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Locations

Hilperton in England

Goytre in Wales

Falkirk in Scotland

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Canal boat grading scheme
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The Common Swift Canal Boat

A Swift class boat.

The Swift class canal boat is rated 5 Stars and can sleep up to 4 people.

DESIGN: BOAT DESIGN FEATURES All of our boats have full radiator central heating with hot and cold running water supplied from a 150-gallon water tank. We also include a double-filtered drinking water system. The Grebe has a 2kw Inverter that supplies 240-volt electricity to certain appliances and sockets on the boat. There is carpeting in the saloon and bedroom. Also features a security box / safe (Except from Gailey).

Canal Boat Layouts

Choose your boat layout on the booking form during the booking process.

Swift Layout 1

Swift Layout 2

FEATURES: Free Wi-Fi, Radio CD player with USB, LCD TV and DVD player, hairdryer, vacuum cleaner, 12v socket. The Swift class has additional 'creature comforts' such as LED lighting throughout, 2 TV's, Large mirror in the bathroom, shower with bi-fold door, 4 speaker CD/Radio, extractor in bathroom, Front deck table and wider beds.

KITCHEN: Fully equipped galley with 4 burner gas cooker complete with grill and oven, refrigerator, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. Microwave, toaster and cafetiere. Saucepans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery etc included.

BEDDING: Freshly laundered bedding for each crew member. Additional bedding available on request.

BATHROOM: One bathroom with washbasin, flush toilet, and shower. There is also a 240v shaver socket. 1 medium-size towel per crew member, plus 1 hand towel per bathroom.

The Swift class Onboard Facilities

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Television on board Mains electric sockets on board Carpets on board Compact Disc player on board Coffee maker on board DVD player on board Hairdryer on board Linen on board Microwave on board Safe on board Toaster on board Towels on board Vacuum cleaner on board

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