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New Dawn - 8 berth widebeam
A 50ft 8 berth widebeam, suitable for large families or group of friends.
- Sleeps 2 to 8
- Pet friendly
- 1 shower
- Departure Point Leeds, Yorkshire
New Dawn is a spacious 8 berth widebeam holiday boat with a modern interior. She has two separate bedrooms, one with a fixed double bed, the other one with 2 bunk beds which sleep up to 4 people. The settee in the living area can also be converted into another double.
A canal boat holiday on New Dawn starts in the exciting Yorkshire city of Leeds, which is the ideal base for an exciting holiday into the Yorkshire Hills or towards Sheffield, the Calder Valley or perhaps around the famous Northern Pennine Ring.
If New Dawn is not available for your preferred holiday dates, then why not take a look at Charlotte, a 57 ft narrowboat which sleeps up to 6 people.
If you have any questions about narrowboat New Dawn, 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
The Boat Co North
About The Boat Co North
An independent hire base on the Yorkshire Waterways, The Boat Co North started with a hire boat, Emily, needing a new custodian. The company has since grown to add three more boats to the fleet, including a widebeam. John, the skipper at The Boat Co North, has had his own boat since 2013 and is there to help guests begin their own adventures.
Location
Castleton Mill, Castleton Cl, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS12 2DS
Public Transport
Leeds train station is a 7 min taxi drive or 21 min walk away from the hire base.
Hire Base Terms & Conditions
In the center cabin 4 single bunks provide sleeping space for 4. The bottom two bunks can be converted into a double.
The spacious front cabin has a single fixed double.
The "L" Shaped sofa will seat the crew around a removable table which is stowed away under the gunwale when not in use. This can be converted into an additional double giving the boat a final berth of 8.
The boat has a cruiser stern - which provides plenty of space for others to stand and join the helmsman & when moored up.
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An overview of documented routes from each hire base.
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The Hire Base
The Boat Co North
About The Boat Co North
An independent hire base on the Yorkshire Waterways, The Boat Co North started with a hire boat, Emily, needing a new custodian. The company has since grown to add three more boats to the fleet, including a widebeam. John, the skipper at The Boat Co North, has had his own boat since 2013 and is there to help guests begin their own adventures.
Location
Castleton Mill, Castleton Cl, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS12 2DS
Public Transport
Leeds train station is a 7 min taxi drive or 21 min walk away from the hire base.
Hire Base Terms & Conditions
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Featured canal side pubs & eateries
There are multiple pubs & eateries accessible on our short routes from Leeds, Yorkshire for inspiration we've noted a few of them below.
A short walk from the canal the Boat House Inn sites on the banks of the River Aire in picturesque Saltaire. Enjoy some restorative food and drink or simply relax and watch the river flow by. Dogs are welcome.
If your holidaying with the family & bringing young children along the Stanley Ferry is a great place to take the kids for a meal. Great food at tasty prices. They also have a Wacky Warehouse - an award winning soft play and activity centre for children.
Situated on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, with beer gardens to the front and rear of the pub.
