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We have had many holidays on the Broads and have used you 3 times in a row. I guess next time we will make it 4 times. we love the ... - P Taklock

The family and I had a lovely day on the boat and didnt want to leave, which is always a good sign they enjoyed the day. - Miss A Weatherhead

A BIG THANK YOU to your staff for such a wonderful holiday, the weather you organised was second to none. - Mr Gill

Thank you from all of us at Silcoates School for a super week, we have enjoyed 28 years of holidays with yourselves. - Silcoates School

Just to say thank you, absolutely super weekend kids loved it we will be back. - Owen and Margaret

Thank you for a great holiday hope to see you in 2010 - Emily, Karen, Ant and Jackie

Best boat we have ever had on the Broads. Thank you very clean and well prepared for takeover - Elmslie Party

Thank you for helping to sort out our holiday booking. We appreciate the time and effort you put in. Many thanks - D Lucas and Family

Barnes Brinkcraft provide good service, from booking phone call to end of holiday. Well presented boats even down to the matching ropes ! Well done - R Winfield

Thank you we look forward to seeing you again soon - M Price

We had a very pleasant time on the river, we shall certainly be back - M Clive

Thank you for making the holiday stress free - S Dallender

Overall a very good way to spend a holiday, would do it again and would recommend Barnes Brinkcraft. - Edwards Party

A lovely, relaxing holiday, Thank you very much - Lowe Party

Great facilities, beautifully fitted out property a real bonus having the day boat. - E Gray

We really enjoyed it already looking to book again. - L Root

We have had holidays with Barnes Brinkcraft for 25 years and the company has grown in size. But the service and quality of the whole holiday experience is still first ... - Mrs Long

Many thanks to you and all your crew for making the day most enjoyable. My wife was over the moon with the boat, we will be back! - Dyson Family

Had a fantastic weekend, enjoyed the fishing and using the day-boat was a real bonus (Sept 2010) - The Noble Family

Great weather, nice and relaxing, great place to stay. we all had a great time, we'll be back (July 2010) - Richardson Family

Just a quick note to thank you for a fantastic week on the Belmore. The boat was great and we shall be booking with you next year. Also thank you ... - John & Loraine Bowers

Very, very happy and a great start to 2011! (Jan 2011) - Mr Brown

Well equipped, tidy and clean boat. This s our third holiday with your company and would highly recommend you. Champagne unexpected and appreciated as the holiday was a special surprise ... - The Rowe Party

This was our 20th boating holiday on the Broads and it was just as enjoyable and relaxing as the first. Now looking forward to staying in Topsail for Christmas. Barnes ... - The Brown Party

To all the staff at Barnes Brinkcraft, We have just returned from a ten day holiday on Melody 2. I would like to thank all the staff for the friendly ... - The Marlor Party

Dear Barnes Brinkcraft, Thanks for a great time!. We saw your guy at the office sunday night , so gabbed our car keys as we had to leave early, but will ... - Nagie Party

Hi, I'm not sure who I saw when I returned Ladymore 1 on Friday evening but I just wanted to let you know that we very much enjoyed our ... - Brasier Party

"Thank you for 1st class help, you have made our week on our GOLDEN WEDDING Cruise" Easy to handle, heating brill! Brink of Peace October 2011 - Cammish Party

We particularly enjoyed the freedom to explore, All the staff were very friendly and helpful, especially as this was a surprise for my husband, therefore I booked direct. Thank you ... - The Shaw Party

We are very satisfied with the service we received and had a comfortable week on the Brinks Moorhen 2. We look forward to booking with you again in the future ... - The Bevan Party

The willingness to provide a boat at such short notice. Thank you very much and we will see you in the future. Brinks Merrymore 1, September 2011. - The Cox Party

The whole holiday was great, all the staff were very helpful, from turning up to getting the boat to the whole holiday, no complaints at all excellent service. From start ... - The Hewitt Party

The whole experience, lovely boat, booking experience very good, the booking person who i think was the same lady as we meet in reception was simply lovely. A very relaxing ... - The Williams Party

Lovely relaxing experience, many thanks to all the staff who made this weekend so special. - The Kimpson Party

This was our first boating holiday, it far exceeded our expectations. We will certainly be doing this again and also recommend this type of holiday and your company to our ... - Mr Chambers Party

We have always enjoyed our holidays on the Norfolk Broads, however this boat really worked for us, at last a small boat easy for 2 to handle that has a ... - The Garcia Party

The whole week we spent on the Broads was most enjoyable, keep up the good work, everyone at the boat yard should be congratulated for making Barnes Brinkcraft the envy ...

- The Storer Party

The boat was lovely, very hard to improve it was so good. We have been boating for over 20 years with you yet again a fantastic holiday. Brinks Concerto 5 ... - The Scrivens Party

We have just returned from a weekend break on Brinks Comet1 1, did not want the occasion to pass by without saying a big thank you to all at Barnes ... - The Atterbury Family

Great to have the Day Boat included as we could go where ever we wanted. The Accommodation is great, felt right at home as soon as we walked in the ... - The martin Party

I just wanted to comment on the fantastic short break that we had with Barnes Brinkcraft in Feb 24-27th 2012 on Brinks Duet 4. The staff were all very friendly ...

- The Hatton Party

Following our recent four day break, we would like to thank all the staff whom made our arrival extremely welcoming. The boat was brand new and exceeded our expectations whilst ...

- Mr Fisk

The boat was a great size and ample big enough for 2 adults, loved the views and scenery. Thank you. Brinks Jazz March 2012. - The Scott Party

The boat was far better than we expected, but always love coming to the Norfolk Broads. Sam treated us to a bottle of bubbly on arrival, lovely gesture. Brinks Ladymore ... - The Sanders Party

We booked by phone as we prefer the personal contact and we were able to sort some minor points out before arrival making checkin swift and easy. We raised constructive ...

- The Winfield Party

We found the website very comprehensive and easy to book from. On arrival we found the property Riversedge to be of a high standard and a good quality of furnishings ...

- The Gowar Party

The weather was glorious and the Broads very peaceful at this time of year, it was so nice to depart from Wroxham. We enjoyed the boat and would take another ...

- The Warner Party

We couldn't faulty anything at Barnes Brinkcraft, keep things the same. We found the staff to be friendly and polite with nothing too much trouble, the boat was outstanding ...

- The Jordon Party

Booking our holiday was really easy by phone, it was great to chat to the girls in reception and finalise our holiday requirements. We particularly enjoyed the house and the ...

- The Mcleod Party

Topliner caused a stir where ever we went, nobody expected to see a four poster bed on cruising the Norfolk Broads. We found booking the holiday to be very easy ...

- The Coaker Party

We were really happy with the Brinks Duet and everything provided. We have been with many boat yards over our 26 years, Barnes Brinkcraft is honestly the best we have ...

- The Martin Party

We found your website to be very easy to use compared to others. The description's were good. The boat was very clean and comfortable.

Brinks Duet 2, March 2012

- The Barrett Party

I would find it hard to improve as we did have a lovely time, so relaxing and we will be coming back for a second time in the near future ...

- The Bamford Party

Daisy Broad Cottage - Coot (September 2010)
Lovely accommodation, great fishing, really enjoyed it, would definitely come again. - Ashmore & Gower Families

Daisy Broad Lodges - Coot  (April 2011)
Very nice lodge, well equipped and cosy.  Enjoyed using the boat to explore the Broads.  Had a lovely break. - Holmes & Moody Party

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Welcome! For fantastic holidays on the Norfolk Broads, contact Barnes Brinkcraft. Offering a wide variety of 2-12 berth boats with varying specifications, brand new and modern to basic and comfortable, at Barnes Brinkcraft we are also specialists in riverside self catering holiday accommodation.  With over 40 years experience, our family-run boatyard would like to offer you the very best opportunity to enjoy this beautiful National Park. For the latest offers and prices, please contact us on: (01603) 782625 or email: bookings@barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk