Goose
These boats can sleep a maximum of 8 people.
This narrow boat class consists of the following boats:
Blue Goose from Hilperton
Upland Goose from Gailey
White Fronted Goose from Hilperton
Boat Layout(s)
Goose Layout 1
Goose Layout 2
Goose Layout 3
Goose Layout 4
Facilities
The following facilities can be found on board many of the boats in this class
Boat Information
Design
The Alvechurch Goose is a 69ft long, 8 berth semi-traditional stern narrowboat. It has a quiet water-cooled diesel engine with simple to use controls.
Features
There is full radiator central heating on the boat. A 200 gallon water tank supplies the hot and cold running water. There is a double-filtered drinking water system. There is carpeting in the saloon and bedrooms.
Saloon
Radio/CD player; colour TV/DVD player.
Kitchen
The kitchen is fully equipped and has a 4 burner gas cooker with grill and oven; refrigerator; sink and drainer; saucepans; cooking utensils; crockery and cutlery appropriate for the number of berths. There is plenty of storage space and work surfaces. Also supplied are a microwave; toaster and Cafetiere
Bathroom
There are two bathrooms, each with a wash hand basin, electrically operated flush toilet and shower or hip bath/shower, and a 240v shaver socket.
Berth
As this is an 8 berth boat, there is a choice of a double berth or two singles in the rear and one centre cabin. There is a fixed double in the other centre cabin. These beds have interior sprung mattresses. An optional dinette/double is available in the saloon.
Bedding
Freshly laundered bedding is supplied for each crew member, as per your requirements. Additional bedding is available upon request. Towels are also supplied - one medium sized towel per crew member, and one hand towel per bathroom.
Electric
12v mobile phone charging point (please remember to bring your own car charging lead). The 2kw inverter supplies 240v electricity to certain appliances and to a socket on the boat. (Please note: if you decide to use any of your own electrical appliances, you do so at your own risk).
Welcome Pack
A welcome pack is provided, consisting of washing-up liquid (x1); dishcloth (x1); tea towel (x1); floor cloth (x1); toilet roll and bin liner.
Additional Information
Tuition, and buoyancy aids, are supplied free of charge. A safe is supplied on the boat (except on boats based at Gailey), as are helmsman's waterproofs and an umbrella.
Virtual Tour
Holidays on the Goose boat class
AVAILABLE
Saturday 1st June 2024 to Saturday 8th June 2024
Boat name : Upland Goose
Sleeps a maximum : 8 people.
Nights aboard : 7
Boat Price - Was £2,499.00
Save £749.70
Discount - Last Minute
Now £1749.30
AVAILABLE
Saturday 22nd June 2024 to Saturday 29th June 2024
Boat name : White Fronted Goose
Sleeps a maximum : 8 people.
Nights aboard : 7
Boat Price : £2599.00
AVAILABLE
Saturday 29th June 2024 to Saturday 6th July 2024
Boat name : Upland Goose
Sleeps a maximum : 8 people.
Nights aboard : 7
Boat Price - Was £2,599.00
Save £389.85
Discount - May Sale
Now £2209.15
AVAILABLE
Saturday 29th June 2024 to Saturday 13th July 2024
Boat name : Upland Goose
Sleeps a maximum : 8 people.
Nights aboard : 14
Boat Price - Was £5,398.00
Save £1349.50
Multiweek Discount 25%
Now £4048.50
AVAILABLE
Saturday 29th June 2024 to Saturday 20th July 2024
Boat name : Upland Goose
Sleeps a maximum : 8 people.
Nights aboard : 21
Boat Price - Was £8,197.00
Save £2049.25
Multiweek Discount 25%
Now £6147.75
AVAILABLE
Saturday 6th July 2024 to Saturday 13th July 2024
Boat name : Upland Goose
Sleeps a maximum : 8 people.
Nights aboard : 7
Boat Price - Was £2,799.00
Save £419.85
Discount - May Sale
Now £2379.15
The boat images shown depict the style of boat and may not be the actual boat offered. The colour and boat layouts may vary slightly. If you need specific advice on boat layouts, please contact us.