Fantastic cruising holiday....yes definately the fastest way to slow down ! First time for us, we choose the easy route 1 option. Trip to Leeds and back Susie Belle was lovely and very comfortable. It was just so lovely to moor up at the country location of our choosing every evening and enjoy the Stove and some peace and quiet. We stopped off at Skipton and did the Embsay steam railway trip to Bolton Abbey and at Keighley to do the KWVR and Bronte land ! Great walks from the canal side for Little Rosie (Yorkshire Terrier) at Bradley, East Morton and Hirst Wood near Saltaire...which brings us to the model village "fantastic" and trip up Shipley Glen tramway a must.

Make sure you stop off at Esholt (for Emmerdale Farm) on the way to Kirstall Abbey and Leeds for lots of shopping ! We didnt visit many of the numerous canal side pubs on the route, however the Herriots Hotel Skipton is exelent, for Food and good company.

Ok we are fully recharged now with a new outlook to life!

Shelley, Pete & Rosie Worcester

"The Eleanor Rose was very comfortable with everything you could need on board and other holiday makers whom we met on our travels commented on the boat's high specification and smart presentation.   Even as narrowboat novices, everything was simple to use, and the owner was always on the end of the phone if we were unsure about anything."

"We found our week aboard the Eleanor Rose very relaxing.  Spending time on the canal surrounded by nature was a lovely experience and really took us away from the stresses of everyday life. We would definitely book again"