Adagio
October 2017
Thanks once again Elaine & Eamonn we have had a lovely few days on Adagio. The weather for th time of year has been great - John & Shirley - Isle of Man
Another fabulous weekend. We will be back again! - Julian & Vicky - Manchester
An enjoyable experience despite the weather. Boat well appionted, hosts great. Back when the sun shines - Eric & Jackie - Knaresborogh
We have had the most amazing time. Lovely boat which was above and beyond our expectations. Will defo be returning next year. Thank you Elaine & Eamonn - Yvonne & Ricky (Lola)
Super trip to Tewitfield despite storm and 2 days sunshine! Loved the boat. Thanks. Ron & Liz - Preston
September 2017
Lovely birthday treat, comfortable and clean and very relaxing. Thank you - Melanie & John - Blackpool
Lots of admireres for this beautiful boat. Bautiful canal with lots of nice places to eat. Thanks for all the little extras and supplying a boat with the personal touch...bedding gorgeous! - Mike & Shelly - Dorchester
A modern twist on a traditional narrow boat. Excellent facilities, superb hosts, Chester enjoyed too - Sue & Grant (Chester)
The whole experience has beenfabulous. Storm Aileen did have us moored up for a day but th boat was the best palce to bunker down. Great boat, great scenery - Debbie & Ray - Liverpool
Had a wonderful time exploring the Lancaster Canal, lovely boat has everthing you could as for. Thanks. - Toni & Ray Tasmania
Wonderful few days despite the weather. Only complaint is that we need longer time aboard next time. Thank you so much - Mel & Ralph - Shropshire
August 2017
We have really enjoyed our first experience of the Lancaster Canal and Adagio is the best boat we have ever hired. Even the weather turned outmostly good. Many thanks - Rosalie & Alan - Kettering
Can only say thnak you for all the thought and care you have put into Adagio. We have loved every minute - Derek & Sarah (Gracie) - East Yorks
Loved thre modern luxurious touch, very different to other boats we've sailed. Thank you Eamonn & Elaine for making us feel so welcome and the personal touches - Ruth & John - Wigan
Many thanks for a great holiday. Loved the boat and great personal service :) - Graham & Caroline - Lincolnshire
July 2017
Dear Elaine & Eamonn: Thanks for your hospitality and proffessional attitude. We have had a lovely holiday on the canal on Adagio - Petr & Yveta - Czech Republic
Beautiful boat a pleasure to steer. Very comfortable and well equipped. The Lancaster Canal is a truely gorgeous canal and we felt very welcome - Hazel & John - Yorkshire
Great holiday! Great boat! Most comfortble and best equipped boat we've been on - could well be back again! Eamonn & Elaine were very welcoming - Mick & Elaine - Milton Keynes
Attention to detail excellent. Only luxury boating for us now. Sigis 1st experience on board, thanks for the doggy treats - Arthur & Ann (Sigi)
Second time on Adagio and just as good as the first. Thank you both for your hard work in making this such a good experience - Alison & Nev
June 2017
5* absolutely wonderful. Eamonn & Elaine brill - Donald & Pamela - Carlisle
Had a lovely few days on Adagio despite the weather. Fisrt time on board a canal boat, very modern comfortable interior and nice personal touches. Great hosts. Thank you Eamonn & Elaine we will definately recommend you to others - Katherine & Neil - Cleveleys
Fabulous boat, really special touches. Elaine & Eamonn perfect hosts...will see you next year on Piccolo - Maz & Dave - Cumbria
We had a wonderful time. The weather was brilliant whicjh made our time aboard absolutely perfect. Will definately do this again - Tina & Tom - Manchester
A lovely boat, lovely little extras - Lynn & Derek - Orpington
Another lovely break on Adagio. A different back garden each evening and move on in the morning. Recived a few nice comments on the boat.Thanks - Dave & Jenny - Thronton
May 2017
What an amazing week on a stunning narrow boat - so much variety along the canal - seaside, country side and city centre. Highly recommend - Thank you - Jon & Claire - North Yorkshire
Our first time on a narrow boat. What an excellent experience all round. Eamonn and Elaine so welcoming and the weather brilliant we'll be back soon - Stephen & Linda - Thornton
Enjoyed our first experience on a narrow boat very much. Everything about the boat was explained in great detail by Eamonn and the comfort on the boat was excellent - verything we could have possibly needed was there. Wish we'd had more time, will come again - Anita & Dave - Chorley
Spent a lovely week on Adagio celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. Many thanks to Elaine & Eamonn for making us feel so welcome. Thaks also for your support and guidance throughout our holiday we will have no hesitation in recommending you to others looking to spend time abard a narrow boat on the Lancaster Canal - Best wishes to both of you for the future - Ron & Joyce - Wigan
Our first experience aboard a narrow boat. What a fantastic time aboard Adagio. Eamonn & Elaine are lovely and the introduction from Eamonn was well explained. Elaine tahnk you for everything in the boat which was very well presented. So relaxing, beautiful sunny weather, see you in 2018 - Ruth & Paul - Preston
Absolutely fantasic short break. Excellent handover & quality and fit out of boat is second to none, very high standard. Friendly help from Eamonn & Elaine - Brian & Ali - Cheshire
April 2017
Lovely boat, lovely bed linen which I have never said about a narrow boat holiday! Appreciated all the littel extras, very relaxing. Thank you Eamonn & Elaine - Debbie & Dave (Jack) - Wigan
Fantastic boat holiday. 1st rate service. Took it slow and relaxing so intend to return to do the more northern end - Laura & Mike - Widnes
Fab! Fab! Fab! we wioll be back! - Leigh & Rob - Liverpool
Weather cold and wet but boat cosy and warm - Philip & Carol - Huddersfield
What a lovely narrow boat, all mod cons a home form home - Bob & Julie - Telford
Lovely way to spend few dayscosy barge with all essentials - Sharon & Shari - Gateshead
March 2017
Thanks for sharing this beautiful boat as a special surprise for my husbands 50th. Adagio is a superb narrowbaot the best we have ever hired and we have hired quite a few! The attention to detail is superb we will be back for longer next time - Ben & Julie North Allerton
November 2016
Hired the barge for my wifes 50th. Had a superb weekend, really cosy & comfortable with panoramic scenery.Thank you for all your help- we will definately be coming again, loved it, made our weekend very special. Julie & Paul - Altrincham
Lovely time - the best - really enjoyed. Damien & Paula - London
October 2016
Elaine & Eamonn thank you so much - best holiday on a boat ever. First time and definately will not be our last time. Carole & Mick - Hambleton
Relaxing holiday on an outstanding boat! Great scenery & wildlife - loved the kingfishers. Blue the labrador had an amazing time. Many thanks to Eamonn & Elaine. Phil & Julie - Haslington
Lovely boat, good scenery & wildlife - kingfishers,heron & deer. Thank you Elaine & Eamonn. Linda & Geoff - Penrith
Wonderfully slow week barging on the 'black & white' Hopefully doing it again next year! Thanks Elaine & Eamonn. Eilleen |& Geoff - Penyffrdd
Another great holiday on Adagio which is second to none. Our thanks to Elaine & Eamonn a great couple - weather lovely. John & Shirley - Isle of Man
September 2016
What a great boat we were short of nothing except some decent weather. Thanks E&E. Glenys & Barrie - Stoneyhurst
Wonderful boat! Thank you Eamonn & Elaine for making Ian's birthday so special, we had a brilliant time. Ian & Christine - Banbridge, N Ireland
Lovely relaxing adventure seeing the sights from on board & on terra firma. Hest Bank Inn fab food. Took the train from Carnforth to Grange over Sands, fantastic secenery & pies from Higginsons butchers are stupendous! Kay & Simon - North Wales
Fantastic week on a 5* boat. Enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks E&E for a brilliant holiday. Steph & Allen - Manchester
Wonderful birthday present. 1st time on a canal boat, we had a brilliant time on a brilliant boat! Wendy & Nigel - Warton
Wow! what a way to experience our first time on a canal boat. Loved the 5* interior & the personal touches. Will definately recommend to others. Thanks E&E.Wendy & Laurie - Wigan
August 2016
Lovely boat, fantastic canal had a really relaxing week & great weather. Kay & Steve - Manchester
We would like to thank Eamonn & Elaine for being patient with us novices. We had a fab holiday but weather could have been kinder to us. Tony & Sue
First time on a narrow boat & although the weather was'nt very good we had a lovely time and eally enjoyed ourselves. It's a lovely boat and everything was provided for our needs.. Special thanks to Eamonn & Elaine. Brenda & Rob - Cumbria
We've had a fabulous relaxing time on this 1st class luxury boat Adagio. Great tutoring from Eamonn, lovely weather. Just perfect! Paul & Gwen - Fleetwood
What a lovely boat. A great adventure for us as we are in our 70's but we did it! Another first for us - great! Anne & Ken - Manchester
July 2016
Everything was good,very friendly, fabulous boat, good introduction to narrow boating - superb! Suzanne & Steve - Kendal
Once again we have spent a very enjoyable few days on the good ship Adagio. Eamonn & Elaine were wonderful providing everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. David & Jill - Blackpool
Andrew booked this as a surprise weekend away for my birthday. What a lovely boat! Finishing touches - fresh flowers - dog treats etc - perfect! Our first time on a canal boat floating around, nice and relaxing away from the rest of the world. We would love to come back :) Thank you Eamonn for showing us what to do & taking the time with us. Hope to see you again! Tracey & Andrew - Ulverston
WOW! What a boat, a 5* floating hotel, finishing touches second to none. No better way to spend a relaxing week. Thanks E&E. Judith & John - Marlow
Proffessional yet relaxed and friendly welcome from E&E complimented by a very well designed and executed narrow boat all enhanced by the finishing touches. We thoroughly enjoyed the week & the whole experience. Nevil & Alison - Mottram
June 2016
What an amazing experience on our 1st narrow boat holiday aboard Adagio. Fantastic tutoring from Eamonn and lovely finishing touches from Elaine. See you again next year. Jason & Lindsay - Barrow in Furness
Had a great first time experience on board Adagio - Glen & Mo - Lancashire
Yes it is DEFO LUXURY IN SLOW MOTION!! Adagio is just STUNNING! Brilliant holiday 5* from start to finish. Barry & Helen - Ambleside
An experience we will never forget ( already planning for another trip) The boat is everything we could have wanted and more! Thanks E&E for making this a special holiday. Gail & Mervyn - Wakefield
May 2016
Lovely boat, lovely canal, excellent weather and had a brilliant holiday. Thanks Elaine & Eamonn. Duncan & Angela - Nottingham
We thank you Elaine & Eamonn for providing this perfect mode of transport and your attention to detail,scenery & wildlife made it a most enjoyable experience. Pam & Cliff - Ellan Vannin
Lovely time. Scenery was pleasant as were all the lovely folk we met. Will be back. Thanks so much to Eamonn & Elaine. Val & Mike - Scottish Borders
Had a brilliant time. A fanatstic boat beautifully fitted out and handles like a dream. Thank you for all the special little touches, flowers etc - marvellous. Brenda & Geoff - Chesterfield
Had a great time, lovely boat, weather really good. Lynn & Brian - Teeside
Fab time on a fab boat...1st class, the most luxurious boat we have ever hired and we have hired a few! luxurious interior and all the personal touches make it feel as if it is your own.Loved it! Mary & Beau - Fishguard
Had a great time-even the dog has had a ball, weather nice too. The narrow boat lovely standard-yes we want one! Michael & Melanie - Blackpool
April 2016
Thank you Eamonn & Elaine - superb break- 1st class boat, lovely welcome.First time on a canal boat, great tuuition from Eamonn (will be back) Glen & Gill Littleborough
Tried the Trent & Mersey and the Leeds & Liverpool but the combination of the Lancaster and Adagio is unbeatable! John & Linn - Edinburgh
Thank you for warm welcome and wonderful week on your beautiful narrow boat. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Helen & Mick - Norfolk
Lovely boat good weather, beautiful scenery, friendly people, thanks Eamonn & Elaine. Pat & Carron - Glasgow
Nervous novices to confident sailors - all thanks to Elaine & Eamonn - so friendly & encouraging! A super break despite the weather!! Janet & Geoff - Leeds
Superb in every possible way. Frank & Rhona - Wigan
March 2016
First time on a narrow boat! What a fantastic boat, we had a fab time aboard Adagio! We will be back!! Gordon & Ann - Liverpool
We had a fabulous time despite the weather! Lovely boat!! Thank you so much! Lyn & Suzi - Cotswolds
October 2015
A wonderful boat & an amazing honeymoon trip. We can't thank you enough for all you have done for us. Mark & Stephanie - Rainham, Kent
Adagio is a beautiful boat and was an excellent introduction to boating. You have a very smooth, professional organisation, never lose that personal touch. Thank you very much! Adrian & Lisa - Barrow in Furness
Had a fantastic relaxing time. Loads of wild life, great places to eat and wind down. Big thank you to Elaine & Eamonn for a lovely welcome, nothing was too much trouble for them, beautiful boat. Janette & John - Lightwood S-O-T
Lovely, lovely boat, such a relaxing time. Enjoyed every minute, many thanks will definately recommend! Mark & Kay - Barrow
Fabulous few days afloat. Absolutley first class boat first class service from Elaine & Eamonn. Would highly recommend this holiday. Thank you so much. Cath & Len - Bolton
A superb short trip on a beautiful boat. Weather lovely & how lucky! Elaine & Eamonn again proved to be highly professional with their service. Great people - both of you. Many thanks. Pauline & Peter - Lancashire
We have been on a few canal boats but Adagio is second to none - a lovely boat & a lovely warm welcome from Eamonn & Elaine. The complimentaries are the icing on the cake! Thank you even the weather has been kind! John & Shirley - Isle of Man
September 2015
Beautiful luxurious boat & the amazing attention to detail is amazing. Eamonn & Elaine are so welcoming & extremely helpful. Would definately recommend. Thanks again. Michael & Zena - Lancashire
Thank you for a lovely holiday. You have thought of everything - no annoying trips to the shops for that forgotten something! Lovely boat - Thank you. Highlight, sunset over Morcambe Bay at Hest Bank followed by steak & venison cobbler at the Hest Bank Hotel! Helen & Adrian - Barrow upon Soar
We've had a smashing time on a lovely boat run by lovely people, Eamonn & Elaine. Keep up the good work and thanks for ensuring we had a good time.Alun & Pam - Swansea & Colchester
Lovely boat - lovely places - lovely holiday - put together by E & E - lovely people. We even got lovely weather! John & Sandra - Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute
August 2015
We had a wonderful holiday aboard Adagio. Thank you Eamonn & Elaine for everything. Adagio is a beautiful boat and we look forward to cruising her again. Tom & Wendy - Cumbria
Adagio is the most elegant boat we have ever had. Thank you for your warm welcome and your helpfulness - we had a great time! Christine & Gerhard - Munich, Germany
Kingfishers & Herons viewed from this super smart boat. A great introduction to narrowboating. David & Chrissy - Richmond N Yorks
Very relaxing, comfortable holiday. Seen some lovely sights and met some really nice people. Great holiday! Steve & Maxine - Rotherham
July 2015
Lovely boat & a very relaxing holiday. Maggie & Chris - Derby
"Ronseal" does what it says on the can. Proffessional & well thought out. This is a top rate hire boat and very well run company. As a "very grumpy old man" I do not give praise lightly. Phil & Kath - Southport
Had a fab time, Adagio is home from home. Luxury afloat! We will be back! Thanks for everything E & E, you made us feel so welcome. Julie & Richard - Sheffield
First time afloat! Adagio exceeded all expectations & we can't wait to return. Thankyou for everything Eamonn & Elaine. Alison & John - Ewloe Flintshire
A brilliant few days of peaceful relaxation on a beautiful appointed boat. Thanks to Eamonn & Elaine. Paul & Joanne - Amble, Nothumberland
A very thoughtfully designed & beautifully fitted boat with really good quality equipment. Many thanks also for the extras provided. Len & Pauline - Harrogate
Had a lovely few days despite the weather. Lovely boat, everything you need, very comfortable. Thanks to Eamonn & Elaine. David & Jill - Blackpool
June 2015
Another relaxing holiday on this lovely canal aboard a lovely boat. Thanks to Elaine & Eamonn for ensuring that everything is perfect (including the weather) Rober & Lyn - Bedfordshire
Had a lovely few days, complete novices but loved it! Adagio is beautiful, thanks for all the "complimentaries" Steve & Janet - Johnstone Scotland
Nice welcome from owners. Boat smart, very well presented,well equipped, will recommend. Enjoyed Lancaster Canal & will hopefully return in th future. Thanks for everthing. Mark & Lesley Stourbridge
Great boat with everything you need, very relaxing. Enjoyed our break it was an experience. Eamonn & Elaine very welcoming. Thanks for a great time. Joe & Jill - Dumfries & Galloway
May 2015
Wonderful welcome & tuition in how to handle the boat. Boat immaculate & everything we needed was provided. Thankyou both, sorry to leave! David & Joan - Aberaeron
Thoroughly enjoyed our few days unwinding time. We love the boat - Eamonn & Elaine very welcoming & take care of everything. Dave & Angela - Penrith
Great boat for a short break - wish we could have had it longer! Thanks so much for the great welcome & tutoring too! Cheers! Jessica & Dan South Carolina/Cumbria
Best boat ever, made up for the bad weather. Bill & Sylvia - Stockton
The previous comments have it exactly right. You have it spot on guys! See you soon. Phil & Hil - Clitheroe
April 2015
Thanks for having us again! we've had a lovely relaxing few days in the comfort of Adagio. God bless :) Mick & Moira - Dalton in Furness
We enjoyed our wonderful weekend on this cute & cosy boat. Eamonn & Elaine could'nt have been more welcoming. Avril & Craig - Chorley
Favourite mooring just beore bridge 85 - Kingfishers, Buzzards, peace & quiet!! Beautiful boat, lovely owners, we are now truely rested. Thankyou. Samantha & Simon - Heysham
March 2015
Had a great experience, brilliant boat. Elaine & Eamonn so welcoming, always on hand. Boating was a new experience another tick on things to do. Thankyou. Maureen & Stewart - Lancaster
October 2014
We planned to come back next year but could'nt resist another week...had the first week & the last week! Fantastic & faultless on both occasions, we will be back. Keith & Michelle - Lancashire
What a fantastic 50th birthday surprise! Thanks to E&E for such a warm welcome, your boat is a little bit of luxury on the canal. We've had a lovely time. Jo & Steve - Manchester
Fantastic boat & Elaine & Eamonn very welcoming & helpful - We shall return! Mike & Moira - Furness Cumbria
WOW... thats the way to do it Duck Island! Exceeded all our expectations...Eamonn & Elaine your website & photo's do not do you justice! Adagio is just superb, definately NOT your typical hire boat, the attention to detail is worthy of a 5 star hotel albeit a floating one! Thank you for the best canal boat holiday we have ever had. Maurice & Jodie - Isle of Skye
Ditto everything said previously. Adagio with a bit of help from the 2 E's did us proud! We had a wonderfully relaxing week. Thanks Adagio...Only technical problem is Adagio refuses to sail past canal pubs! Norma & Pete - Halifax
A wonderful few days relaxing on your gorgeous boat. What a lovely part of the world - we will definately be back! Anna & Paul - Fife
We have thouroughly enjoyed a very relaxing few days on your beautiful boat. Your attention to the small details and the very personal service you provide are second to none. Thank you for a wonderful time. Allan & Morag - Blackburn
September 2014
A lovely long week end! perfect introduction to canals & narrowboating. Karen & Trevor - North Shields
A lovely time pottering down to Galgate & back. Super boat with everything we needed. Many thanks to you both. Mike & Sue - Bedfordshire
The reassurance & back up we received enabled us to explore the waterways with confidence, an adventure we intend to repeat. Adagio is a credit to you both. Thank you. Barbara & Jim - Poulton le Fylde
A big thank you to you both for making my Tony's special birthday so very special. It was such a treat for him, it really was great. Thank you. Viv & Tony - Dorset
What a wondeful time we have had on a beautiful boat. Classiest we have ever had in over 25 years of sailing the canals. So thoughtfully planned. We wanted for nothing & beautiful weather also. Thank you for making our holiday so special. Howard & Megan - Swansea
August 2014
Boat was lovely in every way and very well prepared by E & E. Apart from a great relaxing holiday we especially enjoyed the wild life - peregrins, buzzards, grey wagtails, many kingfishers, pike, perch, rudd...Thank you. Nick & Judy - Brighton
Great service. Fab week, loved the boat & the canal. Thank you. Lorraine & Andy - Middlesborough
Perfect in every way...so much nicer in the flesh! Adagio is just beautiful, in fact we have fallen in love with her. We will definately be returning in 2015 but for longer. Mason & Elsbeth - London
A beautifully fitted and very comfortable boat with so much attention to detail. Eamonn & Elaine were really welcoming. Barry & Pauline - Hyde
Did'nt realise 4mph could be so much fun! Lovely boat, lovely scenery, lovely weather. Thanks for everything. Dave & Jen - Thornton - Cleveleys
July 2014
Our 3rd narrowboat hire - Elaine & Eamonn are the best - Great weather - then fierce weather! Adagio drives like a FERARRI - just a tad slower!! Thanks Duck Island. Ernie & Sandra - Toronto Canada
The usual very warm welcome. Lovely boat, great weather. Thanks Eamonn & Elaine. Kath & Jim - Manchester
Great holiday! Really relaxing. Great little boat everything we wanted. Ian & Cathy - Buckinghamshire
Everything more than lived up to our expectations. Eamonn & Elaine you are so generous to share all that comes with your beautiful boat. Thank you. Sue & Steve - Lancaster
Fantastic holiday, fantastic boat. Thank you to Eamonn & Elaine for a lovely welcome and proffessional touch. Tom & Wendy - Cumbria
June 2014
Super boat, more than lives up to your website description & photo's.Lovely warm welcome aboard. Did you supply the lovely weather also?? Many thanks.George & Dania - Glasgow
Wow what a fantastic break on a beautiful boat & great hospitality...can't wait to return.Paul & Chris (Duchess) - Surrey
Thank you Eamonn & Elaine, what a fantastic few days we have had on your beautiful boat, total relaxation, just what we needed. Lisa & Paul Yorkshire
Such a beautiful boat with everything we needed on board. All made for a very relaxing & enjoyable weekend - Vicky & Julian - Manchester
May 2014
Great from start to finish. Wonderful welcome and everything we needed was on board. Best bathroom I've come across on a narowboat. Would certainly like to try again. Thanks Eamonn & Elaine. Marcia & Ben London
Lovely people, lovely boat, lovely holiday. Mechanical break down sorted asap. Will definately be back. Paul & Helen Dorset
Lovely well fitted out boat with all the mod cons. Thouroughly enjoyed our relaxing break on the canal. A big thank you to Eamonn & Elaine. Mark & Sue - Reading
Very friendly welcome on arrival made to feel at home. Lovely boat very comfortable and a joy to handle. Central heating brilliant. Wonderful week on this gem of a canal. Wendy & Chris - Derbyshire
April 2014
Lovely warm welcome on board by Elaine & Eamonn. Had a fabulous week. Boat so comfortable and loved all the little "extra's" Thanks so much. Mel & Theresa - London
Relaxation, relaxation, relaxation!! We have spent many many holidays on boats & this is the best we have had so far. will defo be back next year. Thanks. Keith & Michelle - Lancashire
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