Exciting news in April
Home James, luxury narowboat hire, will be arriving at Thorn Marine April and will be available to hire from July, we will update this page and pictures as we have more information
Prices and Important information
The cost of the hire varies depending on the time of year, see below.
A short break 3:00pm Friday until 10:00am Monday or 3:00pm Monday until 10:00am Friday
We also offer Weekly and 10 day+ holidays, start days are Mondays and Fridays
For Weekly booking a 10% discount and 10+ day bookings 15% will be applied to you holiday and there is no change over day you will get extra time on the boat as there is no change over day, mid Holiday.
The cost includes Insurance, Fuel, Gas and linen
2022 Prices
| Month | Weekend | Midweek |
|---|---|---|
| January | £465 | £620 |
| February | £465 | £620 |
| March | £585 | £780 |
| April | £615 | £820 |
| May | £675 | £900 |
| June | £735 | £980 |
| July | £735 | £980 |
| August | £735 | £980 |
| September | £675 | £900 |
| October | £615 | £820 |
| November | £585 | £780 |
| December | £465 | £620 |
Home James
Home James was built in 2005 and is a top end luxury narrowboat . Designed to accommodate 4 people in comfort.
The boat is equipped with everything you should need including;
- Full size cooker
- Fully equipped galley (kitchen)
- Lounge Pocket sprung bed setee (converts to double bed)
- Fixed double Bed
- Safety equipment
- Shower
- Flush toilet
- Television
- Radio
- Bedding
- Central heating
Routes
There two Main routes you can take
Manchester
You will pass through Grapenhall, Thelwall, Lymm, Outrington, Dunham Massey, Altringcham, Sale, Trafford Park, Castlefield.
Middlewich
Heading through villages of Walton, Moore, Daersbury, Preston Brook, Acton bridge, Anderton, Northwich and Middlewich.
If you are on a Midweek break, you can also add it a visit to Worsley and Leigh if heading to Manchester or Down on to the Weaver Navigation if heading to Middlewich
See below for more information about recommended stops and places of interest.
Training
Never driven a boat before don't worry we've got you covered!
Every hire begins with a comprehensive handover that meet industry standards
We will cover;
- Safety
- Equipment locations
- Boat handling, mooring and turning
- Emergency actions
- Maps and timings
We will then take you down the canal for some practical training.
Booking and Availability
Below you will find our latest availability for Boat Hire aboard Home James, search for your required dates and then either click on the BOOK NOW Button or just select the dates under the availability calendar, if you prefer you can call us on 01925 265129 or email us on bookings@thornmarine.co.uk.
Home James
