Chiltern Canal Boat Holidays

We had a wonderful 4 days on Narrow Escape. There were only 3 of us so had plenty of space but not sure if there were 5 people how cramped it might feel. The boat is very well equipped and Gareth and Corrine were always on hand to iron out any problems. Spending quality time along a very pretty stretch of canal in the sunshine was great with the added bonus of a few locks and pubs along the way.

Fantastic experience. The boat is so nicely set up with everything you’d need. You also get a great initial lesson on how to use the boat so perfect for people with no experience. Really beautiful stretch to boat down too, with great pubs nearby. Also incredibly helpful and friendly company. Definitely recommend

We have just had a wonderful short break on mini-escape the training was very good and gave us confidence as first timers. The boat is comfortable and very well equipped. There was a very high standard of service and customer care. As one who doesn't book online it was very easy to book by phone. The boat has an excellent multi fuel stove, an easy to use excellent quality gas cooker.

We had a fantastic long weekend on the wonderful 2 berth boat. From the moment we booked we were well looked after. The communication prior to the trip was fantastic with recommendations on what to bring, routes and things to do. Corinne and Gareth were brilliant in showing us the ropes and if you've never done this before fear not, the tuition was comprehensive and hands on, there's a lock at the marina to practice on so we felt very confident in setting off on our own. Two routes are recommended, we took the Berkhamsted route taking you through 7 locks - so a total of 14! The route is beautiful for scenery and wildlife and Berkhamsted town is well worth visiting for restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques and you moor next to a Waitrose so stocking up is easy. The boat is well equipped and a full-size fridge is an absolute bonus! All in all a wonderful trip and we can't recommend it highly enough.

We hired Narrow Escape from Chiltern Canal Boat Holidays for our family holiday this year and had a fantastic time. The boat is lovely and fully equipped with everything you need, even a lovely log burner which luckily we didn't need! We have very little boating experience but Corrine and Gareth made sure we were fully trained before we set off. Everyone we met on the holiday was very friendly and happy to help and pass on words of wisdom. We stopped at a few lovely pubs but were disappointed to find quite a few weren't serving food so make sure you take plenty of food with you as it's not so easy to stock up along the canal. Overall it was a lovely relaxing holiday and a wonderful way to see some beautiful countryside.

We stayed for a few nights during the week and loved it. The boat is so much more comfortable and spacious than I expected. It’s well kept, clean and well equipped. The owner is a lovely guy, very knowledgeable, I’m normally quite uncomfortable around people but really enjoyed chatting with him. If we are ever in that neck of the woods again I wouldn’t think of staying anywhere else, we absolutely loved every second of our stay.

Mini escape was such a lovely boat and Corrine and Gareth excellent hosts. The boat was well equipped and perfect for a couples getaway - it was easy to drive and comfortable for 2 people. We had a bit of an accident with the boat (smashed window!) but Gareth and Corrine couldn’t have been kinder and more understanding. We enjoyed our trip immensely and would highly recommend a stay on one of their boats.

First time my sister and I had been anywhere near a canal-boat, but something we had always wanted to experience. The owners Corinne and Gareth provided a thorough introduction to our boat - 'Narrow Escape' and imparted clear practical guidance in its handling and the operation of locks. This provided us with the necessary confidence to 'set sail'! An excellent boat, comfortable with all of the facilities you needed. Everything in previous reviews was supported by the really enjoyable three nights we experienced. Great fun and with our new found experience we will be back for more!

We had a great time in the 'Narrow Escape' 5 berth boat. The boat was clean and in good order, and we got good instruction on how to use it, do the locks, etc, as well as good advice on where to go. Highly recommended if you want to enjoy a slower pace in beautiful countryside!