What does the hire fee cover?
Our boats are hired complete with all the equipment and a full inventory of
domestic items is on board, it includes washing up liquid, scouring pads,
dishcloths, tea towels, cream cleaner and toilet rolls. Bedding is provided on
request, please see the booking form. When you take over your boat it will have
been refuelled, the water tank filled and new gas bottles connected.
Gas and
diesel are included in the hire fee. NO EXTRA CHARGE IS MADE FOR THESE. Your boat
carries sufficient diesel fuel for two weeks normal cruising.
Pets
We are pleased to accept pets on board, but we do ask co-operation in keeping
them off bedding and seating. A charge of £25 per pet is made.
Buoyancy Aids
We provide buoyancy aids free of charge for those requiring them. We suggest
that children wear them at all times, especially when near locks. Please let us
know ahead of time if you require bouyancy aids.
Television Sets
Your boat is equipped with a colour television set with DVD player and a radio. By
their nature canals tend to be low lying, and television reception may not be as
good as you have at home.
Arrival and Departure Times
Your craft should be returned to us promptly by 9.00 am on the last day of
hire and vacated by 9.30 am. All our craft need to be refuelled, cleaned and maintained on this day ready for the next hirer and we do require several hours in order to complete this work.
However if you want to make the most of your last day Warwick Castle is only a
few minutes drive away, and is certainly worth a visit.
Craft are normally available from 2.30 pm and if
you could time your arrival with this in mind we shall endeavour to speed you on
your cruise as soon as possible.
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU EXPECT TO ARRIVE LATER THAN 3.00PM.
Free Car Park
Warwick:
We do have our own private car park but space is limited and restricts us to
two cars per boat, parked free at your own risk. (For insurance purposes your
keys must be left at boatyard).
Blue Lias:
Free parking is also available.
Water
All boats carry a good supply of water but it is advisable to top up daily.
It is wise to plan your water stops. The location of water points is shown in
the cruising guides.
Pump out Toilets
All our craft are fitted with pump out type toilets. They have a flushing
action similar to that of a domestic toilet. Full details of their operation,
which is simple, will be given on your arrival.
Clothing, etc.
We suggest casual clothing, wet weather gear and sensible footwear such as
trainers. For returning to the boat after dark a torch is very useful. A pack of
cards and a few games for evening entertainment.
Licences
Your boat is licensed for all British Waterways. Certain other waterways
require special licenses which must be obtained before or during the trip.
These include the Upper and Lower Avon Navigations, Rivers Nene and Thames.
Payment of these licenses is the responsibility of the hirer.
Taking over the Boat
Before you start your cruise we will give you full instruction covering all
aspects of canal cruising and locking. If you have not handled a narrow
boat before we will accompany you through a lock. A manual provides valuable
information and reminders on safe navigation. A list of useful telephone numbers
and canal information is also included.
Books and Maps
Waterways guides are essential for your cruise as these show the facilities
you will need. We have a wide range of guides and maps which are available in
our shop. We would be pleased to send your requirements to you in advance of
your holiday.
Supermarkets
The following supermarkets are within easy reach of the Warwick boatyard:
Marks and Spencers Express - a three minute walk from the boatyard.
TESCO - by canal (moorings at Bridge 46) or by car.
Southam has a number of small supermarkets and is only a 10 minute drive from
the Blue Lias base.
You could also have deliveries from the internet supermarket
services:
To order a delivery to either Stockton CV47 8HN
or Warwick CV34 5JB having entered the postcode do not select from the
drop down menu (the site will return an error - "can't deliver to a
business address") instead enter the address in the box at the bottom of
the list, and it will be accepted.
Please give the additional information of the name of your boat on
the order. The postcode for Warwick (Saturday departures) is CV34 5JB,
and for Stockton (Monday or Friday departures) is CV47 8HN. |
