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Catch up with the latest news at Barnes Brinkcraft. Our blog features lots of useful info about us and the Norfolk Broads Boat Hire.

Fishing holidays on the Norfolk Broads

Fancy a Fishing Holiday? Here’s Why the Norfolk Broads Should Be Your Next Trip If you’re the kind of person who finds peace with a rod in hand and the sound of water gently lapping around you,...

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Riverside cottages + your own day boat = 20% off this week only!

For some reason, the week starting Saturday 31st May is wide open – and we’d love to see it filled with happy guests making the most of the sunshine! So, we’re offering 20% off all remaining...

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Your Next Family Adventure: Boating Holiday in the Norfolk Broads

Your Next Adventure: A Family Holiday with Barnes Brinkcraft on the Norfolk Broads Love the Outdoors? Need to Keep the Kids Entertained on Holiday? We’ve Got You Covered! If your idea of a...

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Discover the Norfolk Broads with Barnes Brinkcraft Day Boats!

Experience the beauty of the Norfolk Broads like never before with a Barnes Brinkcraft day boat! BOOK A DAY BOAT...

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Spring Sale: Set Sail & Save on Your Spring Boating Holiday!

Our Spring Sale is on! Save up to 15% on your Spring Boating Holiday.  From our comfy No Frills to our plush Elite fleet, we selected a lovely range of boats for you to choose from. So whether...

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Explore the Norfolk Broads in Style with Barnes Brinkcraft Holiday Boat

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing escape or an exciting journey through the stunning Norfolk Broads, our fleet has the perfect boat for you....

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Escape to the Norfolk Broads: Stunning waterside self-catering cottages

Enjoy a true home-from-home experience, complete with breathtaking views and the freedom of your very own free day boat (outside school holidays)....

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The Customer Experience – Real People, Real Adventures – Norfolk Broads Style!

Don’t just take our word for it—hear what our wonderful customers have to say about their time on the beautiful Norfolk Broads!...

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Helping our customers reach The Broads’ hidden gems.

We are the only boat hire company offering a free bridge pilot service at Wroxham Bridge, the gateway to a beautiful tranquil part of the Broads. At Barnes Brinkcraft, we’re thrilled to offer...

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Last minute availability and offers!

"Having spent many years using Barnes houses and boats ect the company are brilliant and always helpful to our every need see all these mad comment are just not true half of them are just the people them self and you can tell what type of people they are! Don't let any the low reviews put you off this place it won't disappoint! Stayed in spinaker plenty times absolutely awesome property and the River edge is also a great property to have! Roll on September see you guys soon 👍😍"
- Jarv
"Fantastic holiday, and the staff at Brinkcraft were superb! I would highly recommend Brinkcraft, they even organised fantastic weather for us 😎"
- Alan Gordon-freeman
"Fantastic Holiday on Brinks Rhapsody 3 – Would Absolutely Book Again! We’ve just returned from a brilliant week on the Norfolk Broads, having hired a boat through Barnes Brinkcraft. From start to finish, the experience was excellent. Check-in was smooth and stress-free. The staff were friendly, efficient, and helpful. We had a minor issue where we needed to take our car to do a food shop before setting off, but the office would be closed by the time we returned. The team provided a simple and flexible solution without any fuss; a great start to our trip. The boat handover was also excellent. As we’ve been on boats before, the staff member tailored the handover to focus on the areas we wanted a refresher on but still checked our understanding of the key elements. Brinks Rhapsody 3 itself was lovely. It was very clean, and while there was some general wear and tear, it was nothing unexpected for a boat that’s clearly been well-used and well-loved over the years. The bathroom with the shower cubicle was outstanding, plenty of water pressure and lovely hot water. Just be sure to run the generator for a while beforehand or shower after your first stop of the day. The kitchen was a good size and had everything you could need, though a cover for the shallow sink would have added a bit of extra surface space. The hob worked well once we got used to the heat settings, and the oven was spotless. That said, we had to keep an eye on things as the thermostat may have been a bit off; not a major issue unless cooking something for a long time. A big highlight was the Wi-Fi – it worked flawlessly the entire holiday. We brought our Firestick along and had a solid connection throughout. On our last trip with a different boat, we had no usable Wi-Fi at all, so this was a very welcome upgrade. The bedrooms were all spacious with plenty of storage. The beds were a little on the firmer side, but I slept better than I have in a long time, every night was a great night’s sleep. Operating the boat was very easy, and the bow thrusters made mooring much less stressful. The hybrid engine was a fantastic feature; it made cruising the Broads peaceful and relaxing, and we’d definitely seek out another hybrid boat in the future. Would we stay on Brinks Rhapsody 3 again? Absolutely. We loved every second of it and are already thinking about our next trip!"
- Stevan MacKinnon
"Spent a week on Prelude 4 in beautiful weather. Nice boat with plenty of space. Fantastic sun deck. Everything you need. Boatyard staff helpful and always smiling!"
- Jo-Anne Elizabeth
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