Crabtree Narrowboat Hire
Crabtree Narrowboat Hire
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Crabtree Narrowboat Hire is a family run narrowboat hire company based on the idyllic, lock free Lancaster Canal. We operate 4 luxury boats from our base at Barton Grange Marina - our narrowboats were awarded 5 stars by Enjoy England in 2015 - the national English tourist board. Rest assured that you will find a warm welcome with Crabtree Narrowboat Hire.
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barry noble
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Just come back from a great weeks holiday on the Lancaster Canal in the Cedar Barge. What a great time with the family. The boat was fantastic, easy to operate, clean and cosy. Thank you Robert and Mandy for the welcome pack. Thanks for the instruction Robert on how to navigate and tips on getting the full use out of the Barge, we hope to see you again.
Written 30 October 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you had a good week on Cedar. It was nice to meet you all and we look forward to seeing you again.
Written 31 October 2023
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Terry c
Sarnia2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We had been dreaming about a narrowboat experience for years. We looked at a number of canals and hire companies before selecting Crabtree Narrowboats. What a great choice. Robert and Mandy were very nice to deal with and they made the rental process very easy. The boat was in such great shape. It was so clean and well equipped that we had everything we needed. Additionally the equipment was all newer and good quality. If we were to rent again we would definitely use Crabtree again. We had such a wonderful week on the Linden and the Lancaster Canal is gorgeous.
Written 20 October 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are happy that you enjoyed your trip on Linden. It was lovely to meet you both.
Written 21 October 2023
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richard g
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Wonderful week away on the Lancaster canal on board Cedar.
Very comfortable and warm boat that made the trip very pleasurable.
Fantastic handover and very informative from a lovely couple.
And we didnt have to go down the weed hatch 😁
Very comfortable and warm boat that made the trip very pleasurable.
Fantastic handover and very informative from a lovely couple.
And we didnt have to go down the weed hatch 😁
Written 13 October 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your holiday on Cedar.
Written 14 October 2023
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woody0769
Bridlington, UK1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
Exceptional greeting from Mandy & Rob , everything was explained and covered beforehand, highly recommend Crabtree narrow boat hire at Preston , first class company, immaculate boat . Lancaster camel is a beautiful stretch of water . Thank you once again for a lovely holiday, mark & diane woods .
Written 27 September 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your holiday on the Lancaster Canal. It was lovely to meet you both.
Written 28 September 2023
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Andrew Ferguson
2 contributions
Aug 2023
A terrific narrowboat experience. The boats were lovely and easy to handle and the canal a beautiful location. Mandy and Robert were extremely friendly, responsive, and professional. We loved our experience and would definitely hire again from Crabtree and recommend to friends.
Written 28 August 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your trip along the Lancaster Canal on Linden and Cedar.
Written 1 September 2023
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Angus
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
Just had a cracking week on 'willow', boat well equipped, good instruction on operating, good secure car parking, would totally recommend !!!
We have booked next year's jaunt !!
We have booked next year's jaunt !!
Written 25 August 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your holiday with us. We look forward to seeing you next year.
Written 28 August 2023
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Judy
5 contributions
Aug 2023
We have recently returned from a long weekend on "Mulberry" and throughly enjoyed it. We were a little apprehensive as we have two mid teens and wondered if it would be entertaining enough for them - it was. We had a great weekend which gave us chance to spend time as a family without the distractions of wifi! The boat is well equipped with everything you could need for this type of holiday. The Lancaster canal provides beautiful scenery and some lovely places to visit. I was quite nervous about steering but Robert gave us a thorough tour and description of the boat and its workings and stayed with us until we had gained some confidence controlling the boat. All in all a wonderful experience we would definitely like to repeat.
Written 25 August 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your holiday on Mulberry. It was nice to meet you all.
Written 28 August 2023
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Alexis C
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Cannot recommend this enough , was a bit nervous at first controlling the boat but Rob showed me the ropes ( literally ) and once happy with me , left us to cruise up the canal . Everyone we met was super friendly and you will find yourselves waving and saying hello to all that you meet . Such an amazing company and we will be going again next year .
Written 16 August 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your trip on Linden. Look forward to seeing you next year
Written 16 August 2023
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Road241025
Walsall, UK1 contribution
Jun 2023
We hired the Linden were asked to come at 3.30 as boat was going out before us then got call to say could come sooner as they was sat around oing nothing water hole was coverd by mat so put water in wrong hole then said we were coming hom friday 5pm then rang us to say they wanted to go home at 2pm small boat not fit for 4 adults putting up bed was a problem get a box to put under bed oven dont come unless gas rings lit THEN TO PUT IT MILDY BOTH OF US GOT AN INFECTION FROM WATER HUSBAND IN HOSPITAL ME HAVING A CT SCAN NEVER GO AGAIN ALSO CANEL TO SMALL WAS TOLD IT WAS BIGGER BRIDGE WATER CANEL DONT BELIVE IT NEVER AGAIN BOAT TO SMALL NOT BIG ENOUGH FOR 4 ADULTS HOLIDAY FROM HELL. SEATING AREA UNCOMTERBLE NOWHERE TO RELAX AND WATCH TV CANEL. SHALLOW REIVES EVERYWHERE
Written 18 July 2023
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Thank you for your review. We aren’t sure where to start but firstly we were able to give you the option to start your holiday earlier as the boat was ready earlier. We showed you where the water hole was and it is also stated in the manual that is on the boat. We had arranged a time for you to come home a day earlier as you requested at 3pm. You were then 2 hours late. All boats are equipped for four people and we have not had any problems before. Again we showed you how to put the second bed up and again if you weren’t sure it is in the manual. As for your infection you have been off the boat for a month and we haven’t had any problems with hirers who have been on the boat since. Since your holiday a month ago we have had reviews about Linden with no issues. It seems very strange that you have waited a month to inform us about your health issues.
Written 19 July 2023
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Steven C
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We booked a weeks cruising the Lancaster canal with this family business 9th to 16th July 23. Although the weather was a typical British summer, Mandy and Robert provided an excellent 4 berth narrow boat called Linden. Very easy to navigate, no maintenance checks to complete and with a large water tank and toilet waste tank there was no worries with water or toilet usage. The 240v system was excellent for recharging phones without the necessity of running the engine. After nearly 30 years taking cruising holidays on canals and rivers in UK, this is without doubt the best narrow boat I have hired and commend Mandy and Robert.
Written 18 July 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your holiday on Linden.
Written 19 July 2023
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RRR
Northumberland, UK4 contributions
Hi, is there wet weather cover for the helmsman/woman on Linden? TIA
Robert House
Preston, UK1 contribution
Sorry there is no wet weather cover on any of our boats. We do have an umbrella on each boat.
Andy B
High Peak6 contributions
Can you tell me if you have a boat available for a full week starting on Saturday(if poss) 5.10.2019 2 adults plus 1 dog thank you in advance
Robert House
Preston, UK1 contribution
Hi Andy We do have a boat available but it would be from the Sunday. If you would like to give us a ring then we can go through the process with you. Many Thanks
Robert and Mandy
Hi are you dog friendly? Can you give me a idea it is for two novices for a week in September.
Robert House
Preston, UK1 contribution
Hi Yes we do allow up to two dogs at a charge of £20 each. We have Willow available for week commencing 20th September or from 27th; Cedar is available from 22nd or from 29th September and Linden is available from 29th September.
Robert & Mandy
Crabtree Narrowboat Hire
Trek774282
Liverpool, UK
Hi i would like to know how much you would charge for a week to two novices who would really like to experience holidaying on one of your boats. Many thanks fred
Hi I am interested in hiring a boat but having problems on the website could you please send a price list please look forward to hearing from you
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- Crabtree Narrowboat Hire is open:
- Sun - Sat 09:00 - 21:00
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