Chiltern Canal Boat Holidays

South Grand Union Canal: Open for Worry-Free Autumn Holidays

Book your autumn canal boat holiday with confidence—water levels on our stretch of the Grand Union Canal are good, with no navigation or lock restrictions needed this Autumn!

    Our Narrowboat Holidays on the Grand Union Canal

    Chiltern Canal Boat Holidays provide bespoke narrowboat holidays on the south Grand Union Canal, starting near Tring, Hertfordshire in the heart of the Chiltern Hills. Our family-run business is here to help you discover the beauty of the countryside and Grand Union canal, with all its hidden gems.

      What type of narrowboat holiday are you looking for today?

      Family Holiday

      Parents and teenagers on a family narrowboat holiday

        Couples Breaks

        Couple driving a small canal boat on the Grand Union canal

          Dog Friendly

          lady and dog at a lock on their dog friendly canal boat holiday

            Self Drive Hire

            Couple driving a narrow boat on a self drive canal boat holiday

              Skippered Trips

              Skipper driving a guest on a narrowboat

                Static Hire

                Unique self catering accommodation in Tring hertfordshire

                  Why Guests Love Our Narrowboat Holidays

                  No Narrowboat Experience Necessary

                  Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skipper, our holiday hire narrowboats are easy to handle - no skills or experience is necessary. We have all the necessary safety equipment onboard and provide full instruction prior to your journey.

                  Luxury Narrowboats for Hire

                  Our boats are each unique and have been bespoke designed by us to provide a welcoming home from home on the water. So, you won't find another canal boat like ours available to hire from elsewhere, making our luxury narrowboat holidays a one of a kind experience for you and your crew.

                  All-Inclusive Holiday Prices

                  Our prices are all inclusive and cover everything you need for an enjoyable narrowboat holiday - from fuel to bed linen, secure parking to life jackets. Take a look at out 5 star customer reviews and book with confidence today!

                  Lots To Do in the Chilterns

                  Discover hidden gems along the way, take part in lots of fun activities or simply relax on your own private narrowboat - there's something for everyone! Enjoy picturesque views, local pubs, walking trails and nature reserves for an unforgettable narrowboat holiday experience on the Grand Union Canal.

                  Garden pavilion on the bank of the wendover arm canal
                  5 Stars
                  We had a great time in the 'Narrow Escape' 5 berth boat. The boat was clean and in good order, and we got good instruction on how to use it, do the locks, etc, as well as good advice on where to go. Highly recommended if you want to enjoy a slower pace in beautiful countryside!

                  John Harbour

                  5 Stars
                  My husband and I had a brilliant experience onboard Mini Escape. Communication was great prior to our trip. Corinne also provided us with thorough and encouraging tuition prior to setting off. We loved the fit out and size of the boat - perfect for building up ones confidence boating. Exploring the canals and doing the locks was so much fun; we enjoyed it so much and can't wait to come back!

                  Hiranya

                  Small hired narrow boat moored on the Grand Union in Ivinghoe

                  Are you ready to explore the Grand Union canal on a luxury narrowboat holiday?

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