The Trumpeter Swan canal boat operating out of Aldermaston
Boat Images
Boat Layouts
Layout 1
Layout 2
Layout 3
Layout 4
Galley / Saloon Position: Middle
Number of Cabins: 2
On-board Facilities
Number of Showers: 2
Number of Toilets: 2
Number of Baths: 0
Information
Design : The Alvechurch Swan is a 70ft long, 12 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. There is carpeting in the saloon and bedrooms.
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; 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 12 berth boat, there two sets of two tier single berths (bunks), in both rear and forward cabins (8 in total), and optional dinette/double or two single berths in both centre cabins (4 in total).
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 : There are two bathrooms, each with a wash hand basin, electrically operated flush toilet and showers, and a 240v shaver socket.
Electric : 12v mobile phone charging point (please remember to bring your own car charging lead). The 2kw inverter supplies 240v electricity to certain appliances and to a socket on the boat. (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. A safe is supplied on the boat (except on boats based at Gailey), as are helmsman's waterproofs and an umbrella.
Holiday Routes
| Route Name | Route Type | Days | Cruising Hours | Locks | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading and return from Aldermaston | Stag/Hen | 3.00 | 12.50 | 20 | |||
| Newbury and return from Aldermaston | Stag/Hen | 3.00 to 4.00 | 12.00 | 20 | |||
| Berkshire countryside from Aldermaston | Short Break | 4.00 to 5.00 | 23.25 | 42 | |||
| Kintbury and return from Aldermaston | Short Break | 4.00 to 5.00 | 19.50 | 34 | |||
| Hungerford and return from Aldermaston | Short Break | 4.00 to 5.00 | 23.25 | 42 | |||
| Henley and return from Aldermaston | Short Break | 4.00 to 5.00 | 20.00 | 28 | |||
| Oxford and return along the Thames from Aldermaston | City | 7.00 | 42.50 | 50 | |||
| Pewsey and return from Aldermaston | Weeks Holiday | 7.00 | 43.00 | 90 | |||
| Windsor and return from Aldermaston | Kids | 7.00 | 35.50 | 44 | |||
| Windsor and Oxford and return from Aldermaston | Kids | 10.00 to 15.00 | 63.50 | 70 | |||
| Devizes and return from Aldermaston | Longer Stay | 10.00 to 11.00 | 51.00 | 88 | |||
| Bradford on Avon and return from Aldermaston | Rural | 10.00 to 15.00 | 74.50 | 162 | |||
| Bath and return from Aldermaston | Longer Stay | 14.00 to 15.00 | 82.00 | 164 | |||
Virtual Tour
Boat Availability
Holiday From : Monday 6th June 2022 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Friday 10th June 2022 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 4
Boat Name : Trumpeter Swan (Trumpeter Swan)
Boat Class : Swan
Start Marina : Aldermaston Wharf
County : Berkshire
Was : £1,949.00
Save : £190.00
(Last Minute Discount)
Now £1,759.00
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
Holiday From : Monday 13th June 2022 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Friday 17th June 2022 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 4
Boat Name : Trumpeter Swan (Trumpeter Swan)
Boat Class : Swan
Start Marina : Aldermaston Wharf
County : Berkshire
Was : £1,949.00
Save : £190.00
(Last Minute Discount)
Now £1,759.00
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
Holiday From : Monday 13th June 2022 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Monday 20th June 2022 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 7
Boat Name : Trumpeter Swan (Trumpeter Swan)
Boat Class : Swan
Start Marina : Aldermaston Wharf
County : Berkshire
Was : £2,889.00
Save : £280.00
(Last Minute Discount)
Now £2,609.00
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
Holiday From : Monday 13th June 2022 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Friday 24th June 2022 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 11
Boat Name : Trumpeter Swan (Trumpeter Swan)
Boat Class : Swan
Start Marina : Aldermaston Wharf
County : Berkshire
Was : £4,838.00
Save : £704.70
(Discount - Extended Hire Discount 15%)
Now £4,133.30
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
Holiday From : Friday 17th June 2022 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Monday 20th June 2022 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 3
Boat Name : Trumpeter Swan (Trumpeter Swan)
Boat Class : Swan
Start Marina : Aldermaston Wharf
County : Berkshire
Was : £1,949.00
Save : £190.00
(Last Minute Discount)
Now £1,759.00
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
Holiday From : Friday 17th June 2022 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Friday 24th June 2022 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 7
Boat Name : Trumpeter Swan (Trumpeter Swan)
Boat Class : Swan
Start Marina : Aldermaston Wharf
County : Berkshire
Was : £2,889.00
Save : £280.00
(Last Minute Discount)
Now £2,609.00
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
Holiday From : Monday 20th June 2022 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Friday 24th June 2022 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 4
Boat Name : Trumpeter Swan (Trumpeter Swan)
Boat Class : Swan
Start Marina : Aldermaston Wharf
County : Berkshire
Was : £1,949.00
Save : £190.00
(Last Minute Discount)
Now £1,759.00
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more information.
Holiday From : Monday 27th June 2022 @ 2:30 pm
Holiday To : Friday 1st July 2022 @ 9:30 am
Nights Aboard : 4
Boat Name : Trumpeter Swan (Trumpeter Swan)
Boat Class : Swan
Start Marina : Aldermaston Wharf
County : Berkshire
Was : £1,949.00
Save : £190.00
(Last Minute Discount)
Now £1,759.00
Prices quoted include : Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only.
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