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Rose Narrowboats
is a long established company.
We have 22
self-drive boats available for weekly or short break
narrowboat holidays and a day boat.
Our narrowboats are Tourist Board inspected and approved to exacting
standards. Make sure you book with a company that has been assessed, like us,
under the Narrowboat Standard Scheme.
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 View
our NEW slideshow of local waterway scenes. |
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Or
watch a short video about us from 'Britain's Best
Breaks'.
(2Mb .wmv file) |
Enjoy the outdoors
With ever changing scenery this may be a new experience,
you will find yourself outdoors more than usual, perhaps taking
occasional walks on the towpath beside the boat (It goes at
walking pace). The warm and dry boat is always there just in
case the weather is bad! |
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Start and stop when you like
The beauty of the narrowboat holiday is that you are
free from pressures - choose a slow, relaxing pace or get
up early to travel further afield. The choice is yours. |
Canal architecture & scenery
You will appreciate the many 200 year old
features along the way; bridges, locks, cottages and even
boatyards. New waterside developments, such as the
exciting example in Birmingham, provide new attractions.
the scenery is varied, taking in some breathtaking
countryside as well as the centre (and backyards) of
towns and cities. |
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Stopping to moor up
... for lunch or for the night is always
enjoyable. Prepare a meal on the narrowboat or sit back, relax
with a drink and peacefully watch the varied wildlife,
different boating neighbours and passers by. |
Operating the boat
... is also part of the fun. It is not difficult
once you have got the hang of it. We give you full
instruction and you should be an expert in no time!
Teenagers (under supervision) and indeed any of the crew
will enjoy taking a turn at steering; it is really an
enjoyable and therapeutic activity. |
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Operating the locks
... is part of the fun and even younger
children can take part (with care). Again, they are easy
to work, (with the exception of the odd stiff paddle) and
on a longer flight all the walking will give you an
appetite for the pub that is invariably at the end of it! |
Pubs, restaurants &
villages
The narrowboat holiday can take many forms, and one of
them is cruising from one watering hole to another
sampling the local brew or food; pub food can be very
good and often not expensive. there are also a number of
top restaurants on some routes. there are pretty villages
to explore, often with their own local shop and pub, as
well as larger towns and cities. |
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Sleeping on the narrowboat
... is part of the holiday fun. waking up to the
water lapping on the side of the boat, pulling back the
curtains to see the sun dispersing the early morning mist
has an appeal of its own that needs to be experienced. |
 Overseas Visitors
...are specially welcome and a canal cruise is an ideal
way to discover the real England.
Click here to see the special arrangements
we can make for visitors from abroad. |
Request
a Brochure
This on-line
brochure contains all details of our boats and holidays. If
you would like a printed brochure
just click here. |
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