Burdock completes our fleet of hire boats. Again, at 60ft it is an ideal choice for larger groups and families with a layout again that offers a combination of group space and privacy when needed.
Burdock also sleeps 6 people in comfort, with further capacity for up to 9 people in three or four cabin spaces if desired. The upper bunks are ideal for children with the lower bunks for adults. A small, fixed double and a further convertible double complete the bedding options.
Its galley offers a fridge, microwave, hob and oven to cater for all your onboard dining needs.
Burdock, like all the Calcutt fleet, is a responsive boat to helm and lends itself to the first-time boater needing time to learn and build their handling skills. We are certain you will enjoy your cruising time aboard.

Although our Hemlock range of boats are the same size as the Mints, they offer an additional child’s bunk space, making them ideal for a small family hire.
Hemlocks again provide two distinct cabin areas and separate shower/toilet compartments, with its rear berth providing a small fixed double bed. Forward of this a complete galley provides everything you need to cater for a night onboard, with the front dinette then converting into the second small double bed.
Hemlock’s design and size also makes this an ideal first-time hire, forgiving and easy to manoeuvre.

A popular choice for couples, Mint’s are particularly spacious narrowboats with two distinct cabin areas and separate shower/toilet compartments. The rearward berth is a small, fixed double, with the front berth converting from the dinette table to make a second small double bed. A well provisioned galley including microwave that completes the layout.
The Mint’s design and size also makes it an ideal first-time hire. A forgiving boat to handle, that is easy to manoeuvre and moor.

With additional space and two onboard toilets, our Sorrel class boats at 54ft provide an excellent base to explore the canals from for small groups and larger family’s.
The layout provides sleeping quarters via a small fixed double bed and convertible double dinette bed. Two further single bunk beds complete the layout.
With larger groups in mind, Sorrel class boats are also fitted with two toilets and under seating storage, to stow everything away.
Like the smaller boats in our fleet, you will also find Sorrel’s pleasant, intuitive boats to helm, with ample deck space for your party to enjoy the passing canal views from.

This boat offers luxury cruising for two and includes a king size extra long bed (5ft x 6ft 9in) for a wonderful night’s sleep. A dressing table with mirror completes the bedroom. A spacious rear deck has a table for alfresco dining. A reverse layout puts the fully equipped galley with full size cooker, refrigerator with ice box, microwave, toaster and coffee maker within easy reach of the helmsman. There are two recliner chairs with stools in the saloon for relaxing. There are 240V sockets throughout the boat and a modern electric flush toilet in the spacious bathroom which has a full size bath with overhead shower. On board you will find a free bottle of champagne, toiletries, binoculars, maps, games and a welcome pack.

This unique 6-8 berth boat has 3 king size double cabins for a wonderful night’s sleep each with their own ensuite full bathroom. An ideal couples boat. There’s a TV in each cabin and the spacious rear deck has a table for alfresco dining. A reverse layout puts the fully equipped galley with full size cooker, refrigerator with ice box, microwave, toaster and coffee maker within easy reach of the helmsman. There are 240V sockets throughout the boat and modern electric flush toilets in the bathrooms. Modern and beautiful interiors. On board you will find a free bottle of champagne, toiletries, binoculars, maps, games and a welcome pack.

The Warbler is a 69ft Semi-Trad stern canal boat. It sleeps up to 8 people, ideal for families and groups. Fully equipped galley with 4 burner gas cooker complete with grill and oven, refrigerator, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. Microwave, toaster and cafetiere. Saucepans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery etc included. The Warbler class has additional ’creature comforts’ such as LED lighting throughout, 2 TV’s, Large mirror in bathroom, shower with bi-fold door, 4 speaker CD/Radio, extractor in bathroom, Front deck table and wider beds. Three cabins. The two rear cabins can either be configured as one double bed or two singles. The mid cabin next to the second bathroom has a permanent double bed. The seating area in the saloon can be converted into a double bed in the evening, if required. Two bathrooms complete with hand basin, electrically operated flush toilet, and shower with bi-fold door. Includes a 240v shaver socket.

At 60ft Dandelion offers the opportunity for larger groups of friends or families to get afloat. The additional size provides the extra room space to gather together or equally to have enough room for some quiet time too.
Dandelion sleeps 6 people in comfort, with further capacity for up to 9 people in three or four cabin spaces if desired. The upper bunks are ideal for children with the lower bunks for adults. A small, fixed double and a further convertible double complete the bedding options.
As throughout the fleet the galley provides a home-from-home kitchen, complete with fridge, microwave, hob and oven.
Handling wise, Dandelion is a surprisingly light boat to manoeuvre for its size, so even if it is your first time to handle a narrowboat, you will soon feel at home at the tiller.

This full length 8-10 berth boat has 5 sleeping cabins with two king size doubles and two full bathrooms, ideal for large families or groups. The saloon has extra large windows and the seating will convert to a double berth. Two of the doubles are king size beds for a great night’s sleep making this boat layout unique. Fully equipped galley with full size cooker, refrigerator with ice box, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. There are 240V sockets throughout the boat and modern electric flush toilets in the bathrooms which both have showers with bi-fold doors. Modern design and beautiful interiors.

At 50ft Chervil’s make a for a great ‘get-away’ boat for two couples or a family group with its two double berths. Comprising of one small fixed double bed at the rear of the boat and a further front double that converts from the dinette.
This boat can sleep a further two people (one child, one adult) in its mid-positioned, single bunk beds. Extra storage for larger crews can also be found in large storage boxes under the dinette seating.
Chervil’s galley comprises of a hob, double oven and fridge along with a microwave for those quick snacks on the go.
As with all the boats in our hire fleet, the rear cruiser stern and bow seating steps provide ample space for everyone to take in the passing scenery.

The Wren is a 49ft Semi-Trad stern canal boat. It sleeps up to 4 people, ideal for couples or small families. Fully equipped galley with 4 burner gas cooker complete with grill and oven, refrigerator, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. Microwave, toaster and cafetiere. Saucepans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery etc included. The Wren class has additional ’creature comforts’ such as LED lighting throughout, 2 TV’s, Large mirror in bathroom, shower with bi-fold door, 4 speaker CD/Radio, extractor in bathroom, Front deck table and wider beds. One rear cabin which can either be configured as one double bed or two singles. The seating area in the saloon can be converted into a double bed in the evening, if required. One bathroom complete with hand basin, electrically operated flush toilet, and shower with bi-fold door. Includes a 240v shaver socket.

Beautifully designed and fitted out for your cruising comfort. This ultra-modern canal boat offers a deluxe cruising experience. The superior fixtures and fittings add an extra element of luxury, whilst the unique cruiser stern provides the perfect outside social space.