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Alvechurch (UK)

Description: Narrowboat for hire. One of the largest boat hires on the UK canal system. There are 11 start locations throughout the ... more

Alvechurch (UK) ... UK waterway network, from Falkirk in Scotland to Hilperton in Wiltshire.

Newest Review: ... luxury end, the two toilets on board were electrically flushed (on many narrowboats, this is a manual pump process) and there was also an electric pump to remove water from the slipper bath after your shower, again replacing the more common hand pump. There was an effective heating system too, surprisingly necessary in Scotland in September, but I think being on the water draws heat out of ... more

... the boat more than you would expect and we were grateful for it. There were some nice touches too, like two sets of waterproofs for us. And you needed them. If you are stood on the back driving for a couple of hours in slow rain, you need them! This b...more

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Alvechurch (UK): Messin' about on the river (1472 words)
by - written on 07/03/09 (Very useful, 115 readings)
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**Introduction** Have you ever considered a narrowboat holiday? If you have childhood memories of messing about on boats or you fancy the aquatic version of the freedom of the road, this might be for you. At its best, as you putter quietly along still water through beautiful countryside and feel at one with nature, you think "Hmm, wonderful. Stop at that next pub for some lunch and a pint, maybe?" Of course, at its worst, you are stuck in something little larger than a caravan that only does 4 miles an hour where you have to wash, cook, eat and sleep with a bunch of people who may be driving you insane and from whom you can not get away, and then you might ... Read the complete review

First class narrowboat hire from Anderton, Cheshire (723 words)
by - written on 05/04/08 (Very useful, 105 readings)
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Alvechurch narrowboats are based in several parts of England - Alvechurch (Worcs.), Anderton (Ches.), Wrenbury (Salop) and Gayton (Northants.) in the Midlands, and Hilperton in Wiltshire. In addition, you can hire from them at Falkirk in Scotland. Alvechurch is now part of a bigger firm called UK Boat Hire, which also includes Viking Afloat (these are bright yellow), Wessex Narrowboats (green) and Red Line Fleet (red!). Readers of Dooyoo may now know that we have been on quite a few narrowboat holidays. The trip from Anderton in April 2008 was our eighth, so we feel quite well equipped to compare. We hired a 2/4 berth boat, 46 feet long. This was ... Read the complete review

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