Heron
These boats can sleep a maximum of 5 people.
This narrow boat class consists of the following boats:
Great Blue Heron from Anderton
Humblot's Heron from Wrenbury
Night Heron from Whitchurch
White Faced Heron from Hilperton
Boat Layout(s)
Heron Layout 1
Heron Layout 2
Facilities
The following facilities can be found on board many of the boats in this class
Boat Information
Design
The Alvechurch Heron is a 58ft long, 5 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. The saloon and bedrooms have carpeting.
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
The bathroom comes complete with a wash hand basin, electronically operated flush toilet, and a hip bath/shower. A 240v shaver socket is also available.
Berth
As this is a 5 berth boat, there is a choice of a double berth or two singles in the rear cabin and fixed double in the centre cabin, all of which have interior sprung mattresses. An optional dinette/single 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 Heron boat class
AVAILABLE
Friday 31st May 2024 to Monday 3rd June 2024
Boat name : Night Heron
Sleeps a maximum : 5 people.
Nights aboard : 3
Boat Price - Was £1,299.00
Save £389.70
Discount - Last Minute
Now £909.30
AVAILABLE
Friday 31st May 2024 to Friday 7th June 2024
Boat name : Night Heron
Sleeps a maximum : 5 people.
Nights aboard : 7
Boat Price - Was £1,899.00
Save £569.70
Discount - Last Minute
Now £1329.30
AVAILABLE
Monday 3rd June 2024 to Friday 7th June 2024
Boat name : Night Heron
Sleeps a maximum : 5 people.
Nights aboard : 4
Boat Price - Was £1,299.00
Save £389.70
Discount - Last Minute
Now £909.30
AVAILABLE
Saturday 8th June 2024 to Saturday 15th June 2024
Boat name : White Faced Heron
Sleeps a maximum : 5 people.
Nights aboard : 7
Boat Price - Was £1,899.00
Save £569.70
Discount - Last Minute
Now £1329.30
AVAILABLE
Friday 14th June 2024 to Monday 17th June 2024
Boat name : Humblot's Heron
Sleeps a maximum : 5 people.
Nights aboard : 3
Boat Price - Was £1,299.00
Save £389.70
Discount - Last Minute
Now £909.30
AVAILABLE
Friday 14th June 2024 to Monday 17th June 2024
Boat name : Night Heron
Sleeps a maximum : 5 people.
Nights aboard : 3
Boat Price - Was £1,299.00
Save £389.70
Discount - Last Minute
Now £909.30
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.