prescottspie   10 #1 Posted July 27, 2014 I'm planning a weekend away, and am after suggestions of somewhere to go, based on these two criteria:  1) I love the Lake District, but in high season it's just *too* busy, and I'm after peace and quiet  2) I would really love to hire a boat for half a day, a little motor boat, to pootle around a lake or even the sea. One I drive myself, rather than a charter with a skipper sort of thing.  Any suggestions folks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Eater Sundae   12 #2 Posted July 27, 2014 Lots of places on the Broads. We've done it at both Horning and near Burgh Castle. But there are lots of others.  The scenery's a bit different than the Lakes, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
prescottspie   10 #3 Posted July 27, 2014 Never been to the Broads, and always fancied it, so will have a look into this, thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mecky   10 #4 Posted July 27, 2014 Yeah the broads are expensive and crowded though. I believe you can hire boats around the Scunthorpe area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Maz3 Â Â 10 #5 Posted July 27, 2014 A canal barge holiday? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mecky   10 #6 Posted July 27, 2014 You can get more than barges on canals though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
barleycorn   10 #7 Posted July 28, 2014 You can hire self drive motor boats on Windermere. About £120 a day iirc. You're right though, will be extremely busy this time of year, quiet on the boat though an you can take food and booze.  jb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alchresearch   214 #8 Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) http://www.liverpoolboatcharter.com/  http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/cruises/Manchester-Ship-Canal-Cruises/Pages/default.aspx?gclid=CMX1rqPG6r8CFSEcwwodZl8Auw  http://www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk/plan-your-trip/other/  Can personally recommend the second and third one.  There's also boat hire in Chester and a river cruiser there: http://www.chesterboat.co.uk/  And there's this:  https://www.wirral.gov.uk/my-services/leisure-and-culture/sports/invigor8-leisure-centres-and-facilities/wirral-sailing-centre/dee-tours-boat-trips Edited July 29, 2014 by alchresearch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
janlizzy   10 #9 Posted July 29, 2014 Go to scotlands lochs,boat hire is available and the scenery is beautiful.The drive is long but it is well worth the extra miles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...