Boating Holidays on the Oxford and the Grand Union Canal

Oxfordshire Narrowboats is family run and has gained a reputation for providing top quality narrowboats with superb interiors. They are all individually designed to be stylish comfortable easily handled by novices and suitable for people of all ages. This base is a new addition to Oxfordshire Narrowboats and the entire fleet have been built new for 2010. Whether you want a short break or a week away you won't be disappointed. There's so much to do – you choose your adventure.

Family run Oxfordshire Narrowboats have been experts in their field for over 20 years this shines through in the professionally finished easy to handle boats with airy interiors featuring oak and beech and in the personal service which makes this fleet so popular with experienced boaters and first timers. The combination of this fleet of immaculately maintained top-quality narrowboats and wonderful cruising opportunities make this the perfect choice.Lower Heyford offers cruising opportunities to explore the Cotswolds Oxford and the stunning South Oxford Canal. You can enjoy the numerous walking opportunities around these waterways and marvel at the excellent wildlife plus you will find plenty of canalside pubs and villages. Stunning scenery the narrow locks and lift bridges are all added activities which make the recipe to a memorable holiday.

Cruising routes from Gayton are typified by rolling Northamptonshire arable landscapes the rural countryside punctuated by fair sized towns and villages easily accessible from the canal-side. The base is situated on the Grand Union Canal - a motorway of its time but now the most peaceful route from Birmingham to London imaginable!

Over 35 years of hands-on experience means that with Calcutt Boats you can be sure of a fleet that meets the demands of the most discerning customers – whether experienced boaters or first timers. Boat styles and interiors have been developed over the years to meet the most demanding of expectations with stylish and quality features.

This family run boatyard offers a superb choice of narrowboats ranging from a 2 berth to an 8/9 berth ideal for larger families or groups of friends. All are fitted to a high standard and enjoy a setting near Rugby in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside yet with convenient access from both M1 and M6 motorways.

With a choice of well-fitted and equipped narrowboats sleeping from 2 to 8 people you just need to decide which suits you and where you want to cruise. North from Rugby is quite rural and almost lock free whereas a trip south takes you down to the Grand Union Canal - a bygone 'highway' of a canal! Excellent territory for a variety of short breaks; you will be spoilt for choice and well serviced with pubs and ancient countryside.

In beautiful Warwickshire at the junction of the South Oxford and Grand Union Canals Napton Narrowboats offer an excellent choice of routes. Their superb fleet of extremely quiet and comfortable boats are well known for their innovative design and quality fittings and furnishings.