With one owner from new, Lady Violet has been in the family for over thirty years. She is a traditional narrowboat based on a shell from the canals’ most respected production builder. Berths are in three separate cabins, sleeping up to six people, making her ideal for boating with family and friends. Central heating is by gas boiler with additional warmth from the solid fuel stove in the saloon, along with the range in the Boatman's cabin. A magnificent Russell Newbery DM2 engine sits in it's own engine room and produces that mellow slow exhaust note which many boat own... read more

Colecraft have been building steel narrowboats for nearly 50 years and have always been favoured by many professional boat fitters. Demesne was fitted out in oak by her first owner who was a professional joiner. She has been a proven liveaboard for the past fourteen years with the thoughtful design providing plenty of storage, particularly in the aft bedroom, where you will also find a washing machine. The accommodation is currently for two, but with room in the saloon for free standing furniture, a sofa bed could be your choice of seating which would provide sleeping accommodation for ... read more