Hidden gems - Boat rental services in Manchester, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Boat rental services in Manchester

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Manchester. This list contains 24 places from Boat rental service category.

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Hawthorn Hideaway

Hotel

👍👍 Had a fantastic relaxing break at Hawthorne Hideaway, amazing lodge, hot tub, sauna, barbecue hut, lots of lovely extras and treats to make our stay special, they have thought of everything! Josephine, Ronnie and team are lovely! Perfect stay, hope to return.

5.00 (92 reviews) (~91.48 km from centre)

The Little Boat Company At Cannon Hall

Boat rental service

5.00 (42 reviews) (~44.77 km from centre)

The Sir John Knill Boat Trips

Boat rental service

👍👍 A big thank you to Sam, for making my mother-in-law’s 70th birthday a great day. It was very well organised from start to finish. The boat was clean and tidy, everything went really smooth. Even the boat! ⛴😀. Would definitely recommend to anyone. 👍🏻Amy

5.00 (22 reviews) (~233.25 km from centre)

On Deck Charter

Boat rental service

👍👍 Amazing luxury boating experience on the river Thames with Captain Lee and his lovely crew. On Deck Charter provided the perfect day to spend with friends, drinking champagne and eating delicious grazing boxes, while being waited on and seeing the beautiful riverside from a different angle. Can't...

5.00 (7 reviews) (~243.34 km from centre)

Boutique Narrowboats

Boat rental service

👍 Lovely small business which were friendly and helpful with a really comfortable, cozy and helpful service. We hired Chalkhill Blue which was perfect for two especially as I was a beginner. Some of the bonus aspects - lovely bedding, wood burning stove, Nespresso machine, amazing service if your h...

4.90 (18 reviews) (~141.34 km from centre)

Bridgewater Cruises

Boat rental service

👍👍 Myself and my wonderful wife were married on Marks boat and one year on Mark now has a holiday boat which we spent the bank holiday weekend traveling the Bridgewater, the boat was so easy to drive and park and the onboard facilities and comforts were 1st Class, there was no problem taking our dog an...

4.80 (129 reviews) (~11.2 km from centre)

Spalding Boat Hire

Boat rental service

👍👍 Me and my husband hired this boat for a four hour sail today. We had a wonderful time! Anthony Met us with a warm welcome and to go through the operating Instructions. The boat was lovely, quiet and easy to drive. We took a picnic lunch with us so all in all a very relaxing afternoon sailing throug...

4.80 (82 reviews) (~159.74 km from centre)

Midland Mallard

Boat rental service

👍👍 Our group of 3 had 5 fantastic days on the Ashby Canal aboard a Midland Mallard narrowboat in August 2019. Looking back we agree it was the highlight of our month-long UK/Europe trip. The boat was well equipped, very comfortable and simple to drive - especially on the Ashby, which we specifically se...

4.80 (46 reviews) (~109.57 km from centre)

Camboats - Cambridge River Trips

Boat tour agency

👍👍 We had a 3-hour cruise on 'Rosie' as a private hire for a special wedding anniversary, out to the Fens and then back to Cambridge City Centre. The countryside was beautiful and the city really interesting, as the rowing season was getting going. Peter was brilliant, helpful in advance, extremely inf...

4.80 (44 reviews) (~212.34 km from centre)

Floating Holidays

Boat rental service

👍👍 We hired the RakiRaki boat from Floating Holidays. There were 5 adults hiring. Was a great 4 days away. We took plenty of provisions with us but still went to the Big Lock for dinner on the first night. Ate FAR TOO much over the weekend. Anyway, the team from checking-in through to the end were f...

4.80 (39 reviews) (~34.78 km from centre)

Fox Narrowboats | Boat Hire near Ely Cambridge

Boat rental service

👍👍 Fantastic service from everyone at the marina. I unexpectedly landed here in need of repairs, which were done first thing the next day. So much more efficient than I'd anticipated. Really beautiful place, very close to the shops too.

4.80 (28 reviews) (~185.66 km from centre)

Cambridge River Trips

Boat tour agency

👍👍 Are you looking for an amazing and funny boat trip? Don´t hesitate and contact Paul! We had a very good boat trip with Paul and Victoria, we really enjoyed it and we had a lot of fun! It was a perfect birthday party and we will never forget this experience! Thank you again very much, everything was...

4.80 (22 reviews) (~212.39 km from centre)

Lancaster Canal Boat Hire & Holidays

Boat rental service

4.80 (21 reviews) (~66.63 km from centre)

Liberty Belle Cruises

Boat tour agency

👍👍 Fabulous little River trip, suitable for all ages. You get to see the river and riverbank from a totally different angle. Lovely Captain Bob has plenty of historical tales to tell of Ely and the river. Highly recommended!

4.70 (148 reviews) (~207.18 km from centre)

Bray Lake Watersports

Recreation center

Windsurfing, sailing, power boating and paddle sports activities, tuition and courses for all ages.

4.70 (128 reviews) (~244.02 km from centre)

Bridge Boatyard

Boat rental service

👍👍 Fabulous helpful staff who made our first time canal barge holiday a memorable and easy and safe one. Great adventure on almost new delightful barge Marsh Harrier, would highly recommend to others and will be booking soon for another holiday next Summer

4.70 (113 reviews) (~207.36 km from centre)

Bath Canal Boat Company

Boat rental service

👍👍 Amazing canal. We hired a boat and spend there 3 weeks in total and see so much beautiful places. Truly amazing...

4.70 (49 reviews) (~232.67 km from centre)

Stafford Boat Club

Boat club

👍 The Club was created in 1964 with a mission to restore and promote canal boating. From its humble beginnings, and near closure in the late 60s, its dwindling members persuaded the Stafford Borough Council into allowing them to use the then derelict Hazlestrine Canal Arm as a base. The members of the...

4.60 (125 reviews) (~78.34 km from centre)

Highfields Boating Lake

Boat rental service

👍👍 Great getting back out, good activity for friends and family 👍

4.60 (49 reviews) (~92.57 km from centre)

Yamaha Abersoch Land & Sea

Boat dealer

👍👍 Recently took my Yamaha Wave Runner jet ski in for repair, as it was overheating and I was really impressed with the service and I thought the repair bill was more than reasonable. To be honest they could have told me anything and I'd have paid to have it repaired, but they only charged me for 2 ho...

4.60 (27 reviews) (~167.25 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Boat rental services in Manchester, United Kingdom