Lancaster Canal Boat Hire
Beautiful, cleverly designed narrowboats ideal for both experienced boaters and newcomers alike. Sleeping up to 6 persons plus pets, we offer self-catering canal boat holidays with all the comforts of home!
Coronavirus Update
In view of the announcement this evening, we have decided to close the business down until things return to normal.
We are offering anyone who has a holiday booked with us the chance to reschedule either later this year, or next year at the same price no matter what date you choose.
We hope that you will all stay safe and be patient with us. We will contact everyone directly over the next few days.
Thank you,
Sylvia, Michael and Kathryn
Book Now – Some Dates Still Available!
2019 was a lovely year on the Lancaster Canal and we are delighted with all your lovely feedback, pictures, and positive reviews. We aim to make 2020 even more enjoyable for our guests.
Our 3 existing beautiful boats have all worked hard and are all in perfect condition for you to enjoy. Our 4th Boat, Honeysuckle, will be ready for her maiden voyage in late Spring / early Summer 2020.
We’re already taking bookings for 2021 and 2022, so choose your boat and check that your dates are still available for your canal boat holiday before it is too late!
Canal Boat Holidays
Discover the joy of canal boat holidays on the Lancaster Canal. Hire one of our Canal Narrowboats for a short break or a full week and navigate the canal from Preston to Tewitfield.
The fast way to slow down and relax in great scenery, getting close to wildlife and nature.
We are based at Barton Grange Marina on the A6 between Preston and Lancaster.
Our Narrowboats sleep up to 6 persons in comfort, are easy to sail, and are luxuriously equipped with everything you need for your floating holiday.
Latest Photos From Our Guests
We love to show you the fabulous photos taken by our guests. Here are some taken recently…
The Lancaster Canal
Linking Preston to Kendal, the Lancaster Canal is one of the country’s few contour canals. Built along the natural lie of the land it offers 41 miles of lock free cruising – the longest lock-free stretch in the country. As the canal is naturally level, it also lends itself to gentle walking and cycling as well as canoeing and other outdoor pursuits.
Things to see and do
In addition to providing spectacular views of the Silverdale Coast, Forest of Bowland and Wyre countryside, the Lancaster Canal also features some of the most impressive canal architecture in the country. The Lune Aqueduct, which is currently is benefitting from a £2.25 million transformation, is one of John Rennie’s finest works and not to be missed.
There are many superb pubs and excellent restaurants to enjoy along the 41 miles from The Last Orders Inn at Ashton-on-Ribble in the south right up to The Longlands Hotel past Carnforth in the north.
Check our Events and Locations pages to help you decide where to explore on your break.
Luxury Self-Catering Narrowboat Hire
Everything you need is included for you on our canal boats and we provide full tuition on how to sail them before you embark on your adventure!
Each Narrowboat benefits from a full kitchen, bathroom, lounge and TV so you can spend quality time onboard or choose to enjoy some the many wonderful sights, taverns and restaurants along the canal route.
The Canal runs through the heart of the historic City of Lancaster, so make sure to take time to visit Lancaster Castle, The Maritime Museum and the many attractions along the towpath.
Full Week or Short Break?
Book a Weekend break from Friday to Monday or a Midweek Break from Monday to Friday on any of our 3 Narrowboats. Check the Booking Calendar below for availability.
Book One of Our Canal Boats
We have four beautiful and superbly equipped Narrowboats available for you to book for short breaks or full weeks between March and October. Sleeping from 2 to 6.
Honeysuckle
57ft – Sleeps 6
Honeysuckle will be available from early June 2020. A stunning brand-new narrowboat, sleeping 6!
Short Breaks – from £625
Full Weeks – from £935
Brand new for 2020, the stunning and luxurious Honeysuckle is the latest addition to our little fleet. She is in the process of being built by our good friends at Brayzel Narrowboats of Garstang.
She is a breathtaking, modern and very comfortable boat with a fixed double bed and sitting areas which will convert to 2 further double beds.
Honeysuckle has a well equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms and plenty of storage to make her a perfect family boat.
As with all of our other boats, she carries everything you will need to make her a wonderful home from home for your canal adventure!
There is plenty of room on the front and rear decks to relax and take in the lovely Lancashire countryside. Her central heating will keep you cosy on the chillier evenings.
Forget Me Not
35ft – Sleeps 2
Forget Me Not is a beautiful narrowboat sleeping 2 people making her perfect for couples.
She is cleverly designed to feel much more spacious than other boats of her size. A ‘floating cottage’!
Short Breaks – from £475
Full Weeks – from £695
Rose
41ft – Sleeps 4
Rose is a 41ft long boat with a more traditional feel. She has one fixed double bed & 2 singles so she is ideal for couples & small families.
Because of her short length, she is just as easy to handle as our other boats. Recently refurbished inside – simply stunning!
Short Breaks – from £495
Full Weeks – from £710
Poppy
45ft – Sleeps 4
Poppy is a brand new, bespoke narrowboat built to extremely high standards in 2016 by Brayzel Narrow Boats.
At 45ft in length, she is small enough to manoeuvre whilst comfortably sleeping 4 people.
Short Breaks – from £525
Full Weeks – from £795
Book Your Canal Boat Break
Select your starting and end dates below for your chosen Narrowboat or alternatively call Sylvia on 07977 683282 to discuss.
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