Thrush
These boats can sleep a maximum of 6 people.
This narrow boat class consists of the following boats:
Swainson's Thrush from Hilperton
Veery Thrush from Aldermaston
Boat Layout(s)
Thrush Layout 1
Thrush Layout 2
Thrush Layout 3
Thrush Layout 4
Facilities
The following facilities can be found on board many of the boats in this class
Boat Information
Design
The Alvechurch Thrush is a 66ft long, 6 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. Carpeting in 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 a shower or hip bath/shower, and a 240v shaver socket.
Berth
As this is a 6 berth boat, there is a choice of a double berth or two singles in both the rear and centre cabins. These beds have interior sprung mattresses. An optional dinette/double or two single berths 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
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). 12v mobile phone charging point (please remember to bring your own car charging lead).
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. Tuition, and buoyancy aids, are supplied free of charge.
Virtual Tour
Holidays on the Thrush boat class
AVAILABLE
Friday 10th October 2025 to Monday 13th October 2025
Boat name : Swainson's Thrush
Sleeps a maximum : 6 people.
Nights aboard : 3
Boat Price : £999.00
AVAILABLE
Monday 13th October 2025 to Friday 17th October 2025
Boat name : Veery Thrush
Sleeps a maximum : 6 people.
Nights aboard : 4
Boat Price - Was £999.00
Save £299.70
Late Availability discount
Now £699.30
AVAILABLE
Monday 13th October 2025 to Monday 20th October 2025
Boat name : Veery Thrush
Sleeps a maximum : 6 people.
Nights aboard : 7
Boat Price - Was £1,399.00
Save £419.70
Late Availability discount
Now £979.30
AVAILABLE
Monday 13th October 2025 to Friday 24th October 2025
Boat name : Veery Thrush
Sleeps a maximum : 6 people.
Nights aboard : 11
Boat Price - Was £2,698.00
Save £809.40
Late Availability discount
Now £1888.60
AVAILABLE
Friday 17th October 2025 to Monday 20th October 2025
Boat name : Veery Thrush
Sleeps a maximum : 6 people.
Nights aboard : 3
Boat Price - Was £1,299.00
Save £389.70
Late Availability discount
Now £909.30
AVAILABLE
Friday 17th October 2025 to Monday 20th October 2025
Boat name : Swainson's Thrush
Sleeps a maximum : 6 people.
Nights aboard : 3
Boat Price : £1299.00
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.