Box of Delights – Home 662707 Narrowboat
- 2 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Box of Delights – Home 662707
- Narrowboat
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Box of Delights is a 60 ft narrowboat offering lots of home comforts, from radiator central heating (whilst enjoying a woodburning stove for that cosy evening in), memory foam mattresses, fully equipped kitchen with granite worktops, including microwave and filter coffee machine. There is one fixed double, two adult size bunk beds and the dinette table converts to another comfortable double. Fuel, bed linen, towels, parking, RIver Wey and River Thames licence are included in the hire cost. Television with DVD player and Ipod dock, Xbox 360, selection of board games, fishing equipment are all onboard to ensure you have an enjoyable break.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- 2 Full beds, 2 Twin beds
- 1 Shower
Amenities
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Julie W.
- Calendar last updated:
- 19 Jan 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
These are the details provided by the business owner.
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 15 reviews
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“A great family holiday”
Julie and Ray, the barge's owners, were nothing short of fabulous in terms of passing information, providing a beautiful, clean, well laid out, 5 star barge of barges ( thoughtfully laid out wi… More
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“Far and away the best narrow boat hire you can get”
Having been on some other narrow boats there are many things that make On the wey boats perfect. 1. Julie and Ray are so friendly and helpful, if anything goes wrong they come straight along to so… More
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“Simply Perfect”
One of the best holidays we have had. Box of Delights is true to its name, Delightful. Extremely well equipped, and the welcome hamper was such a lovely gesture. The peace and tranquility of this break was so welcomed in such difficult times. Julie and Ray are very professional, helpful and friendly. Cannot speak highly enough of On the Wey Narrowboat Hire. Can’t wait to go again.
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“Wonderful family break”
We had a wonderful family break on "Box of Delights". Everything was excellent from start to finish. We were all complete novices but had nothing to worry about. We were given all the guidance we needed to set off confidently including help with the first lock . The boat itself was beautifully presented and really spacious for a family of four. The welcome pack was a nice surprise. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the Wey Navigation and part of the Thames. The countryside was beautiful and varied and we enjoyed mooring at pubs and different parts of the towpath to explore. It's hard to think what could be improved. Highly recommended.
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“After numerous other boating holidays an unrivalled experience, the 3 newbies of us are so content, we didn't miss it!”
Arriving from the Continent, we enjoyed after all still an unproblematic entrance via LHR, T5, followed by a swift bus and train transfer to the base, where the really warm welcome ended up with the comprehensive, yet also easily understandable tuition and briefing, which eventually led us into the first lock downstream, we coped with in a stress-free way, as advised by Ray in a perfect laid back manner. Thanks! Later on it was big fun, especially all the unmanned locks of the Wey Navigation. Pressing buttons in the "self service" River Thames' locks was quite different and visiting Windsor is doable, provided you are aware of the "Gift" encircling you. Smiley!
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is much appreciated. We were really pleased to hear that your journey to our base in Guildford was stress free and that you enjoyed experiencing the River Wey and the River Thames on Box of Delights. Best regards, Julie and Ray
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Lovely holiday”
Thank-you Julie and Ray for making our summer holiday very special with some great family memories. We loved the boat and the River Wey.
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Response from the owner Thank you for leaving a review and we are so pleased you enjoyed your holiday. Best regards, Julie and Ray
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“Box of Delights”
The River Wye meanders through a beautiful part of the country which changes constantly from meadows to woods and urban areas. We ventured onto the Thames which was surprisingly quiet for this time of… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you enjoyed the experience of the River Wey and River Thames and that you found Box of Delights comfortable. Best regards, Julie and Ray
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“Wow! These guys get a 10/10 for providing fantastic holiday”
We hired 'Box of Delights', a 60ft narrowboat for two weeks and were really impressed. Not only were we given a through walk through at the start, by Julie & Ray (the owners) along with … More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for leaving such a great review and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday on Box of Delights. Best regards, Julie and Ray
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A novices weekend”
Four complete novice guys aged 41, 58, 65 and 71 took on a weekend on Box of Delights. We worked out a route north to Addlestone with 3 nightime stopovers. We were given a comprehensive instruction including accompaniment to the first lock. We had a fantastic weekend which was a learning curve and where we made the odd mistake, we found other barge users extremely helpful and friendly. The barge was like a long caravan but with everything you could possibly need. Just poodling along the river was very calming and relaxing and by the end, we were getting through the locks quite professionally. Well almost. Wonderful weekend.
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review. Great to hear that your first experience of narrowboating was a success. Best regards, Julie and Ray
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Fantastic Family Holiday!”
We hired both of Julie's beautiful narrow boats (box of delights and stepping stones). There was 9 of us in total. We had an AMAZING time. We were showed how to do the first lock and then left to… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your review, it was nice to meet your lovely family. We are so pleased you had a great time and that the weather showcased the River Wey at it's best. Julie and Ray.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Julie (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Julie (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Julie (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Julie the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Julie (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Julie (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Julie (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Julie (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Julie (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Julie (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Julie (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Julie (the owner) a message.
If Julie (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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