Anglo Welsh
Bradford on Avon & Bath, Wiltshire & Somerset
- Boats
- More than one dog
- No dog charge
- Walks from the door
- Wood-burner
1 - 3 bedrooms
2 - 12
Swap the car for a narrowboat and see Somerset and Wiltshire at four miles an hour, with your dog on deck. Anglo Welsh has South West bases at Bradford on Avon, Bath and Monkton Combe, all on the beautiful Kennet & Avon Canal, with boats for 2 to 12 people. The first pet travels free, so all you need to pack is the dog’s bed and a sense of adventure.
Pet Perks
- First pet travels free
- Guide dogs go free
- Cruiser stern boats with extra outdoor space for dogs
- Dog-friendly pubs along the canal, including the Cross Guns at Avoncliff
- Towpath strolls whenever you moor up
- Central heating on every boat for cosy evenings after a muddy walk
Facilities
For your dog
- More than one dog welcomeUp to three pets
- No dog chargeFirst pet travels free
- Walks from the doorCanal towpaths wherever you moor
For you
- Wood-burner or open fireFuel stove on selected boats
About Anglo Welsh
There aren’t many holidays where your dog gets a front-row seat, but a narrowboat on the Kennet & Avon Canal is one of them. Anglo Welsh has been helping people slow right down on the water, and its three South West bases put you within easy reach of Bradford on Avon, Bath and some gloriously peaceful stretches of Somerset and Wiltshire countryside.
Bradford on Avon Marina in Wiltshire is well placed for exploring the Kennet & Avon Canal in both directions. Sydney Wharf in Bath sits right on the canal near Sydney Gardens, with the UNESCO World Heritage city on the doorstep. Monkton Combe is tucked away at Brassknocker Basin just outside Bath. All three have boats to choose from, whether there are just two of you or a group of up to 12, from premium boats to luxury narrowboats with a traditional fuel stove in the saloon.
You choose how far to go. A short break could take you through the beautiful Bath Valley from Bradford on Avon to Bath. You’ll cross the magnificent Dundas and Avoncliff Bath stone aqueducts along the way. Or head west to the foot of the famous Caen Hill flight at Devizes. On a longer holiday you can carry on through the Vale of Pewsey towards Hungerford, Newbury and even Reading.
New to boating? Every holiday begins with a handover and tuition, which takes around an hour.
Dogs are very much part of the crew. Up to three well-behaved pets can come along and the first travels free. A second or third pet is £25 each for a short break or £35 each for a week, and guide dogs go free. Anglo Welsh recommends cruiser stern boats for dog holidays because they have more outdoor space. Bring your dog’s bed, food, bowls and poo bags, and please remember that dogs mustn’t be left alone on board or allowed to swim in the canal.
Every boat has central heating, a fully equipped galley, bedding and towels, and free WiFi where the signal allows, although the signal can be weak in rural spots, which may be no bad thing. Car parking is included at the boatyard, but space is limited at some yards. Moor up for a pint at dog-friendly stops such as the Cross Guns at Avoncliff, the Barge Inn at Bradford on Avon or the Barge Inn at Seend, then stroll the towpath while the sun goes down.