BEACON PARK BOATS
The Boathouse •
Llanfoist, Abergavenney, Monmouthshire, NP7 9NG Wales
Telephone 01873 858277 •
Beacon Park Boats 10 luxury narrow boats, all Tourist Board inspected and sleep from 2 persons up to 7. We are a family run canal boat holiday hire business, located on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, set within the Brecon Beacons National Park. This is arguably the most beautiful and scenic canal of all. Your narrowboat holiday starts from our home, not the archetypal messy boatyard. You can relax after your journey and enjoy refreshments on our Wharf.
We are committed to providing you with a selection of prestigious canal boats, a truly memorable canal holiday, and an outstanding level of service.
A fantastic base to start your narrowboat hire holiday, this historic wharf was built in 1804 to store pig iron which was loaded onto barges for transportation to the coast at Newport. We now enjoy far reaching views across Abergavenny and there are delightful walks within the Blaenavon World Heritage Site and Brecon Beacons National Park.
We are ideally located on the canal so that Talybont on Usk is within easy reach
for a weekend and Brecon, is just right for a week’s cruise.
We offer canal boat holiday hire at competitive prices with no hidden extras. No charge is made for dogs as we believe that a narrowboat holiday is perfect for both dogs and their owners.
Our Boats
Our boats are inspected annually by Visit Britain (English Tourism Council)Stars are awarded for quality, facilities, inventory, cleanliness, the hire base, and customer focus. All of our boats have the highest possible awards with six of them rated at 5 star.
We offer a choice of 10 luxury boats, the widest range on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Boat widths vary from 6ft 10ins, to 8ft 6ins and can sleep from 2-7 people.
Canal boats
with 2 bathrooms, 4ft 6ins beds, private cabins, en-suite
facilities and much more
All our narrow boats include the following: please read individual boat descriptions for their fitted extras.
Cruiser style large open back decks allowing a family to be seated together- helmsman need never be alone, as he/she is in a traditional narrow boat.
The only yard offering a choice of wider narrow boats than the traditional 6ft. 10ins. - see our 7ft.6in. and unique 8ft.6in. boats
Full radiator
central heating for maximum comfort.
Large picture
windows giving panoramic views of the beautiful Brecon
Beacons
Extremely well
equipped kitchens containing full size gas cooker with
four rings, grill and oven, fridge with ice compartment.
Co-ordinated soft
furnishings with lined curtains.
All
fixed berths have sprung mattresses.
Duvets on all beds cot sides and travel cot available.
All bed
linen/pillows and bath towels are included.
Excellent
information file with detailed guide to the Canal.
Helmsman’s
waterproofs.
Centre
mooring lines for easy mooring with easy to use mooring
pins.
Fold away
directors chairs and table for outside and golf
umbrella.
Two
shower rooms have showers with glass doors, electric
flush toilets, and ceramic sanitary ware.240 volt
system on all boats (300 watt on 3&4 star and 1500 watt
on 5 star boats).
12v socket
for mobile phones etc and 12v hair dryer.
All boats
are fully carpeted except shower rooms and
kitchens!), vacuum cleaner provided.
Flat
screen LCD TV/DVD/CD/radio.
Owl:- which is our new boat for 2007 offers the most luxurious of boating experiences. A wide beam boat with hot tub/Jacuzzi, log fire, 5ft four poster bed plus a host of other luxury extras for those seeking a truly indulgent experience.
Our narrowboats are immaculately clean and have an exceptionally high standard of fixtures and fittings, including well maintained and serviced engines. We try to exceed your expectations in all aspects of your narrowboat hire holiday.
All our holiday hire narrowboats have large cruiser style back decks and spacious cockpits enabling both young and old to enjoy the ever changing scenery.
We offer flexibility on both length of stay (3, 4, 7, 10, 11 or 14 nights), and start day (Saturday, Monday & Friday).
Safety
You will be instructed on the boat’s equipment, canal safety, locks and navigation, concluding with a practice cruise.
Quality life jackets are issued to all those under sixteen and non-swimmers.
About the area
Despite being built on the hillside it has one of the longest lock-free stretches in the country - over 22 miles.
Six locks, one tunnel, 5 lift bridges and an amazing aqueduct over the River Usk.
Excellent canal side public houses and restaurants
Historians delight; discover the beginnings of the industrial revolution.
Explore the charming villages of Gilwern, Llangattock, Crickhowell and the Cathedral City of Brecon.
Delightful walks in and around the Brecon Beacons, excellent fishing, cycling, pony trekking and abundant wildlife.
The Mon & Brec is a seasonal delight which ought to be visited three times! The Spring - bare trees allowing more light and extended views. Summer - long lazy days with evening sunshine, Autumn - the colours of Autumn are simply breathtaking.
For further information and prices please visit our website:- www.beaconparkboats.com
Email:- enquiries@beaconparkboats.com
Telephone on 01873 858277 (we are here 7 days a week 08:00-21:00)
Alasdair and
Sarah Kirkpatrick
The Boathouse
Llanfoist, Abergavenney,
Monmouthshire, NP7
9NG. Wales.
Telephone 01873 858277
