Wow what a lovely trip,so tranquil and relaxing ,went on coach trip.lovely cream tea ..even catered for my wife who is gluten free… A bar and toilet facilities on board ,..all staff very friendly … Even went through lock before turning round,chance to stretch legs and see horse and how lock works up close … Would highly recommend…
Thank you so much Steve, Sue, Jenny & Crew for the most wonderful experience today. Very relaxing drifting along the canal peacefully while enjoying the countryside in this beautiful county. Lovely to meet you all and thank you for making our trip really special with interesting facts and looking after us all, we would definitely recommend this delightful trip to anyone visiting or staying in the area.
We hired the self drive canal boat for the day, and had a wonderful time! The instructor was so lovely and helpful, and you really do have a whole day of cruising around. Instructions on the locks and driving were clear and delivered swiftly, and 7 of us comfortably fit on the boat. A very unique, fun day! Thank you!
It was the most serene experience I've ever had. The canal boat was horsedrawn by a beautiful shire cob called drummer. It was a two hour trip one hour each way and we got to experience the locks and how the boat is turned around. Really interesting. You couldn't hear anything but the birds oh sorry passing trains as I learnt that the canals help build the railways. Please really worth a trip. It is a small family business and the owners are lovely.
Absolutely fabulous way to spend a few hours on the canal. The Barge was really charming and we went through a lock and then back to Kintbury. A lovely way to step back in time....
What a wonderful way to spend a few hours relaxing in a beautiful setting. Monty the shire horse was such a good boy! Loved it.
If you like adrenalin and big buz, this is not for you! But if you'd rather chill for a couple of hours with only the nature's sounds, gently gliding on a river boat pulled by a horse, then you will love Kennet Horse Boat. The people looking after you during the journey are very helpful and approachable. This is the second time I went, and one of the guys remembered me! This mini croisière is a delight for those who like the country side and a peaceful ride.
A lovely way to spend a lazy afternoon on the river. Really peaceful with no engine as you trundle along the canal, a very different pace of life! The crew are really friendly and you can meet the horse who pulls the canal boat. Space to get out and stretch legs when you turn around and catering on board for a drink and a rest. Worth popping into the Dundas Arms at Kintbury after for a drink and a meal too!
Such a great day out !! All 11 of us enjoyed it so much, from the 9 month old to the 85 year old. Beautiful horse, boat and team who made us feel so welcome and relaxed. A really picturesque, tranquil journey along the canal, we really couldn't have wished for anything better. We even had hot drinks and cake along the way. Would highly recommend and can't wait to come back and do it again :)
Kennet Horse Boat Company is located at 1 Holt Rd, Kintbury, Hungerford RG17 9UY, UK
You can contact Kennet Horse Boat Company at +44 1488 658866
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