weekly Price Range £1,004 - £1959
Ref No BH1662
Gayton Thrush Boat Holiday

Rugby Wharf UK Boat Hire



With a choice of well-fitted and equipped narrowboats sleeping from two to eight people you just need to decide which suits you and where you want to cruise. North from Rugby is quite rural and almost lock free whereas a trip south takes you down to the Grand Union Canal - a bygone ’highway’ of a canal! Excellent territory for a variety of short breaks; you will be spoilt for choice and well serviced with pubs and ancient countryside.
Rugby Wharf
Rugby Warwickshire
CV21 1PB
Site Facilities
    • Cruiser stern
    • Toaster
    • Vacuum cleaner
    • Ensuite hip bath with overhead shower and electric flush WC
    • Shower with electric flush WC

    240 Volts • Multi Toilet • DVD • Multi Shower • Bicycles Allowed

Rugby Gull

Sleeps 6
Weekly Price Range £1,004 - £1959
Ref No BH2126
Rugby Gull Boat Holiday

Rugby Medway

Sleeps 6
Weekly Price Range £787 - £1539
Ref No BH1691
Rugby Medway Boat Holiday

Rugby Tyne

Sleeps 4
Weekly Price Range £699 - £1359
Ref No BH1692
Rugby Tyne Boat Holiday

Rugby Derwent

Sleeps 6
Weekly Price Range £832 - £1659
Ref No BH1690
Rugby Derwent Boat Holiday

Rugby Wye

Sleeps 8
Weekly Price Range £1,004 - £1959
Ref No BH1693
Rugby Wye Boat Holiday

Rugby Grebe

Sleeps 4
Weekly Price Range £787 - £1539
Ref No BH2125
Rugby Grebe Boat Holiday