Customer Comments

Just a quick note to say thanks very much. Everyone really enjoyed the weekend. Your boats were very clean, tidy and well equipped. Thanks for all your helpful advice before and during our holiday. I'm sure some of us, if not all of us will be back again.
Mr Ruiz, Eastleigh

Thank you for an amazing few days on the Basingstoke Canal. Our children rate this as one of their best holidays ever and are already pressurising us to book again. The boat was fantastic and the beds incredibly cosy and comfortable. We will definitely be back
Mrs Dixon, Windsor

Just wanted to drop you a note to say thanks for everything. We had a fantastic weekend on the canal boat. Everyone is talking about planning another one for next summer.
Miss Salter, London

Dear Jim and Jan,
Thank you both so much for the very personal service we both felt we received. Despite the weather we had a very relaxing time. Already we are talking about the next time that we will do the locks on a bigger boat.
Mr & Mrs Scrivener, Essex

Dear Jim and Jan,
We have just spent a few days cruising the Basingstoke Canal, it was fabulous. So relaxing and peaceful. Thought you may like a copy of a photo I took along the route, it was so beautiful, especially at this time of year with all the autumn colours. We hope to come again next year, thanks again for making our holiday so special.
Steve and Fran Pritchard
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Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our break on the canal. We all left you feeling “chilled out” and feeling like we had really had a lovely holiday. We loved the boat and the stretch of the Basingstoke that we were able to cover. We have no doubt that we will be back to see you again.
Mr & Mrs Rogers, Hampshire

Just a quick note to say how much we all enjoyed our short break last week. Our daughter had a memorable 30th birthday and it was a wonderful outing together. We were also very impressed with the beautifully ironed clean linen and duvets and the well equipped kitchen. You were both very welcoming and personable hosts and I am sure we will see you again.
Mr & Mrs Moores, Derby

I am taking this opportunity to thank you all for a truly enjoyable and relaxing holiday. The canal is so peaceful that it’s like another world. As you know, we had a successful time fishing and caught roach, perch and a decent sized carp. It was also pleasant to be welcomed and remembered when we arrived. Your care is appreciated. We look forward to being with you again and would certainly recommend a break on this canal as the most refreshing ever.
Mr & Mrs Hammond, Kent

We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the boat and were impressed by the friendly, efficient service and the cleanliness of the boat. Hopefully we’ll see you again sometime next year.
Mr M Gosney

We all enjoyed relaxing along the canal and taking in the beautiful scenery. The children had a great time looking out for the wildlife en route and saw a heron complete with fish in its mouth, a kingfisher and a mink swimming in the canal. The accommodation was just right too and very well appointed … and there was enough space for both families to mix or have time apart. My children have already asked when we can go again.
Mrs Messer, Portsmouth

Thanks for such a lovely weekend. It was so relaxing, none of us wanted to come back. The boats were brilliant. There was loads of room and so much storage space. We all want to try and do another trip next year.
N. Parker, London

We had an excellent week and thoroughly enjoyed the Basingstoke canal which we would recommend to others.
Mr Malins, London

Excellent all round 10 out of 10 – many thanks Jan and Jim. Hope to see you soon. Canal Centre
Mr & Mrs Denley, Kent

We had a fantastically enjoyable week's holiday on your narrowboat Princess Julie and were very impressed by the friendliness of your boatyard and with the Canal Authority staff that we came across on our journey. I very much hope to return with the family next year.
Mr White, London

Just to thank you both for a truly relaxing holiday, it went all too quickly.
Mrs Yates, Dorset

Thank you so much, we have had the best time ever. The boat was lovely and comfortable. Very friendly helpful service as well, everything explained in plain english. We will definitely see you again.
Mrs Maynard, East Grinstead

Just a quick note to say thanks for a lovely weekend. We both came away feeling totally refreshed, calmed and as though we had been treated to one of the Southeast's real undiscovered treasures. When the baby allows we'll be back.
Mr S Smith, Brighton

Thank you for your help, advice and most of all the encouragement that you gave us when we recently spent a weekend on your wonderful canal.
We had an excellent time aboard the Duchess Penny and we really got the Bug! We will be back maybe with the kids.
Mr & Mrs Onions, Dorset

Excellent choice for our first time on a narrowboat. A lovely peaceful canal where we met lots of friendly people. Plenty of good pubs for both beer and food. We'll definitely recommend it to friends and plan to be back in the near future.
Mr Hall, Kendall

Friendly service, very helpful introduction on how to operate the boat. A very enjoyable, action packed short break, we will highly recommend to others.
Mr Ellis and friends, Huntingdon

The boat itself was immaculately prepared and I felt very well equipped. All in all a great time was had by all. Thank you so much and to your highly efficient business.
Mr Hamilton, Basingstoke

Had a great time, the boat and canal were most enjoyable.
Mr Tencate, Perth, Australia

Lovely canal, unspoilt and peaceful.
Mr Callow, Bristol

Thank you for your hospitality during our recent short break on Duchess Penny. We both enjoyed a most relaxing three days on the canal and may be back in September with some friends.
Mr Noad, Essex

updated April 2008