Myfloatingholiday Reviews

We decided to do Xmas different this

We decided to do Xmas different this year so opted for a boat All worked out very well Jason made sure that everything was perfect and in order and we had the most wonderful Xmas in his lovely boat Would highly recommend

Lovely Holiday

I booked this holiday for a group of 5 of us you do need to be prepared to sleep close to each other however if your fine with that it is a lovely holiday We had it for a long weekend and had a blast going up and down the canal stopping off at many a pub on the way Jason helpfully supplied a list of pubs that we would be passing on our trip which made finding them a breeze He also joined us for the first couple locks to make sure we all knew what to do and how to drive the boat As I say it was a great holiday and Jason was very easy to work with to get us going would highly recommend

Floating our Boat

Jason the owner of Colleen Bawn went above and beyond for us He is an incredible teacher we were shown the complete operation of the boat in the 3 5 hours he spent with us on day one He made sure we were completely competent at handling the boat and working the locks cleaning the propeller emptying the bilge and greasing the shaft and all it entails Also that we were happy with all the information given We were all complete novices we ended up as an incredible team and mastered the boat locks navigation and the canal and all its life very well We were a family of 5 6 with 2 children 9 5 who loved their adventures Life jackets are provided and we re used so the children were safe and free to explore the rooftop and help at the locks You need to be fairly fit and able bodied it s hard work using the locks and controlling the boat in and out of locks safely The boat itself is well equipped the beds are quite tight but you manage and are so worn out with the fresh air and exhilaration that you fall asleep easily There were lots of extras included and a lovely bottle of fizz fresh flowers and cakes to welcome usJason is always at the end of the phone for advise and helpCan completely and wholeheartedly recommend this holiday It is one of life experiences that shouldn t be missed We thank you Jason

60th Birthday Surprise

As a surprise for my 60th birthday our children kindly booked us 2 nights on the Colleen Bawn From the moment we met Jason at My Floating Holiday we knew our daughter had chosen well He spent plenty of time with us explaining everything He genuinely wanted to make our break an enjoyable one We had his mobile number to call at any time if needed The Narrow boat has everything you could wish for If you re in the area and fancy seeing life in a different way from the canal look no further than My Floating Holiday

Absolutely incredible

We hired the boat for 4 days in August and had an amazing time despite never boating before The small details from Jason really make this experience special - excellent bed linen towels honesty wine rack welcome pack I would recommend this to anyone no matter your experience levels - Jason gave us all the training we needed to explore the grand union canal Fun for all the family

Brilliant Colleen Bawn boating holiday

Wow The Colleen Bawn is a special canal boat beautifully decked out and with all the best design features like circular cruise seating to lean against at the stern a great Morso log burner versatile table options comfortable beds great shower and wc and great Wi-Fi Netflix Disney etc Jason is a brilliant host providing lovely welcome gifts fresh flowers and even mini-pumpkins fitting the time of year Jason was readily available to answer any queries and was kind and thoughtful in wanting us to have the best time We went to London which was an amazing experience by canal though we understand travelling north is a beautiful route too We would not hesitate in recommending a holiday on the Colleen Bawn Thank you Jason for a great boating trip

We have just come back from an amazing

We have just come back from an amazing week spent aboard the beautiful narrowboat Colleen Bawn It s a really well equipped and comfortable boat The canal was a great mix of rural and urban landscapes and we had some lovely mooring spots The bow thruster is a real bonus Jason is really helpful and kind and made sure we were ok before setting off and whilst aboard We managed to do about 23 miles in total Lots of pubs on the way as well as places to top up groceries Our dog Ben loved sitting and watching the towpath and saying hello to everybody The locks were manageable with the 2 of us and not difficult for newbie boaters Would highly recommend

Great

We hired Jason s narrowboat The Colleen Bawn over the October half term and were very impressed with the well-equipped and comfortable boat itself and Jason s friendly and helpful attitude He went over and above to help us get the best out of the experience We ve hired narrowboats a few times before and found this one is a definite cut above the norm Lots of personal touches and features really made it pleasant We d hire this one again and would recommend