“We went on the Barnes Brinkcraft and had a great time on the Broads . the boat was clean and tidy,
Everything was explained fully we enjoyed our day and would do it again .”
“Second year going on a boating holiday , the customer service at Barnes Brinkcraft is really good any problems they are happy to help, Norfolk broads are so beautiful would recommend to anybody”
“We hi Hred a boat in early August 2026 a great day out with super service from the guys at the boat yard from start to finish would highly recommend this boatyard to your body.”
“Apartment as described with everything we needed.
Thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the balcony watching all the boats coming and going.
We will definitely try and return soon”
There’s always something to watch out on the river! We’re pleased the apartment had everything you needed and that you made good use of the balcony.
We’d love to welcome you back again soon.
All the best,
The Team at Barnes Brinkcraft
“We very much enjoyed our trip, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. I was a little disappointed with the boat: the awning seemed to be broken, and in its lowered position obscured the forward view quite badly. I also found that when seated the screen was not easy to see through and had a heating effect on my face! It was easier to steer standing up, or would have been if the steering position had been constructed to make this possible. I had to steer with my feet sticking out over the edge of the platform holding the seat, which was only just possible and quite uncomfortable. The engine was also louder than I was expecting, making conversation in the boat difficult.”
Dear David
We very much enjoyed our trip, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. I was a little disappointed with the boat: the awning seemed to be broken, and in its lowered position obscured the forward view quite badly. I also found that when seated the screen was not easy to see through and had a heating effect on my face! It was easier to steer standing up, or would have been if the steering position had been constructed to make this possible. I had to steer with my feet sticking out over the edge of the platform holding the seat, which was only just possible and quite uncomfortable. The engine was also louder than I was expecting, making conversation in the boat difficult.
All the Best
The Team at Barnes Brinkcraft
“Convenient and easy location to collect our day boat, ideal for exploring the broads for half a day. Staff were friendly and helpful. Boat was easy to manoeuvre and our grandson loved it.”
Sounds like a lovely half day on the Broads, Rebecca. We’re pleased the boat was easy to handle and, most importantly, that your grandson had a great time, and your dog by the look of it!
All the best,
The Team at Barnes Brinkcraft
“Staff very helpful and knowledgeable our boat sonnet 2 was comfortable but upulsery needs updating. Perhaps barnes brinkcraft could think about going all inclusive with fuel and insurance like other boat hire companies”
“Extremely helpful from start to finish. Full explanation of everything we needed to know on arrival and help on return mooring boat. Had a wonderful relaxing day on the broads would highly recommend.”
Great to hear you had such a relaxing day, Glenn. We’re pleased the team looked after you from the handover right through to helping you moor when you returned.
All the best,
The Team at Barnes Brinkcraft
“We had a really fantastic day out on a boat. It was easy to handle and we were given full instruction before we left. Whilst we were out, we have a picnic that we had taken with us and saw a kingfisher in flight. Altogether we had the most amazing day on the water.”
Sounds like a lovely Broads day, Hazel — a picnic on the water and a kingfisher sighting is a pretty good combination! We’re pleased the handover helped you feel confident with the boat and that you had such a fantastic time.
All the best,
The Team at Barnes Brinkcraft
Lovely to hear, Kevin. We’re pleased you had such a good time on the water and that the team helped get your trip off to a good start.
All the best,
The Team at Barnes Brinkcraft
“Great trip from start to finish would highly recommend the company and we will be using again. Easy booking service great service on arrival very thorough & professional even when it was very busy.”
Great to hear everything went smoothly, Lydia, especially on a busy day. We loved the photos — your four-legged crew members look like they had a great time too!
Thanks for the recommendation, and we’ll look forward to seeing you again.
All the best,
The Team at Barnes Brinkcraft
“Well organised and very knowledgeable team. The trip was superb and we saw lots of local wildlife including a marsh harrier and of course the seals.
We were lucky with the weather too but I dare say that it still would have been a worthwhile ride in the rain. Highly recommended!”
Sounds like you had a cracking trip, Jason — a marsh harrier, seals and sunshine is a pretty good combination! We’re pleased the team looked after you well too.
Thanks for the recommendation.
All the best,
The Team at Barnes Brinkcraft
“Would recommend barnes brinkcraft lovely staff very helpful. Didn't have to wait long for our boat . The gentleman that showed us the boat was very professional. The hamper that we received was very nice”
Thanks for the recommendation, Susan. We’re pleased the team got you underway smoothly and looked after you well — and it’s good to hear the welcome hamper went down nicely too.
All the best,
The Team at Barnes Brinkcraft
That’s a lovely compliment, Jeff — we’ll make sure the team hears it. We’re glad they helped make your time on the water a good one.
All the best,
The Team at Barnes Brinkcraft
That’s great to hear, William. A good handover makes all the difference, so we’re pleased you feel confident before setting off and continue to enjoy your trips with us.
All the best,
The Team at Barnes Brinkcraft
