Dragonfly Hotel Boat

1, 3 and 6 Night Private Narrowboat Cruises on the English Canals. All inclusive, prices for two people / whole boat.

When Teresa and I go on holiday we try to find unique experiences that help us to connect with the place we’re visiting. Whether that’s a small Ryokan in Japan, a family vineyard in France, or a hilltop resort in Jamaica, we enjoy a touch of class with a personal touch. We also don’t like to rush around from museum to museum, city to city, but like to take our time settling into a place.

So when we returned to England after 25 years abroad, we thought about opening a small guest house or boutique restaurant. We finally decided on a narrow boat that would allow us to provide the sort of personal service that we ourselves love to receive, while enjoying the amazing English canals. We operate a private Narrowboat ‘charter cruise' on the English canals - a unique and authentic experience. Fully catered by a private chef, and all inclusive, these charter cruises are suitable for couples looking for a hassle-free adventure on the English canals.

Our boat is moored at North Kilworth in Leicestershire and we sail the picturesque Old Grand Union (Leicester Line) canal to Market Harborough and Leicester, travelling through Foxton Locks, the longest

lock staircase in Britain. Guests can relax and watch the world go by, help steer and operate the locks on the route/ Paul, your skipper and chef, trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London. The cuisine is modern British, drawing inspiration from our years in the US and Asia, dishes are punctuated with Thai, Chinese, Cajun, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours.