Middlewich Vacation narrowboat rental

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  • Narrowboat
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Pet friendly

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Key Features

Length 45 ft Cruiser

Type Cruiser Stern

Sleeps 4

King Sized 1

Double (max) 1

Showers 1

Toilets 1

Heating Radiator

Pets Allowed Yes (2 max)

Electric Power 240v

This boat is perfect for couples or parents with a child or two. It has a make up "double" bed in the saloon and a carpeted front cabin with a king sized bed, memory foam mattress and TV in bed!!!!! It also has a 240V electric system with a number of 3-pin sockets, full central heating and flushing toilet. Fully equipped galley / kitchen including oven, hob, microwave, and all the utensils and pans etc one could need. It has a 600 litre stainless steel water tank. Full central heating with radiators & airing cupboard. The cruiser stern is large enough to comfortably accommodate 4 people whilst cruising.

Saloon:  There is a rear saloon with seating which can be used as a make-up double bed. Please note that this is an industry standard 4ft wide double bed. The saloon has a removable dining table, colour flat screen digital TV/DVD player, Freeview and a radio/CD player that plays throughout the boat..

Galley: Fully-equipped galley with 4 ring cooker, oven & grill. Electric fridge with freezer compartment. Cutlery, crockery, saucepans and cooking utensils are provided. T-towels, washing-up liquid and cleaning materials are also on-board as well as waste bin, replacement liners, and the welcome pack comprising tea, coffee, sugar, milk and snacks. There is a selection of condiments, preserves and butter to help you settle in as well as a 5 litre bottle of drinking water and a cafetiere, a teapot, and for the budding chef, mixing bowls.

Cabins:  The front cabin has a king sized bed with Egyptian cotton bed linen and as many pillows as you wish (additional pillows available on request). TV in bed, hot water bottle and Teddy to keep you company on dark nights.. The king sized bed measures 6'3" x 5'3" (five feet 3 inches) with 9" thick "Coolmax" memory foam mattress. Fluffy bath and hand towels are provided for every person on board.

Bathroom:  There is a flush toilet, wash basin, cupboard and full size shower in the bathroom.

What's Included?

Bed linen and towels.

Welcome pack (Includes tea coffee sugar, condiments, snacks)

Nicholson's map guide books for your selected route.

Damage waiver

Tuition (handover and driving lesson),

Car parking (available nearby).

Buoyancy aids.

Diesel Fuel

Gas

Optional Extras:

There is no charge for the following

Local supermarket shop and dropp

Pick up / drop off Poynton or Middlewood Train Station (Please organise with us ahead of time, subject to available staff and vehicles)

Pets (2 max)

Credit card charges

Terms & Conditions of Hire:

Hire Times: Arrive at 2.00pm. Return your boat by 9.00am on the last day of hire.

Except for negotiated early starts when boat is available

A deposit of 30% of the holiday cost and the balance of hire due 12 weeks before your arrival date. 

Discounts and Concessions:

Multi-Week Discounts: For holidays extending beyond 10 days, the second and subsequent weeks attract a 33% discount.

Repeat guests: Repeat guests receive a 5% loyalty discount on top of any other discounts applicable.

 

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Wet room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Interaction with guest

We will give you a full handover and tutorial so that you can enjoy your stay in comfort and safety.
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Area

Map

Availability

Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

No refund

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 09:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($315.61) £250.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

A full handover will be given upon arrival which must be followed and obeyed as crewing a boat is a technical job. Any questions please just ask us as each vessel is unique and has its own characteristics.

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Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 3 night

About the owner

Paul D.
Calendar last updated:
25 Mar 2024

Years listed:
6

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

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C8750ALmichaelc

Could not have found better for our purpose.
Feb 2020

We are thinking of buying a narrowboat. We know what it is like when the weather is good and wanted to see what it is like when the weather is not so good. The week we spent on Lady Sophia was perfe… More 

23 Feb 2020

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MAI863
Bexhill, England, United Kingdom

Pet friendly, Good holiday
Jun 2019

Paul was very helpful, although the Weather was not so good we will be prepared for rain next time! Boat was clean and comfortable with all the facilities one could need. We did the Cheshire ring and … More 

9 Jul 2019

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ianrC2760UK
Oxford, United Kingdom

Lady Sophia
Jun 2019

This was our first experience of a narrow boat and so we only had a vague idea of what to expect. The boat was well equipped and comfortable for four adults but may get a bit cramped if you go for a… More 

8 Jul 2019

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115steven
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Brilliant weekend on Lady Sophia
Apr 2019

We spent a weekend on Lady Sophia at the end of April 2019, for the wife’s birthday. Couldn’t be happier with the service from Paul, at the beginning and end of the trip. He explains most … More 

7 Jul 2019

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How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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How do I edit my booking?

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If Paul (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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