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Blossom Customer Reviews
Check out our latest Google Reviews below, plus a selection of our customer feedback quotes.
EXCELLENT Based on 22 reviews Graham Dickinson2024-09-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son Oliver and I have just returned from a 3 day break on Blossom (02.09.2024) and I would like to say what a brilliant time we have had. The service and prior information received from Kim was excellent with plenty of material on the narrowboat and etiquette whilst on the canal. On arrival at the marina, we were met by a very friendly Kim who took us aboard where there was a welcome pack, including milk, biscuits and 5lts of fresh water for drinking, crisps and some fresh flowers, which was a lovely touch. Kim explained the use of everything inside the boat, after which her dad Garry explained the operation of the boats controls, then took us out onto the canal and I took over whilst under his tuition. We purposely got the boat stuck in shallow water so he could show us how to free it. We later went through the process of mooring it and how to tie secure knots. When we felt comfortable with handling Blossom, Garry left us with the instruction to ring Kim if we needed any further advice. Nothing was a trouble. Our fun and relaxing holiday then began, with me feeling a little nervous but soon became more confident in handling this lovely craft. Did we get ourselves into some predicaments? Yes we did. Did we get out of them all? Yes we did, and it was all part of the fun and we had a good laugh about them. Blossom is so well appointed with everything you could possibly need, from towels and bedding to salt and pepper, washing up liquid, tea and coffee to books, cards and games. There is a double bed which Oliver slept in and said was very comfortable. I slept on a folding bed which had a mattress topper and found it surprisingly comfortable. If you are reading this you must be considering a holiday on a narrowboat. I can thoroughly recommend hiring Blossom from its lovely owners. Jill Patterson2024-08-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic holiday on this boat. Very clean and comfortable and beautifully fitted out.the lancaster canal is so quiet and peaceful definitely a place to unwind would highly recommend Ann sykes2024-06-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Superb 40ft narrowboat. Ideal for 2 people. Very well presented. Nice to handle. Nothing too much trouble for the owners. Just had a week single handed. She handles very well. Inside is cottage styled, with a loverly log fire and everything you need. Fully fitted out with full-size cooker and fridge. TV. Hairdryer, linen & towels. Super boat. Super Owners. Makes for a super holiday. And our furry pets can go free. What's not to like. Lindsey Watson2024-05-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing 3 days. After being seriously apprehensive Kim and her Dad Gary put us at ease pretty quickly. Expert tuition, we didn’t want to go home we are hooked 🤣 A lovely little family business we wish you all the best Lindsey & Chris x Nic Owen2024-04-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Blissful short break on Blossom in July 2023. She was my first narrowboat experience so I was a bit nervous but Kim and Garry were incredibly patient and supportive. My little holiday went beautifully and I am so excited to book again. Everything was fabulous but special mention for the bed, it was more comfortable than mine at home. The Lancaster is a spectacular canal to learn on, a true hidden gem. Still can hardly believe I steered Blossom over the Lune Aqueduct. Twice! Colin Simpson2023-05-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great relaxing midweek break and enjoyed every minute. Kim and Gary, and the rest of the family, did everything possible to make our trip memorable. Had rebooked due to any engine problem last year,and really pleased we did. A great experience and fully recommend trying. No lock and only one bridge to operate, you just cruise and admire the scenery and wildlife William Palin2023-05-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just spent the most relaxing week on board Blossom. Travelled from Tewitfield to Garstang and back at a leisurely 3mph taking in the sunshine. Blossom has everything you need on board to make life easy. We hardly saw any other boats until south of Lancaster and even then the canal was nice and quiet. Plenty of good pubs on route for food and drinks. So if your an experienced boater or not go ahead and book some time aboard. Julian Clarkson2023-04-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Although it is March and the weather is not great it was good to get away for 4nights cruising in Blossom. Garry and Kim showed us the ropes and took us out for a lesson in piloting Blossom which was a great help. It is lovely cruising the Lancashire canal, we spent a day at Lancaster which was a surprise such a nice place well worth a visit. Great experience going on Blossom, 😁 would take a memory stick/ hdmi lead for nights when you just want to sit inside or weather is naf. Well worth a go this boating malarkey. Enjoy 😊😊 Rob Fulton2022-08-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Blossom is an absolute gem of a boat on a really pretty canal with the added bonus of it being quiet compared to other canals. Kim and Gary are a wonderful team who are there to support and help whenever you need them. The boat is well equipped with everything you could need for a lovely relaxing holiday. This is our second holiday on Blossom and we will be coming back again. Thank you so much for such a fabulous holiday 😊 Ann Clark2022-08-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Me and my husband decided to stay on blossom for our 25th wedding anniversary as its our favourite canel and we love staying on blossom there is everything u and lovely and cleanneed and if anything is wrong or goes wrong gary and kim are not very far away to help u get to see lots of wild life and lovely scenery u could be in the south of France we are so lucky to live in such a lovely area we won't be long till we book again
5 days on a narrowboat and canal is the equivalent to 10 days holiday anywhere else, destressed the minute we stepped onboard!
Gail and Alan 2021 Jake the dog
THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST HOLIDAY WE HAVE EVER HAD IN THIS COUNTRY!!Sue and Mat 2021 Todd the dog
A huge thank you to the “Blossom people” and everyone we met. We had a great 3 days and a restful 4 nights (including one at Bridge 90 where the silence was noisy to city ears) We MUST do this again!Linda and Andy 2021
This is our second time aboard Blossom and we love her even more! We booked for 4 nights this year but are returning next year for 7 nights!Linda and Stephen 2021 Teddie and Daphnie the dogs
This is my second time aboard Blossom and Kim and Garry are as good as ever. The boat is clean, tidy, well equipped and handles well. An ideal boat for myself as single crew.John 2021
Had the most relaxing time aboard Blossom, Totally chilled out. We have already booked to come again later in the year.Ken and Laura 2021
All at Blossom can be very proud of the service they provide. It was our first time but we would certainly do it again.Robert and Janice 2021
Garry and Kim gave us a fantastic handover, so helpful and patient and so much more involved than you would think. Both also very helpful at the other end of the phone and very quick to respond to any problems. Great welcome pack and even one for each of the dogs!Chris and Ian 2021 Milly and Bella the dogs
If like us, you’ve Idly admired narrowboats whilst walking near canals, this fabulous boat and the Lancaster canal are a brilliant place to start!Steve and Jill 2020
I have got to say, Blossom was the prettiest boat on the canal! Our staycation on a canal boat was the first on our bucket list and it was a fab canal boat experience!Lisa and Peter 2020 Rocco the dog
We hired Blossom in September and from communicating by email and telephone to the actual ‘ hand over ‘ process, the friendliness and ease by which Kim and her father, Garry, deal with the customer is second to none.Jerry and Jan 2020 Leo the dog
Blossom herself was one of the most comfortable, relaxing and easily maneuverable narrowboats we have ever experienced. We will certainly be returning and I heartily recommend Blossom to anyone who is considering a canal holiday, be they experienced boaters or novices, she is just perfect.Ken and Sandra 2020
Dear Garry and Kim. Thank you for THE best ‘smiles’ per hour holiday we have ever had. Our 2 spaniels loved every minute of it, especially the fact that at every mooring there were the perfect dog walks. We are in out 50’s now and have seen a lot but this was unique, there seemed to be WOW moments around every corner. This was so much more than just “a few days away” and we’ll definitely be back for more!Kevin & Gail 2019Milly & Bella
We have just had a lovely weekend on Blossom. As first time boaters and with stormy weather, we were very nervous but Garry went above and beyond to make sure we were ok, he cruised with us for 6 hours and stayed calm and positive throughout. Instead of feeling miserable about the weather, we felt so lucky to have been skippered so far and learning so much off Garry. We can’t recommend Blossom and Garry enough, thank you so much!Lez & Suzanne 2019
We hired this beautiful boar for 4 days recently and it exceeded our expectations and some. It was like a home from home and Gary could not have been more helpful or welcoming. Blossom has set the standard very high and we cannot recommend it enough. We highly recommend and will be back very soon. Thank you for a wonderful experience.Caz & Dave 2019
Have returned home after a tremendous week with Blossom. Boat was excellent as was the weather, dare I say perhaps a little too hot at times. Visited lots of places on the canal. Had a thoroughly relaxing time and our thanks to the Blossom team for all their hard work. Sad to say farewell on Friday but all good things come to an end. We have come home really refreshed and have lots of good memories. Cannot wait until the next adventure.Mo & John
We had a super holiday aboard Blossom! The service from Garry was excellent. After a thorough briefing, Garry joined us for a short while to make sure we were quite familiar with the boat and how to handle her. He was only ever a phone call away in case we needed him. The boat was in fantastic condition with every home comfort. I’d highly recommend Blossom to anyone looking for a trouble-free holiday on the Lancaster canal.Alan Cleaver
We have been very sad to have had to hand Blossom boat back after a thoroughly relaxing time with her for four nights on the Lancaster Canal. We have hired Narrow Boats before through different companies but I couldn’t complement Garry and the Blossom Boat crew more for their communication regarding queries prior and during our trip – super family to hire from! If you’re looking for a few relaxing days with lots of scenic views, pubs and laughter, Blossom Boat and the Lancaster Canal is definitely for you! They are also dog friendly unlike many boats 🐶Holly & Richardand Bertie the dog
We have just returned home after a fantastic three night stay on Blossom. The weather was amazing, as was the whole barging experience. We loved every minute of it. Garry was extremely patient showing my husband the ropes on how to handle Blossom. Nothing was too much trouble. I would not hesitate to recommend this very well equipped narrowboat to anyone wanting to give it a go. We will definitely be returning. Thanks again Gary and Kim. Wonderful location, beautiful scenery at any time of year. And you couldn’t rent from nicer people. We had an amazing time on Blossom and Garry and his family are amazing. Always on hand to help and the boat has been decorated perfectly. Would highly recommend to anyone for a relaxing break. We hired Blossom primarily because she is very conveniently located near to Lancaster so we could combine seeing family with another narrowboat holiday. We’ve had several narrowboat holidays with friends over the years but never just the two of us so a small 2 berth boar on a contour canal with no locks sounded perfect. Having said that we were delighted with the friendly welcome from the Blossom team. Nothing was too much trouble. Blossom is a very well equipped, comfortable boat which is perfect for beginners. Highly recommended, we’re coming back next year!Sheila & Keith
Blossom is a gorgeous well equipped narrowboat which we had the pleasure of navigating along the Lancaster canal. Garry gave us an excellent handover and stayed with us until we felt confident in her handling. Thank you to the Blossom bunch for all your hard work and for allowing us to borrow her for four nights! We were sad to giver her back!