NARROW-BOAT, GAYTON MARINA, NORTHANTS
Drifters Waterway Holidays has 20 narrow-boat depots around the country, allowing you to choose a route along the 3,000 miles of navigable canals.
Period features;
Painted in traditional reds, greens and blues with detailed roses on their doors, and gleaming brass details, the narrowboats are a pleasure to behold. Modern comforts Civilised living is top priority.
Lots of storage, heating, showers, TV and a fully equipped kitchen. While you're there: Enjoy the peace of the countryside and the delights of nature, or moor up to explore one of the historic towns and quaint villages or riverside pubs and restaurants along your route. Charlotte Ewing, Features Assistant, says: 'There is a genuine sense of camaraderie amongst the bargees, and seasoned boatmen offer encouraging remarks to all the first timers - even female ones like myself! Before long, with the help of my new friends - four retired coppers - ! was a dab hand at working the locks.' Prices for short breaks start from £70 per person Call 0845 762 6252, or visit www.drifters.co.uk
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