Canalboat Holiday Gayton Marina 9 - 16 June 2024

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Based at Gayton Marina, on the Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire, UK this is our timeshare week that we cannot use this year., Accommodation comprises one double bedroom, two single berths in a centre cabin and a double in the lounge, (making 3 separate bedrooms), a well equipped kitchen, a shower room with basin and WC and another separate toilet. There is central heating, 240v electricity, television, video, and radio/CD, The marina provides cruising on the famous Grand Union Canal (The M1 of 200 years ago) south towards London or north toward the junction with the Oxford canals or East out towards the Fens. Just south of the marina is the famous Blisworth tunnel which at 3,076 yards (2,813m) long it is the third-longest navigable canal tunnel on the UK canal network and on the other side the interesting Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum., This is an ideal family holiday offering both comfort and adventure with the hospitality of many quaint waterside Pubs and restaurants., Canal cruising offers wonderful views of the English countryside and an opportunity to relax and appreciate the locks, tunnels and aqueducts of the waterways with glimpses of lifestyles now gone. There are few better ways to unwind from a hectic lifestyle, which is reduced to the pace of a meandering river and the company of waterfowl., Typical rental value would be about £1,250 or more for this peak week!, Basic tuition, life jackets etc are provided by the friendly and helpful marina staff., The boat is powered by very low maintenance modern diesel engine, which also provides electricity and hot water, There is a minimum requirement for crew of 3 able bodied adults. (or 2 if experienced). The boat must always be under the control of a competent adult. In addition for safety reasons, it is essential that at least one member in each party has a good knowledge of English., Additional costs:, • Utility fee (currently £69) to cover Marina fees, gas, electric and W.C sanitation. - this includes car parking for the week, • Fuel Deposit: Payable against the cost of diesel used. £110*, This will be offset against the actual cost of diesel used and an appropriate refund/extra charge made., • Accidental Damage Waiver: If the guest does not take the accidental damage waiver (£55 non-refundable), a £500* security deposit will need to be paid at the time of collecting the boat., Dogs are allowed subject to an additional fee of £25 each., A returnable £500 deposit is required in case of damage to boat. This you can just do by giving credit card details, you don't actually have to have £500 cash., Please note, the photos are representative of these boats in general but are not necessarily of the actual boat you will be holidaying on.