A totally unique Irish holiday experience with all the comforts of home. Travel the Grand Canal in leisure, surrounded by nature with nothing but the gentle sound of the engine chugging and the birds singing.

• No previous boat experience needed.

• Fun Dog friendly Holidays

Take our wonderful houseboat out on the stunning Grand Canal. Included is a comprehensive barge lesson.A boating holiday is the perfect way to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Irish waterways. You will get a boating lesson, shown how to navigate the canal. Minimum 2 adults. All dogs are welcome. Stop by Kildare Outlet after for some retail therapy. Included- fuel, lesson, insurance and wonderful memories. The spaceThe boat is suitable for up to 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 kids.It comes fully equipped with all you need. We will show you how to navigate the boat. A most wonderful way to see the beautiful countryside!We require minimum 2 adults to navigate the boat as it is quite big!

Here is a handy list of items you might not think of for your boat trip. The boat is very well stocked but sometimes bringing your own favourites makes the holiday more enjoyable!

• Waterproof clothing and a golfing umbrella may be something to consider due to the unpredictability of the weather.

• Sunglasses and sun cream, especially for little ones. You can burn quite quickly on the water.

• Rubber soled or nonslip shoes or trainers are a must. waterproof boots if you plan exploring the canal banks on foot.

• A hat or cap and sunscreen as the sun can be quite bright.

• Some gloves for working the locks. And hand cream for same.

• Slippers or warm socks.

• A torch, for coming back from the pub in the dark.

• Mobile phone and charger. There are normal 3 pin plugs aboard.

• Download some movies or DVDs as signal can be hit and miss. Perhaps some books/ activity books for kids.

• Some games or cards for the evenings.

• A camera or binoculars to view local wildlife.

• Food and Snacks, tea, coffee milk etc. Basic supplies are provided, check there is enough before yo set off.

Yes. There is an underbench fridge, with small freezer compartment. They don’t cope well with the big 6 pint containers of milk, you will find a smaller size easier. You should find places along the way to buy bread and milk.

We don’t, reception around the system varies. Your smart phone may well offer a good data connection. Many pubs offer free Wifi these days, or just tell them at work that you can’t be reached, and enjoy turning off the technology

Yes Dogs Are Allowed !

• a. The barge has 12V only, batteries charged from engine running and solar PV cells

• b. Power is suitable for USB e.g. phone charging

• c. There is no 240v on board i.e. not suitable for laptops, hair dryers

• d. We propose you charge during the day when engine is running or solar is charging