Holidays Afloat Relaxation redefined Narrow boat holidays and short breaks

www.twyfordwharfnarrowboats.co.uk 2 Introduction

Main image and below: Cruising on the Canal Introduction 3

“…feeling the itch to spend a week afloat… …we’re here to help you have the best holiday ever.”

Life is never more wonderful than when cruising the canals

Whether an absolute beginner or an Whether you choose to cruise north scenic village of Lechlade at the head accomplished expert a canal holiday towards Warwick where you can visit the of the or the historic town cannot be beaten. You will experience castle or south to Oxford with its many of Stratford-upon-Avon? You decide, the art of relaxation while the dreaming spires and colleges, and it’s your holiday. Remember though, countryside glides by, from lock to lock, eventually on to the River Thames, you narrow boats cruise the waterways village pub to village pub, whatever you are assured of a wonderful holiday. at a sedate 4 miles per hour. may fancy. The beauty of a canal holiday is that you are free from pressures. Our narrow boats, ‘Chieftain’ and Children also find the canals wonderful Choose a slow relaxing pace or rise ‘Conqueror’ are modern, well-equipped fun: they can cycle, canoe, walk and early with the sun and travel further 62ft cruisers with all the comforts of even be the Captain for the day! Along afield. The choice is yours to make. home. Take a look at the specification (on the way, mostly at each lock, you will page 8) to see just how much you get. For meet fellow boaters and all have time Along the way you will find interesting many, the prospect of taking a narrow for discussing the weather, where they places to visit, you may cycle along boat for the first time can be a little ate last night and which village pub the tow path, choose to have a little daunting but you need not worry. We will they found the best. exercise in walking or simply sit back, spend a minimum of two hours with you relax and watch the varied wildlife. to ensure that you are happy with all So, if you are feeling the itch to spend Each day brings new challenges, aspects of boat handling, navigation, a week afloat, then do not hesitate exciting scenery and a story to tell. lock duties and general boat knowledge further; just give us a call to discuss before we send you on your way. your holiday requirements and to get Your holiday will start from our house, answers to any questions. We’re here ‘The Old Barn’, situated on the lovely, Once you set off you are free to cruise to help you have the best holiday ever. picturesque , often regarded as many hours a day or as few as you by many as one of the prettiest canals and choose. Places to get to, ales to taste – Colin and Louise with a choice of exciting destinations. castles to see – perhaps the wonderful Twyford Wharf Narrow Boats

Cruising on the Oxford Canal Braunston Junction 4 Welcome aboard

‘Chieftain’ and ‘Conqueror’, our fleet of narrow boats – named after famous British battle tanks

Welcome aboard Welcome aboard Welcome

2013 saw the addition of our second The real benefit of both boats is that 62ft cruiser ‘Conqueror’ which each has a nice spacious cruiser stern, joined ‘Chieftain’. Both narrow boats allowing family, friends and pets to sit are identical, offering a variety of with the helmsman at the back of the accommodation to suit most needs. boat. Both boats have a full central Each boat has the option of either heating system, superior flush toilets. 3 doubles or 2 doubles and large 22” flat screen TV’s with DVD, 2 singles, utilising the dinette at the radio and USB charging points and if front. If there are 4 or less aboard, you simply want to enjoy ‘the boat 2 doubles or 1 double and 2 singles. experience’ we can provide you (These options can be seen on page 8). with a ‘skipper’ for your holiday.

Main image: Oxford canal left to right: Life on the Oxford canal far right: Braunston Junction Your Holiday 5

“ Y our holiday starts here with us at Twyford Wharf Narrow Boats”

Your holiday Your holiday Your

Looking for a treat on the canals? Whether you are holidaying with family, friends or as a couple, one of our narrow boats will offer something for all. Children have great fun, cycling along the towpath, exploring the natural flora and fauna, seeing the various wildlife and even learning how to operate and steer the boat. It’s an ideal holiday for everyone and many friends can be made along the way.

How long a break are you looking for? Our boats are available for you to hire for a minimum of one day. We can even ‘skipper’ your boat for you if you do not wish to act as ‘captain’, but simply enjoy your day out whether it is a birthday party or a Sunday outing. We can supply your party with breakfast, lunch and tea if you wish and why not book a canal side pub for your Sunday lunch?

Fancy a great day out on the canals? What could be better than a 2 hour narrow boat trip starting at ‘The Old Barn’ and cruising along the canal to Ahyno where you could have an idyllic lunch at the ‘Great Western Arms’. Returning with a visit to the ‘Pig Farm’ at Nell’s Bridge where you could treat yourself to some of ’s best pork sausages, pork and apple burgers or simply a great roasting joint.

Call us to to discuss any requirements you may have. 07833 190 115 6 Your holiday route

Lose yourself on one of the most scenic canals in Britain…

Your holiday route Your holiday route holiday Your

The Oxford Canal is a 78 mile long Cruising along the Oxford Canal, (126 km) narrow canal in central characterised by quaint lift bridges, , built between 1769 and 1790, pretty canal side villages such as linking Oxford, on the River Thames, Cropredy, is idyllic; you can either with via Banbury and Rugby. cruise south to the city of Oxford with It connects the River Thames at Oxford its many dreaming spires and to the Grand Union Canal at the villages Colleges and on to the River Thames, of Braunston and Napton-on-the-Hill. enjoying the upper reaches to the It also links with the Coventry Canal village of Lechlade or proceed east to at in Bedworth Henley-on-Thames and Windsor. just North of Coventry. The Canal passes mainly through Oxfordshire, If you choose to go north you will pass Northamptonshire and through the town of Banbury, where the countryside, and is often considered to be canal joins with the at one of the most scenic canals in Britain. Cropredy and up the Claydon flight of locks. Then you will ‘wind’ your way for The canal was once an important artery 11 miles between two points that are of trade between the English Midlands only 5 miles apart. This was because and London but is now highly popular the summit was never straightened among pleasure boaters. North of and remains one of the most twisty Napton-on-the-Hill the canal forms canal sections in England. You will part of the Warwickshire ring. then pass through the Fenny Compton 7 0 10 20 Miles

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Wolverhampton The Oxford Canal The Warwickshire Ring The Grand Union Canal

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Banbury TWYFORD WHARF Milton Keynes tunnel which is in fact a narrow From here cutting and pass an old wharf with a the Canal is relatively pub at the village of Fenny Compton. straight having been straightened in the Oxford Lechlade From here you will wind around the 1820’s; you will see summit of the Canal, Napton Hill, and much of the original, less descend the Napton flight of locks (9) direct route that still remains River Thames where the Canal connects with the Grand in places. The route between Union Canal at Napton Junction. Here Rugby and Coventry is on you share a 5 mile stretch with the Grand a level, with no locks, apart Union until you arrive at Braunston. from the stop lock at the junction of Hawkesbury Village locks and From here you can head on to at Hawesbury Junction, also known as pass under a Rugby, passing for short distances into Sutton Stop, where the Oxford Canal number of lift bridges, built instead Northamptonshire where the canal connects with the Coventry Canal, four of expensive brick ones. At Oxford, the passes through rural scenery and miles from the centre of Coventry. Canal has two connections to the River doubles back on itself for several Thames. The first is three miles north of miles until you head northwards If you choose to go South from ‘The the city where Dukes Cut leads to again. As you approach the village Old Barn’ you will descend the river King’s Lock; the second is a few of Newbold-on-Avon you will be able valley (River Cherwell) all the way to hundred metres from the city centre to see the remains of the original Oxford (2 days cruising). You will pass below (known to boatmen tunnel dating back to the 1770’s. Now close by to the villages of Kings as ‘Louse Lock’) through Sheepwash you will pass through the 250 metre Sutton and Kidlington, joining the Channel. This leads to an unusual long Newbold Tunnel after a set of 3 River Cherwell for a 5 mile stretch. river crossroads at the Thames called locks at Hillmorton, just east of Rugby. You will descend a number of deep ‘Four Rivers’ just above Lock.

Three hundred metres below Isis Lock the Oxford Canal ends abruply at Street near to the current Hythe Bridge over the Stream, a backwater of the River Thames that runs parallel to the Oxford Canal for its most southern section.

Opposite page, far left, top to bottom Negotiating a lock on the Oxford Canal A lift bridge over the Oxford Canal The river Thames at Oxford Main image: A bridge on the Grand Union Canal The city of Oxford Left: A bridge over the Grand Union canal 8 Boat layouts

Welcome aboard ‘Chieftain’ and ‘Conqueror’…

Boat layouts Boat layouts

Our boats have water cooled engines, The showers are pressurised and full central heating, an airing cupboard, the heads (loos) are modern with shower, superior macerator toilets x an electric flush system (luxury!). 2, cooker, fridge (with small freezer unit), colour tv, radio, CD and DVD The galley (your kitchen) is fully player and much more; in fact the equipped with a fridge, hob and normal comforts of home. oven. There are plenty of utensils, crockery, glasses, etc, ‘Chieftain’and ‘Conqueror’ are 62ft to make cooking cruisers, sleeping up to 6 people. on board nice Each lounge area has comfy seating and easy. with a dining table for up to 6 people and converts into a double bed if required. The two double cabins each have en-suite facilities and the rear cabins can be converted into two singles. Photographs Top: Lounge area Middle: Rear cabin Bottom: The galley

Boat floorplans Layout 1 (top): Length 62ft Sleeps 4 – 6 Two double beds, two single beds

Layout 2 (bottom): Length 62ft Sleeps 4 – 6 Three double beds Places to Visit 9

Where to go today?

Places to Visit Places to Visit Places to

A canal holiday can give you a relaxing escape from the speed of the 21st century (without leaving the comforts of modern life behind!), but if you want to add some side visits then here are some possibilities.

On the Warwickshire ring: To Stratford: • Cadbury’s World • The Royal Shakespeare Company • Drayton Manor Park • Stratford upon Avon • Gas Street Basin (Birmingham) • Warwick Castle To Banbury: Main image: Warwick Castle We are pleased to be able to offer • Tooley’s Boatyard Below left to right: Warwick Castle tickets to purchase Drayton Manor Park at the Boatyard. Don’t miss Britain’s Down the Grand Union: The Royal Shakespeare Company Greatest Medieval Experience. • Stoke Bruerne Gas Street Basin

10 Christmas Cruising

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way… Christmas Cruising Christmas Cruising

Please ring for details We do offer Christmas and New Year Closures on the canals are lifted for cruising. Please note that we do not offer the holiday period and so all of our 07833 190 115 Colin short break hire over Christmas and popular cruising routes are available, New Year weeks. All our boats are fully although tackling the Warwickshire Boats for Christmas and New centrally heated, cosy in even the worst ring in two weeks with the shorter Year are for weekly hire only. weather, although in the great freeze of days would be a bit much. 2010 boats were completely unable to cruise, due to the canals freezing. If you fancy Christmas day lunch at one of the canal side pubs we can Below: The galley is well equipped and the advise on where might be suitable. Winter time on the Oxford Canal oven large enough to take a small turkey. Please phone for further details. Overseas Visitors 11

Welkom, bienvenida, bienvenue, willkommen, boas-vindas, powitanie…

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See Britain’s favorite places; If you want to spend some extra time Please ring for details Blenheim Palace, The Oxford Colleges, exploring the delights of Warwick (it has Shakespeare’s Stratford and much more a very famous castle) we can recommend 00447 833190115 whilst using your narrow boat to escape a local bed and breakfast or hotel. the crowds. Cruise along the scenic We can collect you for free Oxford Canal, onto the River Thames, The best time to visit the UK. from Banbury Railway Station. visit quaint old English pubs along the Twyford Wharf Narrow boats offer way whilst enjoying some of England’s holidays from March through to the most beautiful countryside. Maybe a few New Year. Our quietest times are days on the canal to relax away from it between March and June, September all might just be the finishing touch to through to December. April and May your holiday. Just give us a call to discuss are popular for the ‘early birds’ to your options. We could even provide make the most of our spring weather, a ‘skipper’ if it makes it easier for you. daffodils in bloom and early blossom.

Our departure point, The Old Barn Autumn can be absolutely stunning at Twyford Wharf, is well situated weather wise with a mix of dry crisp and a short taxi ride from Banbury days and colder evenings. railway station. You will see the autumnal colours The boats are fully equipped, all you and wildlife in need with you are your clothes and plenty along the food. We supply towels as standard. canal. Our boats There is a large Sainsbury’s supermarket are fully central nearby and we would be happy to take heated so you will you there to do your food shopping. have no problem keeping warm in The cruising routes from Twyford Wharf the evening. are varied, allowing you to enjoy the trip North to Stratford-upon-Avon, moor in the canal basin in the middle of town, attend a play, or the Warwickshire ring (both 14 days), taking in both rural England and Birmingham from a completely different angle! You may decide to meander South on the Oxford Canal down to the River Thames and up to Lechlade or downstream to Henley-on -Thames. Main image: The Grand Union canal 12 Frequently asked Questions

“ Who, what, why, when, where, how do we…”

Frequently FAQs asked Questions

Q. How about safety? or furniture and do not allow them into Q. What time do I collect and A. Full training concerning safety will the boat if they are wet! Please ensure return the boat? be provided. This will include the use of you bring your pets’ own bedding, food x2.30pm, Saturday and return it at automatic life jackets, fire blanket, fire and feeding bowls, drying towels etc. either 9.30am or 10.30am the extinguishers, first-aid kit and the life belt. following Saturday. This allows us to Q. How can I pay? service the boat in time for the next Also the location of safety signage and A. By credit card (2.5% charge) or booking. We can be flexible on these potential hazards. A manual entitled debit card, alternatively we can accept timings but this has to be arranged in ‘Safe Boat Handling’ is provided. cheques but we need 7 days to ensure advance. At the end of your holiday the cheque clears before confirmation. please ensure that the boat is as clean Q. Can I see the boat before booking? NB: If you are an international as you found it at the start! For a short A. Yes. You are welcome to come and customer, please pay in Euros. break (2–3 days), you start at 10am visit our boat in person or you can and you return the boat at 5pm. Again view it on line by following the link: Q. Do you supply bedding? we are flexible on timings but only www.twyfordwharfnarrowboats.co.uk A. Duvets, duvet covers, mattress with advanced notice. For day hire, covers, pillow cases, towels and tea collection is 8.30am, return is 5pm. Q. I have never boated before. towels are all provided as standard. Extra hours can be added @£25 per Can I still hire a boat? hour, depending on the time of year. A. Yes. We will give you full tuition on Q. What facilities are there on the boat? how to handle the boat, accompany A. Follow the link: Q. Where may I moor? you on the canal and take you through www.twyfordwharfnarrowboats.co.uk A. You can moor almost anywhere along a lock, which is normally sufficient for the towpath. The only places you should most first-time boaters. We will stay Q. What is there to do in the area? not moor are near weirs and next to the with you longer if necessary. A. We have tourist information on hard standing at the top and bottoms of both of our boats. You can also follow any lock or swing/lift bridge, as these Q. Can I use my hairdryer/laptop/ these links to various tourist agencies are for boats using that lock or bridge. play station/mobile phone? and offices: A. We do not encourage you to bring • Oxford, Reading, Henley-on-Thames Q. Do I have to pay for Fuel? electrical items that use 240v as they can • Warwick A. The boat is fully supplied with fuel drain the batteries quickly if not used • Stratford-upon-Avon ready for your holiday. This is included in correctly. But yes you can use such items, • South East England the overall price. For longer holidays of but please only charge phones and • Banbury, Oxfordshire. more than 2 weeks, you are responsible laptops during the day whilst cruising. for your additional fuel requirements. Do not leave them plugged in overnight. Q. Do I need a Licence? A. All our boats are licensed to cruise on Q. Where can I do my shopping? Q. Can I bring my pets? British Waterways’ canals and rivers. No A. Please leave plenty of time to do A. Well behaved pets (max 2) are additional licence is required. If you wish your shopping before you arrive. allowed. There is a £20 charge for deep to go onto the River Thames you will need There is a Sainsbury’s within 2 miles, cleaning the boat after your holiday. to pay for an additional Licence at the first with a petrol station; and Banbury Please do not allow pets on the beds lock you come to on the River Thames. town centre is 3 miles. 13

Left: Chieftain on the Oxford canal right: Locks at The Erewash canal

Q. What happens if I have Q. What speed do we travel Q. Payment problems during the trip? and how far can we go? A. 25% deposit is required when A. We are at the end of a phone at all A. Please respect other boaters, excessive booking, followed by full payment times during the day. Normally we can speed is always a source of concern. If six weeks prior to the hire date. answer any query or solve most ‘problems’ you are asked to slow down, you are All credit cards are welcome. immediately. The Boat Manual provided going too fast. The maximum speed limit on the boat has a list of useful contacts is 4mph, however 2mph is advisable Q. Bikes covering most emergency problems when passing oncoming boats and A. Bikes can be stored on the roof beyond our control. If we can’t solve the moored boats. To calculate how far you of the boat at no extra charge. issue over the phone we will attend the can travel, allow an average speed of boat as quickly as possible, normally 3mph plus 15 minutes per lock or swing Q. What should we bring with us? within two hours (depending on where bridge. A map and various guide books A. Non-slip shoes, sun cream in the you are). If you experience a mechanical are provided. If you wish to plan your summer, waterproof jackets, mobile problem we cannot fix, we will call route in advance go to www.waterscape. and camcorder chargers. You can out River Canal Rescue. All our boats com or www.katrust.org for information. bring other electrical appliances but have their Gold Membership support. please check with us first. If you have Q. Welcome pack an iPod it can be connected to our Q. Do I Need Insurance? A. ‘Our Welcome Pack’ includes, tea, sound system. There is a collection A. Our insurance covers the narrow coffee and sugar. We will also supply of books, DVDs, CDs and games on boat and its content and any third you with loo rolls, washing up liquid and board but you are welcome to bring party claims. You are advised to get all cleaning items that you will need. more. Everything else is provided, personal insurance and cancelation just bring loads of food and drink. insurance covering yourself and your Q. How is the boat heated? personal possessions. Your car is left in A. Both ‘Chieftain’ and ‘Conqueror’ Q. TV & music our car park at your own risk but we are fully centrally heated. A. Both boats are equipped with a do ask that a key is deposited with us. digital radio, freeview TV, 300 watt Q. Fuel, gas & water surround sound system, DVD and CD Q. What are the sleeping A. You will have enough diesel and gas player. Don’t forget to bring your iPod. arrangements on-board? for your trip, (2 weeks onlys) but you A. Both ’Chieftain’ and ’Conqueror’ will need to top up with water every Q. Are there any Buoyancy Aids? can sleep up to 6 people. There are other day. The water points are marked A. We will offer and make available two double cabins, each with en suite on the map. buoyancy aids to everyone. facilities. The rear cabin can convert to two singles and there is an additional Q. Overseas visitors Q. How do I find you? double in the front cabin if required. A. Phone: 00447 833190115 or A. Follow the link: 00441295 816 025. Normally we will www.twyfordwharfnarrowboats.co.uk Q. Can I fish? collect you from Banbury Railway A. It is your responsibility to get the correct Station. We can arrange collection from Q. Can I park? rod licence, permit or day ticket. No live Birmingham Airport. If you wish, bring A. Yes, but if you will have more than one fishing bait inside the boats please. your national flag to display on the boat. car, contact us in advance. Parking is free. 14 Helpful suggestions

Our almost A–Z of canal holidays…

Helpful suggestions to get the best out of your holiday Helpful suggestions

E Do not cruise the narrow boat M Remember, you will need to cruise whilst under the influence of at least five hours a day to keep alcohol. This is a dangerous the power system charged and try practice and there are more not to burn power unnecessarily. and more cases of boaters being It is extremely inconvenient if the breathalysed by the police. lights go out!.

F If you wish to bring a bicycle N What should I take on or canoe we wish to know in a narrow boat holiday? advance. A bicycle or canoe would Your boat will come fully equipped be brought entirely at your own in terms of bedding, crockery, risk in all circumstances. Please cutlery, fuel and gas for cooking. also see our terms and conditions You will need to provide food, of booking. (there is a Sainsbury’s close by), and any drink that you would like G Note that walking or sitting on the to help the time pass by. But you roof of the boat whilst it is in motion need not bring too much since is extremely dangerous. It is easy there are numerous waterside not to notice the arch of a bridge! pubs for you to discover and shops selling produce local to the area. A Do not bring too much luggage. H When outside the cabin, children Cases are not a good idea as under sixteen years old should O Y our boat is well equipped with storage on a narrow boat is limited. wear lifejackets at all times. These a hob, oven, grill and fridge, Folding, collapsible bags are best. will be provided at reception. plenty of glasses, plates and cutlery. A refundable deposit is levied. We will supply bedding for the B Do not bring your best clothes. Lifejackets are also available respective number of persons on Be practical and remember to bring for other age groups. board, pillows, duvet, one towel something warm and something per person and undersheet. You waterproof. This is England and whilst I If anybody should fall in the canal will also find on board some basic we do not suffer monsoons, it can - turn off the engine at once. everyday cleaning items, such as (and does) rain at a moment’s notice. washing up liquid, lavatory paper, J Always take out personal and dish cloths and tea towels. C Change down and try and get into cancellation insurance to cover your lowest gear - slow down and the duration of your holiday - even p You should aim to bring with you: relax, you are on holiday, not if you are arriving from the UK. wet weather gear, a hat (to keep taking part in a race. the sun off and the rain!) non-slip K A void bringing the laptop! shoes, a torch, camera, gloves for D Alw ays consider your fellow boaters working the locks and sun screen. and others using the canal and its L F ollow the simple daily service Any life-jackets required will be environs - this includes the wildlife. schedule. supplied for you. Full week prices for 2017

Full week prices for 2017 ‘Chieftain’ and ‘Conqueror’ Prices for 2017

January/February All weeks Call for prices To make a booking March Saturday 4th £747 please complete on-line Saturday 11th £747 reservation or call Saturday 18th £747 07833 190115 or Saturday 25th £804 April Saturday 1st £850 01295 816025 (Colin) Saturday 8th £850 Saturday 15th £899 Saturday 22nd £899 All prices include diesel, gas, any Canal Saturday 29th £925 & River Trust charges, bedding, towels, welcome pack and car parking for up to May Saturday 6th £935 two cars. Please note we reserve the right Saturday 13th £935 to charge a fuel surcharge. Saturday 20st £975 Saturday 27th £1,150 A 15% discount will be allowed for second week and 30% on a third June Saturday 3rd £1,053 consecutive week. Saturday 10th £1,256 Saturday 17th £1,256 Returning customers will receive a Saturday 24th £1,256 10% discount. July Saturday 1st £1,385 A maximum of two dogs charged at £20. Saturday 8th £1,385 We will hold reservations for a maximum of Saturday 15th £1,435 Saturday 22nd £1,435 7 days only if a deposit has not been paid. Saturday 29th £1,435 Full Terms & Conditions can be found at: August Saturday 5th £1,434 www.twyfordwharfnarrowboats.co.uk Saturday 12th £1,435 Saturday 19th £1,435 Saturday 26th £1,321

September Saturday 2nd £1,321 Saturday 9th £1,125 Saturday 16th £995 Saturday 23rd £995 OUR PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE Saturday 30th £924 We guarantee you will not find October Saturday 7th £850 another hire company offering better Saturday 14th £850 prices than ours on an equivalent sized Saturday 21st £764 boat with same number of berths of Saturday 28th £764 approximately the same age. If you do we are happy to match their price. All prices are listed in pounds sterling per boat, Irrespective of the number of passengers (max 6) 16

Main image: Low over the Oxford above: Cruising the canals Your home from home 17

What you will find on-board ‘Chieftain’ and ‘Conqueror’…

Your home from home

“ Ev erything you need for Home form home a comfortable, easy holiday.”

Our boats benefit from: | Double Glazed front windows | Carpeting throughout (except kitchen and bathroom areas) | Double beds 6’3” x 4’ and Single beds 6’3” x 2’ both with interior sprung mattresses | Full central heating with radiators and airing cupboard | Colour TV | Radio/CD player | DVD Player | Full size shower | 140 gallons stainless steel water tank | 4 ring cooker/oven/grill | Electric fridge with freezer compartment | Cigar lighter plug point for mobile phone/camcorder charging | Macerator toilets to discrete tanks | Cruiser stern | 100w inverters available at base for computers, playstations, mobile phones etc.

In the Galley... 1 Sugar bowl On the Table... Navigating... Water and washing... 4 ring cooker, 1 Cruet set One each of the 1 Boarding plank 100 gallon oven, grill 1 Teapot following per berth: 1 Boat pole freshwater tank Stainless steel sink 1 Fruit bowl Dessert knife 1 Boat hook Running hot and Washing up bowl 2 Ashtrays Table knife 1 Water hose cold water by Dish draining rack 1 Pair scissors Dessert fork 1 Life ring automatic pump to Refrigerator (4 cubic ft 4 Serving spoons Table fork 2 Mooring chains wash basin, shower with small freezer unit) 1 Fish slice Teaspoon 2 Mooring spikes and sink 1 Kettle 1 Tea strainer Dessert spoon 1 Club hammer Flush pump-out 1 Frying pan 1 Tin opener Soup spoon 2 Double windlasses toilet and shower 3 Saucepans & lids 1 Bottle opener Tea plate 1 Deck mop Towels (1 per person) 1 Pudding basin 1 Corkscrew Dinner plate 1 Umbrella 1 Colander 1 Grillpan Cereal bowl Heating... 1 Casserole 1 Enamel plate Cup and saucer Headroom Central heating 1 Mixing bowl 1 Pedal bin Mug Over 6’ 1” boiler and hot tank 1 One pint jug 1 Potato masher Egg cup with airing cupboard 1 Water jug 1 Pair oven gloves Beer glass Engine 1 Roasting tin 1 Toast rack Wine glass Water cooled with Electrical 1 Cafetiere 2 Tea towels single lever control Equipment... 1 Bread bin 1 Dishcloth Bedding... 240v shaver point 1 Bread board Washing-up liquid Duvets and covers For Cleaning... (for shaver only) 1 Bread knife Sponge scourer 1 Feather and 1 foam 1 First aid kit Hair dryer 1 Grater Soap pillow per person 1 Dustpan and brush 12v socket 1 Mixing bowl Toilet paper 1 Interior sprung 1 Bucket Cigar lighter 1 Carving knife Matches Mattress/cover 1 Toilet brush Colour television 1 Carving fork per bed 1 Carpet sweeper Radio/CD/DVD player 1 Steele 1 Set of linen USB charger 2 Cooks knives 2 Pillowcases per 3pin 240v charger 1 Wooden spoon person Electric lighting 1 Butter dish throughout Booking form

About you Title: (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms) Address: Surname: Initials: Daytime tel No: Mobile No: Post Code: This is essential Evening No Email address:

Your holiday Your Party (Forename name/Surname/Age of each crew) Your dates: from / / to / / 1. Age Please state what boating experience you or your crew have: 2. Age

3. Age 4. Age 5. Age Your bed linen: (Please fill in numbers required) 6. Age Doubles: Singles:

Your Holiday Cost Your card details Basic hire charge week one (see Hire Charges): £ Name on card: Boat hire charge week two, less 10% £ I wish to pay by q Cheque q Credit Card* q Debit card◊ Boat hire charge week three, less 25% £ Card Number: Pets (max 2 @ £20): £ Damage waiver: £ 51.00 Issue Expiry Valid from Security Number Total: £ Less Loyalty discount 10% £ Payment only accepted if your address details above match that of Total: £ the credit/debit card Deposit at time of booking 25% £ * Please note that there is a Credit Card charge of 2.5% per transaction Balance payable £ ◊ No charge for debit cards To be paid six weeks prior to your holiday start date If you prefer we can take your credit card  If you do not take out a damage waiver a £350 refundable deposit is required at the start of your holiday payable in cash. details by telephone or on this form  applies to any returning clients who have holidayed with us for a week or more previously

Booking confirmation Please telephone us first to reserve your booking. To be valid this booking must be signed. Your signature Then complete and send this form with your deposit to: confirms that you are over 25 years of age and agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions of Hire and you agree Twyford Wharf Narrow Boats to be held responsible for the balance of Hire when due. The Old Barn Twyford Wharf Signature: Adderbury Name in print: Nr Banbury OX17 3JN Date: CONDITIONS OF HIRE – PLEASE READ CARFULLY 19 1. Definition been received by the Company. The booking deposit must be for getting the boat off mud banks or other grounding and for In these terms and conditions “The Company” means Twyford sent with the booking application. The deposit is 25% of the removal of weeds, rope or other matter from propellers. The Hirer Wharf Narrow Boats. “The Hirer” means the person or persons total. The balance of the price is due not less than six weeks shall notify the Company if any of these operations cannot be named in the booking confirmation. Where there is more than before hire Start Date. Time of payment shall be of the essence carried out without risk of accident or damage and shall comply one Hirer they shall be individually responsible and liable of the contract. For bookings made within six weeks before hire with the Company’s instructions. Otherwise the Hirer shall be under the agreement. “The Conditions” means the conditions Start Date full payment must accompany the booking form. liable for any loss or damage incurred. set out in this form. “The Price” means the price for the booking set out in the booking confirmation. “The Start Date” 7. Insurance and Security Deposit 11. Hirer’s Property means the date when the booking starts as set out in the The Company insures the boat and equipment and against The Company will be under no liability for any booking confirmation. “The End Date” means the date when public liability risks. The policy does not cover personal loss of or damage to vehicles or contents of the the booking ends as set out in the booking confirmation. accident or the Hirer’s personal belongings or cancellation Hirer’s or other person’s property on the boat and the Hirer is advised to make his own insurance or elsewhere or however caused except by the 2. Booking Agreement arrangements. The Company’s policy excludes damage arising Company’s negligence. Hirers are advised not A booking is a legal agreement. Submission of a completed from speeding, cill damage, rudder or stern gear, TV. aerials, to leave any valuable items in the car. The booking form is an offer by the Hirer to hire and the booking chimneys, malicious or intentional damage, other vessels and Company may return Hirer’s property left agreement is made only if and when the Company confirms the their equipment, the waterway, late return of boat and return behind on the boat if claimed. booking by written booking confirmation. Telephone bookings of boat in unclean condition. The Hirer will indemnify the do not create legal agreements and any offer by the Company to Company from and against all costs, damage, expenses, 12. Fuel hold a reservation is not legally binding. The agreement includes liability and claims however arising from the negligence, The boat is handed over ready fuelled and these Conditions which the client accepts having read and agreed neglect or default of the Hirer to the extent that they are the price includes the cost of fuel consumed. them. The entire contract between the Company and the Hirer not covered by the Company’s policy. The Company may make a fuel surcharge if is contained in these Conditions and the booking form and there is a material increase in the fuel costs duty. no representations, terms, warranty or condition expressed or 8. Safety and Other Rules Refuelling may only take place at the premises implied shall be deemed to be or have been made or agreed The Hirer agrees to comply with the following rules at all of suppliers designated by the Company. Conditions of hire or imported by reference to any other writing, advertisement times for the health and safety of the persons on the boat or conversation. The Hirer acknowledges that no statement or and other persons and for safeguarding the boat and other 13. Pets representation which may have been made by or on behalf of the property: Not to tow other craft or allow the boat to be Allowed at a charge of £15 for any or all but not Company induced the Hirer to enter into the contract and that towed excepting only professional assistance in the event of in excess of 2. No indulgence, forbearance or delay any such statements or representations do not form part of the breakdown or emergency. Not to cruise after sunset or before by the Company or delay permitted by the Company contract. Any liability of the Company and any remedy of the sunrise. The boat is equipped only for daytime use. To observe shall constitute any bar to its enforcement of its rights at Hirer in respect of any such statement or representation is all speed limits, not to race and not to cruise at a speed which any time and no waiver in respect of any breach shall operate excluded save that in so far as liability in respect of any particular disturbs or inconveniences other waterway users. Not to take as a waiver in respect of any other subsequent breach. statement or representation may not be excluded by law. or have on the boat any dinghies, canoes, inflatables, portable heaters, vehicles, lighting equipment, TV sets, electrical 14. Complaints 3. Group Bookings, Age Limits and Unsuitable Hirers appliances (other than electric razors), inflammable liquids or The Hirer must check the boat and its contents and equipment Single sex groups and persons under the age of 21 may not substances, gas cylinders, car batteries, firearms or any other fully on arrival and notify the Company of any alleged hire the boat. The Company may at its discretion cancel the items which might create dangers or hazards without the deficiencies or shortcomings before the boat leaves. The Hirer booking and refuse to hand over the boat to any person or Company’s prior written permission. Not to use the boat for will be responsible for any items which are subsequently group who in its opinion is not suitable to take charge on the business purposes. Not to allow on the boat at any time more found to be missing or damaged. Any shortcomings grounds of age, ill health, disability, inexperience, suspected than 7 persons. To give way to laden or unladen cargo boats, subsequently discovered must be notified to the Company influence of alcohol or drugs or any other reason. In this event sailing craft, rowing boats and other human propelled craft. by telephone immediately in order to give the Company the Company will refund any monies paid and the contract Not to take the boat on to tidal waters, without the Company’s the opportunity to take any necessary remedial action. shall be discharged without further liability on either party. The written permission. To cruise only on British Waterway The Company shall not be liable in respect of any matter Company may repossess the boat at any time if in the opinion approved canals and rivers. Not to have or carry any live bait which is not so notified immediately and in any event shall of the Company the Hirer is unsuitable for the reasons given on the boat. At all times to observe all bylaws, navigational not be liable in respect of any matter which is notified after above or if the Hirer is not behaving responsibly or if the boat limits or instructions and advice of British Waterways and the end of the hire period. The boat may then have been taken or any persons are at risk. In this event the Hirer shall remain other navigational authorities and the Company and their over by another Hirer and may not be available for inspection. liable to pay the hire price and no refund shall be due. respective officers and employees. The Company reserves the right at its discretion without liability to restrict cruising areas I5. Exemption 4. Cancellations and Changes or routes in the light of prevailing conditions. These conditions The Company shall not be liable for any matters arising from any The agreement (including payment terms) is a legally binding include fast current flow, and repairs or maintenance of locks cause beyond the Company’s reasonable control or not due to contract and may not be cancelled or amended except as and canals by British Waterways. the Company’s negligence or wilful default including (without provided in the Conditions. A Hirer who wants to cancel or limitation) death or personal injury of Hirers, their crew and change a booking must notify the Company immediately by 9. Accidents passengers, loss of or damage to property, non-fulfilment or telephone and at the same time confirm in writing. In the The Hirer is in charge of the boat and is responsible for its safe interruption of the booking or delays, breakdowns, mechanical event of a cancellation the deposit will be forfeited and the navigation. In the event of any accident or damage to the boat, problems, defects, damage, restrictions or cruising, obstructions, Hirer will pay the balance on the due date. The Company other craft or the waterway the Hirer must: Obtain and record the repairs or damage to waterways, non availability of routes, may waive the balance price (or part of it) at its discretion name of any other boat and names and addresses of all parties navigational works, storms, floods, droughts, ice, shortage of if the boat is re-let. It is a condition that the Hirer protects involved including the other boat owners and other hirers. Notify water or other weather conditions, rationing, shortage or non himself against cancellation liability. In the event of any claim the Company by telephone immediately with full details of the availability of fuel or in respect of any consequential loss, being disallowed for whatever reason the Hirer remains liable accident including damage incurred. NOT IN ANY damage, expense, injury or claim. Hirers are recommended for the full hire charges. It is therefore recommended that the CIRCUMSTANCES ADMIT OR ALLOW ANY OTHER PERSONS to take out personal holiday insurance cover. Hirer will take out his own cancellation insurance. ON THE BOAT TO ADMIT LIABILITY TO ANY OTHER PERSON. Not to carry out or have carried out any repairs without the 16. Disputes 5. Hire Period, Collection and Return of Boat consent of the Company. Proceed in accordance with and follow Any dispute, difference or question which may at any time arise The hire period for ‘Challenger’ will normally be between the Company’s instructions. In the event of accident the out of the booking contract may be referred at the Company’s 2.30pm on the Start Date and the boat will be returned Company may repossess the boat and the hiring contract shall sole discretion to a single arbitrator to be agreed between the by 10.00 am on the End Date. The Hirer must notify the then terminate without liability on the Company. In the event that parties. The decision of such arbitrator (acting as an expert and Company of any likely delay in arrival as soon as possible by the Companys insurance cover is prejudiced or invalidated by not as an arbitrator) including any direction as to payment of telephone. Before the Hirer takes the boat over the Company any failure on the part of the Hirer to comply with the provisions fees and costs in the arbitration shall be binding on both parties. will give the Hirer such instructions that it sees fit, with of this condition the Hirer shall indemnify the Company particular attention to safety and safe handling of the boat. in respect of all liability claims, loss, damage or expenses 17. Jurisdiction In the event that the boat is not available because of incurred. The Hirer is liable for and shall indemnify the The contract between the Company and the Hirer shall be circumstances beyond the Company’s control (for example Company against any claim or charge made by any Waterway deemed to have been made in England and shall be governed damage, mechanical breakdown, late return) the Company Authority for damage to waterway property or loss of water. in all respects by English law. The Hirer shall submit to the shall refund any payments made but shall not otherwise be jurisdiction of the English courts provided that the Company liable and the contract shall be discharged. On the end date 10. Maintenance, Repairs, Damage and Breakdown at its option may bring any legal proceedings against the the Hirer is responsible for allowing enough time to ensure The Hirer is responsible for and will keep and maintain the Hirer from the courts in any other country. prompt return, In the event of delay the Hirer shall be liable boat and its equipment and contents and shall return the same to pay the sum of £35.00 per hour or part hour of the delay in at the end of the hire term in accordance with the Company’s 18. Waiver returning the boat or giving possession, and to indemnify the instructions and in good clean and tidy order and condition. The No indulgence, forbearance or delay by the Company or Company in respect of all other expenses and losses it may Hirer shall notify the Company immediately by telephone in the delay permitted by the Company shall constitute any bar sustain by reason of such delay. This condition is strictly event of breakdown, damage, theft or loss and shall provide full to its enforcement of its rights at any time and no waiver enforced in the interests of subsequent hirers of the boat details and comply with the Company’s instructions. The Hirer in respect of any breach shall operate as a waiver in respect because the Company may not have sufficient time to fit must not undertake or have undertaken any repairs, adjustment of any other subsequent breach. out and deliver the boat to subsequent hirers. The Hirer is or service without the Company’s prior approval. Any repairs or responsible to return the boat to the base. If the Hirer fails to replacements by the Hirer without the Company’s approval will 19.Death, personal injury or loss of property do so, except for unavoidable cause, the Hirer will be liable not be accepted. While the boat and the contents are insured We shall have no liability to you for the death or personal to reimburse the Company the cost for recovering the boat. the Hirer shall be primarily liable to indemnify the Company in injury to you or any member of your party, unless this results respect of any damage or loss arising from any failure of the Hirer from the act or omission of the Company. You must take all 6. Prices and Payment to comply with his obligations under the conditions or from necessary steps to safeguard your personal property. No Prices are in pounds sterling. The Hirer shall reimburse the carelessness or negligence. A damage deposit payment is not liability to you is accepted in respect of damage to or loss Company on demand for any expenses incurred in representing required, however the hirer will agree to be liable for damages to of such property except where the damage or loss is caused cheques. Payment is not made until cash or cleared funds have the boat up to the value of £200. The Hirer shall be responsible by our negligence. Twyford Wharf Narrow Boats The Old Barn Twyford Wharf Adderbury Nr Banbury OX17 3JN

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