Brand new boats now available for 2017 holidays

Its getting to the time of year when boatyards start focusing on adding new additions to their fleet. Some are still currently under construction, but we do already have some available to book for your 2017 holiday.

We are also now offering holidays from Reedley, near Burnley on the Leeds & Liverpool canal. Wide beam boat ‘Vintage 001’ is available to hire from this location. At 10ft wide it adds that extra bit of comfort and luxury for your 2017 holiday. The saloon features a real fuel stove and a television with Freeview. Vintage sleeps up to 9 and all beds have memory foam mattresses.

Here is a brief introduction to each of the new arrivals:

‘Blackdown’ from Braunston is a 69ft narrowboat suitable for large groups and families. It offers 3 cabins and a make-up bed in the saloon with a flexible bed layout of either 4 doubles or 6 singles and a double.  ‘Blackdown’ features two bathrooms, a smooth-running, water-cooled diesel engine and sleeps up to 8.

‘Radagast’ (named for the brown wizard in the Hobbit) is a 55ft narrowboat that departs from our base at Beeston in Cheshire.  Sleeping up to four, with a flexible bed layout, it is suitable for families or small groups. Radagast has a cruiser-style deck with a safety rail at the stern.

With 3 new boats to choose from at our Stoke on Trent (Peak District) base you’ll be spoilt for choice. ‘Little Pea’ is a lovely luxury 50ft narrowboat for couples, but can accommodate up to five if necessary. In addition, sister boats ‘Louisa’ and ‘Mrs B’ are 62ft and can sleep a maximum of 6, ideal for couples or families.

‘Katie Marie’, a new boat for 2016, is a comfortable smaller narrowboat located in Loughborough. Perfect for one or two couples with two double beds available, dressed in Egyptian cotton for a touch of luxury. The spacious cruiser stern allows for all of the party to sit together and take in the views along the waterways. Inside there is a solid fuel stove and Freeview television for cosy nights in.

‘Angharad’ is also currently being built for 2017 is ideally situated at Chirk on the Llangollen Canal. She is great for families looking to explore the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Horseshoe Falls. Sleeping up to 6, this 52ft cruiser stern is fully equipped with all mod cons for a comfortable boating holiday

Find out more about our brand new boats:

Call one of our friendly booking team on 01252 796 400, we are open 7 days a week. You can also search our website using the advanced option of ‘New Boat/Elite Boat’: www.waterwaysholidays.com