Red Swallow

4+4 Berth | Length 56ft | Cruiser Stern | Sleeps 8 People

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The Boat

The Swallow is a 56ft Cruiser stern narrowboat that is part of our 'Redline Fleet'. It sleeps up to 8 people, ideal for small families and groups.
 

BOAT DESIGN FEATURES
All of our boats have full radiator central heating with hot and cold running water supplied from a 150 gallon water tank.

We also include a double filtered drinking water system. TheSwallow has a 2kw Inverter that supplies 240 volt electricity to certain appliances and sockets on the boat. There is carpeting in the saloon and bedroom. Also features a security box / safe.

BEDDING ARRANGEMENTS 
Sleeps up to 8. Two cabins, both can either be configured as one double bed or two singles. An optional high level single bed can be added in both cabins.

The seating area in the saloon can be converted into a double bed or 2 single beds using the fold down bed, if required.

Important: The high level beds have a weight limit of 10 stone or 63Kg and cannot be used above a double bed.

There are wardrobes located throughout the boat (see layout options) for storing clothes. Freshly laundered bedding for each crew member.

Additional bedding available on request.

ON BOARD FEATURES
Free Wi-Fi, Radio CD player with USB, LCD TV and DVD player, hairdryer, vacuum cleaner, 12v socket. 1 medium size towel per crew member, plus 1 hand towel per bathroom.

WELCOME PACK
Includes: 1 bottle of washing up liquid, 1 dish cloth, 1 tea towel, 1 floor cloth, toilet roll & bin liner. Helmsman's waterproofs & umbrella.

BATHROOM
One bathroom with wash basin, flush toilet, and shower. At the rear of the boat there is a separate compartment with flush toilet and wash basin. There is also a 240v shaver socket.

KITCHEN
Fully equipped galley with 4 burner gas cooker complete with grill and oven, refrigerator, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. Microwave, toaster and cafetiere. Saucepans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery etc included.

BICYCLES
Please note that due to extremely low bridges on the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal, bicycles are not allowed to be stored on the roof of the boat. 

FEATURES

Please note that if you decide to use any of your own appliances you do so at your own risk

 

"Excellent experience once again, we have been back for several years now and plan on doing so again next year too!!"

Review from feefo on Red Chested Swallow at Goytre Wharf

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INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

  • Price includes VAT
  • Bed linen & towels
  • Car parking (at owners risk)
  • Life jackets 
  • Full boat inventory (View)
  • Tuition & Handover
  • 24 hour emergency help line
  • Accidental damage waiver

FUEL
The boat is handed over ready fuelled with a full tank, but the cost of hire does not include the fuel consumed.

A fuel deposit of £110 per week or £60 per short break is payable 8 weeks before the start of your holiday with your balance of hire. When you return to the marina at the end of your holiday the boat will be refuelled and any difference to the deposit you paid will either be refunded or charged.

CANCELLATION PROTECTION
It is recommended that you have your own cancellation protection insurance in case you have to cancel your holiday.

HIRE TIMES
Collection time is 2.30pm (latest arrival 4pm) and your boat must be returned by 9am (for 9.30am vacation) on your last day of hire.

PETS
Pets are more than welcome on board our boats. All pets are FREE. (normally a maximum of 2 pets allowed per boat)

 

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Red Swallow
is available from

Goytre Wharf South Wales

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is currently inaccessible from any other waterway and offers 35 miles of quiet pretty countryside from Brecon to Cwmbran. The Goytre boating routes run through the Brecon Becons Nation Park and has just a few locks.

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