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 Fancy something a little different?

How about 4 nights on a boat in the UK?   "Precious Gem"

Precious Gem is a 2019 built semi-traditional narrowboat designed specifically to accommodate holiday makers in luxury. 

Painted throughout in Farrow & Ball colours and framed with hand made solid oak fixtures and fittings, she’s ideal for couples or families. 

At only 45ft she is easy to manoeuvre and can be turned at various points on the canal. Entering from the rear deck into the kitchen which has an oven, gas hob, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, kettle and Dolce Latte coffee machine.   Follow through into the saloon with wood burning stove for cosy evenings, a 32 inch TV and a 4 seater dinette which can convert in to a double bed.  Next is the bathroom with basin, flush toilet and double shower. Then finally the bedroom which can be configured either as a double or two single beds.

 Precious Gem dimensions: 13.71m (45ft)

Boats Location:

North Kilworth Wharf is situated on the Leicester Section of the Grand Union Canal which is universally recognised as one of the most beautiful and rural sections of canal in the whole country. 

With 21 miles of lock free cruising and staircase locks at either end, you can choose to avoid all together or enjoy operating with the help of Canal River Trust volunteers that will be on hand. 

The elevated position of some of the sections of canal allows you to look down over the rolling fields, and with a long agricultural heritage there is always lots to observe.

Just 1 mile from Husbands Bosworth where there is a Springfield local convenience store. Sainsburys, Tesco and Asda all deliver to the Wharf so you can organise your shopping to be delivered prior to your arrival and we will have it waiting onboard for you. 

There has been a wharf at this site for over 200 years, the dog kennels at the entrance to the site used to be the Union Anchor Inn Public House, where bargemen travelling the section and bringing lime from the Welford Arm and coal from the northern fields would stop after a long days cruising to quench their thirst.

The Husbands Bosworth tunnel pierces the land 20mins towards Foxton and was constructed in 1813.  Foxton Locks should not be missed and if time permits, a visit to the fascinating museum and remains of the inclined plain – a truly remarkable feat of Victorian engineering – should be seen to be believed. 

There are 10 locks in the staircase – the tallest example in the UK, which are manned by volunteers should you have any worries about going through on your own (the offer of a cup of tea always goes down well with them)!

4 nights in June or July (starting on a Monday) for just £1009, that's just £63pppn based on 4 sharing (pets welcome too)

For more details and to check availability just get in touch!

Ref: AAD/HS-Boating