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- Canal Boat Hire
- The Mon & Brec Canal Boat Hire
- Gilwern Princess
Gilwern Princess - 4 berth narrowboat
A 36ft 4 berth narrowboat, suitable for small families or a small group of friends.
- Sleeps 2 to 4
- Pet friendly
- 1 shower
- Departure Point Gilwern, Monmouthshire, South Wales
A 36ft 4 berth narrowboat, suitable for small families or a small group of friends. This boat is dog & pet friendly. Located on the The Mon & Brec with it's rural character and tranquillity that provides a stark contrast to its original purpose as an industrial corridor for coal and iron.
If you have any questions about narrowboat Gilwern Princess, please do not hesitate to contact us via live chat or simply give us a call. We are happy to answer any queries.
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The Hire Base
Road House Narrowboats
About Road House Narrowboats
A small family-run business, it is the oldest company offering canal boat hire on the Mon & Brec Canal. It is run by Nigel and Sally Curtis, who have 5 traditional narrowboats specifically designed for easy handling in the shallow waters of the Mon & Brec Canal.
Location
50 Main Rd, Gilwern, Abergavenny NP7 0AS
Public Transport
Abergavenny train station is 6 minute drive from the hire base and Sally and Nigel are happy to collect you from the station. The station has good links good links to the main network via Newport.
Hire Base Terms & Conditions
The boat has a cruiser style stern - the largest deck area, with space for others to stand and join the helmsman & an integrated safety rail.
This Rear double bed can convert into 2 singles either side of the cabin. An additional bunk can be added above the starboard side single via special arrangement which is suitable for a child. This would make the boat suitable for 2 adults & 3 children.
The saloon has seating for 4 people, the table and chairs can either be converted into a double bed or two singles.
Additional outside area with fixed corner seating for 2 people.
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An overview of documented routes from each hire base.
How to use this map: You can select a route from the left menu, this will then be displayed on the map. You can also add attractions and pubs using the two checkboxes above the map.
miles, locks, hours cruising
miles, locks, hours cruising
Popular routes from this hire base
The Hire Base
Road House Narrowboats
About Road House Narrowboats
A small family-run business, it is the oldest company offering canal boat hire on the Mon & Brec Canal. It is run by Nigel and Sally Curtis, who have 5 traditional narrowboats specifically designed for easy handling in the shallow waters of the Mon & Brec Canal.
Location
50 Main Rd, Gilwern, Abergavenny NP7 0AS
Public Transport
Abergavenny train station is 6 minute drive from the hire base and Sally and Nigel are happy to collect you from the station. The station has good links good links to the main network via Newport.
Hire Base Terms & Conditions
Featured canal side pubs & eateries
There are multiple pubs & eateries accessible on our short routes from Gilwern, Monmouthshire, South Wales for inspiration we've noted a few of them below.
In the lovely village of Llangynidr the dog friendly Coach & Horses Inn the overlooks the delightful Brecon and Monmouth Canal.
A family run pub full of character from flagstone floors to cosy open fires serving homecooked and locally sourced is located right on the banks of the Mon & Brec. The pub has limited get busy so be sure to all ahead to book a table
A pub garden right next to the gorgeous Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal This post on the Grown in wales website has nice summary with photos from the canal
