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Luxury canal holidays in the Brecon Beacons

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Each of our thirteen boats is bespoke – designed and hand-built by us. We lead the way in narrowboat design in the UK with such features as a home cinema, an on-deck hot tub, four-poster bed, wood-burning stoves and bow thrusters. In fact, some of our boats are not even very narrow! They range from an Edwardian-style boat for two to a wide Dutch barge for six. Whichever vessel you choose, be prepared for your immaculate boat – painted in classy British racing green and cream – to be admired as you cruise past other holiday-makers.

Considered by many to be Britain’s most picturesque waterway, the tree-lined Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal has a unique attribute – it’s high up. For much of its route from Brecon to Cwmbran, the canal hugs the mountainsides overlooking the Usk valley at around 300 feet above sea level, so you’ll be rewarded with incredible views of the National Park with virtually no effort. And it has one of the longest lock-free stretches of waterway in Britain – over 25 miles from the southern terminus of the canal. So you can spend a week on one of our boats without having to operate a single lock. In its entire length of 36 miles it has only 6 locks. But it’s not short of fascinating heritage: a 375-yard tunnel, an aqueduct, 5 lift bridges (including one where the traffic stops for you!) and an abundance of stone bridges,

lime kilns and historic wharves. Our own wharf at Llanfoist dates back to the early 1800s and features in Alexander Cordell’s bestseller, Rape of the Fair Country. Located within Blaenavon World Heritage Site, it was built to transfer pig iron from the tramroad, which came down the side of the Blorenge mountain to the canal, and then across the world via the port of Newport. Originally a hive of industry, Llanfoist Wharf is now a tranquil spot nestled amongst the trees. The Grade II-listed buildings and a replica dram remind visitors of its past. The warehouse is our home and office, and provides facilities for our customers; Wharfinger’s Cottage, originally the home and workplace of the man in charge of the wharf, is our self-catering holiday cottage for 6 people.

Quite simply, we aim to provide you with the best narrowboats and the highest level of service you’ll find on any of Britain’s waterways. While annual inspections from Visit Britain cannot tell the whole story, each of our boats has been awarded the coveted 5 stars. From the initial designs to the finishing stage, we set out to give you every possible comfort and convenience on your holiday. In fact this is probably the only fleet of 5 star boats on the entire UK canal network. Unlike some cruises, holidays with Beacon Park Boats do not start from an untidy boatyard shared by several hire firms. You will arrive at our historic wharf, park your vehicle in our gated car park, be welcomed with coffee and cake and learn the ropes from us.

5 reasons to choose Beacon Park Boats

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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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

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As a family that’s used to messing about on boats of all kinds, we’ve picked up a great deal of useful information over the years. We use this, together with our local knowledge, to provide those extra things which can make the difference between a rough holiday and one that’s plain sailing. We believe we can provide most landlubbers with a holiday experience on water that runs smoothly. Perhaps you’re considering going on a canal for the first time or maybe you’ve narrowed it down to a few waterways – please ask us any questions and we’ll give you honest answers. All our customers receive a bespoke Information Pack containing:

• a 40-minute DVD (produced by Beacon Park Boats) explaining how to operate your boat

• a copy of John Norris’ indispensible guidebook The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

• details of what’s on your boat (or in the cottage), to avoid bringing unnecessary things

• recommended itineraries to help you get the most out of your holiday

• simple directions to our wharf.

Then when you arrive here at Llanfoist Wharf, one of us (Alasdair or Sarah) will spend time giving you a detailed handover, which is audited and approved by the British Marine Federation. Before you set off you’ll know how to handle the boat and the equipment aboard, and you’ll take a practice cruise. In the unlikely event that you need help during your holiday, we’re always on call and will endeavour to be with you within the hour.

On a boating holiday, there is always plenty to do on the water itself, not least steering your boat, but our fleet is designed with relaxation in mind. All our narrowboats have large cruiser-style open rear decks so the helmsman need never be alone. For effortless manoeuvring around bends choose one with a bow thruster – jets of water which can move the front of the vessel sideways with the simple push of a button located on the rear deck. Usually found only on privately-owned boats, it’s a major selling point for many of our customers, who prefer not to use the traditional barge pole. All our boats are powered by quiet and efficient diesel engines, which are in immaculate condition; we’ll show you during the handover.

Choose from a long weekend, a midweek break, a week or, for even better value, a holiday lasting 10, 11 or 14 nights. Holidays can start on Mondays, Fridays or Saturdays, and with just a few boats starting on each day we’re never in a rush to get to the next customer. We also offer a two-centre holiday which combines time on a narrowboat with a stay in Wharfinger’s Cottage at Llanfoist Wharf.

Our narrowboats are available for hire from 15th March (when the canal re-opens to navigation after its annual period of winter maintenance) until 4th November. Wharfinger’s Cottage may be booked right throughout the year. So you can now experience the delights of the Mon & Brec – as locals call it – in every season.

All our boats have large open rear decks so the helmsman need never be alone.

5. Stay as long as you want4. No experience required

Enjoying the views of Talybont-on-Usk from Eagle’s decks

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Firstly, your boat will feel spacious inside. These are not dark, cramped conditions where you’ll be falling over each other. There’s at least 6’ 2” headroom and we’ve placed large windows in the open plan living areas to maximise light and let you enjoy the magnificent views. There’s room for your belongings; under every bed and settee you’ll find pull-out storage which is easy to access. Each boat has an LCD television/DVD player and CD/DAD radio with IPOD dock. In our larger boats these are found in the private cabins as well as in the lounge. In Osprey you’ll get a complete cinema system, with a 3ft pull-down screen and surround sound!

A good night’s sleep is essential for a happy holiday, so all our boats have fixed beds with sprung mattresses. Other beds convert to seating during

the day, and all use the highest quality cotton bed linen. Owl has a 5ft four-poster bed, Harrier a 5ft half-tester, Kestrel a wonderful airy 5ft double and Osprey, our largest boat, has two 5ft x 6ft 6in doubles..

The bathrooms have porcelain sanitaryware, a shower with doors (not curtains), a toilet which flushes at the push of a button, a constant supply of hot water, fluffy white towels and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Some boats have two bathrooms, Harrier has a roll-top slipper bath, Owl has a hot-tub on the deck and Heron has a luxurious wet room with his and her basins and mirrors.

In the galley, clever design ensures space for a full-size fridge and cooker, and most boats also have a microwave and a Dualit toaster. We provide a picnic table and enough chairs for everyone.

Use them on the canal bank or, if you hire one of our five wide beam barges, there’s room to put them on the rear deck of the boat.

The electricity supply onboard will power the appliances guests typically wish to bring on holiday, including mobile-phone charger, laptop, video game consoles and hair-straighteners. But many hair-dryers are too powerful so we provide a suitable one on each boat.

It almost goes without saying that within the smartly-painted strong steel hull, you’ll find the very highest specification finishes: oak, beech, mahogany, walnut and ash panelling and flooring, granite worktops, brass light fittings, wool carpets and designer fabrics.

Unrivalled luxury

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‘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.

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Don’t book this holiday unless you’re prepared to slow down. With an average speed of just 2½ mph, you’ll have little choice. This change of pace inevitably leads to a fresh appreciation of the people and places around you. You’ll be spoilt with opportunities to get close to nature, without even leaving your boat. Feed the ducks. Spot a kingfisher, a heron, a red kite. Listen to the spring lambs bleating. Watch the cows watching you. Try and hook a carp. Capture it all in a sketch or photograph.

Step onto dry land and you’re in walking country – from the gentle towpath to the challenging mountains. Near the canal you’ll also find bike hire, horse-riding and the beautiful river Usk – one of Britain’s best salmon rivers. The bustling town of Abergavenny, complete with markets, castle, Priory Church, independent shops and annual Food Festival, is just 1½ miles away from our base

at Llanfoist Wharf. Heading north, the canal passes through a number of old villages where you can buy your daily paper, milk and bread – try Govilon, Gilwern, Llangynidr and Talybont. Picturesque Crickhowell is a gentle stroll away, over the 17th century stone bridge which crosses the river Usk. At the very end of the canal, the historic town of Brecon, is a lively mix of old and new, with its cathedral, military museum, markets and canalside theatre.

Back on deck, settle down with a good book and a glass of wine or simply relax with your family and gaze at the constantly-moving scenery, delighting in pointing out each feature in the landscape. Even cooking in your high-spec galley can be a leisurely affair or there’s the choice of many canalside pubs and restaurants.

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.

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Space to do your own thing

Thrills at 2½mph

Unsuitable for those in a rushOn this holiday you’ll forget the time of day but remember the important moments.

Sharing breakfast at a tree-lined spot near Llangattock

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The Mon and Brec canal has just 36 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.

Interested in a romantic break, family holiday, walking, wildlife or heritage? Visit beaconparkboats.com for our suggested itineraries or ask us for other ideas!

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You may also wish to start your holiday on a particular day of the week, so note that certain boats have specific start days, and some are available for short breaks. Each of our boats is inspected annually by Visit Britain and we indicate the grading as . Visit our website for detailed information and photographs of each boat.

Here are plans of our fleet of thirteen boats to help you decide which one is best for your holiday. Consider in particular how many beds you need and whether you prefer fixed beds or beds that convert to seating during the day. If a boat sleeps 6, with 4 people in fixed beds and 2 sleeping on the converted settee, we indicate this as + . In the majority of our boats with a rear cabin, it’s possible to sleep a third child on a mattress between the two single beds, increasing the maximum capacity of the boat; please ask us for further details. And remember in general - the wider the boat, the wider the beds. For really easy manoeuvring, choose a boat with a bow thrusters (see page 4).

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1 doubleLength: 57’ (17.3m)Width: 6’ 10” (2.08m)Max. headroom: 6’ 5” (1.96m)Heron starts on Monday and Friday

Our latest design - featuring a 4ft by 6ft 6in bedcentred in the forward cabin with large picturewindows and French doors allowing all-round views. The bed glides to the side to create a widerwalkway during the day. Step from the bedroomthrough the French doors onto the front deck;it’s rather like a private balcony with a canopycomplete with sun roof. And when the sidecurtains and sun roof are closed, the front deckfeels like a conservatory. There’s a large wet roomwith space for two to shower and twin sinks, andthe lounge has a wood-burning stove. The bowthruster makes her extremely easy to manoeuvre.

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2 doubles OR 1 double + 2 singlesLength: 49’ 6” (15.09m)Width: 6’ 10” (2.08m)Max. headroom: 6’ 4” (1.92m)Starts on Saturday

Narrowboat built with two in mind but her spacious layout will happily accommodate four. Rear cabin can be made up with two 2ft single beds or a 4ft double. Large shower room and spacious lounge.

2 doubles OR 1 double and 1 single Length 48’ (14.63m)Width: 7’6” (2.29m)Max. headroom: 6’6” (1.99m)Bow thrusterBuzzard starts on Saturday

A wider classic boat styled on an Inspection Launch, it has a canopied front deck with side curtains and a log burner in the spacious lounge. The double bed measures 5ft x 6ft 6in and there is a large wet room.

2 doubles OR 1 double + 2 singlesLength: 46’ (14.02m)Width: 8’ 6” (2.59m)Max. headroom: 6’ 3” (1.91m)Bow thruster Starts on Monday and Friday

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2 doublesLength: 60’ (18.29m)Width: 7’ 6” (2.29m)Max. headroom: 6’6” (1.99m)Bow thrusterStarts on Saturday

A wider classic Inspection Launch style boat with wood-burning stove, home cinema and large opening windows in the lounge. The front deck, complete with canopy, is the perfect size for dining. The two en-suite cabins have beds that are 5ft wide and 6ft 8in long – perfect for tall couples.

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Length: 45’ (13.7m)Width: 8’ 6” (2.59m)Max. headroom: 6’ 4” (1.93m)Bow thrusterStarts on Monday and Friday

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Length: 56’ (17.07m)Width: 6’ 10” (2.08m)Max. headroom: 6’ 5” (1.96m)Bow thrusterStarts on Monday

A classic Inspection Launch style boat reflecting the elegance of the Edwardian era. Includes 5ft half-tester bed, roll-top slipper bath, large opening windows in the lounge, wood-burning stove and front deck with canopy.

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Traditional narrowboat with two separate cabins, one of which can be made up with two 2ft single beds or a 4ft double. Perfect for families or two couples.

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Stay at Wharfinger’s Cottage, on our private wharf, and you’re holidaying in a fascinating piece of history. Situated in the most admired location on the Mon & Brec, this Grade II-listed building is our holiday cottage for 6 people.

Originally built as the home and office of the wharfinger (the man who managed the busy wharf), it offers accommodation on three floors. The kitchen, utility room and dining room are on the ground floor with a large lounge on the first floor, having extensive views of the surrounding mountains. There are three double bedrooms, one of which can be made up as twin beds. One bedroom is en-suite and there is a large family bathroom. Flagstone floors, beamed ceilings and wood-burning stoves combine with thick pocket-sprung mattresses, contemporary bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen complete with Aga to make this the perfect holiday home. As with our boats, prices are inclusive of utilities, logs and pets, and we provide all the essentials including cleaning materials, dishcloths, tea towels, towels and toilet rolls.

The lawned garden fronts onto the canal and there are several outdoor seating areas. Behind the cottage,

as well as parking spaces, you will find an extensive broadleaf woodland on the slopes of the Blorenge mountain, just waiting to be discovered.

Wharfinger’s Cottage is ideally placed for you to explore areas out of reach of the canal. Located in both Blaenavon World Heritage Site and the Brecon Beacon National Park, there are endless destinations within a short drive. Go down Big Pit, take a trip on Pontypool and Blaenavon railway, visit castles galore, walk in the Black Mountains, discover ancient churches, young vineyards and thriving craft centres. No more than an hour’s drive away is Cardiff and, a little further afield, some of the best beaches in Britain.

Wharfinger’s Cottage is available all year. Stay here before or after exploring the canal on one of our boats; we offer flexible stays of 3, 4 or 7 nights. Or simply book the cottage on its own and enjoy the Mon & Brec from your garden. Come in the height of the season and watch the canal spring into life each day or escape here after the boats have stopped cruising and see a different side to this amazingly beautiful waterway.

Combine your canal holiday with a stay in our historic cottage.

3 doublesLength: 56’ (17.07m)Width: 8’ 6” (2.59m)Max. headroom: 6’ 4” (1.93m)Bow thrusterStarts on Friday

Wide Dutch barge with a large rear deck and a forward seating area. Two en-suite private cabins, each with a 4ft 6in bed, LCD television/DVD player and CD/DAB radio and iPod Doc, offering complete privacy.

3 doublesLength: 52’ (15.85m)Width: 8’ 6” (2.59m)Max. headroom: 6’ 4” (1.93m)Bow thrusterStarts on Saturday

Wide Dutch barge with a large rear deck and two en-suite private cabins, each with a 4ft 6in bed, LCD television/DVD player and CD/radio. Complete privacy; ideal for couples.

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1. Select your accommodation (name of boat or Wharfinger’s Cottage).

2. Choose the dates and length of your holiday.

3. Calculate the total cost.

4. Contact us to check availability, either by telephone (01873 858277, every day 08.00–21.00) or email (enquiries@beaconparkboats.com) or on our website (beaconparkboats.com). We’ll hold a provisional booking for up to 3 days.

5. Make sure you are happy with our terms & conditions which are available on our website.

6. Secure your booking with a completed booking form and 25% deposit. This can be done online or by using the form on this page.

7. We will send you confirmation of your booking showing the price of your break together with a copy of ‘Our Agreement With You’. Please check the details carefully.

8. The balance is due eight weeks prior to the start of your holiday. On receipt of your final payment we will send you an Information Pack containing:

i. a 40-minute DVD (produced by Beacon Park Boats) explaining how to operate your boat

ii. a copy of John Norris’ indispensable guidebook The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

iii. details of what’s in your boat/cottage, to avoid bringing unnecessary things

iv. recommended itineraries to help you get the most out of your holiday

v. simple directions to our wharf.

Please take time to look at all the information we send you, and contact us with any queries. That way, your holiday will run smoothly.

Please complete in block letters and send with a 25% deposit or, if within 8 weeks of the start of your holiday, full payment, to Beacon Park Boats, The Boathouse, Llanfoist Wharf, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9NG. Photocopies of this form are acceptable.

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No hidden extrasOur prices are totally inclusive. Unlike many boat hire companies we don’t charge extra for pets, bed linen and towels, boat insurance, fuel for the boat, gas for the cooker, logs for the stove or for parking your vehicle in our car park. And we even provide a pack of essentials including cleaning materials, dishcloths, tea towels and toilet rolls.

For full terms and conditions please visit beaconparkboats.com

Flexible holidaysWe offer holidays of varying lengths, starting on a variety of days, depending on which boat you choose:

Short Break either 4 nights starting on Mondays or 3 nights starting on Fridays

Week 7 nights starting on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Combine a Short Break with a Week’s holiday and get even better value. The price of a 10 night or 11 night holiday is the weekly hire charge plus 50% of the following week’s charge. And if you book for two consecutive weeks, you’re eligible for a 10% discount on the second week.

Price Bands 2013/14 Start Date Band

Friday 15 March BFriday 29 March DMonday 15 April BFriday 26 April CFriday 10 May DFriday 24 May GMonday 3 June EFriday 28 June FFriday 19 July GMonday 2 September FFriday 6 September EFriday 13 September DFriday 20 September CFriday 27 September BFriday 25 October DMonday 4 November AFriday 20 December GFriday 3 January AFriday 21 February DMonday 3 March B

Week7 nights starting Monday, Friday or Saturday.

Short BreakEither 4 nights starting on Monday or 3 nights starting on Friday.

Accommodation Sleeps Start Day Price Bands (£) A B C D E F GHobby 4 Saturday -- 864 1080 1152 1224 1296 1440Kestrel 4 Monday or Friday -- 894 1118 1192 1267 1341 1490Buzzard 4 Saturday -- 954 1193 1272 1352 1431 1590Owl 2 Monday or Friday -- 954 1193 1272 1352 1431 1590Heron 2 Monday or Friday -- 954 1193 1272 1352 1431 1590Falcon 6 Saturday -- 984 1230 1312 1394 1476 1640Kingfisher 6 Monday or Friday -- 984 1230 1312 1394 1476 1640Eagle 6 Saturday -- 1074 1343 1432 1522 1611 1790Peregrine 6 Monday or Friday -- 1074 1343 1432 1522 1611 1790Condor 6 Saturday -- 1194 1493 1592 1692 1791 1990Puffin 6 Friday -- 1224 1530 1632 1734 1836 2040Osprey 4 Saturday -- 1254 1568 1672 1777 1881 2090Wharfinger’s Cottage 6 Monday, Friday 493 641 690 789 838 887 986 or Saturday

Accommodation Sleeps Start Day Price Bands (£) A B C D E F GKestrel 4 Monday or Friday -- 590 738 787 836 885 983Owl 2 Monday or Friday -- 630 787 840 892 944 1049Heron 2 Monday or Friday -- 630 787 840 892 944 1049Kingfisher 6 Monday or Friday -- 649 812 866 920 974 1082Peregrine 6 Monday or Friday -- 709 886 945 1004 1063 1181Wharfinger’s Cottage 6 Monday or Friday 325 423 456 521 553 586 651

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Limited edition Mon & Brec bookAlasdair and Sarah’s interest is not just in hiring luxury canal boats, but in the history of the ‘Mon & Brec’ canal. A few years ago they started collecting works from a local artist and historian Michael Blackmore, which interpret depicted scenes from the canals past.

Prompted by the 200 year celebrations we teamed up with Michael to publish a book which celebrates the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal through some 40 detailed illustrations by Michael and succinct notes by Alasdair appear alongside each illustration, providing insightful commentary on the much-loved Mon & Brec.

The significance of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in the area’s industrial past and its key position today in the Brecon Beacons National Park and Blaenavon World Heritage Site is vividly brought to life in this highly-collectable book.

Price: £20 plus £2.70 postage FREE DELIVERY if you purchase the book at the same time as booking your holiday.

The perfect companion to your canal holiday

Llanfoist Wharf (1830)

During 2012 “Puddlers” was added to the Beacon Park Boats fleet. A purpose made restaurant canal boat, again based on the classic Edwardian Inspection Launch style. Seating for 26 with wonderful oak floors and tables, cast iron seat and table supports and fully opening windows. Spoil yourself before arriving for your holiday and lunch aboard.

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Beacon Park BoatsLlanfoist WharfAbergavennyMonmouthshireNP7 9NGWales UK

Back cover: Llanfoist Wharf overlooking the market town of Abergavenny