Canal Vacation - Overseas Visitors
We
are looking forward to welcoming you at the start of your canal vacation. Below
are some notes on how to get here. To contact the telephone numbers from
outside Britain you should ignore the first 0 and dial +44, then the rest of
the number.
GETTING HERE
By Train: There is a frequent and fast (1 hour) service
from London (Euston) to Rugby, which can also be reached directly from
Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. Coventry Station is 7 miles away. Take
a Taxi from either station. Note- Say near BRINKLOW as there are several
“Strettons” - the drivers get muddled!
By Coach: try
www.nationalexpress.com
By Taxi: See
table below for details and
approximate prices for several local Taxi firms. We can book these for you
if you wish.
By Road: We are on the Fosse Way B4027 between Brinklow and Stretton under
Fosse. Motorway exits: From the South, M1 J17 (M45/A45) or M40 J12 (go past
motor museum). From the North M1 J20 or M6 J2 (careful not to get on the M69
by mistake). From the West, M5/M42 takes you up to the M6 J4 then down to
J2. From the East, the A14 feeds straight into the M6 J1 Rugby, then via
Newbold and Pailton.
ON YOUR CANAL
VACATION ARRIVAL
Arrival Time: We will expect you at the scheduled start time. Your
boat will not normally be ready before this time. If you’re early for a
2.30pm boat, you can lunch in Brinklow. If you are unexpectedly late, it is
imperative that you contact us.
Groceries: Fresh vegetables etc. from the local farm shop can be delivered
to your boat. You will be sent an order form with these documents. Basic
groceries are available from our shop, as are books, guides, postcards etc.
There is a Tesco Store on the road from Rugby to M6 J1, 2 hours by canal if
you are going south.
Routes: If you know your route, check any problems with Canalphone:
01923 201401 for the North or 01923 201402 for the South. Extra Licences are
needed for the River Thames, Avon or Nene.
Pillows: Each berth is provided with one “Hollofill” pillow. We have a
limited number of extra pillows, so please let us know if you require an
extra one.
HOTELS
To take advantage of our 10am boats, or to end your holiday the following
hotels are recommended and give special rates to our customers, please
advise them when you book, of £30.00 per person for Bed & Breakfast (usually
based on 2 people sharing a room) Ashton Lodge
enquiries@ashtonlodgehotel.co.uk Phone 01788 832278 fax 01788
833497 Golden Lion at Easenhall;
reception@goldenlioninn.co.uk
01788 832265, White Lion Brinklow 01788 832579, Bulls Head Brinklow 01788
832355.
Alternatively, we can book these on your behalf. |
