Late Autumn Holidays 29th August 2018 | Shelly Richman Holidays afloat through the Autumn. We are now taking booking for 2018 until the end of November. If you fancy a holiday afloat and watch the seasons changing from the comfort of your own cosy boat on the Kennet and Avon, you may like to know that we are taking booking for holiday until the… Read More
Make your own beautiful summer memories 20th August 2018 | Shelly Richman Lazy summer days likes these make beautiful memories. Moored up after a day cruising along the Kennet & Avon, watching the sun go down as the children play until dinner is enjoyed by all. This perfect photo was sent to us our hirers last week after their holiday afloat. “Hi Guys – thanks so… Read More
Sunset over the Pewsey Vale 7th August 2018 | Shelly Richman Travelling along the Vale of Pewsey in this endless summer we could easily forget that we are actually in England. This year there has been no need to fly across the planet in search of the sun as we have been blessed with the most glorious season we have ever known on the Kennet and… Read More
Inspiration 24th July 2018 | Shelly Richman The canal inspires many things from painting to poetry, but we hope you find your own way to relax on one of our narrowboats this summer. So far a glorious summer and it looks set to stay for a little while longer at least! So maybe, as you are floating along the waterway you will… Read More
Loved it so much we’re booking another break in the Autumn! 10th July 2018 | Shelly Richman After seeing us in our TV debut “Building Britain’s Canals” on Channel 5 last week, Moonstruck was booked for a last minute weekend break. When they returned they said how much they enjoyed it and enquired about availability for the Autumn! It just so happened that I saw them at Pewsey Wharf and took this… Read More
Summer Cherries and Canals 1st July 2018 | Shelly Richman Today whilst walking my dog to the canal, I passed Moonfleet looking splendid in the morning summer sunshine. A lazy Sunday morning with the birds singing and even the summer cherries looking so delicious along the towpath. What could be more relaxing that cruising the Kennet and Avon canal, and enjoying a good book along… Read More
Honeystreet Mill Cafe… NOW OPEN! 21st June 2018 | Shelly Richman We are delighted that the new Honeystreet Mill Cafe is now open, and of course just had to go and visit! This new business at the Mill looks set to be fabulous and we definitely recommend a visit if you are passing by road or canal! Lovely food, really friendly service, dogs welcome. Offering a… Read More
Kennet & Avon Bridges, Locks and Tunnels 19th June 2018 | Shelly Richman K&A – Devizes to Newbury If you would like to know a little more about the canal feature on our stretch of the K&A here which links to Wikipedia’s website relating to canal history. Legend to Devizes 114 A345 Pewsey Bridge 51 Wootton Rivers Lock 52 Heathy Close Lock 53 Brimslade Lock 54 Wootton Top… Read More
Building Britain’s Canals, Ch5 8pm 14th June 2018 | Shelly Richman So, a few weeks after our filming debut the Channel 5 documentary series starts tomorrow, Friday 15th June at 8pm. Our boats feature later on in the series, but there is also a competition to win a narrowboat holiday with us! WHAT TO WATCH His tattoos may have a nerdish medieval theme but historian Dan… Read More
A Midsummer’s Night Dream Afloat- Prices reduced! 5th June 2018 | Shelly Richman Celebrating the change in the weather we have reduced many of our prices to remain the most competitive narrowboat company on the Kennet & Avon Canal. If you are thinking of booking an English escape, but have been waiting to pick up a bargain, now is the time to look! Prices have been dramatically reduced… Read More