Welcome to Beacon Park Boats, a family-run business offering narrowboat holidays on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales.

1. Luxury canal holidays
in the Brecon Beacons
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2. Welcome to Beacon Park Boats, a family-run business offering
narrowboat holidays on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. We – Alasdair
and Sarah Kirkpatrick – run every aspect of the business from our
private wharf at Llanfoist, just outside Abergavenny. In Beacon
Park Boats we combine our love of design, craftsmanship, boating,
engineering and hospitality.
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Kestrel heading upstream just
north of Llangynidr locks
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3. 5 reasons to choose
Beacon Park Boats
Right from the start we set out to be different.
Here’s the nitty-gritty so you can see exactly
what we offer.
1. Individually-designed boats 2. The perfect canal 3. Five star
Each of our thirteen boats is bespoke – designed Considered by many to be Britain’s most picturesque and an abundance of stone bridges, lime kilns and Quite simply, we aim to provide you with the best
and hand-built by us. We lead the way in narrowboat waterway, the tree-lined Monmouthshire and Brecon historic wharves. Our own wharf at Llanfoist dates back narrowboats and the highest level of service you’ll find
design in the UK with such features as an on-deck Canal has a unique attribute – it’s high up. For much of to the early 1800s and features in Alexander Cordell’s on any of Britain’s waterways. From the initial designs
hot tub, four-poster beds, wood-burning stoves and its route from Brecon to Cwmbran, the canal hugs the bestseller, Rape of the Fair Country. Located within to the finishing stage, we set out to give you every
bow thrusters. In fact, some of our boats are not even mountainsides overlooking the Usk valley at around Blaenavon World Heritage Site, it was built to transfer pig possible comfort and convenience on your holiday.
very narrow! They range from an Edwardian-style boat 300 feet above sea level, so you’ll be rewarded with iron from the tramroad, which came down the side of While gradings cannot tell the whole story, Visit Britain
for two to a wide Dutch barge for six. Whichever vessel incredible views of the National Park with virtually the Blorenge mountain, to the canal, and then across inspects our fleet annually and has awarded the
you choose, be prepared for your immaculate boat – no effort. And it has one of the longest lock-free the world via the port of Newport. Originally a hive of coveted 5 stars to eleven of our boats. Unlike some
painted in classy British racing green and cream – to stretches of waterway in Britain – over 22 miles from industry, Llanfoist Wharf is now a tranquil spot nestled cruises, holidays with Beacon Park Boats do not start
be admired as you cruise past other holiday-makers. the southern terminus of the canal. So you can spend amongst the trees. The Grade II-listed buildings and a from an untidy boatyard shared by several hire firms.
a week on one of our boats without having to operate replica dram reminds visitors of its past. The warehouse You will arrive at our historic wharf, park your vehicle in
a single lock. In its entire length of 33 miles it has is our home and office, and provides facilities for our our gated car park, be welcomed with coffee and cake
only 6 locks. But it’s not short of fascinating heritage: customers; Wharfinger’s Cottage, originally the home and learn the ropes from us.
a 375-yard tunnel, an aqueduct, 5 lift bridges and workplace of the man in charge of the wharf, is
(including one where the traffic stops for you!) our new self-catering holiday cottage.
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4. 4. No experience required 5. Stay as long as you want
As a family that’s used to messing about on boats • details of what’s on your boat (or in the cottage), On a boating holiday, there is always plenty to do Choose from a long weekend, a midweek break, a week
of all kinds, we’ve picked up a great deal of useful to avoid bringing unnecessary things on the water itself, not least steering your boat, but or, for even better value, a holiday lasting 10, 11 or 14
information over the years. We use this, together with • recommended itineraries to help you get the
our fleet is designed with relaxation in mind. nights. Within our fleet we offer boats starting on
our local knowledge, to provide those extra things most out of your holiday All our narrowboats have large cruiser-style open
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, so we’re never
which can make the difference between a rough rear decks so the helmsman need never be alone.
in a rush to get to the next customer. In 2011, for
holiday and one that’s plain sailing. We believe we can • simple directions to our wharf. the first time, we’re offering a two-centre holiday
For effortless manoeuvring around bends choose
provide most landlubbers with a holiday experience on Then when you arrive here at Llanfoist Wharf, one of one with a bow thruster – jets of water which can which combines time on a narrowboat with a stay
water that runs smoothly. Perhaps you’re considering us (Alasdair or Sarah) will spend time giving you a move the front of the vessel sideways with the simple
in Wharfinger’s Cottage at Llanfoist Wharf. See page 16
going on a canal for the first time or maybe you’ve detailed handover, which is audited and approved by push of a button located on the rear deck. Usually for prices and start days, including a 10% discount
narrowed it down to a few waterways – please ask us the British Marine Federation. Before you set off you’ll found only on privately-owned boats, it’s a major
if you book the cottage and narrowboat. Our
any questions and we’ll give you honest answers. know how to handle the boat and the equipment selling point for many of our customers, who prefer narrowboats are available for hire from 18 March
All our customers receive a bespoke Information aboard, and take a practice cruise. In the unlikely not to use the traditional barge pole. All our boats
(when the canal re-opens to navigation after its
Pack containing: event that you need help during your holiday, we’re are powered by quiet and efficient diesel engines,
annual period of winter maintenance) until 31
always on call and will endeavour to be with you October. Wharfinger’s Cottage may be booked from
• a 40-minute DVD (produced by Beacon Park Boats) which are in immaculate condition; we’ll show
within the hour. 15 April and remains available for hire right throughout
explaining how to operate your boat you during the handover.
the year. So you can now experience the delights of
• a copy of John Norris’ indispensible guidebook the Mon & Brec – as locals call it – in every season.
The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
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5. All our boats have large open
rear decks so the helmsman
need never be alone.
Enjoying the views
of Talybont-on-Usk
from Eagle’s decks
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6. Unrivalled luxury
‘Luxury’ is not normally the word used to describe a narrowboat.
But then our boats – all named after birds – are not normal, not
off-the-peg. At Beacon Park Boats we design luxury into each
boat and we never compromise on quality.
Firstly, your boat will feel spacious inside. These are together; we replace the single mattresses with a The electricity supply onboard will power the
not dark, cramped conditions where you’ll be falling double. Other beds convert to seating during the appliances guests typically wish to bring on holiday,
over each other. There’s at least 6’ 2” headroom day, and all use the highest quality cotton bed linen. including mobile-phone charger, laptop, video game
and we’ve placed large windows in the open plan In the bathroom, there’s porcelain sanitaryware,
consoles and hair-straighteners. But many hair-dryers
living areas to maximise light and let you enjoy the a shower with doors (not curtains), a toilet which are too powerful so we provide a suitable one on
magnificent views. There’s room for your belongings; each boat.
flushes at the push of a button, a constant supply of
under every bed and settee you’ll find pull-out hot water, fluffy white towels and Gilchrist & Soames It almost goes without saying that within the
storage which is easy to access. Each boat has an toiletries. Some boats have two bathrooms, Harrier smartly-painted strong steel hull, you’ll find the
LCD television/DVD player and CD/radio. In our larger has a roll-top slipper bath and Owl has a hot-tub very highest specification finishes: oak, beech,
boats these are found in the private cabins as well as on the deck! mahogany, walnut and ash panelling and flooring,
in the lounge. In our newest boat, Osprey, you’ll get granite worktops, brass light fittings, wool carpets
a complete cinema system, with a 3ft pull-down In the galley, clever design ensures space for a full-size
and designer fabrics.
screen and surround sound! fridge and cooker, and most boats also have a
microwave and a Dualit toaster. We provide a picnic
A good night’s sleep is essential for a happy table and enough chairs for everyone. Use them on
holiday, so all our boats have fixed beds with sprung the canal bank or, if you hire one of our five wide
mattresses. And when two single beds need to beam barges, there’s room to put them on the rear
become a double bed we don’t simply push them deck of the boat.
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8. Unsuitable for
those in a rush
On this holiday you’ll forget the
time of day but remember the
important moments.
Thrills at 2½mph
Don’t book this holiday unless you’re prepared to slow canal passes through a number of old villages
down. With an average speed of just 2½ mph, you’ll where you can buy your daily paper, milk and bread
have little choice. This change of pace inevitably – try Govilon, Gilwern, Llangynidr and Talybont.
leads to a fresh appreciation of the people and Picturesque Crickhowell is a gentle stroll away,
places around you. You’ll be spoilt with opportunities over the 17th century stone bridge which crosses
to get close to nature, without even leaving your the river Usk. At the very end of the canal, the
boat. Feed the ducks. Spot a kingfisher, a heron, historic town of Brecon, is a lively mix of old and
a red kite. Listen to the spring lambs bleating. new, with its cathedral, military museum, markets,
Watch the cows watching you. Try and hook a canalside theatre and Jazz Festival (12-14 August).
carp. Capture it all in a sketch or photograph. Back on deck, settle down with a good book and
Step onto dry land and you’re in walking country a glass of wine or simply relax with your family
– from the gentle towpath to the challenging and gaze at the constantly-moving scenery,
mountains. Near the canal you’ll also find bike hire, delighting in pointing out each feature in the
horse-riding and the beautiful river Usk – one landscape. Even cooking in your high-spec galley
of Britain’s best salmon rivers. The bustling town can be a leisurely affair or there’s the choice
Sharing breakfast at
of Abergavenny, complete with markets, castle, of many canalside pubs and restaurants. a tree-lined spot
Priory Church, independent shops and Food Festival near Llangattock
(17-18 September), is just 1½ miles away from
our base at Llanfoist Wharf. Heading north, the
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9. Space to do your own thing
You’ll find plenty of space on the Monmouthshire
and Brecon Canal. That may surprise you, considering
the queues of boats on some other waterways.
But being unconnected to the rest of the British
waterway network has its advantages. This spacious
feeling is enhanced by the vast vistas round every
corner, the breathtaking mountain peaks and the
fact that you can choose when to move and where to
moor up. Find a beautiful spot and stay there for a few
hours, or perhaps overnight. More likely than not, you’ll
have it all to yourselves. Well, you and the wildlife.
It’s an adventure suitable for all ages – one of the
easiest ways of going on holiday together and keeping
all family members happy. Children usually have more
freedom than they do at home and four-legged friends
will relish the outdoor life. Many of our customers
bring their pets (and we do not charge for them)
but our cleaning is so rigorous you’d never know.
Lift bridge at
Talybont-on-Usk
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10. The long and short of it
The Mon and Brec canal has just 33 miles of navigable water, which sounds like a morning commute for
many people. Certainly, there are plenty of UK waterways where you can cover huge distances but, then,
you may need to – in order to grab an empty mooring spot or just to find the next interesting place to visit.
In our laid-back world – in the Brecon Beacon National Park – the Mon & Brec’s relatively short length
offers an abundance of things to fill a week or two, let alone a short break. Hardly 100 yards pass without
spotting some friendly wildlife, anticipating the next historic feature round the corner or arriving at a
delightful village to explore.
As a general rule, a leisurely round trip to Talybont-on-Usk will fill a 3-night break, while a week will take
you to Brecon and back. On our website, beaconparkboats.com, we’ve put together a variety of suggested
itineraries – whether you’re interested in heritage, wildlife or walking, need ideas for a family holiday or
are looking for a relaxing, romantic break. And you’re welcome to ask us for other ideas.
1. Abergavenny Market Hall during the
annual Food Festival
2. The Sugarloaf, one of the mountains
around Abergavenny
3. Abergavenny Museum in the castle grounds
4. Crickhowell on the banks of the river Usk
5. Theatr Brycheiniog, the arts venue at the
canal terminus in Brecon
6. Part of Blaenavon World Heritage Site,
Big Pit offers free underground tours
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11. Brecon
Canal terminus
Lock Brynich Aqueduct
Pencelli
(Map not to scale) Talybont-on-Usk
Ashford Tunnel 3
Crickhowell 4
Locks Llangattock
Llangynidr
Abergavenny
Gilwern
Govilon
Llanfoist
Llanfoist
Wharf Llanellen
Llanover
5
Goytre
Wharf
N
Blaenavon
(World Heritage Site)
Pontymoile
Basin
WE ARE HERE
Cwmbran 6
Not navigable south of here
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12. Choosing your boat Harrier Sleeps:
Length: 56’ (17.07m) A classic Inspection Launch style boat reflecting
Here are plans of our fleet of thirteen boats to help you decide which one is best for your holiday. Consider in Width: 6’ 10” (2.08m) the elegance of the Edwardian era. Includes 5ft
particular how many beds you need and whether you prefer fixed beds or beds that convert to seating during Max. headroom: 6’ 5” (1.96m) half-tester bed, roll-top slipper bath, large opening
the day. If a boat sleeps 6, with 4 people in fixed beds and 2 sleeping on the converted settee, we indicate Bow thruster windows in the lounge, wood-burning stove and front
this as + . In the majority of our boats with a rear cabin, it’s possible to sleep a third child on a mattress Starts on Monday deck with canopy.
between the two single beds, increasing the maximum capacity of the boat; please ask us for
W
further details. And remember, the wider the boat - the wider the beds.
For really easy manoeuvring, choose a boat with a bow thruster. You may also wish to start your holiday on a
T
particular day of the week, so note that certain boats have specific start days, and some are available for both C
short breaks and longer holidays. Each of our boats is inspected annually by Visit Britain and we indicate the AFT
5ft
DOUBLE
DECK COCKPIT
grading as . Visit our website for detailed information and photographs of each boat.
SOFA T
C W W
W
Key
Basin Cupboard Sink Toilet
T
Bath T Fridge Sliding door TV/DVD
Sofa Owl Sleeps:
W
WW
Bed Hot tub (with pull-out Wardrobe
W
W storage
(with pull-out underneath) Length: 45’ (13.7m) Wide beam barge like no other: wood-burning stove,
storage
underneath) Radiator Stool Wine rack W Width: 8’ 6” (2.59m) 5ft four-poster bed and a hot tub on the
W
Max. headroom: 6’ 4” (1.93m) front deck!
T
T
Bow thruster
T
W Wood-burning
T
Cooker Shower Table T
(removable) stove Starts on Monday and Friday
T
T
These two configurations W
C C SOFA DOUBLE W
apply to: Hobby, W Hawk, SOFA DOUBLE
W W FOUR
AFT AFT Merlin, Kestrel, Falcon, COCK PIT
POSTER
DECK DECK T COCK PIT T 5ft T
Kingfisher, Eagle and AFT DOUBLE
DECK W
C W
Peregrine
C W
T
C SOFA
Rear cabin as one fixed double Rear cabin as two fixed singles WR
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13. Hobby Sleeps: + Hawk & Merlin Sleeps: +
2 doubles OR 1 double + 2 singles Narrowboat built with two in mind but her spacious 2 doubles OR 1 double + 2 singles A compromise between a traditional narrowboat
Length: 49’ 6” (15.09m) layout will happily accommodate four. Rear cabin can Length: 42’ (12.8m) and a wide beam barge. Rear cabin can be made
Width: 6’ 10” (2.08m) be made up with two 2ft single beds or a 4ft double. Width: 7’ 6” (2.29m) up with two 2ft 3in single beds or a 4ft 6in double.
Max. headroom: 6’ 4” (1.92m) Large shower room and spacious lounge. Max. headroom: 6’ 4” (1.94m) Short length means ease of handling.
Starts on Saturday Hawk starts on Saturday
Merlin starts on Monday and Friday
C SOFA DOUBLE W
AFT DOUBLE C AFT DOUBLE T COCK PIT
DECK OR T COCK PIT DECK OR
TWO TWO
SINGLES C SINGLES SOFA DOUBLE W
C W
Kestrel Sleeps: + Osprey Sleeps: AWAitiNg
gRAdiNg
NEW FOR
2011
2 doubles OR 1 double + 2 singles Wide beam barge that is ideal for four people. 2 doubles A wider classic Inspection Launch style boat with
Length: 46’ (14.02m) Rear cabin can be made up with two 2ft 6in single Length: 60’ (18.29m) wood-burning stove, home cinema with 3ft pull-down
Width: 8’ 6” (2.59m) beds or a 5ft double. Width: 7’ 6” (2.29m) screen and surround sound in the lounge and front
Max. headroom: 6’ 3” (1.91m) Max. headroom: 6’6” (1.99m) deck with canopy. The two en-suite cabins have
Bow thruster Bow thruster beds that are 5ft wide and 6ft 8in long – perfect
Starts on Monday and Friday Starts on Saturday for tall couples.
WR
C SOFA DOUBLE
AFT T COCK PIT C FIXED FIXED
DECK DOUBLE W AFT DOUBLE DOUBLE COCKPIT
DECK T
OR
SINGLES
C W SOFA C
W W W W
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14. Falcon & Kingfisher Sleeps: + Eagle & Peregrine Sleeps: +
3 doubles OR 2 doubles + 2 singles Traditional narrowboat with two separate cabins, 3 doubles OR 2 doubles + 2 singles Narrowboat that offers two cabins AND two shower
Length: 50’ (15.24m) one of which can be made up with two 2ft single Length: 57’ (17.37m) rooms, so there’s no queue in the morning!
Width: 6’ 10” (2.08m) beds or a 4ft double. Perfect for families or Width: 6’ 10” (2.08m)
Max. headroom: 6’ 2” (1.88m) two couples. Max. headroom Eagle: 6’ 3” (1.91m)
Falcon starts on Saturday Max. headroom Peregrine: 6’ 6” (1.98m)
Kingfisher starts on Monday and Friday Bow thruster. Eagle starts on Saturday
Peregrine starts on Monday and Friday
SOFA DOUBLE SOFA DOUBLE
AFT DOUBLE W AFT DOUBLE W W
DECK OR T COCK PIT DECK OR FIXED T COCK PIT
FIXED DOUBLE
TWO DOUBLE TWO
SINGLES SINGLES
C C C
Puffin Sleeps: + Condor Sleeps: +
3 doubles Wide Dutch barge with a large rear deck and a 3 doubles Wide Dutch barge with a large rear deck and two
Length: 56’ (17.07m) forward seating area. Two en-suite private cabins, Length: 52’ (15.85m) en-suite private cabins, each with a 4ft 6in bed,
Width: 8’ 6” (2.59m) each with a 4’ 6” bed, LCD television/DVD player Width: 8’ 6” (2.59m) LCD television/DVD player and CD/radio.
Max. headroom: 6’ 4” (1.93m) and CD/radio, offering complete privacy. Max. headroom: 6’ 4” (1.93m) Complete privacy; ideal for couples.
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Starts on Friday Starts on Saturday
C C
FIXED FIXED
DOUBLE FIXED DOUBLE FIXED
LARGE C W DOUBLE LARGE W DOUBLE
AFT COCK PIT AFT
DECK T DECK T
W C W
C
SOFA DOUBLE SOFA DOUBLE C
WR C C WR
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15. Wharfinger’s Cottage
New for 2011, combine your canal holiday with
a stay in our historic Wharfinger’s Cottage.
Stay at Wharfinger’s Cottage, on our private wharf, broadleaf woodland on the slopes of the Blorenge
and you’re holidaying in a fascinating piece of history. mountain, just waiting to be discovered. The original
Situated in the most admired location on the Mon & tunnel under the canal still runs beneath the cottage
Brec, this Grade II-listed building is now our holiday and is often used by walkers.
cottage for 6 people. Wharfinger’s Cottage is ideally placed for you to
Originally built as the home and office of the explore areas out of reach of the canal. Located in both
wharfinger (the man who managed the busy wharf), Blaenavon World Heritage Site and the Brecon Beacon
it offers accommodation on three floors. The kitchen, National Park, there are endless destinations within a
utility room and dining room are on the ground floor short drive. Go down Big Pit, take a trip on Pontypool
with a large lounge on the first floor, having extensive and Blaenavon railway, visit castles galore, walk in the
views of the surrounding mountains. There are three Black Mountains, discover ancient churches, young
double bedrooms, one of which can be made up as vineyards and thriving craft centres. No more than an
twin beds. One bedroom is en-suite and there is a hour’s drive away is Cardiff and, a little further afield,
large family bathroom. Flagstone floors, beamed some of the best beaches in Britain.
ceilings and wood-burning stoves combine with thick Wharfinger’s Cottage is available from 15 April.
pocket-sprung mattresses, contemporary bathrooms Stay here before or after exploring the canal on one
and our trademark attention to detail to make this of our boats; we offer flexible stays of 3, 4 or 7 nights.
the perfect holiday home. As with our boats, prices are Or simply book the cottage on its own and enjoy
inclusive of utilities, logs and pets, and we provide all the waterway from your garden. Come in the height
the essentials including cleaning materials, dishcloths, of the season and watch the canal spring into life
tea towels, towels and toilet rolls. each day or escape here after the boats have
The lawned garden fronts onto the canal and there stopped and see a different side to this amazingly
are several outdoor seating areas. Behind the cottage, beautiful waterway.
as well as parking spaces, you will find an extensive
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16. 2011 Prices
No hidden extras Price Bands 2011/12 Week
Our prices are totally inclusive. Unlike many boat 7 nights starting Monday, Friday or Saturday, depending on your chosen accommodation.
hire companies we don’t charge extra for pets, bed
linen and towels, boat insurance, fuel for the boat, Start Date Price Band Accommodation Sleeps Start Day Price Bands (£)
gas for the cooker, logs for the stove or for parking 18 March – 14 April B* A B C D E F G
your vehicle in our car park. And we even provide 15 April – 28 April D Hawk 4 Saturday -- 893 956 1020 1084 1148 1275
a pack of essentials including cleaning materials, 29 April – 12 May C Merlin 4 Monday or Friday -- 893 956 1020 1084 1148 1275
dishcloths, tea towels and toilet rolls. 13 May – 26 May D Hobby 4 Saturday -- 963 1031 1100 1169 1238 1375
27 May – 2 June G Kestrel 4 Monday or Friday -- 998 1069 1140 1211 1283 1425
For full terms and conditions please visit our 3 June – 30 June E Harrier 2 Monday -- 1068 1144 1220 1296 1373 1525
website beaconparkboats.com 1 July – 21 July F Owl 2 Monday or Friday -- 1068 1144 1220 1296 1373 1525
Flexible holidays 22 July – 1 September G Falcon 6 Saturday -- 1103 1181 1260 1339 1418 1575
We offer holidays of varying lengths, starting 2 September – 8 September F Kingfisher 6 Monday or Friday -- 1103 1181 1260 1339 1418 1575
on a variety of days, depending on which boat 9 September – 15 September E Eagle 6 Saturday -- 1208 1294 1380 1466 1553 1725
you choose: 16 September – 22 September D Peregrine 6 Monday or Friday -- 1208 1294 1380 1466 1553 1725
23 September – 29 September C Condor 6 Saturday -- 1348 1444 1540 1636 1733 1925
Short Break either 4 nights starting on Mondays 30 September – 20 October B Puffin 6 Saturday -- 1383 1481 1580 1679 1778 1975
or 3 nights starting on Fridays 21 October – 28 October D Osprey 4 Saturday -- 1418 1519 1620 1721 1823 2025
Week 7 nights starting on Mondays, 29 October – 15 December B** Wharfinger’s Cottage 6 Monday, Friday 392 509 548 626 666 705 783
Fridays and Saturdays. 16 December – 5 January 2012 G** or Saturday
6 January – 9 February 2012 A**
Combine a Short Break with a Week’s holiday and 10 February – 16 February 2012 D**
get even better value. The price of a 10 night or
11 night holiday is the weekly hire charge plus
17 February – 29 March 2012 B** Short Break
Either 4 nights starting on Monday or 3 nights starting on Friday.
50% of the following week’s charge. And if you
book for two consecutive weeks, you’re eligible * Wharfinger’s Cottage not available
during these dates Accommodation Sleeps Start Day Price Bands (£)
for a 10% discount on the second week. A B C D E F G
** Boats not available during these dates Merlin 4 Monday or Friday -- 589 631 673 715 757 842
Kestrel 4 Monday or Friday -- 658 705 752 799 846 941
Owl 2 Monday or Friday -- 705 755 805 856 906 1007
Kingfisher 6 Monday or Friday -- 728 780 832 884 936 1040
Peregrine 6 Monday or Friday -- 797 854 911 968 1025 1139
Wharfinger’s Cottage 6 Monday or Friday 258 336 362 413 439 465 517
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17. Booking your holiday Booking Form 2011/12
1. Select your accommodation (name of boat or 8. The balance is due eight weeks prior to the start of Please complete in block letters and send with a 25% deposit or, if within
Wharfinger’s Cottage). your holiday. On receipt of your final payment we 8 weeks of the start of your holiday, full payment, to Beacon Park Boats,
2. Choose the dates and length of your holiday. will send you an Information Pack containing: The Boathouse, Llanfoist Wharf, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9NG.
i. a 40-minute DVD (produced by Beacon Park Boats) Photocopies of this form are acceptable.
3. Calculate the total cost.
explaining how to operate your boat
4. Contact us to check availability, either by telephone
(01873 858277, every day 08.00 –21.00) or email ii. a copy of John Norris’ indispensable guidebook
(enquiries@beaconparkboats.com) or on our The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal I wish to hire (narrowboat/cottage) for my holiday,
website (beaconparkboats.com). We’ll hold a iii. details of what’s in your boat/cottage, to avoid
provisional booking for up to 3 days. bringing unnecessary things from (start date) to (end date) for nights.
5. Make sure you are happy with our terms & iv. recommended itineraries to help you get the
conditions which are available on our website. most out of your holiday Number of people Adults Children Pets
6. Secure your booking with a completed booking v. simple directions to our wharf.
form and 25% deposit. This can be done online Please take time to look at all the information Number of duvets required Double Single
or by using the form on this page. we send you, and contact us with any queries.
7. We will send you confirmation of your booking That way, your holiday will run smoothly. Name
showing the price of your break together with
a copy of ‘Our Agreement With You’.
Please check the details carefully. Address
Postcode Telephone number
Email
Please indicate how you heard of us
We look forward to welcoming you
in person to Beacon Park Boats.
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18. Cost
Cost of narrowboat £ I am 18 years of age or over, have read
and agreed to the terms and conditions
Additional cost for 10/11 (available on beaconparkboats.com),
£ and agree to become responsible for
nights or 2nd week or cottage
the whole of the hire fee.
Total charge £
25% deposit £ Signed
Balance due 8 weeks
£ Date
before holiday
Payment
Please either attach a cheque made payable to ‘Beacon Park Boats Ltd.’ or, if paying by credit/debit card,
complete the following section.
Tick the appropriate box(es):
Please charge the deposit to my credit/debit card now
Please charge the balance to my credit/debit card 8 weeks before the start of my holiday
Please charge the full cost of my holiday to my credit/debit card now
(if booking within 8 weeks of start date)
Visa Mastercard/Eurocard Switch/Maestro Solo
Card Number
Valid from / Expires end / Switch/Solo card issue number
Last 3 digits of security code from back of card
Cardholder’s name
Photography: © Crown copyright (2011) Visit Wales & Robin Smithett
Cardholder’s signature Date Design: jonathanmorris.org.uk
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19. Crossing the river Usk on Brynich
aqueduct in the heart of the
Brecon Beacons National Park.
The Brecon Beacons National Park is one of the Favourite UK
Tourist Attractions, according to the Guardian Observer Travel
Awards. It was voted fifth, coming behind four top London
attractions – The Victoria and Albert Museum, The British
Museum, The Imperial War Museum and The National Gallery.
Unlike the others, it’s never crowded and queues are unheard of!
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20. Beacon Park Boats
Llanfoist Wharf
Abergavenny
Monmouthshire
NP7 9NG
Wales UK
Front cover:
Heading south on Hobby from
our base at Llanfoist Wharf
01873 858277
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Llanfoist Wharf overlooking the enquiries@beaconparkboats.com
market town of Abergavenny beaconparkboats.com
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