What’s Included

We now also include all bedding and bed linen - all you have to do is bring your own towels and pay for diesel used at the end of the hire. Pets are welcome on our boats, and the first pet is free.

All our boats have central heating, cooker, fridge, toilet, shower, TV, USB points and 240 volt mains inverter (max 1500W).  Crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots/pans, toilet roll and a cleaning kit are provided and there is no charge for gas used for cooking.

There are generally no mooring charges – you can moor anywhere along the towpath for free – and the boat’s licence is already paid for. VAT is included in the quoted price.

Fuel and Parking are the only ‘extras’ we charge for.

Fuel This depends on how you boat – gentle use will result in around 30 litres on a short break – heavy use/ unnecessary speeding may result in up to twice this amount! The central heating also uses diesel so remember to allow for this in cooler weather perhaps adding up to 10 litres. For a week the fuel is usually around 70 litres depending on use as above. We will only charge you for the fuel you use, and this is measured on your return and deducted from your fuel deposit before we refund the remainder.

Parking  On arrival at Devizes Wharf find somewhere to park and purchase a ticket from the machines, due to the whole wharf area being ‘Pay & Display’.

Alternatively you may wish to park for free on the surrounding roads. Here’s a great map of the roads and car parks in Devizes.

(Please note that all parking is at your own risk and we cannot accept responsibility for any damage which occurs to your vehicle during your holiday with us.)

Fuel and Damage Deposit – to keep your costs to a minimum we do not offer a damage waiver scheme, preferring to take a single £200 deposit, payable online two weeks before your holiday.  On your return we shall refuel the boat and deduct fuel used from your deposit at prevailing forecourt diesel pump prices. We hope you won’t have lost or broken anything, but if you do these items will also be deducted from your deposit ( and if you have had pets aboard, we reserve the right to make a charge if the boat comes back in any way showing signs of the pet’s presence by way of damage, hairs etc.) – but don’t worry, we’ll always discuss this with you first. The balance of your deposit shall be returned to you by BACS within two working days of the completion of your holiday. Now how easy is that?! Please do read our Terms & Conditions for your added peace of mind.

Pumpout (toilet tanks) We thoroughly clean and prepare your boat for your holiday, filling the fresh water tanks emptying the waste. We suggest that you top up with fresh water every day. If you are cruising for a longer holiday (10 days or more), then you will need to pump-out the waste tanks at your cost, usually once per week. Typically this will cost £20 per toilet. We will explain how and where to do this during your training.

If you need cancellation or travel insurance contact Guest First, travel insurance specialists.