Lancaster Canal Boat Hire
Beautiful, cleverly designed narrowboats ideal for both experienced boaters and newcomers alike. Sleeping up to 4 persons plus pets, we offer self-catering cruising with all the comforts of home!
Book Now for 2018
2017 was a lovely year on the Canal and we are delighted with all your lovely feedback and positive reviews. We aim to make 2018 even more enjoyable for our guests.
Our 3 beautiful boats have all enjoyed their Winter respite and have been spruced up and upgraded ready for guests old and new.
We’re already taking bookings for the new season, so choose your boat and check that your dates are still available 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 4 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 in April, May and June 2017…
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 three beautiful and superbly equipped Narrowboats available for you to book for short breaks or full weeks between March and October.
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 – £425 to £645
Full Weeks – £610 to £855
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.
Short Breaks – £450 to £645
Full Weeks – £630 to £940
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 – £530 to £685
Full Weeks – £715 to £1025
