Holiday Hire

 COMING SOON…

The newest addition to our fleet, the ‘Walter Mitty’ is arriving in May 2012. Offering customers a spacious 4 berth, our brand new narrowboat is perfect for couples or small families wanting to cruise The Ouse.

- More information and images to follow, but in the meantime please call 01904 704442 for further details.

 

 

 New Houseboat Barge:

For the 2012 season, we’ve built a brand new stationary houseboat (with a perfect view of Bishopthorpe palace) for holidaying in style on the river just outside of the centre York. Upon hiring, you will receive full reign of your own day boat for the duration of your stay and use of all of our facilities.

General Facilities:

  • 3 bedrooms (2 doubles, 3 singles)
  • Full kitchen including 4 burner stove, oven, toaster, fridge, freezer and ample work space
  • 2 baths ( 1 en suite, 2nd shared Jack and Jill between 2 bedrooms)
  • 1 toilet with sink upstairs
  • Full living area including sofas, coffee table, television and DVD player
  • Small deck off the back, fit with seating and a space heater
  • Large deck off the front with plenty of room to barbeque and relax in the sun, complete with patio furniture
  • Gorgeous views of the Archbishop’s palace, just upstream from your mooring
  • Central heating/air
  • All bed linens and kitchen wares provided

 

Wide Beam Canal Boats

We have two beautiful wide beam canal boats, handcrafted in 2009 for your holiday, available for hire. Explore the river from Naburn all the way to Ripon while relaxing on this spacious vessel!

Layout is as follows:

Wide beam canal boat layout

 

General Facilities:

  • Spacious 40 ft wide beam boat
  • Comfortably sleeps 4 people, with room for up to 6.
  • Full central heating with radiators
  • Airing cupboard
  • Fully carpeted throughout (except bathroom area)
  • Ample storage throughout the boat
  • Mattresses are interior sprung
  • Bathrooms are fitted with a full size shower, toilet and washbasin
  • 140 gallon stainless steel water tank.
  • Galley is equipped with a full size 4-ring gas cooker, oven, grill and an electric fridge with freezer compartment
  • Colour TV/DVD player (please note, signal on the river is not always great)
  • Radio and CD player
  • 240 volt inverter (maximum 800W).
  • All kitchen wares and bedding are provided

Pets: We welcome well-behaved pets. A maximum of two pets allowed at an additional cost of £25 per pet per booking. The pet owner is responsible for additional costs incurred due to any damage caused by the pet or extra cleaning required.

Hire Times: Pick-up is from 2 pm on your first day and finishes at 9.30am (for 10.00am vacation) on your last day.

Price: This boat is hired with all equipment and a full inventory of domestic items on board. The price is inclusive of VAT, fuel, water, gas, tuition on arrival, bed linen and free car parking facilities. A manual is kept on board with helpful hints and tips, along with suggested stops along your route.

 

Sunburst Cruiser:

This vintage vessel has been gracefully cruising the River Ouse for just over a decade. She sleeps 5, comes complete with a shower room and full kitchen, and is ideal for leisurely holiday cruising up and down the river.

General Facilities:

  • Large aft cockpit with ample seating
  • Fold down canopy
  • Toilet/shower area accessible from saloon or forward cabin
  • Kitchen table/sitting area
  • Warm air heating
  • 1 single, 2 double beds
  • 31 feet long, 11 foot beam
  • All bed linen and kitchen wares provided

A compulsory £45 non-returnable Damage Waiver Fee must be paid for each boat. A 50% deposit is due upon booking, with your balance due 4 weeks before arrival. Please call for more pricing information, as rates change frequently depending on the time of year.