THISTLE DREAM FAQ's

DO WE NEED TO BRING TOWELS AND BEDSHEETS?

No, we supply enough linen and towels for the number of people you booked for.  If you have booked for two people then we will only make up one double bed unless you request both beds to be made up.

DO WE NEED TO BRING TOILETRIES?

The boat comes with shower gel, hand wash and some sachets of body lotion and other small items.

WHAT APPLIANCES ARE THERE?

The boat is not attached to the mains and therefore runs off batteries. Because of that, only certain low power appliances can be used.  This include: Gas oven, fridge (with freezer shelf), 4 burner gas hob, toaster, coffee machine and gas kettle.  USB sockets are found on some of the boats plug sockets.

IS THERE A TV OR SOUND SYSTEM?

There are three televisions on board, The lounge TV connects to satellite channels, Netflix and Prime Video. The bedroom TV's connect to Netflix and Prime video. There is also an Amazon Echo speaker on board and an XBOX console in the second bedroom.

IS THERE INTERNET?

Yes, we have a fast 5G network in all areas of the boat.  Connection instructions are found in the supplied user guide. As it is a mobile service, reception and therefore speeds are variable.

CAN I DRIVE THE BOAT?

Your holiday is for a static hire only. This means that the boat cannot be moved under any circumstances.

WHAT ARE THE CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES?

Check in is from 15:00 and checkout is 11:00.  We need those four hours in between to clean and re-stock the boat

WHAT CROCKERY & ITEMS ARE IN THE KITCHEN?

The kitchen comes with plates. bowls, mugs. tumblers, wine glasses, cooking utensils, saucepans, frying pans, salt and pepper and other miscellaneous items.

IS THERE A COT AVAILABLE?

There is a collapsible cot available, situated in the 2nd bedroom. Although it has a padded base, there are no mattresses, sheets or blankets supplied.

CAN I BRING PETS?

The towpaths can get quite muddy and so pets are not allowed.  The boat is mostly carpeted and so is prone to muddy paws.

IS THERE PARKING?

The nearest free parking is at the Malt Shovel pub.  You are allowed to leave your car there overnight. however you must enter your car details in the pub every day you are there.  The pub opens at 12:00 every day. At the weekend you can park for free on the road near the canal. Sometimes the pub is open in the morning at weekends.