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Black Prince Narrowboat Holidays Reviews

4.8 Rating 277 Reviews
95 %
of reviewers recommend Black Prince Narrowboat Holidays
4.8
Based on 277 reviews
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01527 575115

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Stoke Prior, BROMSGROVE,
Stoke Prior, BROMSGROVE
Worcestershire
B60 4LA

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Black Prince Narrowboat Holidays 5 star review on 21st January 2025
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Black Prince Narrowboat Holidays 5 star review on 9th August 2024
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Black Prince Narrowboat Holidays 5 star review on 29th April 2024
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Black Prince Narrowboat Holidays 5 star review on 4th October 2023
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Black Prince Narrowboat Holidays 4 star review on 4th October 2023
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Black Prince Narrowboat Holidays 5 star review on 10th July 2023
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Black Prince Narrowboat Holidays 5 star review on 21st June 2023
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Very modern and well maintained boat Nice staff at rental station
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Posted 6 years ago
Good hand over at Stoke prior and shown how to work the locks. Boat was very well equipped and very comfortable. The whole family thoroughly enjoyed this, our first narrow boat holiday and we are planning next year's hols.
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Posted 6 years ago
We are so satisfied with our holiday and the boat. Just one wish: the frying pan: The food fastened and it got very smokey so the smoke alarm Went on every morning when we fryed bacon and eggs, a non stick frying pan would be better.
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Posted 6 years ago
One of the best family holidays we have experienced. A very well appointed boat, plenty for all ages, 9-80 in our case, a real adventure.
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Posted 6 years ago
Excellent short break, the boat had everything you needed. Friendly helpful staff. Looking forward to next years holiday.
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Posted 6 years ago
Fantastic, relaxing holiday. We will certainly do it again
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Posted 6 years ago
My wife and I took one of our sons, his wife and their three children with us on a 65' narrowboat from the Acton Bridge Marina. The service was faultless and the boat equally so. This was our first experience on the canals and all had such a great time we are booking a longer period for 2020. The Black Prince boat, Hazel, had everything we needed and was remarkably easy to handle after a short practice. We found the other canal users were, in the main, incredibly friendly and helpful, although a small minority, seeing that it was a hire boat, decided to be extremely abusive. This did not dampen our enjoyment.
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Posted 6 years ago
Had a fabulous time, and would certainly consider doing another holiday like this in the future.
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Posted 6 years ago
Had a fantastic 4days on a 69ft Barge trip . Had our granddaughter & her 2 friends from Australia Our son as Skipper to keep them in some order ,Everyone wants to do it again ,We had lovely weather ,made new friends in the PUBS along the way ,Recommend to anyone ,Great Fun had by all x
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Posted 6 years ago
Exceptional service - they even dropped us off at railway station after our holiday and took us shopping for groceries before we started as we arrived late. I highly recommend.
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Posted 6 years ago
Boat could not have been better equipped, all contact with Black Prince was well handled, lot of information and help provided. Excellent for a first time narrow boat user.
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Posted 6 years ago
Booked 2 fortnights this summer and both were fantastic. Hope to book twice again for 2020 😎
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Posted 6 years ago
It was a perfect escape from normality! Outside but inside, Cosy and snug as we boated into November. The best advice when we boarded 'Nancy' was that we had arrived; starting us off without the thoughts of rushing anywhere. We meandered through and over beautiful countryside, meeting friendly people everywhere. 'Nancy' was perfect, with a fully functioning kitchenette and places to put everything. Would highly recommend this kind of holiday, with Black Prince, especially with children; they loved it!
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Posted 6 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to review your holiday with Black Prince, we are so pleased that you had a great holiday on Nancy. We hope we can welcome you again with us soon, Jo.
Posted 6 years ago
So friendly, took time to explain how everything worked on the barge, it was scrupulously clean, in excellent order, glass and porcelain on a boat! I had expected melamine, so it felt quite luxurious; plenty of room for 7 of us on a 52footer; the staff also helped with a plan and a route to suit our novice status; requires team work and all hands on deck or locks, both; awesome long weekend and definitely coming back next year!
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Posted 7 years ago
We had a wonderful Mon-Fri break with Black Prince. The boat was very well equipped & comfortable, the staff were friendly & helpful, and altogether it was a delightful, relaxing holiday. We started at Chirk, and I'm sure it's the most beautiful stretch of canal in the country, taking into account Llangollen, aqueducts, tunnels, locks & lifting bridges. The fact I could take my dog with me was a great bonus too. Thank you!
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Posted 7 years ago
I have used Black Prince over half a dozen times and the staff and narrow boats are always superb and this time was no different. The only complaint I have is beyond Black Prince's control. The Oxford canal is the scruffiest in Britain and many wrecks of boats are moored in visitor moorings. If you rent from Napton head north on the Grand Union instead, it is much more interesting
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Posted 7 years ago
Ok nothing to go on as our first canal trip and when booking although not cheapest on offer their website and assistance on phone felt was worth extra. This turned out to be invaluable as we had to alter dates for personal reasons and they were very understanding and accommodated us when they need not have. Delighted with all staff in office and at Chirk and our boat was spotless and well equipped. Had lovely four days introduction to the canals, Llangollen we would recommend
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Posted 7 years ago
We had a fabulous holiday, this was our first time and everything was fully explained before leaving base. We did panic at the locks but rest assured everyone on the water helped and gave advice for our travels. Will be doing this again on a different canal for sure.
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Posted 7 years ago
Well equipped boat to a high standard nothing is over looked really enjoyable holiday with no reason to be found wanting for anything .
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Posted 7 years ago
We were complete novices and we had four dogs as well , but none of this fazed the Guys at Chirk . Excellent and comprehensive instruction , well equipped and clean Boat . Add in some excellent weather and it equals an excellent restful break . Loved it even the challenge of the Llangollen canal .
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Posted 7 years ago
Black Prince Narrowboat Holidays is rated 4.8 based on 277 reviews