Dragonfly Narrowboat Hire
Come and enjoy our relaxing canal narrowboat holidays in the UK. We are based in Cheshire and the Welsh Borderlands on the Llangollen Canal, with 'Kiki Too' our exclusive new canal boat. Choose from a selection of holiday types including Short Breaks, 10 Day Holidays, and our special Taster Days for those wanting to experience the pleasure of this special type of canal narrowboat holiday. From our base on the Llangollen Canal at the beautiful new Swanley Bridge Marina you have a wide choice of routes and canal boat holidays to enjoy.
New to Boating?
Canal boating holidays are a unique experience, relaxing and drifting along at no more than 4 miles per hour with short flurries of activity when navigating a lock or lift bridge. It can be a holiday of contrast taking you through some of the UK's most picturesque rural locations, to cruising right into the heart of cities such as Manchester and Chester, where you can moor free of charge (no pay and display on canals!) to enjoy the attractions.
Narrowboat holidays offer you the freedom to do what you like, when you like, it's just like a self catering cottage that you can move and we provide the fuel.
Training Courses
We are also a RYA recognised training centre for the Inland Waterways Helmsman Certificate
see our Training page for full details.
Kiki Too - new boat last year
Our new boat, 'Kiki Too', is upholstered to a high standard and offers space for a maximum of 6 guests.
Main Features
- A Full Inventory
- Central heating with radiators and airing cupboard
- Interior sprung mattresses on double beds (6'3"x4') and single beds (6'3"x2')
- Full size shower
- Large 140-gallon stainless steel water tank
- Macerator toilet with discreet holding tank
- Double-glazed front windows
- Large cruiser stern
- Colour TV, LCD/DVD player
- Seating area in lounge can be made into two single beds
- Carpeted in bedroom areas
- 12v charging points for mobile phones etc
- 4 ring cooker, oven and grill
- Electric fridge with freezer compartment
- Sink with hot and cold running water
- Hairdryer and mirrors
Prices are inclusive of:
- Bed linen
- Diesel fuel and gas
- Boat licence and insurance
- Welcome pack: tea, coffee, sugar, & milk, washing-up liquid, toilet rolls, dish cloth
- The Boater's Handbook and expert tuition, including full lock instruction at the lock side
- Free car parking
- Buoyancy aids / life jackets
- VAT
Customer Comments
We had a wonderful time. Thank you.- A&K
Probably the best boat I have hired in 25 years.- D and crew.
We absolutely loved the holiday,
thought the boat was well kitted out, and were very pleased that you
took your time (and stayed patient with us) at the boat handover. We
also felt your prices were very reasonable. M&Z
Still unsure if it is the holiday for you?
Read through our Frequently Asked Questions take a look at our Holidays page, or visit some of the Links and you will find that a narrowboat holiday can be a really enjoyable holiday for a family or two couples.
