Gosling Narrowboat

Sleeps 6

Our narrowboat, Gosling, offers traditional boat hire for families, and is popular with all generations. There’s a lovely family-sized seating area at the front and two shower rooms. The three sleeping areas have complete privacy between each one.

    • Family-friendly layout with two shower rooms | Pets welcome
    • Full kitchen with microwave | Central heating
    • Free unlimited Wi-Fi | Nespresso coffee machine| All bed linen included
    • Choose from various bed layouts with 1 dinette double + 4 singles OR 2 double

 

Choose from four layouts

 

Layout 1 Gosling boat hire for families

Layout 2 Gosling boat hire for families

Layout 2 Gosling boat hire for families

Layout 4 Gosling boat hire for families

 

Boat specification

  • 66′ long x 6’10” wide
  • Maximum headroom 6’4″
  • Semi-traditional stern with seating
  • Sleeps 6
  • Pump-out toilet (we do the pumping out)
  • Central heating
  • Double beds standard narrowboat 4′ wide
  • Single beds standard narrowboat 2′ wide

 

Boat operation

  • No experience required.
  • Comprehensive boat safety induction.
  • Training on handling the boat and mooring up.
  • Navigating locks, bridges and tunnels.
  • Help with choosing routes.
  • Emergency assistance round-the-clock.
  • Fully licensed and insured for hire.
  • Accredited Safety Certificate.
  • Life jackets and safety equipment on board.

Each hire includes a full handover on your first afternoon aboard, to show you how to operate Gosling and navigate the waterways. Many of our guests are novices and we hope that a holiday on our family narrowboat will encourage a life-long love of the canals.

 

Things to know

  • We are at Union Wharf Marina, 1a Canalside, Union Wharf, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7UW.
  • Holidays start on a Monday or Friday at 2:30pm and finish on a Monday or Friday at 9.30am.
  • All fuel included.
  • No booking fees.
  • Free car parking.
  • Beginners welcome and training included.
  • Up to 2 well-behaved pets are welcome at no additional charge.
  • £50 Damage Waiver included.
  • Your dates secured with a 30% deposit.
  • Payment of balance is due 8 weeks before your holiday begins.
  • Payment via credit/debit card or bank transfer.
  • Full Terms and Conditions here.