Meaning of Charter Hotelboat

WHAT IS CHARTER:
Private Charter takes the good points of "Hiring" a narrowboat, and the good points of going on a "traditional" Hotel narrowboat cruise, but avoids some of the pitfalls of each. When you come on private charter YOU (or you and your partner) are our only guest(s). You are exclusively chartering Willow, and we, her professional crew.

We build the cruise route and it's duration to suit you alone. That means you are not just stuck with a predefined cruise - you will be able to help decide where we go and for how long. We are, of course, a fully licensed Hotelboat and provide high quality full-board accommodation. Even before you arrive you will have completed our questionnaires to find out your dietary likes and dislikes - so the menus are specifically tailored to YOUR own preferences (and, no, you won't have to do the washing up). We can provide ordinary vegetarian menu options, but anyone requiring a specialist diet should read our web-page special diets.

As to what you get for 'full-board' - Option of Full Scottish Breakfast, or lighter alternative should you wish; Lunch to suit the weather, and that particular days cruise; Three course evening meal, with complimentary glass of wine; and finally pre-bedtime supper, if you've room for it. Midmorning coffee & biscuits and afternoon tea & cake - but tea and coffee etc is available throughout the day, just as and when you fancy. Of course some clients have very hearty appetites, others prefer a lighter diet. Whichever, we will endeavour to suit your preferences. Remember our tariffs are for full-board, with no hidden extras.

We the crew will do all of the boat handling and locking, if that suits you. That will allow you to you just to sit and relax in our all weather bow observation cabin, and watch the canalscape glide by. But with our boat training background, you do have the option of becoming actively involved with crewing Willow under our guidance. Of course you may wish to be active when it suits, but equally relax when it suits (like if it starts to rain).

Of course you may have other preferences - walking - cycling - visiting attractions - bird watching (we've even had a book editor who just wanted the peace to work). We've had requests to visit particular historic churches - requests to visit particular canal pubs. Whatever the activity, it's your charter and so we will design any activities around your personal preferences - whether you wish to do a little or do a lot - the choices are yours. There are no other guests' preferences to take into account whilst on your cruise.

WILLOW IS A NON-SMOKING BOAT.