The Chattering Lory canal boat operating out of Blackwater

Sleeps a minimum of 2 people

Sleeps a maximum of 4 people

Boat location : Blackwater in Shropshire  View

Boat length : 48 feet

Boat Class : CBC4

Boat type : Cruiser Stern   Read more

Beam : Narrow   Read more

Boat Images

Boat Layouts

The  class canal boat
Layout 1

 

Galley / Saloon Position:   Stern

Number of Cabins:   1

On-board Facilities

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Number of Showers:   1

Number of Toilets:   1

Number of Baths:   0

Information

Here is a brief overview of The Chattering Lory canal boat operating out of Blackwater

 

Design : This boat is a 45ft long, 4 berth cruiser stern narrowboat. It has a 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. There is a double-filtered drinking water system.

Saloon : Radio/CD player; colour TV/DVD player.

Kitchen : The kitchen is fully equipped and has a 4 burner gas cooker with grill and oven, microwave, 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.

Berths : As this is a 4 berth boat, there is a fixed double at the front of the boat, in its own private room. There is also a dinette/double conversion at the rear.

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 : The bathroom comes complete with a wash hand basin, electronically operated flush toilet, and shower or hip bath/shower. A 240v shaver socket is also available.

Electric : The 1200w inverter supplies 240v electricity to certain appliances and to a socket on the boat. Also USB socket provided (Please note: if you decide to use any of your own electrical appliances, you do so at your own risk).

Welcome Pack : Includes 1 bottle of washing up liquid, 1 dishcloth, 1 tea towel, 1-floor cloth, toilet roll & bin liner. Helmsman's waterproofs & umbrella.

Additional Information: Tuition, and buoyancy aids, helmsman's waterproofs, are supplied free of charge.

Holiday Routes

Routes possible from The Chattering Lory canal boat operating out of Blackwater
Route Name Route Type Days Cruising Hours Locks
 
Aqueducts and Llangollen and return from Blackwater Few Locks 3.00 16.00 4
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and return from Blackwater Few Locks 3.00 12.50 4
Whitchurch and return from Blackwater Marina Rural 3.00 10.00 0
Pontcysyllte Whitchurch from Blackwater Few Locks 4.00 27.00 4
Whixall Moss and the Meres from Blackwater Meadow marina Rural 4.00 25.50 26
Chester and return from Blackwater Kids 7.00 42.00 50
Nantwich and return from Blackwater Weeks Holiday 7.00 31.00 38
Middlewich and return from Blackwater Rural 7.00 40.50 46
Llangollen canal from Blackwater Rural 7.00 46.00 42
Aqueducts and Whitchurch from Blackwater Few Locks 7.00 27.00 4
Cheshire ring from Blackwater Ring 14.00 93.00 138
Four Counties ring from Blackwater Rural 14.00 90.00 132
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Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of The Chattering Lory canal boat operating out of Blackwater

Boat Availability

Here is our availability for The Chattering Lory canal boat operating out of Blackwater
 
Canal Boat Holiday

 

Holiday From : Saturday 15th March 2025 @ 1:30 pm

Holiday To : Tuesday 18th March 2025 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 3

Boat Name : Chattering Lory (Chattering Lory)

Boat Class : CBC4

Start Marina : Blackwater Meadow

County : Shropshire

 

Was : £644.35

Save : £58.44

(2025 Early Booking Discount)

Now £585.91

Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.

 

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Covid booking information
Pets are permitted on the Chattering Lory Canal Boat
 
 
Canal Boat Holiday

 

Holiday From : Saturday 15th March 2025 @ 1:30 pm

Holiday To : Wednesday 19th March 2025 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 4

Boat Name : Chattering Lory (Chattering Lory)

Boat Class : CBC4

Start Marina : Blackwater Meadow

County : Shropshire

 

Was : £734.25

Save : £67.42

(2025 Early Booking Discount)

Now £666.83

Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.

 

Email this holiday Information
Covid booking information
Pets are permitted on the Chattering Lory Canal Boat
 
 
Canal Boat Holiday

 

Holiday From : Saturday 15th March 2025 @ 1:30 pm

Holiday To : Thursday 20th March 2025 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 5

Boat Name : Chattering Lory (Chattering Lory)

Boat Class : CBC4

Start Marina : Blackwater Meadow

County : Shropshire

 

Was : £824.15

Save : £76.42

(2025 Early Booking Discount)

Now £747.73

Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.

 

Email this holiday Information
Covid booking information
Pets are permitted on the Chattering Lory Canal Boat
 
 
Canal Boat Holiday

 

Holiday From : Saturday 15th March 2025 @ 1:30 pm

Holiday To : Friday 21st March 2025 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 6

Boat Name : Chattering Lory (Chattering Lory)

Boat Class : CBC4

Start Marina : Blackwater Meadow

County : Shropshire

 

Was : £964.05

Save : £85.41

(2025 Early Booking Discount)

Now £878.64

Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.

 

Email this holiday Information
Covid booking information
Pets are permitted on the Chattering Lory Canal Boat
 
 
Canal Boat Holiday

 

Holiday From : Saturday 15th March 2025 @ 1:30 pm

Holiday To : Saturday 22nd March 2025 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 7

Boat Name : Chattering Lory (Chattering Lory)

Boat Class : CBC4

Start Marina : Blackwater Meadow

County : Shropshire

 

Was : £1,009.00

Save : £89.90

(2025 Early Booking Discount)

Now £919.10

Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.

 

Email this holiday Information
Covid booking information
Pets are permitted on the Chattering Lory Canal Boat
 
 

 

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