Sandpiper
These boats can sleep a maximum of 6 people.
This narrow boat class consists of the following boats:
Curlew Sandpiper from Whitchurch
Greater Spotted Sandpiper from Wrenbury
Green Sandpiper from Falkirk
Knot Sandpiper from Alvechurch
Purple Sandpiper from Gayton
Spotted Sandpiper from Hilperton
Tahiti Sandpiper from Worcester
Terek Sandpiper from Hilperton
Upland Sandpiper from Hilperton
Wood Sandpiper from Alvechurch
Boat Layout(s)
Sandpiper Layout 1
Sandpiper Layout 2
Sandpiper Layout 3
Sandpiper Layout 4
Facilities
The following facilities can be found on board many of the boats in this class
Boat Information
Design
The Alvechurch Sandpiper is a 63ft long, 6 berth semi-traditional 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
4 Speaker 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 a shower with bi-fold door and a 240v shaver socket. There is also a large mirror in the bathroom, Extractor fan.
Berth
Wider beds. As this is a 6 berth boat, there is a choice of a double berth or two singles in both the centre and rear cabins. All permanent beds have interior sprung mattresses. An optional dinette/double is available saloon area. TV in each cabin.
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
LED lighting throughout. 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
A safe is supplied on the boat (except on boats based at Gailey), as are helmsman's waterproofs and an umbrella. Front deck table. Tuition, and buoyancy aids, are supplied free of charge.
Virtual Tour
Holidays on the Sandpiper boat class
AVAILABLE
Monday 20th May 2024 to Friday 24th May 2024
Boat name : Spotted Sandpiper
Sleeps a maximum : 6 people.
Nights aboard : 4
Boat Price - Was £1,599.00
Save £479.70
Discount - Last Minute
Now £1119.30
AVAILABLE
Saturday 1st June 2024 to Tuesday 4th June 2024
Boat name : Purple Sandpiper
Sleeps a maximum : 6 people.
Nights aboard : 3
Boat Price - Was £1,699.00
Save £509.70
Discount - Last Minute
Now £1189.30
AVAILABLE
Saturday 1st June 2024 to Saturday 8th June 2024
Boat name : Greater Spotted Sandpiper
Sleeps a maximum : 6 people.
Nights aboard : 7
Boat Price - Was £2,299.00
Save £689.70
Discount - Last Minute
Now £1609.30
AVAILABLE
Friday 14th June 2024 to Monday 17th June 2024
Boat name : Terek Sandpiper
Sleeps a maximum : 6 people.
Nights aboard : 3
Boat Price - Was £1,699.00
Save £509.70
Discount - Last Minute
Now £1189.30
AVAILABLE
Friday 14th June 2024 to Monday 17th June 2024
Boat name : Spotted Sandpiper
Sleeps a maximum : 6 people.
Nights aboard : 3
Boat Price - Was £1,699.00
Save £509.70
Discount - Last Minute
Now £1189.30
AVAILABLE
Friday 21st June 2024 to Monday 24th June 2024
Boat name : Green Sandpiper
Sleeps a maximum : 6 people.
Nights aboard : 3
Boat Price : £1699.00
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.