Middlewich Vacation narrowboat to let with beach/lake nearby, walking, TV and rural retreat

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  • Narrowboat
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

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

From the owner

Raki Raki is set along the beautiful Macclesfield Canal and has a home mooring at Higher Poynton. This stretch of the canal has a green flag award and borders Lyme Park which is looked after by the National Trust. The village of Poynton is a mile away and locally there is a shop and the Boars Head pub. The boat is 69ft long with 3 cabins offering 3 double beds and 4 bunk beds, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and saloon. A fabulous place from which to explore Derbyshire & the Peak district.

The boat comes equipped with all mod-cons, from the rear entrance you enter the saloon with ample seating for 10 people to relax and unwind and eat dinner at the dining table. Here there is a speaker system to play music from your phone or mp3 player and also a TV offering free-view, DVD and can also play music and movies from a USB stick. The saloon also converts to a good sized double bed.

In the kitchen is a gas hob, grill and oven, fully equipped kitchen includes all the pots, pans and crockery that you will need during your stay as well as a full sized fridge.

The 2 bathrooms are both equipped with toilet, basin, mirror and shower with one located at the front of the boat and another to the rear.

Next there is a cabin with 4 bunk beds and storage wardrobes, this can be separated from the forward cabins via a fold out door. Each bunk has its own reading light.

The middle & forward cabin both feature a double bed with wardrobe, under bed storage and 2 reading lights. The middle cabin has an additional side hatch which opens to the outside.

At the front and rear of the boat are 2 large decks to enjoy sunny mornings and evenings.

The boat benefits from solar power as well as having a large battery bank so should be able to handle your needs well, however high powered appliances above 800 watts will not work so Hair Dryers are likely to not be usable aboard.

The hot water aboard is supplied by the diesel central heating system or warmed by running the engine and gets very hot.

The whole boat is yours to enjoy.

Upon arrival we will meet you and provide you with a parking permit for the nearby car park. We will give you a full handover for the boat including how all systems work aboard so that you are fully comfortable and confident during your stay.

Check in is from 2pm as there are a number of items to review with guests during the handover. It is really appreciated if you are able to arrive on time for this. Check out is from 9am.

The local area is quiet and peaceful, nearby is a pub (The Boars Head) which is dog friendly and serves good food. The village of Poynton is a mile away and has a great range of shops, restaurants and cafes.

To arrive by car use the postcode SK12 1TH for your sat nav. From the Boars Head pub drive over the bridge and turn left into the car park with the yellow height barrier. Follow this to the rear and up the hill and find somewhere to park, then call us and we will meet you with your parking permit.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Bunk Beds
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 2 Shower rooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Mountain Views
  • Waterfront
  • Boat available
  • Deck
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Kettle
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

Upon arriving we will meet you at Higher Poynton visitor moorings, there will be a comprehensive tour of the boat and all the on-board facilities. The boat will come with a full tank of diesel and water so you shouldn't need to worry about topping up constantly on your holiday although we will walk you through this and other boating basics before leaving you to enjoy your stay. Any questions please just ask.
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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 09:00
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Smoking

Yes, smoking allowed

House rules

Smoking is only permitted on the Front Deck and not the Internal Cabin Spaces or Rear Deck.
There is an additional surcharge of £30 per dog per week to cover additional wear and tear and cleaning.
Children are encouraged to wear life jackets and parents must keep them supervised at all times for safety reasons.

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Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 3 night

About the owner

Paul D.
Tourist License
515953
Calendar last updated:
15 Apr 2024

Years listed:
6

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
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Andreas R

Lovely boat in wonderful scenery
Jun 2019

Gerat tuition with a personal touch. Though at 69 feet not a short boat, it was easy to handle, a boat with character and style. We enjoyed the scenery, both on the Peak Forest and Macclesfield Cana… More 

11 Jul 2019

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Fred Q
Seattle, Washington

We did this trip about 10 years ago 2009
Jun 2017

This was a hoot. My wife and I rented one of the Narrow Boats. It was 40' long and just the right size for a couple. We spent 6 days on the boat. A couple can easily get through the locks. It… More 

25 May 2019

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Response from the owner
Hiya Fred, what a lovely trip that sounds like you had! It's great to hear of boaters experiences and views along the way.

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JohnF2574
Manchester, United Kingdom

Brilliant Weekend by John Ford
May 2019

Management brilliant. Nine adults had a great weekend on the canal as first time explorers. Boat clean and superb. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thanks to all. Cheers John

12 May 2019

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Response from the owner
Hi John, was a pleasure to have you on board, feel free to come again in the future. :D

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