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Kate Boats
Experience the charm of narrowboating with comfort and style
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Retail Store
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Experience the charm of narrowboating with comfort and style
Kate Boats offers exceptional narrowboat rentals for an unforgettable experience on the canals. Located at Stockton Top Marina in Southam, customers rave about the friendly and welcoming service, as well as the meticulously maintained boats. Options range from cozy two-person crafts to spacious family-sized vessels, each equipped with modern amenities. Customers appreciate the included fuel and water, making their journeys hassle-free. With a Google rating of 5/5 from satisfied patrons, Kate Boats is known for making every holiday enjoyable, whether it’s a relaxed weekend getaway or a longer adventure.
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Weekly or short-break hires of fully-equipped narrowboats, from cozy models for couples to larger boats with multiple cabins.
Pricing includes fuel, water, and basic amenities, with no hidden costs for a stress-free holiday.
Comprehensive training on boat handling and lock navigation, plus ongoing assistance during your trip.
Immaculate boats featuring central heating, kitchens, bathrooms, and spacious living areas for comfort.
Expert advice on scenic routes, pub stops (like The Folly in Napton), and local attractions.
Overall rating
Ged O'Neill
Once again great service. The guys did all they could to make our narrowboat holiday happen through very challenging times (due to the water levels). We had a great week and would like to thank everyone once again. I have, and would wholeheartedly recommend this company again.
Chris
2nd year spending a week aboard a Kate's Boat, very friendly and helpful. We had a great time again, the boat (Dorothy Constance) was ideal for the 2 of us, not too big whilst feeling spacious inside too. Great value with the fuel being included.
Stuart Wainwright
We spent a long weekend on Thomas David. A cracking, little narrowboat with central heating and well-equipped kitchen. It was immaculate! Kate Boats staff were very welcoming and helped us get to grips with the boat and the locks. Highly recommend a stop at The Folly, Napton. Route to Warwick via Leamington was stunning in the autumn sun. Plenty of locks which we loved doing. Everyone on the canal is so friendly. We can't wait to be back and do it all over again!
Chris Walden
We hired 'Robert' one of their larger boats recently for a few days. Excellent experience all round from the welcome on arrival to the facilities on board the boat. Two double cabins and two singles, two bathrooms and a good size kitchen/living area. Nice space up front for sitting out too. Great price too including fuel, water etc.. They will give instruction if you haven't done it before. We will definitely be booking again. Thank you.
Sue
Brilliant weekend break, booked at the last minute, soon after the end of lockdown. The team couldn't have been more helpful with regard to booking/pick up/drop off. The boat, Madeleine, was well-equipped and very comfortable - it's a loooong time since we hired a narrow boat and the level of comfort is in a different league from 25 years ago!
