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Each of our boats is fitted with:

1) Shower and fresh water flush toilet

2) Refrigerator and cooker on all boats. Microwaves available on boats with full 240V systems

3) Radiator central heating
4) Stereo radio with CD
5) 12v socket for mobile phone, etc. (visitors own 12V car leads required)
6) 240V socket rated at 100 watts or full 240V system

The following is provided at no extra charge:

1) LCD TV with Freeview and DVD player
2) Car parking
3) All fuel
4) Two sets of waterproofs per boat
5) Hair dryer on request
6) Duvets, pillows and bedding
7) Cot sides available on request

All of our boats have been submitted for assessment by an independent Inspector and awarded a Narrowboat star Classification under a scheme operated by the English Tourism Council. The list below shows the minimum standards required for each Star rating.

ONE STAR - (not offered by Andersen Boats) Clean and comfortable with adequate heating and lighting, refrigerator and cooker with oven and grill. Full range of utensils, crockery and cutlery. Hot and cold water supply to all sinks and shower. Chemical toilet. Bed linen (quilts or sleeping bags) provided. B/W TV available.

TWO STAR - (not offered by Andersen Boats) As ONE STAR plus minimum berth length 6'2", width upper bunk - 1'8", lower bunk - 2'0", double - 3'9". Pump-out recirculatory or water flush toilet. Fitted radio/cassette/CD player.

THREE STAR As TWO STAR plus - more spacious boat, minimum centre head room 6'0", spacious toilet and washbasin for 6 or more berths. Radiator or blown warm air central heating. Domestic size cooker. Bedside lights for each berth.

FOUR STAR As THREE STAR plus maximum of 2 persons sleeping in any cabin, minimum of two fixed berths, minimum berth - length 6'3", width - single 2'0", double 4'0", continental quilt bedding, fabric upholstery. Engine/gas heated stored hot water system. Toilet, shower and wash basin enclosed in a "bathroom". Water flush toilet, Colour TV available.