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| Our Hotelboat
Katie is a 70 ft long and 6ft 10ins
wide hotelboat which is just about the biggest that can go through the
locks on the English Canal System that was designed in the 1700’s. The
accommodation is divided into two double cabins and one twin cabin. A
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| The interior of the hotelboat is designed to make
the most of the space but make you feel as near at home as possible.
The hotelboat is centrally heated and has mains electric with
sophisticated LED lighting. The layout has been designed to provide
maximum personal space and privacy with these features. |
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Full width cabins
each with a separate entrance, avoiding the need to walk through other
guests' cabins. Each cabin on the hotel boat has a wardrobe, built in
drawers, reading lights and those little extras. Interior sprung
mattresses are provided for your comfort.*
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| View towards door to
corridor and shower room. |
View towards door to
Galley looking left. |
View towards door to
Galley. |
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| Double Cabin 2:
Typical Wardrobe. |
Double Cabin 2: View
(left) towards the bed head. |
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| Double Cabin 2: View
towards the bed head. |
Double Cabin 3: View
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Separate Shower
Rooms with modern full flush toilet, wash basin and power shower is
available between each cabin. Every guest is provided with a full towel
bundle and complimentary toiletries.
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| Power
shower. |
Shower between
Cabin. |
Wash Basin and Towel
Rail. |
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| Toilet. |
Toilet and
Washbasin. | |
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The saloon has
comfortable seating for relaxation and dining. A small bar is available;
together with DVD equipment for home viewing should the weather prove
inclement for an evening stroll to the local pub. Guests may bring their
own drinks on condition that consumption is confined to their personal
cabin as in a land based hotel.
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| Coffee tables
positioned. |
Dining table
positioned. |
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| View from front
door. |
View from kitchen
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Outside at the front
and back of the hotelboat, comfortable seating is provided but in the
front, whether rain or shine it enables you to watch the world go by.
Seating is provided at the back to sit with the steerer and see journey
from a totally different aspect in the open.
*Walkthrough cabins during the day to access
external seating is only available by agreement of all guests on each
cruise. Access in evenings and morning is via towpath as shown on boat
plan.
Don't just take our
word for the Away4awhile experience, see what our guests have to say!
Catering for our
guests on the hotelboat is provided through a personal cook, for all
meals which are served from a fully equipped galley. All food is freshly
prepared on the day taking into account dietary and personal preferences.
More this way.
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| Kitchen (Galley) view
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Kitchen (Galley) view
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Kitchen (Galley) view
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