Star Narrowboat Holidays

Explore the tranquil waterways of North England with an unforgettable narrowboat escape, where the wonderful Gloria and Queenie are waiting for you to climb aboard!

Moored near picturesque Worsley on the Bridgewater Canal, these two blue beauties are perfectly located for you to begin an exciting adventure on Britain's canals. Even better, the superb team at Star Narrowboat Holidays will offer you Gloria or Queenie for anything from weekend breaks to longer getaways, starting on a day of the week to suit you - giving you flexibility and freedom you might not find elsewhere.

Both beautifully appointed narrowboats are fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, with additional luxuries of gas central heating (aboard Gloria), a solid fuel stove in each, electrical sockets and plenty of storage space. What's more, both Gloria and Queenie have been tastefully finished and furnished to bring real touches of home to your waterway adventure.

Sleeping two to four adults, Gloria is the larger of the Star Narrowboat Holidays duo at 57ft long. With a reverse layout, you'll enter from the back deck straight into the galley (or the kitchen, for non-sailors!). Struck by her beautiful wood panelling, bamboo wooden floors and clean and bright interior, it may take you a few moments to notice how cleverly organised this kitchen space is, with a gas cooker, fridge-freezer and utensils provided.

From the galley, step through to the comfortable lounge area, complete with a fold-away wooden table and a welcoming settee (which converts to a comfy double bed). Warm your toes in front of the solid fuel stove and watch the world pass by through the windows on each side.

Towards the front of Gloria, you'll find the bathroom with a shower, sink and plumbed-in cassette toilet, and then at the very front is a peaceful double bedroom. Curl up in your fixed, full-sized double bed and look forward to blissful mornings as the sunshine spills through the doors to the front deck.

For couples, 50ft-long Queenie offers the perfect amount of space for two. Like Gloria, she has a reverse layout, with a cheery yellow and blue galley waiting for you as you step inside. Again, everything you could possibly need for simple self-catering is here, including a gas cooker, fridge-freezer and lots of well chosen utensils.

Leading through to the lounge area, relax in one of the comfy leather easy chairs beside the solid fuel stove, or perhaps enjoy a coffee at the table for two as you plan your route through stunning countryside and exciting cities. Beyond, there's a modern bathroom with a shower, sink and plumbed-in cassette toilet, plus storage space and hanging space for your clothes and towels.

At the front of Queenie, you'll find a light and airy bedroom, where the fixed double bed is perfectly placed for views of the canal through the front deck doors. What better way to enjoy each morning than in the comfort of this wonderful sanctuary, knowing you can take it with you to your next destination?
 
And with the whole of the UK canal network waiting to be explored, you'll find yourself spoiled for choice as to where to go! If you're just setting sail for a few days, cast off from the Bridgewater Marina to make the 3 hour cruise to Manchester's Castlefield - the heart of Manchester's canal network - before spending a day in this vibrant city. Or why not cruise to the charming Cheshire village of Lymm, stopping off at a country pub or two on the way?

If you're planning a longer escape, there's so much more to see, with popular Liverpool an ideal destination for breaks of 10 days or more. In fact, with access to the Cheshire Ring, the Four Counties Ring, The Anderton Boat Lift, the Rochdale Canal, the Leeds Liverpool Canal, The Trent and Mersey, as well as the Lancaster Canal and Llangollen, your escape with Star Narrowboat Holidays can be exactly how you choose to make it.

Wherever you go, rest assured you'll receive all the training and guidance you need to feel fully confident before setting off on your narrowboat. There's advice aplenty for ideal itineraries to suit your time and ability - and even many lock-free routes to make things easier!

So whether it's your first time on a narrowboat or you're an old hand, whether you have a weekend or weeks to spare, or whether you love the buzz of big cities or the peace of the countryside, Star Narrowboat Holidays offers the perfect way to see it all, experience it all and enjoy it all - courtesy of Queenie and Gloria.

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