Unforgettable experience

We’d just spent an hour with John from the boatyard learning how to handle our hired narrowboat and, crucially, the locks. When he asked “Do you feel ready to go off on your own?” we confidently dismissed him. However, when he added: “Where are you going?” and I replied cheerfully “Banbury”, he smiled a wry…
Narrow boat holidays in Shakespeare Country There is something deeply satisfying in cruising, very slowly, through the English countryside following ancient routes that were once the main arteries of communication. Hugh Taylor, Moira McCrossan, Bill Rintoul and Irene Stakounis explore The Grand Union and Stratford and Avon Canals on board a boat called Jim. …
A narrowboat holiday can have all the elements that a dog really enjoys. For a start they can be with you throughout the holiday. There is no deciding what to do with the dog today, they are just part of it all. Getting out for a walk is easy, the towpath is a great place…
“We have rented from Kate boats several times now and each time have had excellent service and a fully equipped and very comfortable boat. It is a great family holiday, the first time I took my 19 year old daughter she thought she would get bored but there’s always something to be doing, seeing, or…
Relax and slow down! Kate Boats provide self drive narrowboats for short breaks and longer holidays in the heart of England. Discover the countryside from a whole new point of view, with a choice of lovely rural cruising routes, and a few nice pubs along the way. The boats are fully equipped, with all the…
Good boat, all very clean and efficient. Will go again.