Mini Escape (2 berth)
- 2 Guests
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bathroom
Mini Escape is a cosy 27ft narrowboat with a cruiser stern. Offered as a 2 berth, this boat is perfect for couples looking for a romantic break.
Please note - Summer season bookings (mid-March to end of October) are for self-drive boating holidays. Winter bookings (November to mid-March) are for static hire within the marina only. Please see our Prices page for more details.
Rear Deck:
The cruiser deck provides a spacious area for 2 people, with seats where you can sit andenjoy the view while cruising.
Bathroom:
Entering through the rear door, you step down into the luxurious walk-through bathroomwhichbenefits from a full height shower, an electric flush cassette toilet and a table top sink, plus a couple of handy storage cupboards.
Galley/Saloon:
Walking through the door, you enter the galley kitchenwhich comes with a gas combi oven and grill with 3 hobs, as well as a good sized retro fridge and plenty of storage. The boat comes equipped withall crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment.
At the front of the boat is abright and cosy lounge area, with a comfy reclining sofa, footstool and a traditional log fire. As well as a LCD TV and DVD player, there is also a selection of books, games and DVDs provided. The sofa and footstoolconverts into a queen sized double bed at night, and storage is available in both the sofa, the footstool and the double cupboard at the front of the boat.All bedding is provided, but guests are asked to bring their own towels.
Front Deck:
The small front deck has 2 lockers for storage of gas, coal, logs and other utility supplies.
Electrics:
The boat provides 12v power while cruising, so any personal appliances your wish to bring should have a USB charger cable. There are 2 charging points located in the kitchen.
Parking
Pictures
Amenities
Parking and facilities
Parking, Parking option included
Policies
Accept credit card, Pets not allowed, Smoking not allowed, Wheelchair inaccessible
Location features
Rural, Waterfront
Bathroom and laundry
Bed linen, Shower, Washbasin
Heating and cooling
Fireplace
Entertainment
DVD player, TV antenna
Kitchen and dining
Cooking utensils, Grill, Kitchen stove, Oven, Refrigerator
Home safety
Carbon monoxide detector, Fire extinguisher, First aid kit, Smoke detector
House Rules
Credit cards accepted
Pets not allowed
Smoking not allowed
Wheelchair inaccessible
Check-in: 02:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Location
Wharf Lane, Cow Roast, Tring, United Kingdom
Staring at Cow Roast Marina, located at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, you can explore the english countryside with lots of nature reserves and walking routes. There are also several historic towns to enjoy, with some great attractions, restaurants and boutique shops. Click here to find out more about the local area.
How to find us: We are easily from both the M25 and the M1. Just follow signs for the A41 and exit at the Northchurch junction, then head towards Berkhamsted and you'll see the marina signposted. You can also reach us easily by public transport. Take a look at our FAQs for more information.
Rates
Our rates may vary day-by-day. Please select a period to see the exact price for your stay.
Policy and notes
Payment Schedule
30% of the total amount is due at time of reservation.
The remaining amount is to be paid 42 day(s) before arrival.
Cancellation Policy
All paid prepayments are non-refundable.
Security deposit
No security deposit is due.
Notes
Key Booking Terms & Conditions:
- From mid-March to the end of October, all of our skippered and self drive canal boat hires start on either a Friday or Monday and are available to book for 14 nights, 12 nights, 11 nights, week hire or short breaks (mid-week or weekend). Guests must be available to check in and start their induction at 2pm promptly please.
- During the winter season (November to mid-March), our narrow boats are available to hire as static lets only and must remain moored in the marina. There is no restriction on the minimum number of nights, and bookings may start any day of the week, excluding Sunday. Check-in is available 1pm - 4pm only.
- For self-drive holidays, a minimum party size of 2 adults in good physical fitness, both aged 25 or over at the time of booking, is required to manage the boat and locks (there are lots near us!) and both must be present for the induction on your arrival.
- No Stag / Hen party or booze cruise bookings.
- No pets permitted aboard Mini Escape.
- A 30% deposit is required to book if your canal boat holiday is more than 6 weeks away. If the first day of your canal boat hire falls within the next 6 weeks, the full balance is payable immediately.
- Offers and discounts cannot be used in combination with any other promotions. The best available offer will be applied at the time of booking (based on the entry of promotional codes where applicable).
- Booking is for hire of the boat. Access to waterways or facilities managed by external parties cannot be guaranteed.
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Reviews
Just book it!!!
If you’re think of booking this boat do it! We had the best weekend. The boat was perfect with everything you need on it. Gareth was lovely, showed us everything we need to know. You honestly won’t regret booking this trip
I will come again
Very nice communication and great welcome, comfy place, I will come again in the summer !
We felt right at home
Myself and partner had such an enjoyable couple of nights in this adorable little boat, it was so cosy and we felt right at home! We definitely recommend if you're looking for some nice, relaxing time away!
A great pleasure
It was a great pleasure and experience to stay on Corinne & Gareth's boat!
The most amazing canal boat holiday
Just back from the most amazing canal boat holiday on the Grand Union Canal to celebrate my husband’s birthday!It was our very first time, and Corinne & Gareth were so friendly, informative, and professional Their training and clear instructions made it all feel easy. Our boat Mini Escape had everything we needed and more.We absolutely loved the slower pace, the beautiful nature, and the sense of peace and gratitude it brought. Already hooked on canal boating ,can’t wait to do it again!
The most wonderful autumn weekend
We had the most wonderful autumn weekend on the mini escape and cannot wait to book to go again next year. Everything was well explained, clean, comfortable and easy to navigate. Everyone we encountered on the canal was friendly, and we only wish we had more time to spend!
A lovely mini escape
We booked last year, but it was well worth the wait. Plenty of communication from the owners leading up to the hire, with information to research the trip, and guidance for first timers, and water safety. On the day we were greeted warmly, and given a thorough tour of the barge and how to operate everything. A lot to take in, but there is a handy folder to refer back to. Storage onboard is limited, but we had room for both wet weather clothing and the hot sunny spells. There was a good sized fridge and cooker for a small boat. The shower is quite small, so maybe wouldn't suit larger folk. However, with a bit of research and planning you can probably berth near shore facilities. There was only USB charging onboard, no 240V ability. Being a small barge it was very easy to handle, both under power and manually from the bank/lockside using the ropes. The only problems steering wise were from the high gusts of wind and some overflow wash from some locks, meaning we had to turn round and reapproach the lock or the berth. No problems finding somewhere to berth up for the night, and only once we we more than a few minutes away from a pub/restaurant/town, and that was by choice. We didn't have to top up with fresh water, or empty the loo as we used pub facilities where possible. We had plenty of friendly assistance with the locks from volunteers and passers by. They are manageable, but hard to do several on your own. It is wise to check out the dining times/days of any pubs/restaurants you wish to plan into your trip, as we found some only do food some days of the week. The whole thing is a slow, leisurely experience, well worth trying.
Chillax
We were totally new to the whole life on the canal but after a day of chugging along at our own pace we were hooked. The welcome was warm and the tuition was spot on.Thank you for a great experience,we are already looking into next year and our next journey.
A perfect little boat for 2!
What a perfect little boat for 2! Gareth and Corinne have thought of everything you need, including some basics like sauce, tea/coffee/cooking oil etc so you just turn up and go after some excellent tuition from Gareth. Gareth was also knowledgeable about nice little pubs along the way!
Review weekend break
My wife and I had a lovely mid September weekend on the Mini Escape , had a great weekend. The two berth barge nicely fitted out and ample for a few days For people not used to barging this vessel would be a good introduction to get a feel of what the canals are about Garth made us very welcome. Thanks Garth !! If the weather turns cold don’t worry the wood burner works a charm Toasty warm Hope you have as much fun out there as what we did …. Go for it !!!
About host
Chiltern Canal Boat Holidays is a family run business, operated by husband and wife team, Gareth & Corinne. Established in 2021, we pride ourselves on providing a personal service to all our guests, and sharing our knowledge of the local area which we have loved and lived in for our entire lives.
Contact us
- Email:[email protected]
- Phone:+441296486216
- Website:https://chilterncanalboatholidays.com