The African Swift canal boat operating out of Hilperton
Boat Images
Boat Layouts
Layout 1
Layout 2
Galley / Saloon Position: Stern
Number of Cabins: 1
On-board Facilities
Number of Showers: 1
Number of Toilets: 1
Number of Baths: 0
Information
Design : 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. The Grebe 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 (Except from Gailey).
Features : Free Wi-Fi, Radio CD player with USB, LCD TV and DVD player, hairdryer, vacuum cleaner, 12v socket.
The Swift class has additional 'creature comforts' such as LED lighting throughout, 2 TV's, Large mirror in the bathroom, shower with bi-fold door, 4 speaker CD/Radio, extractor in bathroom, Front deck table and wider beds.
Saloon : Free Wi-Fi, Radio CD player with USB, LCD TV and DVD player,
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.
Berths : Sleeps up to 4. One forward cabin which can either be configured as one double bed or two singles.
Wider Beds: Optional wider beds available
Singles at 2ft 6" / Doubles at 4ft 6"
The seating area in the saloon can be converted into a double bed in the evening if required. There is a wardrobe for storing clothes in the front cabin.
Bedding : Freshly laundered bedding for each crew member. Additional bedding available on request.
Bathroom : One bathroom with washbasin, flush toilet, and shower. There is also a 240v shaver socket. 1 medium-size towel per crew member, plus 1 hand towel per bathroom.
Electric : The Swift has a 2kw Inverter that supplies 240-volt electricity to certain appliances and sockets on the boat.
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.
Holiday Routes
| Route Name | Route Type | Days | Cruising Hours | Locks | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath and return from Hilperton | Few Locks | 3.00 | 8.00 | 2 | |||
| Bath and Aqueducts and River Avon from Hilperton | City | 3.00 | 15.50 | 16 | |||
| Caen and return from Hilperton | Rural | 4.00 | 10.00 | 14 | |||
| Devizes and return from Hilperton | Short Break | 4.00 | 21.00 | 72 | |||
| Bath and the breathtaking Caen Locks | City | 4.00 | 18.00 | 16 | |||
| Bristol and return from Hilperton | Few Locks | 8.00 | 25.00 | 28 | |||
| Hungerford and return from Hilperton | Longer Stay | 8.00 to 11.00 | 49.50 | 120 | |||
| Pewsey and return from Hilperton | Rural | 8.00 | 28.00 | 72 | |||
| Bath and the Vale of Pewsey from Hilperton | Rural | 8.00 | 38.00 | 74 | |||
| Newbury and return from Hilperton | Rural | 11.00 to 12.00 | 60.00 | 140 | |||
| Reading and return from Hilperton | Rural | 15.00 | 85.00 | 182 | |||