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Canal Boat Holidays

Hoseasons canal boat holidays are the ideal way to see the marvellous waterways of Britain. Our canal boat holidays are located in some of the most staggering and stunning region of the UK, from the picturesque Norfolk Broads to the Scottish Lochs and canals of England. Hoseasons are leaders in providing canal boat holidays and as such have can cater for your needs with the perfect canal boat. Our holidays are designed for groups of all sizes; we have canal boats that will cater for couples as well as larger families and groups. Messing about on the river is a joy to behold, at Hoseasons we understand this and hence create our canal boat holidays with you in mind.

Narrowboat Holidays

What could be better than touring the canals of England, Scotland and Wales in a narrowboat? Our narrowboat holidays allow holidaymakers to meander along stunningly beautiful canals, surrounded be spectacular countryside and river wildlife. The pace of life on narrowboat holidays slows down; travelling at a five miles an hour means holidaymakers can relax, unwind and above all enjoy the journey. With narrowboat holidays from locations throughout the UK you are sure to find an option to suit you and your family, granting the opportunity to slow your pace and make the most of Britain's waterways.

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Welcome To Hoseasons Boating Holidays in the UK and Europe
…from the fun of family narrowboat holidays on the canals and rivers of the Heart of England to a romantic boat holiday aboard your own cruiser on the tranquil reaches of the Norfolk Broads – and even the excitement and adventure of cruising the waterways of Europe, the rivers of Ireland and the broad lochs of Scotland.
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Canals & Rivers


There is no better way to discover the hidden charms of our beautiful landscapes than on a canal boat holiday in the UK. You'll enjoy the freedom that canal boats offer as you drift dreamily through unspoilt countryside, perhaps stopping off to enjoy a meal at a waterside pub. There are many canal boating routes to choose from, each with its own special delights and all offering a wonderful boating holiday. And because Hoseasons are the leaders in canal boat hire, you're bound to find the boating holiday to suit you.

Canal boat hire gives you the choice of a plethora of holiday experiences. With its thrilling scenery and numerous historic sites, many regard the Cheshire Ring as the finest of the canal 'rings'. The Kennet & Avon Canal passes through lovely countryside from the Avon at Bristol to the River Thames, via the elegant city of Bath. And for canal boat hire on a network of waterways stretching from Coventry to Oxford, that also encompasses the Thames Ring, head to the Oxford and South Midlands Canals.

Canal boat breaks on the Heart of England Canals mean you can meander through six beautiful English shires, from Tewksbury to Stafford, taking in a host of historic sites and attractions on the way. A canal boat holiday on Yorkshire's Waterways offers breathtaking views as these waterways thread their way through stunning landscapes. And for sheer drama, the Llangollen Canal's glorious countryside and two spectacular aqueducts are canal boating attractions that are hard to beat.

Owned and cared for by the National Trust, the River Wey is a tranquil waterway running through the heart of Surrey. And a boating holiday on a River Thames cruiser or canal boat has everything you could wish for - historic, scenic splendour with a wonderful social atmosphere. The Cambridgeshire Waterways offer enchanting cruising on 150 miles of peaceful waters winding gently through the Fens.

Take a canal boat holiday on the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals, and you can cross Scotland from Glasgow in the west to Edinburgh in the east, passing over three spectacular aqueducts and the amazing Falkirk Wheel.





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Guildford Boat House | Guildford Duchess
Book now on the River Thames! Save upto £150 off week and short breaks in August and September on Guildford Duchess (sleeps 8+2) View Offer
Clifton Cruisers | Mey 'B'
Save £150 off week breaks in August on Mey B (sleeps 2) on the Oxford Canal! View Offer
Silverline Marine | Silver Harmony
NORFOLK BROADS SUMMER SALE! Save £100 off week breaks in August on Silver Harmony (sleeps 2) View Offer
Le Boat Horning | Swallowtail (GL 2)
GREAT SAVINGS ON THE NORFOLK BROADS! 10% off week breaks in July and August! Book by 31 Jul 10 View Offer
Summercraft | Gala Girl
August Bank Holiday Special! Save £100 off week breaks on Gala Girl (sleeps 2 or 3). Departs 28 Aug 10 View Offer
Hesse | Grand Classique
France Offer - Save 20% in July and August off week breaks at selected regions! Book by 31 July 10 View Offer
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Ireland - 20% off July & August. Book by 31st July 2010. View Offer
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Italy Offer - Save 15% off week breaks in July and August! Book by 31 July 10 View Offer
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SHORT BREAK SCORCHER! 15% off July short breaks (5 nights or less) in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Belgium! Book by 28 July 10 View Offer
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July Boat of the Month! Save 20% off week breaks on Countess (sleeps 4 to 6) in France and Holland! Book by 24 July 10 View Offer
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August Boat of the Month! Save 15% off week breaks on Salsa (sleeps 8 to 10). Available in France and Italy. Book by 31 July. View Offer



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1. These terms and conditions should be read in conjunction with the Booking Conditions on our website (particularly the clauses regarding cancellation and payment).

2. This offer applies to any 2011 Lodge, Park or UK Boating holiday on this website booked online for which a deposit payment is due. Payment in full is required for bookings made within 10 weeks of your holiday start date.

3. If you cancel your holiday, you will be responsible for payment of the difference between the £50 low deposit and our standard deposit, together with any insurance premium (if applicable).

4. The offer ends on 30th September 2010.

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