Highlights
- Choice of four, six or ten berth narrowboat hire
- Chance to explore the local waterways at your own pace
- Depart and return at Middlewich
- Full skipper training provided to get to grips with boating
- Includes car parking, life jackets, and initial fuel and gas supplies
About This Deal
The Boats
Located in Cheshire, Middlewich Narrowboats have been hiring boats out since 1971. Boats can be hired on a daily basis or over a series of nights, with the local canal routes offering access a range of attractions in the North West. Potential stops of note include the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, canal-side museums around Stoke or even Manchester’s Canal Street.
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Various local routes available, including the Llangollen Canal, the Cheshire Ring and Peak Forest Canal to Whaley Bridge.
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Extensive fleet of vessels available, providing a range of sleeping, saloon and cabin configurations, as well as modern entertainment touches or traditional features.
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Located on Middlewich’s Canal Terrace, providing a departure and drop-off point for boats, as well as car parking.
The Deal
Included in all options: Three- or four-night narrowboat trip with skipper tuition, life jackets, fuel, gas and car parking for up to two vehicles while away.
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£339 for a four-berth boat (59% off)
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£449 for a six-berth boat (57% off)
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£499 for a ten-berth boat with parking for an additional car (55% off)
Boat Details
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Depart at 2.30pm, return at 9am, boat vacated by 9.30am.
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Includes first tank of fuel, usually enough for up to two weeks on the water, as well as one week’s worth of gas.
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Skipper tuition provided for those who have not skippered a narrowboat previously.
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Includes insurance and damage waiver.
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Trips available between 5 and 19 April inclusive available for an £150 supplement, payable on booking.
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Can park additional cars at the departure point for an extra £25 per week.
Reviews
Middlewich Narrowboats scored an impressive 4/5 on TripAdvisor. A couple of opinions varied, though on the whole recent reviewers were keen to praise the condition of various vessels, along with the helpful staff for their assistance with routes and advice.
Details verified 12 March 2014
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Fine Print
Purchase: Limit 1 per 4, 6 or 10 people. May buy 1 additional as a gift.
Booking: Required by phone. No cancellations.
Restrictions: Not valid on existing bookings. At Least 2 People Per Party Must Be Over 18 Years Old Breaks taken between 5-19 Apr 2014 (inclusive) a £150 surcharge is payable on booking. Departure time 2pm; must not arrive sooner without any prior arrangement; Return by 9am and must be off the boat by 9.30am. Up to two cars for 1-8 berth boats. 1 extra vehicle for larger boats. Additional cars incur £25 surcharge per week. Must sign insurance and damage waiver. Unnavigable water ways will be re booked or refunded in full. At least 2 people per party must be over 18 Years old. Valid on option purchased only.
Original values: Verified using merchant' s website on 6 Mar 2014.
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