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So what will a Rose Narrowboat
Holiday be like?
 Start
and Stop When You Like
Operating
the Boat
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Enjoy
the Outdoorsubs,
Restaurants and Villages
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Operating
the Locks
... is also part of the fun and even younger children can take part (with
care).
Again, they are easy to work, (with the exception of the odd stiff paddle)
and on a longer flight all the walking will give you an appetite for the
pub that is invariably at the end of it! |
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Canal
Architecture and Scenery
You
will appreciate the many 200 year old features along
the way; bridges, locks, cottages and even boatyards.
New waterside developments, such as the exciting example in Birmingham,
provide new attractions.
The scenery is varied, taking in some breathtaking countryside as well
as the centre (and backyards) of towns and cities. |
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Sleeping
on the Boat
... is part of the fun.
Waking up to the water lapping on the side of the boat, pulling back the
curtains to see the sun dispersing the early morning mist has an appeal
of its own that needs to be experienced.
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Overseas
Visitors
..are specially welcome and a canal cruise is an ideal way to discover
the real England |
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Below
are some notes on how to get to our base, as you may need to
arrange travel well in advance of your holiday.
To contact the telephone numbers from outside Britain you should ignore the
first 0 of the area code and dial +44, then the rest of the number.
We've included some other information that we hope you will find helpful.
Please Contact us if you have any other queries.
Getting There:
- By Train:
There is a frequent and fast (1 hour) service from London (Euston) to Rugby,
which can also be reached directly from Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool.
Coventry station is also about 7 miles away.
Take a taxi from either station.
- By Taxi:
In Rugby, phone crest Taxis on (01788) 543000 or in Coventry City Cabs
on (02476) 222222, fare around GBP £10 per car each way.
For transfers from London Airports, we recommend Capital Airways Chauffeurs,
tel (07050) 103740, fax 029017, e mail Capital.Airways@btinternet.com .
They will drive you here, each way for about GBP £140.
- By Road:
We are
on the Fosse Way B4027 between Brinklow and Stretton-under-Fosse.
Motorway exits: Coming from the South, M1 J17 (M45/A45) or M40 J12 (go
past motor museum).
From the North, M1 J20 or M6 J2 (but be careful not to get on the M69 by
mistake).
From the West, M5/M42 takes you up to the M6 at J4, then down to J2.
From the East the A14 feeds straight into the M6 J1 Rugby, then via Newbold
and Pailton.
Arrival Time, Groceries, Routes and Pillows:
- Arriving:
We will expect you at the scheduled start time.
Your boat will not normally be ready before this time. If you are early
for an afternoon boat, good lunches are to be had in Brinklow.
If you are unexpectedly delayed, it is imperative that you contact us.
- Groceries:
Fresh vegetables etc. from the local farm shop can be delivered to your
boat.
You will be sent an order form with your final documents.
Basic food is available from our shop, as are guides.
There is a Tesco Hypermarket on the road from Rugby to M6 J1; this is by
the canal if you are going south.
- Routes:
If you know your route, check any problems with Canaiphone: (01923) 201401
(North) or 201402 (South).
Extra licences are needed for Rivers Thames, Avon or Nene.
- Pillows:
Each berth is normally provided with one “Hollofill” pillow.
We have a limited number of extra pillows, so please let us know if you
require an extra one.
Hotels:
To take advantage of our 10am boats, or to end your holiday, we recommend the
Ashton Lodge Hotel (turn left at the crossroads north of Stretton-under-Fosse).
They offer special rates to you: GBP £22 per person for bed and full breakfast.
A full a Ia carte menu is available with 10% discount to you or light evening
snacks are available.
There is a further 15% discount for children under 12.
Phone (01788) 832278 fax 833497 e-mail enquiries@ashtonlodgehotel.co.uk.
Alternatively try the Golden Lion at Easenhall (01788) 832265 or the Holiday
Inn, canalside at Brownsover, Rugby (M6 J1) (01788) 550333, the Mill House,
Braunston (01788) 890450
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