The Malvolio 2 canal boat operating out of Blackwater
Boat Images
Boat Layouts
Layout 1
Galley / Saloon Position: Bow
Number of Cabins: 2
On-board Facilities
Number of Showers: 1
Number of Toilets: 2
Number of Baths: 0
Information
Design : Quiet water cooled diesel engine, with simple to use controls.
Features : There is full radiator central heating on the boat. A 200 gallon water tank supplies the hot and cold running water.
Saloon : Radio/CD player; colour TV/DVD player . Carpeted throughout except bathroom and galley, a vacuum is not provided
Kitchen : The kitchen is fully equipped and has a 4 burner gas cooker with grill and oven, refrigerator; sink and drainer; saucepans; cooking utensils; crockery and cutlery appropriate for the number of berths. There is plenty of storage space and work surfaces. Please note there is no microwave or toaster on this boat
Berths : Twin sofas in the lounge that convert to 2 single beds- i.e. not a double sofa bed. The 2 cabins can be fixed doubles but the rear cabin can also convert to 2 singles if required . Sprung Mattresses on the beds.
Bedding : Freshly laundered bedding is supplied for each crew member, as per your requirements. Additional bedding is available upon request. Towels are also supplied - one medium sized towel per crew member, and one hand towel per bathroom.
Bathroom : 1 bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. 1 additional separate toilet.
Electric : The 1200w inverter supplies 240v electricity to certain appliances and to a socket on the boat. A hairdryer is not provided if bringing one please make sure it is a low wattage travel hairdryer
(Please note: if you decide to use any of your own electrical appliances, you do so at your own risk).
Welcome Pack : A Welcome Pack is provided, consisting of washing-up liquid (x1); dishcloth (x1); tea towel (x1); floor cloth (x1); toilet roll and bin liner.
Additional Information: Tuition, and buoyancy aids, are supplied free of charge.
Holiday Routes
| Route Name | Route Type | Days | Cruising Hours | Locks | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueducts and Llangollen and return from Blackwater | Few Locks | 4.00 | 16.00 | 4 | |||
| Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and return from Blackwater | Few Locks | 4.00 | 12.50 | 4 | |||
| Whitchurch and return from Blackwater Marina | Rural | 4.00 | 10.00 | 0 | |||
| Pontcysyllte Whitchurch from Blackwater | Few Locks | 5.00 | 27.00 | 4 | |||
| Whixall Moss and the Meres from Blackwater Meadow marina | Rural | 5.00 | 25.50 | 26 | |||
| Chester and return from Blackwater | Kids | 8.00 | 42.00 | 50 | |||
| Nantwich and return from Blackwater | Weeks Holiday | 8.00 | 31.00 | 38 | |||
| Middlewich and return from Blackwater | Rural | 8.00 | 40.50 | 46 | |||
| Llangollen canal from Blackwater | Rural | 8.00 | 46.00 | 42 | |||
| Aqueducts and Whitchurch from Blackwater | Few Locks | 8.00 | 27.00 | 4 | |||
| Cheshire ring from Blackwater | Ring | 15.00 | 93.00 | 138 | |||
| Four Counties ring from Blackwater | Rural | 15.00 | 90.00 | 132 | |||
Virtual Tour
Boat Availability
Holiday From : Saturday 30th July 2022 @ 1:30 pm
Holiday To : Saturday 6th August 2022 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 7
Boat Name : Malvolio 2 (Malvolio 2)
Boat Class : AVE6
Start Marina : Blackwater Meadow Marina
County : Shropshire
Price £1,490.00
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, fuel deposit, utility fee and boat/lock training.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
The boat images shown depict the style of boat and may not be the actual boat offered. The colour and boat layouts may vary. If you need specific advice on boat layouts, please contact us.
The specification of boats, their accommodation, facilities and equipment in the brochure, the information provided is intended as a general guide but the Company [and/or] the Boat Owner shall not be liable in the event of any differences in the boat supplied and reserves the right to make modifications. Layout plans are for guidance only and are not to scale and may have steps which are not shown. If the hirer’s party includes any infirm persons the Hirer should make relevant enquiries at the time of booking. The Company and/or the Boat Owner reserve the right to change boat specifications without prior notice