Davydine Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Hi everyone, I am thinking of a half term break in February next year. Does anyone know of any holiday cottages that come with a day boat? I know of Barnes, but it doesn't look as though they have any availability. thanks David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Some of Riverside rental properties have a boat available as an additional hire with their properties https://www.riverside-rentals.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davydine Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 18 minutes ago, CambridgeCabby said: Some of Riverside rental properties have a boat available as an additional hire with their properties https://www.riverside-rentals.co.uk/ Thanks, that looks interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 We had Drakes Dyke from Riverside Rentals a couple of years ago, really nice ! I also heard they were very fair in their dealings over Coronavirus cancellations which is something to bear in mind at present Summercraft also used to have some 4 person lodges with dayboats, not sure if you have to book via Hoseasons though which is not so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 27 minutes ago, NeilB said: Summercraft also used to have some 4 person lodges with dayboats, not sure if you have to book via Hoseasons though which is not so good. We used to hire boats from Summercraft. If their cottages are as well presented as the boats used to be, they’ll be very nice indeed. We always used to book for the next year at the end of our holiday, but Sue used to phone through to Hoseasons and dictate what we should be charged. I don’t think they dared argue with Sue!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebell Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Mouldy said: I don’t think they dared argue with Sue!! Tbf- me neither! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Mum and dad used to hire the lodges from Summercraft when cruisers became too much effort for them, I sometimes popped up for a day or two but don't think I ever met Sue. Sounds like I would have remembered if I had ! Their boats were always immaculate though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davydine Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Summercraft looks lovely, but sadly they don't start letting until March Thanks, everyone, for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Riverside Holidays let a number of the river bank cottages at Potter Heigham and have a deal with Phoenix and Maycraft for weekly launch hire. We have stayed in a number of them down the years, either the October or February half terms. You don't mention if fishing is important or just enjoying the river, but if fishing it is then you have some excellent reaches available above the bridge as well as straight off your own lawn. https://www.riverside-holidays.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Norfolk boat hire http://www.norfolkboathire.co.uk they deliver boats to most of Hornings riverside properties. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davydine Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 7 hours ago, C.Ricko said: Norfolk boat hire http://www.norfolkboathire.co.uk they deliver boats to most of Hornings riverside properties. Thank you, that is very helpful and opens up lots of options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Before committing to booking cottage and boat separately be sure to check the weekly "day boat" prices, some can be pretty eye watering. The link above for example want £560 for a week for their smallest six seat boat for the half term week in February. You could get a modern cruiser from Herbert Woods for the same week for much less. Herbert Woods have their cottages of course and I think give a free one day hire with them, and discount on extra days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davydine Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 Thanks everyone for the answers so far. Has anyone here stayed in the River View cottages that Barnes have? They come with a day boat but I don't think they have their own moorings, so I am trying to work out where you moor the day boat. I will give them a call tomorrow, but thought I would ask here first! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Relevant section from their brochure pasted below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davydine Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 23 minutes ago, CambridgeCabby said: Relevant section from their brochure pasted below Doh, always read the details! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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