Canal
Holiday Questions & Answers
What do I bring on my Canal Holiday?
Bring a sensible selection of informal clothing, but bear in
mind that storage space is not unlimited! Non-slip shoes, boots
and a set of waterproofs are essential. At any time during the
cruising season the weather could alternate between brilliant
sunshine and rain, warm and cold, so come prepared! Boating is
an activity that is enjoyable in a wide range of weather
conditions, but you do need protection for the extremes of
climate. However; we are pleased to say that most of the time
the English weather is not too unkind to holidaymakers. |
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Can I bring dogs, cats and bicycles
on a Canal Holiday?
Yes! But more than two
bicycles can create storage and safety problems. Please bring a
mat to protect paintwork on the roof and retaining straps. Pets
are welcome, we make a charge of £25 per pet. Please, keep your
pets off the seats and beds. |
Are prices inclusive?
Canal holiday prices include bedding,
fuel, gas, colour TV. VAT and car parking (at your risk,
preferably no more than
two cars). The options for
pets and towels (overseas kit) are extra.
Personal insurance facilities information here. |
Will it be difficult to operate the boat
and the locks?
This is an activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
At least one member of the crew needs to be fit enough to get on
and off the boat, do some walking and operate the lock's paddle
gear; which can sometimes be stiff. From our base it is possible
to cruise for a week negotiating only one lock, although there
are lots of more exciting routes! The steerer does not need to
be active. Controlling the boat comes easily after some
practice, if you drive a car then steering a narrowboat should
not be a problem. We do give you instruction before you go, and
before this you can watch a video or DVD and read our
information booklet.
For more information on Boat Handling and Safety
you can download
the Boaters' Handbook produced by British Waterways and
The Environment Agency.
Click to download Boaters' Handbook
(1.3Mb PDF file) |
watch our new
working lock
animation |
Can my groceries be
delivered to the boats?
Yes, the nearby farmshop will assemble your order and deliver it
to your boat ready for you to begin your canal holiday. Order forms are sent out to you. Items such as
milk, bread, maps, shoes, clothes and souvenirs are available in
our well stocked shop and chandlery. |
How do I book my canal holiday?
Simply use our Availability panels on each boats page or
email or telephone to check on availability, then complete the
Booking Form and send or fax it to us with the initial deposit.
Or use our
Secure Online Booking Form. Provisional
reservations will be held for a few days awaiting your confirmation. We
accept all the major credit cards. |
How do we find Rose
Narrowboats
Rose Narrowboats’ base lies where the Fosse Way crosses the North Oxford
Canal, one mile north of the pretty village of Brinklow on the B4027
(ex-A427). There are main British Rail stations at Coventry and Rugby, both
7 miles away.Click on the map to see a
larger version you can print out. |
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| Coming from overseas?
More
answers here. |
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