fluffyfeet Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 We are very interested in a houseboat holiday this year and wondered if anyone else has any experience of them - especially abroad - as the houseboat we like is in Holland! Thanks. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Do you mean as In canal boats? If so, they are wonderful, I have had loads and my fav type of holiday. Unlike renting cottages and the like you don't have to plan what you do each day as you just potter along the river, lovely countryside, very relaxed, just moor up at a pub each night for dinner. Its worth when planning your trip to check out how many locks and lift bridges there are on your route, I find operating them great fun, but some have loads and unless your going as part of a largish group it can be lots of hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 It's a static houseboat - and from pictures I have seen looks a bit like a floating wooden caravan. We saw lots when we were in Holland last weekend, and fell in love with one of the little towns we visited, so I've been looking into self catering accommodation and this houseboat was one of the first things suggested. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I think we need pictures...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 This is the linky thing it says to copy and paste - bit of a numpty with these things though so mods please tweek if it isn't right - thank you. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'd take plenty of mozzie repellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I love Holland! (even though i've never been out the airport). What about the norfolk broads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I really enjoyed my visit a couple of years back; it reminded me of Bruges. Norfolk is similar but doesn't have so many towns on the broads/rivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 ! oulton broad, yarmouth, reedham, norwich (although it techincally isnt part of the broads), not forgeting all the little villages! Glad you enjoyed your visit though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I know what you mean - I grew up on the Broads, but it's not like Holland in respect of the types/sizes of towns; Holland has far more to offer. That houseboat looks lovely, I have seen similar houseboats in the UK and they look fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 That looks lovely...but do take the mozzie repellent.....some cousins of mine did a "bulb tour" by barge, and had the most fabulous time (even the confirmed landlubber who was dreading it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I looked into this a couple of years ago - it's not cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
