点评:We just returned from another incredible narrowboat holiday (May 2026), and I cannot recommend Art Of Leisure enough. This was our second time booking with them, and once again, they exceeded all expectations. We traveled as a group of friends—the "Drunken Sailors"—and we are already planning our next trip back!
From the moment we arrived at North Kilworth Marina, we felt right at home. We were greeted by the owner, Abi, who made us feel so welcome. It was such a lovely personal touch that she remembered all of our names from our previous booking; it’s that level of care that sets Art Of Leisure apart.
Stepping onto the Artful Dodger, everything was absolutely spot on. The boat was immaculate, featuring clean, fresh-smelling bedding and a very well-maintained interior. After a thorough handover and safety briefing, Abi expertly piloted us out of the marina, reassuring us that she was just a phone call away should we need anything at all.
Our route took us through some stunning scenery:
Foxton Locks: An absolutely amazing site with breathtaking views. We spent the night at the top and were the first boat down the next morning. The lock keepers were incredibly friendly and greeted us with a smile, which made the experience even better.
Market Bosworth Basin: We spent a lovely evening here and even spotted the sister ship, Maggie (which we stayed on during our last trip). Both boats have been freshly painted and look absolutely beautiful.
Welford: We finished our second night in Welford, another truly beautiful destination.
returning to the marina on Monday morning, we were greeted once again by Abi. Everything about this weekend—from the ease of the booking to the quality of the boat—was perfect. If you are looking for a relaxing, high-quality canal holiday, look no further than Art Of Leisure. We had a brilliant time and can't wait to see you all again!
翻译:我们刚结束了一次令人难忘的窄船假期(2026年5月),我强烈推荐Art Of Leisure。这是我们第二次预订他们的服务,他们再次超出了我们的预期。我们一行人——“醉酒水手”——已经开始计划下一次的旅行了!
从抵达北基尔沃斯码头的那一刻起,我们就感觉宾至如归。老板Abi热情地接待了我们,让我们倍感亲切。她还记得我们上次预订时的名字,这种贴心的服务让我们倍感温暖;正是这种细致周到的服务让Art Of Leisure脱颖而出。
登上“Artful Dodger”号,一切都完美无瑕。船上干净整洁,床铺干净清爽,内部维护得也非常好。在完成详细的交接和安全讲解后,Abi熟练地驾驶着我们驶出码头,并告诉我们,如果有任何需要,随时都可以打电话给她。
我们的行程带我们领略了令人叹为观止的美景:
福克斯顿船闸:景色美得令人窒息,绝对是个令人惊叹的地方。我们在船闸顶端过夜,第二天早上是第一艘驶下的船。船闸管理员非常友好,面带微笑地迎接我们,让我们的体验更加完美。
马基特博斯沃思盆地:我们在这里度过了一个美好的夜晚,甚至还看到了姊妹船“玛吉号”(我们上次旅行就住在这艘船上)。两艘船都重新粉刷过,看起来非常漂亮。
韦尔福德:我们在韦尔福德度过了第二个夜晚,这里又是一个风景如画的地方。
周一早上返回码头时,我们再次见到了艾比。这个周末的一切——从便捷的预订到船只的品质——都堪称完美。如果您正在寻找轻松惬意的高品质运河假期,那么“休闲艺术号”绝对是您的不二之选。我们度过了一段美好的时光,期待与大家再次相聚!