Mallard
Mallard is a flexible six berth narrow boat, 63ft long, with various optional layouts and is suitable for groups up to six people. The boat has central heating and hot water provided throughout the boat with two way radios for communication whilst steering the boat. We maintain our boats to the highest standard with no compromise on cleanliness.
The above diagram shows the option with four single and one double bed. Single beds can be joined to create a standard double bed giving all possible layouts. Bed linen will be provided based on your layout request. There are also doors between the bedrooms ensuring your privacy when required and giving each of the rear two bedrooms their individual en suite bathrooms. A travel hairdryer and straighteners are also provided as conservation of energy on a boat is always advisable.
Shelduck
Shelduck is a flexible four berth narrow boat, 49ft long with various optional layouts and is suitable for groups from two to four people. The boat has central heating and hot water provided throughout the boat with two way radios for communication whilst steering the boat. We maintain our boats to the highest standard with no compromise on cleanliness.
The above diagrams show the bed layout options. Bed linen will be provided based on your layout request. There is a door between the bedrooms ensuring your privacy when required.
Bathroom Example
On board there are two bathrooms on the Mallard, containing two toilets, showers and hand basins. Please bring your own bath towels as these are not provided. Having two bathrooms ensures you can separate by parties or by gender if you so wish.
Kitchen Example
The Kitchen is fully equipped with a cooker containing oven, hob and grill, larder fridge and a microwave. All kitchenware and utensils are provided for each hire.
Lounge Area Example
In the lounge area there is comfortable seating for six with a large central table and an extra pull down seat for two. A digital smart television with “Netflix and YouTube” is provided. A DVD player and CD player / Digital (DAB) radio player with Bluetooth are also provided through our Kenwood Audio System. WiFi will be provided using a MIFI device. There are ample plug sockets available on board with USB sockets (with a maximum capacity of 2 kW) this is ample for cruising the cut.
Provided for Each Narrowboat hire
- Bathroom with shower and toilet (Mallard has 2 bathrooms)
- Diesel Fuel
- Digital TV
- Audio Stereo with Bluetooth and DAB
- WiFi
- Central Heating
- Hot Water
- Hairdryer
- Gas for cooking
- Maps of the canals
- Checklist for operation of the boat
- Bridge guide and places of interest
- CB radios for communicating whilst steering
- Bathroom products
- Cleaning products
- Tea and coffee
- Microwave
- Fully equipped Galley
- Bed linen
- Handover procedure approved by the Canal and Rivers Trust
- Preparation of boats for rental
- Repair and maintenance
- Copy of Boaters Handbook
- Operational Training
- Steering training (with emphasis on speed and bridges)
- Pearson's guides for navigating the various canal networks
- 24 hour service and support
If you have any special requests or requirements, please let us know.
Happy cruising from Midland Mallard!