Holiday Boats In Canals & Rivers

There is no better way to discover the hidden charms of our beautiful landscapes than on a canal boat holiday in the UK. You'll enjoy the freedom that canal boats offer as you drift dreamily through unspoilt countryside, perhaps stopping off to enjoy a meal at a waterside pub. There are many canal boating routes to choose from, each with its own special delights and all offering a wonderful boating holiday. And because Hoseasons are the leaders in canal boat hire, you're bound to find the boating holiday to suit you.

Canal boat hire gives you the choice of a plethora of holiday experiences. With its thrilling scenery and numerous historic sites, many regard the Cheshire Ring as the finest of the canal 'rings'. The Kennet & Avon Canal passes through lovely countryside from the Avon at Bristol to the River Thames, via the elegant city of Bath. And for canal boat hire on a network of waterways stretching from Coventry to Oxford, that also encompasses the Thames Ring, head to the Oxford and South Midlands Canals.

Canal boat breaks on the Heart of England Canals mean you can meander through six beautiful English shires, from Tewksbury to Stafford, taking in a host of historic sites and attractions on the way. A canal boat holiday on Yorkshire's Waterways offers breathtaking views as these waterways thread their way through stunning landscapes. And for sheer drama, the Llangollen Canal's glorious countryside and two spectacular aqueducts are canal boating attractions that are hard to beat.

Owned and cared for by the National Trust, the River Wey is a tranquil waterway running through the heart of Surrey. And a boating holiday on a River Thames cruiser or canal boat has everything you could wish for - historic, scenic splendour with a wonderful social atmosphere. The Cambridgeshire Waterways offer enchanting cruising on 150 miles of peaceful waters winding gently through the Fens.

Take a canal boat holiday on the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals, and you can cross Scotland from Glasgow in the west to Edinburgh in the east, passing over three spectacular aqueducts and the amazing Falkirk Wheel.

On this page we specialise in holiday boats, self-catering accommodation and rural retreats in Canals & Rivers. All our Canals & Rivers accommodations are regularly inspected to ensure they meet the very high standards and quality of accommodation that you expect and deserve. We have many holiday barges throughout Canals & Rivers, all fully-furnished and with a variety of facilities to ensure your self-catering holiday in Canals & Rivers is as peaceful, relaxing and memorable as possible. Whether you are looking for a cheap holiday barges in Canals & Rivers or luxury holiday barges in Canals & Rivers, you will be sure to find it at "Holiday Cottages In Britain". A selection of Canals & Rivers holiday boats are listed below.

Caversham Boat Services - Reading, Reading, Berkshire

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Situated on a reach above Caversham Lock, at Reading on the River Thames, Caversham Boat Services (a family run business) offer a range of comfortably furnished and fitted cruisers and narrowboats fro....

Guildford Boat House, Guildford, Surrey

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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, Basin....

Le Boat Benson, Benson

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Le Boat has two bases on the River Thames - at Benson and at Chertsey, near Windsor.

Eynsham, Eynsham, Oxfordshire

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Situated at Eynsham on the banks of the river Thames between Oxford and Witney this boatyard offers an extensive range of narrowboats.

Lechlade on Thames, Lechlade-on-Thames, Gloucestershire

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Lechlade-on-Thames, at the head of the Thames and a gateway to the Cotswolds, is an excellent base to explore the Cotswolds and the River Thames with its many beautiful waterside towns and villages - ....

Swancraft - Benson On Thames, Benson on Thames, Oxfordshire

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Just 10 miles from the historic city of Oxford, at the foot of the Chiltern hills, lies the large attractive village of Benson, boasting one of the earliest locks in the country.

Hilperton Marina, Hilperton Marina, Trowbridge, Wiltshire

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The airy, open plan saloons on these graceful and elegant narrowboats are the perfect places from which to enjoy the scenery of the picturesque and peaceful Kennet and Avon canal, as it winds its cour....

Aldermaston Wharf, Aldermaston Wharf, Padworth, Berkshire

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Aldermaston Wharf is well positioned for cruising the picturesque and peaceful Kennet and Avon Canal and the River Thames.

Sydney Wharf, Bath

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Bath truly deserves its ’World Heritage City’ crown as it has so much history and style.

Bradford Wharf, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

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All Oxfordshire Narrowboats based at Bradford Wharf are new in 2010 or 2011 and offer a superb cruising experience.

Le Boat Laggan, Laggan, Loch Oich, Highland

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Le Boat Laggan offers a fleet of stylish and elegant cruisers ideally situated to cruise Scotland’s beautiful lochs for you to experience a true taste of the highlands.

Caley Cruisers, Inverness, Highland

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Specially designed for the open water cruising of the Great Glen, these boats feature spacious interiors with large windows to grant excellent views of the breathtaking scenery along its banks.

West Highland Sailing - Laggan, Laggan Locks, Inverness-Shire

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Situated at a midway point on the Caledonian Canal between Loch Lochy and Loch Oich this base is ideally placed to offer a choice of cruising directions.

Falkirk Marina, Falkirk Marina, Scotland

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Cruise the lowlands of Scotland on the recently restored canals and experience easy cruising and few locks.

Bridge Boatyard, Ely, Cambridgeshire

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Start your holiday from Bridge Boatyard in the very heart of the peaceful and picturesque Fenland waterways.

Goytre Wharf, Goytre Wharf, Abergavenney, Gwent

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The beautiful Monmouth and Brecon Canal is located entirely within the Brecon Beacons National Park, in South Wales.

Cambrian Cruisers - Brecon, Pencelli, Brecon, Powys

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Cambrian Cruisers is a family owned and operated business situated just 3 miles south of Brecon on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, arguably the most stunning and unspoiled canal in Britain.

Silsden Boats, Silsden, West Yorkshire

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From its picturesque base in the Yorkshire Dales you have a wide choice of well fitted narrowboats at Silsden Boats.

Bunbury, Bunbury, Cheshire

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Set in glorious Cheshire countryside on the Shropshire Union Canal this base gives you the opportunity to cruise on either the Four Counties Ring or the ever popular Llangollen Canal.

Maestermyn Cruisers, Whittington, Shropshire

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Maestermyn Cruisers is situated by the beautiful Llangollen Canal within easy cruising of the picturesque Shropshire Union Canal.

Welsh Lady Cruisers, Whittington, Shropshire

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Ideally situated on the beautiful Llangollen Canal and perfect to cruise the newly named Unesco World Heritage Site "The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct".

Heritage Narrow Boats Ltd, South of Congleton, Cheshire

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An ideal base from which to explore the beautiful canals of northwest England.

Andersen Boats, Middlewich, Cheshire

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Andersen Boats is a long established, family run boatyard with a well deserved reputation for very high standards of design, furnishing and fittings throughout its quality fleet.

Wrenbury Mill Marina, Wrenbury, Cheshire

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Wrenbury base occupies a delightful wharf on the outskirts of this quiet Cheshire village and is set on the ever popular Llangollen Canal which is one of the most spectacular waterway wonders.

Whitchurch Marina, Whitchurch, Shropshire

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If it is tranquility you crave, start from Whitchurch and meander along the Llangollen and Shropshire Union Canals, enjoying the wide open spaces and hillsides of Wales and the north-west.

Mid Wales Narrowboats - Whittington, Whittington, Shropshire

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Mid Wales Narrowboats offer a superb range of beautifully fitted narrowboats amongst the outstanding beauty of the Llangollen Canal.

Anderton Marina, Northwich, Cheshire

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This strategically situated base on the Trent and Mersey Canal, near Northwich in Cheshire, is an excellent starting point for your canal cruise.

Springwood Haven, Hartshill, Warwickshire

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Located in rural North Warwickshire, close to Atherstone and an impressive flight of eleven locks, Springwood Haven, in conjunction with Valley Cruises, provide a fleet of immaculately presented and m....

Heyford Wharf, Lower Heyford, Oxon, Oxfordshire

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Family run Oxfordshire Narrowboats have been experts in their field for over 20 years.

Adventure Fleet - Braunston, Braunston, Northamptonshire

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Based at Braunston in rural Northamptonshire, with easy access to both M1 and M6 motorways, Adventure Fleet, with over 25 year’s experience, is part of the canal community grouped around the his....

Clifton Cruisers Ltd, Clifton-Upon-Dunsmore, Rugby, Warwicks., Warwickshire

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This family run boatyard offers a superb choice of narrowboats, ranging from 2 berths perfect for couples to 6 berths ideal for families or groups of friends.

Gayton Marina, Blisworth Arm, Gayton, Northamptonshire

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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.

Calcutt Boats , Napton Junction, Southam, Warwickshire

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Over 35 years of hands-on experience means that with Calcutt Boats you can be sure of a fleet that meets the demands of the most discerning customers – whether experienced boaters or first timer....

Napton Narrowboats, Napton on the Hill, Warwickshire

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In beautiful Warwickshire at the junction of the South Oxford and Grand Union Canals, Napton Marina offers an excellent choice of routes.

Rugby Wharf, Rugby, Warwickshire

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With a choice of well-fitted and equipped narrowboats sleeping from 2 to 8 people you just need to decide which suits you and where you want to cruise.

Tardebigge Marina, Tardebigge, Worcestershire

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Tardebigge Marina have more than 40 years experience in providing quality narrowboats.

Gt Haywood, Great Haywood, Staffordshire

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On the crossroads of the Staffordshire/Worcestershire and the Trent/Mersey Canals this base at Great Haywood offers an excellent starting point for your holiday.

Brook Line, Dunhampstead, Nr Droitwich, Worcestershire

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Starting from this lovely 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....

Wootton Wawen, Wootton Wawen, West Midlands

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Offering an extensive range of narrowboats this base is located in the heart of Shakespeare country, approx 5 hours away from Stratford.

Valley Wharf ( Excellence Afloat), Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

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Valley Wharf is a small, family operated boatyard offering outstanding service and accommodation.

Autherley Junction, Autherley Junction, Staffordshire, West Midlands

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From their base at the start of the Shropshire Union Canal Autherley Junction offers an excellent fleet of modern and beautifully designed narrowboats.

Worcester Marina, Worcester, Worcestershire

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Situated at the southern end of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, near the River Severn and close to the centre of historic Worcester.

Gailey Wharf, Gailey, Staffordshire

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Located on the idyllic Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal, the Potteries and Peak District offer plenty to explore.

Alvechurch Marina, Alvechurch, Worcestershire

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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.