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Bases Oxford, Bath & Monkton Combe
Oxford River
Thames, Kennet & Avon Canal, London’s Waterways Cruising
Rings: South of England Circuit
Easily reachable from London and Reading, Oxford is fast becoming a haven
for the Short Break Holiday. Sat on the banks of the Thames, this slow
flowing stretch is perfect for beginners, and with the base operating from
within a working boatyard & marina, there is always plenty of expert
tuition on hand. Head along the Upper Thames for a couple of days to
Lechlade; this typically Cotswold town is delightful and a totally relaxing
option for the stressed! The centre of Oxford is only three hours
cruising south of the base, where you can soak up the atmosphere of this
historic city. For the more adventurous, a leisurely 14-day cruise
will take you to Heart of London; allowing for a couple of days sightseeing;
and still have enough time to stop for anything you missed on the way
back!! Oxford, just the place to dip your toe!! Monkton Combe Dundas
Aqueduct, the Somerset Coal Canal
Poised
below the ‘Viaduct Inn’ this bustling base sits at the end of the
Somerset Coal Canal, a quaint arm of waterway that branches from the Kennet
& Avon Canal. With Bath just a 4-hour cruise away, the base is becoming a
favourite for City Breaks of the Floating Kind! Charming
Bradford-on-Avon is a great weekend break from the base, whilst Devizes and
back would need a midweek four night break. With Bristol to the west within
easy reach on a one week break; and east to Reading reachable in a fortnight,
this base has something for everyone. Monkton Combe, an individual base with
lots of character and lots to offer! Bath Elegant Bath, the River
Avon, Kennet & Avon Canal
Stunning Bath truly deserves its‘World Heritage City’ crown as it
oozes history and style. Our Wharf nestles elegantly within the carefully
maintained Sydney Gardens, and is just a short walk from the city’s
centre. Cruising from Bath on the Kennet & Avon, you’ll
really get a chance to sample the beauty of the Cotswolds. With Bristol,
Bradford-on-Avon, Hungerford and Reading all ‘cruisable’ this ever
popular base is our classic option for a “floating accommodation
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