Luxury Canal Holidays in the Brecon Beacons, Wales

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Luxury canal holidays in the Brecon Beacons, Wales

BEACONPARKBOATS.COM 2020/21 Theatr Brycheiniog arts venue at At Talybont-on-Usk there’s a cafe, pubs and Near Talybont-on-Usk, Ashford Tunnel is Take a stroll across the river Usk to Bustling market town of Abergavenny, Near Llanover, with the Sugarloaf the end of the canal, Brecon some lovely circular walks 375 yards long (343 metres) the pretty town of Crickhowell alongside the river Usk mountain in the far distance

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Pen y Fan, the highest peak in southern Britain Brynich aqueduct carries the canal over the river Usk Flight of five locks at Llangynidr Llanfoist Wharf, location of our holiday cottages Walk to the Punchbowl on the Blorenge mountain Get close to wildlife on the Mon & Brec canal

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• The tree-lined Mon & Brec canal is spectacular in autumn • Early spring sunshine at our wharf • Our private wharf at Llangattock LUXURY HOLIDAYS, FIND OUT MORE STUNNING LOCATION

WHAT’S HERE The way holidays should be 6 Around 3 hours from London, New for 2020 7 the Monmouthshire and Brecon If you visit only one waterway, it must be the canal is close enough to the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal in Wales Wellbeing in the Brecon Beacons 8 motorway and train network to Romantic escapes 11 make travelling simple. Visitors Family adventures 12 from overseas often combine a break on the canal with visits to England, Scotland or Ireland. BOATING HOLIDAYS It complements city and coastal New to boating? 14 breaks perfectly, and offers a This stunning, 36-mile long waterway is regarded as the UK’s Your questions answered 17 relaxing way to discover the most picturesque canal. Unusually for a canal, it rises high natural beauty of Wales. above the valley floor, offering amazing views of the countryside. How we create luxury 19 Separate from the rest of the UK canal network, it remains a Choose a narrowboat 23 tranquil and uncrowded waterway, passing through charming villages. Rich in heritage and wildlife, the Mon & Brec (as it is HOUSEBOAT HOLIDAYS 32 known locally) forms part of Blaenavon World Heritage Site COTTAGE HOLIDAYS 36 and the Brecon Beacons National Park. BOOKING IS SIMPLE 42 In this beautiful location, we offer the finest narrowboat, houseboat and cottage holidays. It is our passion for luxury DAY TRIPS ON THE CANAL 44 and attentive service which sets us apart.

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That’s what you’ll discover in our 5-star accommodation on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal in Wales. Our family business offers four distinctive experiences which COOT: UK’S FIRST HYBRID-ELECTRIC CHILL OUT IN THE SUMMER SUN HOLIDAY NARROWBOAT Our cottages and boats now have small air conditioning can be combined for a truly memorable holiday of a lifetime. Reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying a deluxe holiday units which help to regulate the temperature inside, experience. Get all the 5-star features you’d expect on our during the occasional very warm weather. narrowboats along with the option of virtually silent cruising. There’s no need to moor up at a charging point for hours, as COMPLIMENTARY TAXI Coot’s engine and solar panels generate all the power needed. If you arrive for your holiday by train, we’ll provide a More on pages 21 and 26. complimentary taxi (at the start and end of your holiday) between Abergavenny station and either our cottages in MONMOUTHSHIRE AND BRECON Llanfoist or our boats in Llangattock. Call us to arrange. CANAL’S FIRST 8-BERTH BOAT 2020 sees the launch of Falcon, the first 8-berth holiday boat on the Mon & Brec. A super boat for a family or group of friends, it has three luxurious 4’6” double beds, two shower rooms and, at night, an additional double bed in the lounge. With large windows on three sides, the lounge is a bright space offering tremendous views of the beautiful scenery. See page 30. NARROWBOATS COTTAGES Take a self-drive cruise on one of our twenty luxury Enjoy a break in the idyllic canalside setting of Llanfoist PEDAL-POWER narrowboats. Set out from our private wharf at Llangattock, Wharf, near Abergavenny. Our three cottages are A sleek 2-person pedal boat is available for days out on halfway along the canal. Available March to November. available all year. the canal. It’s simple to pedal, great exercise, good for the environment and very sociable. Details on page 45.

• Hybrid-electric narrowboat Coot with solar panels • Pedal boat for hire from Llangattock

HOUSEBOATS DAY BOATS Watch the world go by from one of our luxury Hire an electric boat from our wharf at narrowboats, moored at Llangattock between Llangattock and explore the canal for a day. November and March. Available April to October.

“For nearly twenty years, we have provided luxury holidays on the beautiful Monmouthshire & Brecon canal in Wales. Customers return again and again. Some book holidays on boats before we’ve even built them. That’s how confident they are in our ability to design the highest quality accommodation and provide the very warmest welcome. Almost two decades on, delighted customers still excite us!” Alasdair and Sarah Kirkpatrick

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WELLBEING IN THE BRECON BEACONS

• A gentle cycle along the fl at canal towpath • Going through your fi rst lock is an adventure

Like the Canal & River Trust – the organisation which cares for over 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales – we believe that life’s better by water. A break on the Mon & Brec canal off ers the chance to relax and recharge in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park. Our holidays are designed to leave you feeling great and to encourage sustainable tourism. Good for you and good for the environment.

THE FAST WAY TO SLOW DOWN REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE On the idyllic Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, you’ll have With limited recycling facilities along the canal, we get all the no option but to go slow. You’ll see majestic mountains in rubbish from our boats and cottages sorted and recycled at the the distance and cute wildlife up close. You’ll feel the fresh end of each holiday so it’s no hassle for you. We use LED bulbs air in your lungs and be aware of the changing of the seasons. and rechargeable batteries, and the gorgeous Gilchrist & Soames Whether you’re cruising at 2½ miles per hour, savouring toiletries are in refi llable bottles. Our boats and cottages are the stars from your hot-tub or feeling at home in a cosy thoroughly insulated, while offcuts from our carpenter’s work cottage, you’ll forget the time of day but remember the and locally sourced logs are used to fuel the 100kw biomass important moments. boiler which heats our workshop. And, of course, on our narrowboats you’ll use far less fuel than on a car touring ECO-FRIENDLY GETAWAYS holiday yet you’ll discover a new place every day. We’ve improved what we offer so it’s easy for you to enjoy a holiday that’s as environmentally-friendly as possible. You can charge your electric car for free at our canalside cottages or our private wharf. If you’d rather travel by train, we’ll provide a complimentary return taxi from Abergavenny train station to our cottages or narrowboats. Hire an electric day boat or our brand new pedal boat for a few hours fun on the canal or get Find out more bikes delivered to your boat/cottage by one of our trusted breconbeacons.org local activity providers. For the ultimate green holiday, choose canalrivertrust.org.uk our hybrid-electric narrowboat Coot fi tted with solar panels. visitmonmouthshire.com • Historic limekilns at Llangattock Read all about her on pages 21 and 26. visitcrickhowell.co.uk

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• Llangorse Lake - capture the night sky on an astro-photography workshop (image: Alyn Wallace) • The perfect escape on the Mon & Brec

ROMANTIC ESCAPES

ME TIME HONEYMOONS HOT-TUB HEAVEN The stunning setting of the Brecon Beacons is the perfect Couples looking for a honeymoon with a difference adore Being together under a starry sky is pure magic. Narrowboat Owl backdrop for de-stressing. As well as the obvious outdoor our luxurious narrowboats. Even in the summer season, has an on-deck hot tub and 4-poster bed while Incline Cottage’s • Crickhowell - winner of the Great British High Street Awards 2018 pursuits, there are opportunities for the more unusual star-gazing, it’s easy to find a secluded spot where you have the canal hot tub has a leafy setting overlooking the canal. photography, gliding and hot-air ballooning. If you’re happiest to yourself. indoors, try pottery, painting, willow weaving or a relaxing THREE’S NOT A CROWD gong bath - all just a short distance from the canal. If music is COSY UP IN WINTER No need to leave your best friend behind - dogs are welcome! your way to unwind, you’ll be spoilt for choice with classical, From November to March, two of our narrowboats become folk and jazz regularly played live in local churches, pubs houseboats - permanently moored in quiet spots on our wharf. and arts venues. Looking for a particular experience? Choose between Houseboat South (also called Owl) with an Get in touch and we’ll tell you what’s available. on-deck hot-tub and 4-poster bed or Houseboat North (also called Harrier) with a lavish double-ended bath and half-tester bed. A SENSE OF PLACE By visiting the towns and villages within walking distance of the • Incline Cottage’s hot-tub in a lush, wooded setting canal, you’ll get a real sense of life in the Brecon Beacons – its vibrancy and resilience. In the many independent shops and cafes there is a tantalising range of food, drink and locally-made gifts. Our nearest town, Crickhowell, was crowned the winner of the Great British High Street Awards 2018. Its family-run businesses include Webbs department store, Cashells butchers and delicatessen, Book-ish, Crickhowell Adventure Gear and Natural Weigh – the first zero-waste shop in Wales! Find out even more about the history of the area with our limited edition book 200 years of the Monmouthshire and the Brecknock & Abergavenny Canals, featuring some 40 detailed illustrations by the late artist Michael Blackmore. Available to purchase on our website.

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FAMILY • Winding up a lift bridge • Green Man Festival near Crickhowell ADVENTURES • Dogs love a boating holiday

ALL ABOARD Boating is a great way of keeping all family members happy. There’s beautiful scenery, home comforts all around you and a new destination to explore each day. Adults get the opportunity to ‘captain’ the boat, and everyone can help with mooring, casting off, operating the lift bridges and going through locks. Children relish the newly-found freedom, the space to stretch their legs and the chance to use their imaginations. SIMPLE THINGS Whether you’re young or young at heart, each day brings new DOG-FRIENDLY discoveries when you stay on our narrowboats or in our canalside Dogs stay for free in our cottages and boats. The canal is the cottages. Share your breakfast crumbs with birds. Photograph perfect base for a dog-friendly holiday with miles of towpath the fluffiest baby ducklings. Lose yourself in a good book. for dog walks. We provide a dog towel for you to wipe their Walk together to the local shop to choose a homemade cake. muddy paws or dry them off after that unexpected swimming lesson. Better still, our cleaning regime is so rigorous you’d FAMILY CELEBRATIONS never know a pet had been around. Sharing birthdays, anniversaries and holidays with children, grandchildren and your much-loved pets is one of life’s KEEP ACTIVE pleasures. Why not go boating together or combine a Explore the towpath, take the dog up the mountain, go fishing short break on a narrowboat with a stay in our canalside or geocaching, paddle in the river Usk, enjoy a bike ride and a cottages near Abergavenny? (see page 36). picnic. Our activity leaflets keep children amused for hours, as they explore the canal, hunt for wildlife and spot our MAKE AN EVENT OF IT narrowboats. Teenagers head off mountain biking or take The Brecon Beacons hosts some splendid annual events on the challenge of climbing Pen y Fan, the highest peak in including Green Man, Crickhowell Walking Festival, southern Britain. Within walking distance of the canal, there Crickhowell Music Festival, Hay Festival, Royal Welsh Show, are playgrounds, a dry ski slope, museums, libraries, theatres, Brecon Jazz, Brecon Baroque Festival, Abergavenny Festival cinemas, a bowling alley and swimming pool – plenty to of Cycling and Abergavenny Food Festival. Check our website • Plenty of summits to conquer in the Brecon Beacons keep all ages entertained, even on wet days. to see what’s happening when you visit.

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NEW TO BOATING?

• Rugby legend Gareth Edwards tries his hand at narrowboating for a TV series • Explore a new stretch of the Mon & Brec every day • All ages can get involved in a boating holiday • You’ll be cruising confidently in no time

CHOOSE THE FINEST TRY A SHORT BREAK We offer the holiday of a lifetime. Our narrowboats lead the A 3 or 4 night break is perfect if you’ve never taken a boating field in terms of clever design, ease of operation and absolute holiday or are looking for a weekend away. Reaching us is easy: luxury. You’ll have a real sense of pride cruising on our boats. we’re around 3 hours from London, 2 hours from Birmingham In a recent BBC1 series Gareth Edwards’ Great Welsh Adventure, and 1 hour from Bristol. rugby legend Gareth Edwards compared us to one of the world’s most sought after luxury brands: Beacon Park Boats NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED is ‘the Bentley of canal boat hire’. Our narrowboats are exceptionally simple for adults to steer using a tiller on the rear deck. Each boat also has bow thrusters Our entire fleet has held a 5-star grading from Visit Britain which move the boat sideways at the press of a button. since 2012. Once again this year, each narrowboat scored a Usually found only on private boats, the bow thrusters make perfect 100%. We hold the British Marine Federation’s Quality manoeuvring around bends effortless. All ages can help with Accredited Boatyard accolade, which recognises all-round other boating tasks such as filling up the water tank, checking the excellence, in every aspect of the business, from health & safety weed hatch and making sure the boat’s in ‘ship-shape’ condition. and housekeeping, to customer service, marketing and online We’ll send you a DVD and information pack when you book so booking. Beacon Park Boats is the benchmark for quality in you can get acquainted with boating on this canal. At the start narrowboat holidays. of your holiday, we’ll show you how everything works on your narrowboat and accompany you on a practice cruise so you’ll be confident before setting off on your own.

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DOG-FRIENDLY TIME TO RELAX We love dogs and provide a towel for muddy paws. With few distractions, it’s easy to unwind here as you watch the Remember to bring their bedding and favourite toy. world go by. Pretty villages, mountain views, birdsong, peaceful Plenty of local pubs welcome dogs so eating out is BBQ spots and charming canalside pubs. At the end of the day, a pleasure you can all enjoy. expect to sleep well. The luxurious beds and this tranquil setting is the perfect combination. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Travel at your own pace and choose where and when to stop. GOING THROUGH YOUR FIRST LOCK You can moor for free almost anywhere along the stunning This is an exciting part of your holiday – with friendly volunteer Mon & Brec canal so every day there’s a new place to explore. lock keepers on hand to help you. There are just six locks on Our suggested itineraries help you plan; you’ll find them on the Mon & Brec canal – five at Llangynidr and one at Brynich. our website and in the information pack we send out when If you’d rather a lock-free holiday, you can spend a week you book. cruising a 25-mile stretch without going through a single lock.

• Calmly entering a lock • Walking and and cycling are popular pastimes on the canal towpath • Our private wharf at Llangattock

• 18th century bridge over the river Usk, leading to Crickhowell

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

WHAT SHOULD WE BRING WITH US? WE’RE FLYING TO THE UK FOR THIS Pack light and include a pair of sturdy shoes as you’ll be HOLIDAY. SHOULD WE HIRE A CAR enjoying the great outdoors. Whatever the time of year, it’s FOR THE HOLIDAY? best to have a warm layer of clothing and a waterproof jacket The answer depends on many factors, such as which airport as it may rain. How else would Wales have such lush green you’re using and whether your canal cruise is part of a longer countryside? As it’s a relaxing holiday, many people bring holiday. With questions such as these, we like to provide things that help them get away from it all - for example novels, bespoke answers so please email or call us. Our Overseas knitting, a sketchbook or camera. Children love the activity Visitors page on the website includes answers to questions leaflets which we have created to help them get the most we’ve been asked previously. out of their canal holiday. HOW MANY DAYS WILL I NEED TO WHERE CAN WE BUY GROCERIES EXPLORE THE MON & BREC CANAL? AND OTHER SUPPLIES? As a general rule, a relaxed round trip to Talybont-on Usk will At the start of your holiday, pick up supplies from a local fill a 3-night break. On a leisurely week’s holiday you can reach supermarket or get your online grocery order delivered to our both Brecon (in the north) and Mamhilad (in the south). wharf. That means you have food for your first night (if you Check out the suggested itineraries on our website under don’t make it to the nearest pub) and the following breakfast. Plan Your Trip. Some are jam-packed, others are leisurely During your cruise you’ll top up your fresh water supply from and there’s even a lock-free cruise. free water points and you’ll find everything else you need in the villages and towns within walking distance of the canal. Crickhowell, our nearest town, is definitely worth a visit: it was the winner of the Great British High Street Awards in 2018.

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WHERE CAN I GET A DECENT COFFEE? WILL I GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP? There’s a huge choice of cafés in Crickhowell, Abergavenny We pride ourselves on having the highest quality beds on holiday and Brecon but we recommend you make one for yourself. narrowboats in the UK. Some are king size (5’ wide) and all We adore coffee so we’ve added a Nespresso machine to each have luxury sprung mattresses. Hardly a week goes by without boat and cottage, with a few compostable coffee capsules to a customer asking us for details of the mattresses, because get you started. You might like to buy your favourite colour they’ve enjoyed such a good night’s sleep. coffee capsules in the local supermarkets, then we’ll recycle or compost them at the end of your holiday. CAN I BRING MY DOG? We actively encourage you to bring your dog with you because IS THERE WI-FI ON THE BOATS? we know this is the perfect holiday for you and your best friend. Yes. However, please be aware that while cruising in a rural, The towpath alongside the canal is an ideal dog walking route mountainous area the Wi-Fi signal and mobile phone signal will and we have a good selection of life jackets for dogs, vary depending on your exact location. You’ll definitely have a should you like to borrow one. signal at certain points on your holiday but you won’t be fully connected throughout. It’s the perfect chance to get away CAN WE INVITE FRIENDS ABOARD from it all for a short time! DURING OUR HOLIDAY? Of course. In fact we provide an additional two place settings IS IT HOT ON THE BOATS on your boat so you can enjoy a meal together. Remember that DURING THE SUMMER? the maximum number of people allowed to stay overnight All our boats have opening windows and many have roof hatches is the number specified for that boat. HOW WE which open for a gentle breeze. We’ve just added a small air conditioning unit onto each boat to keep you cool HOW MUCH DO YOU CREATE LUXURY if the weather really hots up. CHARGE FOR FUEL? Unlike most canal holiday companies that charge up to £100 per CAN I PAY BY INSTALMENTS? week, we don’t charge anything for fuel. In fact, we don’t charge Of course. After paying a 25% deposit to confirm your booking, extra for pets, car parking, bed linen, towels, electricity, gas or you can pay the balance by monthly instalments. Select this logs for stoves, a starter pack of cleaning materials and toilet rolls option when booking online or call us to arrange. or Wi-Fi. The price quoted is the total price you pay.

CRAFTSMANSHIP Got a question? Each narrowboat in our 5-star fleet is designed and Ask us – we’re here to help you every step of the way. From the moment you hand-built by us to exacting standards, with relaxation and convenience in mind. This is British boatbuilding at start considering a boating holiday, right through to the end of your stay with us. its best. Similarly high standards of craftsmanship are Call us on +44 (0)1873 858277 or email [email protected] found in our 5-star canalside cottages.

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ECO-FRIENDLY LUXURY TAKE IT EASY Always at the forefront of holiday boating, we’ve been keeping a Relax on the comfy sofas in the open plan living areas and close eye on developments in automotive technology with the enjoy the magnificent views from the large windows. If you aim of building an electric boat that can cruise the canal without prefer leather armchairs, you’ll love Kingfisher. Every boat customers fretting about reaching the next charging point. While has an LCD television, DVD player, CD player and radio in technology similar to that used in Tesla cars has been developed the lounge; on our larger boats they’re also in the private for boats, its cost is prohibitive for holiday hire. However, the bedrooms. On Osprey, you’ll get a home cinema system, latest hybrid-electric technology and solar panels which we’ve with a 3ft pull-down screen and surround sound. combined in 4-berth Coot are both impressive and affordable. HOME COMFORTS Unlike some electric narrowboats which can be recharged only Central heating maintains a pleasant temperature during the at designated points on a canal, Coot recharges her batteries cooler months, and some boats feature a cosy wood-burning continuously while you are cruising. Set off in the morning stove or log-effect gas fire. The electricity supply onboard will cruising on virtually silent electric power then, after a lunch power the appliances guests typically wish to bring on holiday, stop, switch the power source. The batteries recharge as you including mobile-phone charger, laptop, video game consoles continue cruising so you’ve plenty of power for the next morning and hair-straighteners. However, many hair-dryers are too and you can moor up for the night wherever you fancy. We’re powerful so we provide a suitable one on each boat. happy to chat to anyone who’s interested in the technology we’ve used. Indeed, if you’re thinking about buying a boat with a hybrid engine, here’s your chance to come and try one first. Going green couldn’t be easier.

• Welsh woollen textiles in Mallard’s bedroom • Kingfisher’s spacious shower room • Glossy green paintwork in pristine condition

• Fireside chair on Grouse • Wooden floor design on Wren • Luxurious bathroom on Harrier • Attention to detail in all our craftsmanship

A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP FINEST QUALITY All our narrowboats have fixed beds with luxury sprung Some boats have bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms, Harrier mattresses. To create extra space during the day, some beds slide has a double-ended bath, Owl has a hot-tub on the deck and towards the wall or have a section which folds away. Beds in the Wren has a curvy theme throughout. The shower rooms have lounge convert to seating during the day. All use the highest porcelain sanitaryware, a shower with doors (not curtains), a quality white cotton bed linen, duvets and pillows and Welsh toilet which flushes at the push of a button, a good supply of woollen blankets. There’s plenty of room for your belongings, hot water, fluffy white towels and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. with slimline wardrobes and pull-out storage under every It almost goes without saying that within the smartly-painted bed and sofa. strong steel hull, you’ll find the very highest specification finishes: oak, beech, mahogany, walnut and ash panelling and flooring, granite worktops, brass light fittings, wool carpets and designer fabrics.

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CHOOSE A NARROWBOAT

LUXURY IS THE NORM ON A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP ALL OUR NARROWBOATS • Our boats vary in length and come in • 5 star grading three widths: narrow (6’ 10”), semi-wide • Luxurious sprung mattresses (7’ 6”) or wide (8’ 6”). In general, the on fixed beds wider the boat, the larger the beds. • White cotton bed linen and duvets • Melin Tregwynt woollen blankets • Boats which sleep four or more have and soft furnishings doors that close across the corridor We know each narrowboat • Underbed storage and hanging space to provide private bedrooms. • Bespoke carpentry on Coot inside out — after all, we • Push-button flush toilet • All you need to relax on Grouse’s front deck • Shower with doors • During the day, some beds slide against • Heron’s high-spec kitchen designed and built them. • Space-saving, folding table on Coot • Ceramic hand basin the wall and some have a section that Let us help you select the • Gilchrist & Soames toiletries folds away. Beds in the lounge convert best one for your holiday. • Fluffy towels to daytime seating. • Hairdryer • Full-size gas cooker (electric on Coot) • In some bedrooms the double bed • Full-size fridge with can be unzipped into two single beds. COOKED TO PERFECTION RELAXED CRUISING freezer compartment It may be possible for a third child to Every boat has a high-spec kitchen with full-size fridge, gas All our narrowboats have large rear decks so the helmsman • Microwave sleep on a mattress between two single cooker (electric cooker on Coot) and all the utensils you’ll need. (person steering the boat) need never be alone. Most are • Dualit toaster beds – increasing the capacity of the Eat inside or out - we provide a picnic table and enough chairs for powered by quiet and efficient diesel engines which are in • Nespresso coffee machine boat. Please call us for further details. everyone. Use them on the canal bank or, if you hire one of our immaculate condition - we’ll show you during the handover. • Picnic table and chairs seven wide boats, there’s room to put them on the rear deck Coot has a hybrid engine and solar panels. Each boat also has • Digital TV/radio (signal permitting) of the boat. Grouse, in particular, is designed for foodies - with bow thrusters which make manoeuvring around bends effortless. and DVD/CD player EXTRA FEATURES an amazing kitchen and formal dining area. We can even arrange Usually found only on privately-owned boats, it’s a major selling • Wi-Fi (signal permitting) We have designed and built each for a local chef to cook for you, making a special occasion point for many of our customers, who prefer not to use the • Central heating narrowboat to be an individual. Extra more memorable. traditional barge pole. With the push of a button located • Cleaning materials features may include a wood-burning on the rear deck, the front of the vessel moves sideways. • Opening windows stove, a conservatory-type front deck, It’s that simple. • Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm double glazing, a bath or even a • Large umbrella hot-tub! See pages 24 –31 for details • Bow thruster for easy manoeuvring of each narrowboat. • Fuel for your entire holiday • Life jackets for you and your dog • Our training DVD to help you operate the boat

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WREN OWL

Sleeps 2 Sleeps 2 King-size bed King-size bed Narrow boat Wide boat Length 49’ Length 45’ Headroom 6’ 5” Headroom 6’ 4”

Guests love: Oval shower for two, contemporary open-plan living Guests love: Hot-tub on the front deck, 4-poster bed

KINGFISHER HARRIER

Sleeps 2 Sleeps 3 King-size bed King-size bed + sofabed Semi-wide boat Narrow boat Length 47’ 11” Length 56’ Headroom 6’ 6” Headroom 6’ 5” Conservatory front deck Conservatory front deck

Guests love: King-size bed, comfy leather swivel armchairs Guests love: Roll-top bath, king-size half-tester bed

HERON HOBBY

Sleeps 2 Sleeps 4 4’ double bed 4’ double bed + sofabed Narrow boat Narrow boat Length 57’ Length 52’ 5” Headroom 6’ 5” Headroom 6’ 10” Conservatory front deck Conservatory front deck

Guests love: Luxurious wet room, French doors onto the front deck Guests love: Single beds option, additional loo

Double or Section of this bed folds Double bed that can be unzipped Visit beaconparkboats.com Wood-burning stove Log-effect gas fi re KEY king-size bed away during the day to form two single beds for more photographs.

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KESTREL OSPREY

Sleeps 4 Sleeps 4 King-size + sofabed King-size beds Wide boat Semi-wide boat Length 46’ Length 60’ Headroom 6’ 3” Headroom 6’ 6” Conservatory front deck

Guests love: Spacious lounge for relaxing, single beds option Guests love: Two ensuite bedrooms, home cinema system in lounge

COOT Eco-friendly GROUSE

Sleeps 4 Sleeps 4 4’ double bed + sofabed 4’ 6” double beds Wide boat Wide boat Length 54’ 9” Length 60’ Headroom 6’ 10” Headroom 6’ 6” Conservatory front deck Conservatory front deck

Guests love: Solar panels and eco-friendly hybrid-electric engine for quiet cruising Guests love: Amazing kitchen and dining area, large front and rear decks

BUZZARD KITE

Sleeps 4 Sleeps 6 King-size bed + sofabed 4’ 6” double beds + sofabed Semi-wide boat Semi-wide boat Length 48’ Length 52’ Headroom 6’ 6” Headroom 6’ 6” Conservatory front deck Conservatory front deck

Guests love: Built-in seating on rear deck, cosy wood-burning stove in lounge Guests love: Built-in seating on rear deck, generous living area

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HAWK MERLIN

Sleeps 6 Sleeps 6 4’ double beds + sofabed 4’ double beds + sofabed Narrow boat Narrow boat Length 52’ Length 60’ Headroom 6’ 6” Headroom 6’ 3” Conservatory front deck Conservatory front deck

Guests love: Double bed that moves away from the wall, single beds option Guests love: Two shower rooms, single beds option, double bed that moves away from the wall

EAGLE MALLARD

Sleeps 6 Sleeps 6 4’ double beds + sofabed 4’ double beds + sofabed Narrow boat Narrow boat Length 57’ Length 60’ Headroom 6’ 3” Headroom 6’ 3” Conservatory front deck

Guests love: Two shower rooms, single beds option, spacious rear deck Guests love: Two shower rooms, single beds option, double bed that moves away from the wall

PEREGRINE CONDOR

Sleeps 6 Sleeps 6 4’ double beds + sofabed 4’ 6” double beds + sofabed Narrow boat Wide boat Length 57’ Length 52’ Headroom 6’ 6” Headroom 6’ 4”

Guests love: Two shower rooms, single beds option, spacious rear deck Guests love: Spacious rear deck and lounge, two private ensuite bedrooms

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PUFFIN NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRICE BANDS 2020 Our prices are totally inclusive and you can pay by instalments. Sleeps 6 Start dates Band Unlike many boat hire companies, we don’t charge extra for fuel for 4’ 6” double beds + sofabed 20 March — 2 April A Wide boat the boat, logs for the stove, electricity, pets, accidental damage waiver 3 — 23 April C Length 56’ insurance or car parking. We provide a pack of essentials including Headroom 6’ 4” cleaning materials, dishcloths, tea towels and toilet rolls. 24 April — 21 May B And there are some delicious treats to welcome you! 22 May — 4 June F 5 — 25 June D SHORT BREAKS OR LONGER HOLIDAYS 26 June — 16 July E Both week-long holidays and short breaks (3 or 4 nights) are available 17 July — 27 August F between March and November 2020. Get even better value on a longer 28 August — 24 September E holiday: for 10 or 11 nights pay the weekly hire charge plus 50% of the 25 September — 22 October A following week’s charge. And if you book for two consecutive weeks, 23 October — 5 November B you’re eligible for a 10% discount on the second week. Guests love: Two private ensuite bedrooms, roomy front and rear decks

PRICE BANDS (£) NARROWBOAT SLEEPS NIGHTS START DAY FALCON New for 2020 A B C D E F WREN / 2 7 nights Sat 1281 1478 1576 1632 1728 1970 Sleeps 8 From June 2020, view images of Falcon on KINGFISHER 4’ 6” double beds beaconparkboats.com. All four beds have 7 nights Mon or Fri 1281 1478 1576 1632 1728 1970 Wide boat luxurious sprung mattresses. One slides away HERON / 2 4 nights Mon 845 975 1040 1105 1170 1300 Length 61’ under the front deck (as shown), creating a OWL Headroom 6’ 4” spacious sunroom with panoramic windows. 3 nights Fri 845 975 1040 1105 1170 1300 7 nights Mon or Fri 1281 1478 1576 1632 1728 1970 HARRIER 3 4 nights Mon 845 975 1040 1105 1170 1300 3 nights Fri 845 975 1040 1105 1170 1300 HOBBY 4 7 nights Sat 1151 1328 1416 1505 1593 1770 7 nights Mon or Fri 1183 1365 1456 1547 1638 1820 KESTREL 4 4 nights Mon 824 950 1014 1077 1140 1201 3 nights Fri 824 950 1014 1077 1140 1201 7 nights Mon or Fri 1248 1440 1536 1632 1728 1920 COOT 4 4 nights Mon 824 950 1014 1077 1140 1267 Guests love: Bright lounge with wrap-around views, two shower rooms 3 nights Fri 824 950 1014 1077 1140 1267 BUZZARD 4 7 nights Sat 1281 1478 1576 1632 1728 1970 OSPREY / 4 7 nights Sat 1638 1890 2016 2142 2268 2520 • Our narrowboat holidays are the fastest way to slow down GROUSE

7 nights Mon or Fri 1346 1553 1656 1760 1863 2070 KITE 6 4 nights Mon 888 1025 1093 1161 1230 1366 3 nights Fri 888 1025 1093 1161 1230 1366 HAWK 6 7 nights Sat 1346 1553 1656 1760 1863 2070 EAGLE 6 7 nights Sat 1443 1665 1776 1887 1998 2220 7 nights Mon or Fri 1443 1665 1776 1887 1998 2220 PEREGRINE 6 4 nights Mon 952 1099 1172 1245 1319 1465 3 nights Fri 952 1099 1172 1245 1319 1465 MERLIN 6 7 nights Sat 1508 1740 1856 1972 2088 2320 7 nights Mon or Fri 1508 1740 1856 1972 2088 2320 MALLARD 6 4 nights Mon 995 1148 1225 1302 1378 1531 3 nights Fri 995 1148 1225 1302 1378 1531 CONDOR 6 7 nights Sat 1573 1815 1936 2057 2178 2420 7 nights Mon or Fri 1606 1853 1976 2100 2223 2470 PUFFIN 6 4 nights Mon 1060 1223 1304 1386 1467 1630 3 nights Fri 1060 1223 1304 1386 1467 1630 7 nights Mon or Fri 1833 2115 2256 2397 2538 2820 FALCON 8 4 nights Mon 1210 1396 1489 1582 1675 1861 Visit beaconparkboats.com 3 nights Fri 1210 1396 1489 1582 1675 1861 for more photographs. Prices valid until 31 October 2020. Book by this date to pay 2020 prices for holidays in 2021. Please check with us which price band your holiday will fall into it booking for later in 2021.

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DAYS OUT AFTER DARK Our car park is just a few metres away from your houseboat, Head out for some entertainment at Theatr Brycheiniog in along well-lit walkways, so you can venture further afield. Brecon or the Borough Theatre in Abergavenny. Lose yourself For the actively-minded, there’s horse riding and indoor climbing in a good book in front of the wood-burner or wrap up at Llangorse, mountain biking at Bike Park Wales and Pen y Fan - warm under a starry sky. Your deck becomes one of the best the highest peak in southern Britain. Whisky tasting at Penderyn stargazing spots in the Brecon Beacons, an International Distillery or bread making with the Abergavenny Baker may suit Dark Sky Reserve. your taste. Explore one of Wales’ many castles, Llanthony Priory or Tintern Abbey. For utter indulgence, you can’t beat Afternoon Tea at The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny.

• Hot-tub on Houseboat South’s front deck • Award-winning Afternoon Tea at The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny • Go on deck to watch the stars come out • Cosy up together in front of the fire • Majestic Tintern Abbey on the banks of the river Wye BEACON PARK HOUSEBOATS

LLANGATTOCK NOVEMBER — MARCH

Discover the romance of life afloat when the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal is at its most tranquil during winter and spring. Between November and March, two of our narrowboats are permanently moored at our smart wharf in Llangattock, offering a luxury houseboat experience.

BRING YOUR FRIENDS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE Two couples can enjoy time together and have space to You may find you don’t go near your car on this get-away-from- themselves by hiring both houseboats. The two narrowboats are it-all break because there’s plenty to refresh you within walking moored on either side of our wharf – one to the north and one distance. A 20-minute stroll will take you to the delightful to the south – so you have your own space. With miles of walks market town of Crickhowell, brimming with independent shops, along the towpath and lazy times in a warm houseboat, your galleries, pubs, cafés and the interesting Peak arts centre which dog will love it, too. Of course, our rigorous cleaning means runs events. You’ll find maps and guides on your houseboat so you won’t realise a dog has been onboard. you can plan the next day’s walk. Wander along the towpath and explore historic sites and pretty villages. Head up into the AS WARM AS TOAST mountains for breath-taking views – a photographer’s dream. We design and build our houseboats to suit the environment of the Brecon Beacons. You’ll appreciate the super insulation, DO NOTHING central heating and wood-burning stove after a crisp Our wharf has an enviable setting, overlooking the picturesque morning walk. Usk valley. It’s difficult not to slow down and recharge when you’re on the water’s edge, surrounded by birdsong, wildlife and breath-taking mountain views. You’re in the lap of luxury, yet close to nature. Perfection.

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HOUSEBOAT NORTH HOUSEBOAT SOUTH

Treat yourselves to the ultimate romantic Sheer indulgence – this houseboat is perfect escape. Relax in the double-ended bath and for an anniversary. Watch the stars together enjoy the handcrafted half-tester oak bed from the hot-tub on the front deck, and on this elegant houseboat. Known as Harrier snuggle up in the four-poster bed. Known as during the cruising season. Owl during the cruising season.

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • Sleeps 2 • Sleeps 2 • Handcrafted half-tester bed • On-deck hot-tub with fl uffy robes provided • Double-ended bath • Handcrafted four-poster bed • Wood-burning stove • Wood-burning stove • High-spec kitchen • High-spec kitchen • Outdoor table and chairs for • Shower room the conservatory front deck • Outdoor table and chairs for the rear deck • Wi-Fi (signal permitting) • Wi-Fi (signal permitting) • Private, gated parking • Private, gated parking

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HOUSEBOAT PRICES NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRICE BANDS 2020/21 Our prices are totally inclusive and you can pay by instalments. Start dates Band Unlike many boat hire companies, we don’t charge extra for electricity, 11 November — 19 December 2019 A logs for the stove, pets, accidental damage waiver insurance or car parking. We provide a pack of essentials including cleaning materials, dishcloths, 20 December 2019 — 2 January 2020 F tea towels and toilet rolls. And there are some delicious treats to 3 January — 5 March 2020 A welcome you! 9 November — 17 December 2020 A PRICE BANDS (£) SLEEPS NIGHTS START DAY 18 December 2020 — 7 January 2021 F SHORT BREAKS OR LONGER HOLIDAYS A F 8 January — 4 March 2021 A Both week-long holidays and short breaks (3 or 4 nights) are available from 7 nights Mon, Fri or Sat 637 980 November 2020 to March 2021. Get even better value on a longer holiday: HOUSEBOAT 2 4 nights Mon 420 647 for 10 or 11-nights pay the weekly hire charge plus 50% of the following 3 nights Fri 420 647 week’s charge. And if you book for two consecutive weeks, you’re eligible for a 10% discount on the second week. Prices valid until 31 October 2020. Book by this date to pay 2020 prices for holidays in 2021. Please check with us which price band your holiday will fall into it booking for later in 2021.

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BEACON PARK COTTAGES

LLANFOIST WHARF, ABERGAVENNY

Idyllic Llanfoist Wharf on the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal is the setting for our three luxury, detached cottages which are open all year round. Originally a hive of industry, this tranquil spot is DAY 2 DAY 3 D AY 4 now part of the Brecon Beacons National Park and Blaenavon GO BACK IN TIME EXPLORE A CASTLE VISIT ABERGAVENNY

World Heritage Site. Surrounded by trees filled with birdsong, Within a short drive is Blaenavon Wales has over 600 castles – more Take the 20-minute stroll into it’s a sensational rural oasis within walking distance of the World Heritage Site which is rich in per square mile than anywhere else in Abergavenny and you’ll be rewarded bustling market town of Abergavenny. assets from the Industrial Revolution. the world – with grand Raglan castle with amazing views from the castle Go underground with former coal being one of our favourites. A 19-mile ruins, medieval treasures in the church, miners at Big Pit, take a trip on Pontypool circular walk links the three fortresses of independent shops, picnic places in and Blaenavon heritage railway, discover Grosmont, Skenfrith and White Castle. Linda Vista gardens and a splendid Blaenavon ironworks and take a Other heritage sites that shouldn’t be choice of cafes and pubs. Go on market OPEN ALL YEAR DOG FRIENDLY self-guided tour of Rhymney Brewery. missed are Llanthony Priory, Tretower day (Tuesday) and there are dozens Come in the height of the season and watch the Mon & Brec Dogs are very welcome in Incline Cottage and Wharfinger’s Court and Tintern Abbey. of stalls to browse around. come to life each day or escape here after the narrowboats Cottage. We provide dog towels and treats. Whether a dog have stopped cruising and see a different side to this lover or not, you can be assured that our cleaning regime amazingly beautiful waterway. is so thorough you’d never know a pet had been there.

GREAT FOR GROUPS COTTAGE AND NARROWBOAT Hire all three cottages and ten of you can holiday It’s simple to book a holiday which combines a cottage and together while having the chance to escape to your a narrowboat, one after the other. This is particularly good own personal space. for first-time boaters who may want to test the water!

IDEAS FOR A WEEK’S HOLIDAY

DAY 1 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 TAKE A WALK TRY SOMETHING NEW DISCOVER CARDIFF GET OUT ON THE WATER

Take your pick from mountain climbs, There are art and craft workshops, An hour away - drive or take the train Cottage guests have exclusive hire of riverside routes and towpath trails on cooking courses, photography sessions from Abergavenny - is the culturally- canoes at Llanfoist Wharf or you can hire your doorstep. You’ll find maps, walking and other activities running throughout rich capital city of Cardiff. It’s home to an electric day boat or pedal boat from routes and suggested refreshment stops the year. For an evening’s entertainment, a famous rugby stadium, a castle set in our wharf at Llangattock (see page 45). in your cottage. A short drive further head to the independent cinema or stunning Bute Park, world class art and west into the Brecon Beacons National theatre in Abergavenny or check out natural history in the National Museum Park are splendid waterfalls and what music events are happening locally. and performances galore in the iconic Pen y Fan, at 886m the highest peak Find details on the Things To Do page of Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay. in southern Britain. our website.

36 BEACONPARKBOATS.COM 37 2020/ 21 INCLINE COTTAGE DRY DOCK COTTAGE

As wildly romantic as it gets! With a A winning combination of traditional wooded backdrop and canalside terrace, craftsmanship and the latest technology this larch-clad cottage is absolute luxury results in this decadent bolthole for two for two. Enjoy the sumptuous bed and which sits at the very water’s edge. From slipper bath. Unwind with a stroll along the the lounge, which is set below water level, canal towpath, relax in front of the fire or large bi-fold doors open onto the canal. stargaze together in the hot-tub. Watch a film in the cinema snug or relax in the roll-top bath. Lie in bed and, at the touch of a screen, close the blinds, dim the lights and play your favourite song.

AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE • Sleeps 2 • Sleeps 2 • 5 star grading • 5 star grading • King-size bed, slipper bath and wood- • Beautifully crafted open-plan interior burning stove in the spacious bedroom set on four levels • Luxurious white cotton bed linen • King-size bed and roll-top bath and duvets • Luxurious white cotton bed linen • Melin Tregwynt woollen blankets and duvets and soft furnishings • Melin Tregwynt woollen blankets • Bright and airy living space with and soft furnishings wood-burning stove, sofa • Armchairs, wood-burning stove and dining table and dining table • Handmade oak kitchen with • Handmade oak kitchen with high-spec appliances high-spec appliances • Dualit toaster and Nespresso • Dualit toaster and Nespresso coffee machine coffee machine • Wet room with large shower • Wet room with large shower • Gilchrist & Soames toiletries • Gilchrist & Soames toiletries • Hairdryer • Hairdryer • Fluffy towels • Fluffy towels • Digital TVs with DVD player, • Digital tablet to control TV, audio, digital radio and CD player blinds, lighting and heating • Central heating • Cinema snug with 54” screen • Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm and surround sound • Wi-Fi • Digital radio and CD player • Hot-tub on the wooded, canalside • Central heating terrace with fluffy robes and towels • Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm • Outdoor table and chairs, • Wi-Fi parasol and BBQ • Terraced garden with outdoor table • Glorious views over the canal and chairs, parasol and BBQ to the mountains • Glorious views of wildlife on the canal • Private, gated parking • Private, gated parking • Dogs welcome Location map on inside front cover Location map on inside front cover

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We’ve lovingly renovated this Grade II listed NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRICE BANDS 2020/21 cottage to provide a stylish and spacious holiday Our prices are totally inclusive and you can pay by instalments. Start dates Band home that mixes the old with the new. Sink into We don’t charge extra for electricity, logs for the stove, pets, accidental 3 January — 13 February 2020 A the sofas in the lounge, enjoy time together damage waiver insurance or car parking. We provide a pack of essentials round the dining table and gather round the including cleaning materials, dishcloths, tea towels and toilet rolls. 14 — 20 February 2020 C fire to plan the next day’s adventures. Outside, And there are some delicious treats to welcome you! 21 February — 2 April 2020 A there’s a mountain to climb, wildlife to spot, 3 — 23 April 2020 C the canal to fish in and a lawn for lazing on. SHORT BREAKS OR LONGER HOLIDAYS 24 April — 21 May 2020 B Both week-long holidays and short breaks (3 or 4 nights) are available all 22 May — 4 June 2020 F year round. Get even better value on a longer holiday: for 10 or 11-nights pay the weekly hire charge plus 50% of the following week’s charge. And if you 5 — 25 June 2020 D book for two consecutive weeks, you’re eligible for a 10% discount on the 26 June — 16 July 2020 E AT A GLANCE second week. Why not combine a cottage holiday with a short break on 17 July — 27 August 2020 F • Sleeps 6 a narrowboat? 28 August — 24 September 2020 E • 5 star grading • Grade II listed property with three floors 25 September — 22 October 2020 A • Lounge on the first floor with extensive 23 October — 5 November 2020 B views towards the mountains 6 November — 17 December 2020 A • Ground floor dining room with 18 December 2020 — 7 January 2021 F door leading onto the lawn 8 January — 11 February 2021 A • Wood-burning stoves in lounge and dining room 12 — 18 February 2021 C • Two double bedrooms (one with ensuite 19 February — 25 March 2021 A shower room) 26 March — 15 April 2021 C • One twin/double bedroom • Luxurious white cotton bed linen and duvets • Melin Tregwynt woollen blankets and soft furnishings • Handmade oak kitchen with a range, gas hob and breakfast bar • Dualit toaster and Nespresso coffee machine • Underground vaulted pantry • Family bathroom with bath and shower • Ground floor cloakroom • Gilchrist & Soames toiletries • Hairdryer • Fluffy towels • Digital TVs with DVD player, digital radio and CD player PRICE BANDS (£) • Central heating COTTAGE SLEEPS NIGHTS START DAY • Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm A B C D E F • Wi-Fi 7 nights Mon, Fri or Sat 637 735 784 833 882 980 • Outdoor table and chairs, parasol and BBQ DRY DOCK 2 4 nights Mon 420 485 517 550 582 647 COTTAGE • Lawn which borders the canal 3 nights Fri 420 485 517 550 582 647 • Private, gated parking 7 nights Mon, Fri or Sat 637 735 784 833 882 980 • Dogs welcome INCLINE COTTAGE 2 4 nights Mon 420 485 517 550 582 647 3 nights Fri 420 485 517 550 582 647 Location map on inside front cover 7 nights Mon, Fri or Sat 813 938 1000 1063 1125 1250 WHARFINGER'S 6 4 nights Mon 536 619 660 701 743 825 COTTAGE 3 nights Fri 536 619 660 701 743 825

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40 BEACONPARKBOATS.COM 41 BOOKING IS SIMPLE BOOKING FORM 2020– 2 0 21 NARROWBOAT, HOUSEBOAT AND COTTAGE HOLIDAYS Please complete in block letters and send with a 25% deposit or, if within 8 weeks of the start of your holiday, full payment, to: Beacon Park Boats, The Boathouse, Hillside Road, Llangattock, Powys, NP8 1EQ, Wales, UK. Photocopies of this form are acceptable.

The information in this brochure and on our website will GET EXCITED I WISH TO HIRE: help you to choose the best holiday for you. If you have On receiving the booking confirmation, please check the (narrowboat/houseboat/cottage) for my holiday any further questions, please call us on +44 (0)1873 858277 details carefully. Once you’ve paid for the holiday in full, From: / / (DD/MM/YY start date) to: / / (DD/MM/YY end date) or email [email protected] we’ll send you an information pack containing: For: nights CHECK AVAILABILITY • (for boating holidays only) our 40-minute training NUMBER OF PEOPLE: Go to beaconparkboats.com. Select your preferred DVD which explains how to operate your boat dates and other features, then you’ll get a list of available • Phil Hughes’ indispensable book The Mon and Brec Guide Adults Children Pets narrowboats, houseboats and cottages and their prices. • details of what’s in your boat/cottage, to avoid bringing Number of duvets required: Double Single unnecessary things Name: PLACE A HOLD • recommended itineraries to help you get the most You can hold a narrowboat/houseboat/cottage for at least out of your holiday Address: three days by clicking the hold button and filling in the online • directions to your narrowboat/houseboat at form. Alternatively, give us a ring and we’ll do it for you. Llangattock or your cottage at Llanfoist Wharf. Postcode: Then you’ll have time to confirm arrangements with friends Telephone number: and family, knowing that your preferred holiday is safe. Please take time to look at all the information and contact us with any queries. That way, your holiday will run smoothly. Email: BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY Please indicate how you heard of us: Make your booking at beaconparkboats.com any time of SMALL PRINT day or night or call us on +44 (0)1873 858277. Alternatively, Please make sure you are happy with our Terms and Conditions Cost of boat/cottage £ fill in the form on page 43 and post it to us. A 25% deposit which are available at beaconparkboats.com/terms Limited edition Mon & Brec book £ secures your booking, with the balance due eight weeks Additional cost for 10/11 nights or second week £ before your holiday. Total charge £ SPREAD YOUR PAYMENTS 25% deposit £ You can pay for your holiday in monthly interest-free Balance due 8 weeks before holiday £ instalments if you’re booking more than six months in I am 18 years of age or over, have read and agreed to the terms and conditions (available on www.beaconparkboats.com), advance. When booking online, choose instalments and and agree to become responsible for the whole of the hire fee. provide your credit/debit card details. You’ll pay a 25% deposit, then we’ll spread the balance over the months leading I am happy to receive marketing information from Beacon Park Boats by email post. up to your holiday. I understand I may unsubscribe at any time. • The Brecon Beacons • Brecon Basin at the end of the canal Signed Date / /

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LLANGATTOCK MARCH — NOVEMBER

Explore the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal on a quiet electric boat or a brand new pedal boat, starting from our private wharf in Llangattock. Cruise north or south through beautiful mountain scenery with plenty of wildlife to spot. Choose a pleasant canalside spot for a picnic or enjoy lunch at a canalside pub, before starting your leisurely return journey.

No boating experience is needed as we’ll give you clear tuition OPENING TIMES & PRICES before you set off. On board there’s a map of the canal, a 1 April — 29 October 2020, every day 10am — 5pm hammer and mooring pins for securing the boat and a pole for pushing off from the bank. We also provide life jackets DAY HIRE 8-SEATER 6-SEATER 2-SEATER for everyone including your dog! 10am –5pm electric boat electric boat pedal boat (max. 6 adults) (max. 4 adults) ELECTRIC BOATS Standard £ 120 £90 £70 Simple to drive - just a steering wheel and throttle – our electric boats are powered by electricity produced by our biomass boiler. Saver £90 £70 £60 It’s a relaxing experience with a maximum speed of 2½ miles per hour! Should it get chilly or rain, simply pull up the weatherproof Standard prices apply on weekends and Bank Holidays and cover and you’re sitting inside. Our boats come in two sizes: every day during the Easter holidays, May/June half-term, 8-seater for up to six adults, two children and two dogs July and August. Saver prices apply on all other dates. Please 6-seater for up to six adults, two children and two dogs note, Beacon Park Day Boats is closed November to Easter.

PEDAL BOAT HOW TO BOOK New for 2020 - a sleek, stable pedal boat for two adults and a dog! Call us on 01873 858277 between 9am and 5pm. • 2-person pedal boat: new for 2020 Sitting in comfortable seats facing each other, you both pedal in For further information, visit beaconparkboats.com • Moor up for a canalside picnic • Electric boats for up to 8 people a forward direction, with a tiller to change course. With very little • Pedal while you chat effort, you’ll be cruising along the canal and enjoying a chat. • Dogs love a day on the canal • Our private wharf at Llangattock

Beacon Park Boats gratefully acknowledges photography by Kelvin Brain, Claire Elstob, Alastair Grieve/Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway, Zuleika Henry, Jonathan Morris, Nathan & Rebekah Owings, Catherine & Daniel Sharp, Ellie Thomas,

Beacon Monmouthshire Park Boats gratefully County acknowledges Council photography and © by Crown Alyn Wallace, Copyright Catherine (2019)& Daniel Sharp,Visit Cathy Wales. Winn, Dad’s Boats, David & Ina Lambert, Ellie Thomas, Hall of Mirrors, Jan Jarvis, Jonathan Morris, Gift vouchers available Kelvin Brain, Monmouthshire County Council, Nathan & Rebekah Owings, Paula Bonner, Richard McLelland, Sarah Robinson, The Angel Hotel, Zuleika Henry and © Crown Copyright (2019) Visit Wales. Design: Height heightstudio.com Copywriting: Deborah HaylockCopywriting: Deborah Haylock A day out on the canal is the perfect present

44 BEACONPARKBOATS.COM 45 BEACON PARK BOATS BEACON PARK COTTAGES The Boathouse Llanfoist Wharf Hillside Road Llanfoist Llangattock Abergavenny Powys Monmouthshire NP8 1EQ NP7 9NG Wales, UK Wales, UK

For information about narrowboats, houseboats, day boats and cottages +44 (0)1873 858277 [email protected] beaconparkboats.com

• Morning mist heralds a beautiful spring day