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Calcutt Boats

Calcutt Boats is located at Napton Junction in Warwickshire, providing a perfect jumping off point for some of the most varied and exciting canal routes in the UK. This friendly boatyard can provide suitable accommodation for parties from 4-9 people, whether enthusiastic beginners or experienced boating holiday-makers.

Some of the most beautiful and unusual cities in the country are easily accessible from these waterways on relaxing circular routes that begin and end at Napton Junction. Take your pick from the dreaming spires of Oxford and its lush green waterways, the historic city of Coventry, with its beautiful cathedral that mixes old and new architecture or Birmingham, once an industrial powerhouse at the centre of a revolution – today a cosmopolitan city full of character.

Calcutt Boats is also an easy cruise from Shakespeare’s home at Stratford-Upon-Avon, a gorgeous, rural town steeped in history, its location on the Avon makes this the perfect town to explore by boat.

The traditional narrowboats are cleverly designed to offer maximum comfort as you chug along the canals, including fixed-berth beds, and also come with all modern conveniences, including thermostatic heating for the colder months, TV, CD/DVD player and a hairdryer.

With over 30 years experience in hiring and teaching on narrowboats, you can be sure that a trip with Calcutt Boats will prove a highly relaxing experience, allowing you to explore the heart of England by water, at your own speed. In every direction from this ideally located base is beautiful countryside and exciting attractions to explore. All you need to do is take your pick which ones to start with!