Canal Boat Escapes

Type: Hotel Boat

We are a small narrowboat hire company based on the summit pound of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal was the earliest of the trans-Pennine canals to be mooted, offering a gentler, less direct route than the Huddersfield Narrow and the Rochdale. But construction delays meant it only fulfilled its potential later in the 19th century. It was built in stages from either end over a period of almost half a century.

Today, the Leeds and Liverpool ranks as one of the most beautiful canals in Great Britain whilst remaining one of the quietest. There are just 35 hire boats on the canal and only 1 significant marina between Wigan and Leeds. Compare this to nearly 150 hire boats and a 300 berth marina on the 40 mile Llangollen canal and you start to sense the tranquility that is the L&L.

Grace is geared to either a family of four or 2 couples. There is a fixed double and 2 singles or 2 double beds. Sorry, but we don't allow stag/hen parties.