“Very enjoyable day on the broads having hired a Brinklet from Barnes Brinkcraft. Sailed to Horning where we enjoyed a pub lunch and couple of drinks. Barnes team were helpful and are very reasonably priced! Would definitely recommend booking with them!”
“Arrived at the office and got two parking spaces at no charge and after a quick overview of the boat and its controls from the friendly man we soon made our way onto the broads. We had been given some suggestions of where to stop and both where really nice with easy mooring points. Always our favourite activity during a trip to Norfolk as its great for the whole family and really helps to unwind with the slow meandering of the boat. Some cheeky ducks joined our trip for a short time and hitched a ride on the roof. Pick up some food at one of the riverside cafes if you have children on board as the ducks and swans come near to retrieve it.”
Thanks for the lovely review — it sounds like you packed a proper Broads day into the trip. We’re glad the team helped get you underway smoothly, and that the suggested stops worked out well for you too.
The roof-riding ducks are a good bit of fun. They do have a habit of inviting themselves aboard when food appears anywhere nearby.
All the best,
The Team at Barnes Brinkcraft
“We hired our boat early in the season, on a Thursday afternoon, so not a busy time. Our welcome and guide to the boat was very friendly. The boat is basic, which is a plus for novices like us. It was a chilled ride for the two of us with our dogs. I can recommend mooring at the swan inn pub, it's on the river, and beautiful inside and out. We booked our boat for three hours, we actually arrived early, but we're allowed out pretty much straight away, coming back at our booked time. Definitely this would be a lasting memory for kids, and you could let them drive, which they'd love.”
Thanks for the lovely review — and for the photos too, it looked like a perfect Broads afternoon for a cruise with the dogs onboard. We’re really pleased the Brinklet helped make your first trip feel relaxed and easy to get to grips with.
You’re absolutely right about children loving the steering as well — although plenty of adults seem equally keen once they get going.
All the best,
The Team at Barnes Brinkcraft
