Gloucestershire-boat rental
Mar 3rd, 2003, 05:02 AM
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Hello Kate,
Are you looking for self-drive or a cruise? I've just found this in the area - don't know if it's the type of thing you're looking for:
http://www.glevum-boat-hire.co.uk/
There are also short cruises from the National Waterways Centre in Gloucester.
For a scenic self-drive cruise there are great options in neighbouring counties.
I can recommend a day-hire on the Kennet & Avon Canal between Bath and Bradford-on-Avon - a beautiful stretch of canal.
There is also the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal in the Brecon Beacons.
Let me know if I can be of more help ...
Steve
Are you looking for self-drive or a cruise? I've just found this in the area - don't know if it's the type of thing you're looking for:
http://www.glevum-boat-hire.co.uk/
There are also short cruises from the National Waterways Centre in Gloucester.
For a scenic self-drive cruise there are great options in neighbouring counties.
I can recommend a day-hire on the Kennet & Avon Canal between Bath and Bradford-on-Avon - a beautiful stretch of canal.
There is also the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal in the Brecon Beacons.
Let me know if I can be of more help ...
Steve
Mar 3rd, 2003, 12:51 PM
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Steve - We are looking for a self-drive and I would appreciate any additional information you can provide. We really only want to rent for one day. We are more than willing to drive to a neighboring county--thanks in advance for your help - Kate
Mar 3rd, 2003, 12:55 PM
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This site has loads of links; maybe it will help:
http://www.canals.com/index.htm
http://www.canals.com/index.htm
Mar 4th, 2003, 02:52 AM
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There are 2 companies on the Kennet & Avon which offer a day-hire in the Bath/Bradford-on-Avon area.
The best option would be the Bath & Dundas Canal Co. at Limpley Stoke (5 miles from Bath) - an hour from Gloucester.
www.bathcanal.com
From there you can cruise along the delightful Limpley Stoke Valley to Bradford-on-Avon - well worth a visit.
(There is a canalside pub at Avoncliff Aquaduct and tearooms en route ...)
The other company (Lock Inn) has an online map:
www.thelockinn.co.uk
Another option nearer Gloucester would be Tewkesbury.
www.telstarcruisers.co.uk
For info on this area -
www.motorboat.btinternet.co.uk/avon.htm
For scenery the Limpley Stoke Valley is hard to beat.
Let me know if I can be of more help.
Steve
The best option would be the Bath & Dundas Canal Co. at Limpley Stoke (5 miles from Bath) - an hour from Gloucester.
www.bathcanal.com
From there you can cruise along the delightful Limpley Stoke Valley to Bradford-on-Avon - well worth a visit.
(There is a canalside pub at Avoncliff Aquaduct and tearooms en route ...)
The other company (Lock Inn) has an online map:
www.thelockinn.co.uk
Another option nearer Gloucester would be Tewkesbury.
www.telstarcruisers.co.uk
For info on this area -
www.motorboat.btinternet.co.uk/avon.htm
For scenery the Limpley Stoke Valley is hard to beat.
Let me know if I can be of more help.
Steve
Mar 10th, 2003, 06:58 AM
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Kate - Daily hire rates for self-drive electric powered boats from Bath & Dundas Canal Co. start at £59.00, depending on size of boat:
DUNDAS DAINTY class (Max 2 adults & 2 children)
£59.00
(open boats)
DUNDAS DELIGHT class (Max 8 people)
£79.00
(with folding canopy)
DUNDAS DUCK class (Max 10 people)
£85.00
(with folding canopy)
DUNDAS DIANA class (Max 12 people)
£105.00
Day hire: 7 hours (10.30-17.30)
(Half-day hire also available)
Advance booking confirmed by a deposit (£20.00-£50.00 depending on size of boat).
Refundable damage deposit is also required.
Booking advisable in high season:
Tel. Bath (01225) 722292
(Drop first zero if calling from abroad).
Hope this helps ...
Let me know if you need any more info.
Steve
DUNDAS DAINTY class (Max 2 adults & 2 children)
£59.00
(open boats)
DUNDAS DELIGHT class (Max 8 people)
£79.00
(with folding canopy)
DUNDAS DUCK class (Max 10 people)
£85.00
(with folding canopy)
DUNDAS DIANA class (Max 12 people)
£105.00
Day hire: 7 hours (10.30-17.30)
(Half-day hire also available)
Advance booking confirmed by a deposit (£20.00-£50.00 depending on size of boat).
Refundable damage deposit is also required.
Booking advisable in high season:
Tel. Bath (01225) 722292
(Drop first zero if calling from abroad).
Hope this helps ...
Let me know if you need any more info.
Steve
