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Welcome to the wonderful world of narrowboating, the fastest way of slowing down, through the idyllic Vale of Pewsey. Perfect for novice hirers and lovers of the countryside….

Holiday with us here on the Kennet & Avon Canal and that is exactly what we hope you’ll do… relax, take it easy, chill out and enjoy one of the most outstanding stretches of canal in the country…….

Immerse yourself in the breathtakingly beautiful Vale of Pewsey as you meander towards the great Savernake Forest and the gentle Kennet Valley. Discover Wiltshire’s famous White Horses and Crop Circles. Visit sleepy villages, bustling towns… or just sit back and let the scenery unfold in front of you……

We’re conveniently located at the top of the famous Caen Hill Locks at Devizes Wharf, allowing you a variety of cruises east as far as Hungerford or Newbury via the summit of the K&A as it plunges through the edge of the Royal Savernake Forest. Discover the Crofton Pumping Station, walk to past Wilton Water to Wilton Windmill. Enjoy the upper reaches of the infant Kennet Valley where canal and river go hand in hand alongside one another in perfect harmony.

2025 Prices are now available online - just go to the Book Now tab and choose your dates

  • Holiday Hire

    Weekends, Weeks, midweeks - or longer. Our Short Breaks are lock-free if you want them to be – ideal for first timers and novice crews. But don’t worry if you want to work locks: there are plenty further along for the more adventurous.

    Start from Devizes Wharf and travel east through the Vale of Pewsey towards Hungerford and Newbury taking in outstanding scenery, excellent walks, pretty villages and homely pubs…

    2025 Season: From mid March until end October.. Holiday hire starts at 2pm on Mondays or Fridays (for breaks, weeks or longer) and ends at 9am on the last day.

  • Day Hire

    Join your dayboat at Devizes Wharf and cruise into glorious Wiltshire countryside through the Vale of Pewsey as far as All Cannings for a picnic lunch or for a meal at the nearby Kings Arms. Moor up wherever you like and spread yourselves out on the towpath or open fields nearby. A day out afloat is the perfect introduction to narrowboating. Full training given. Lock free route - is ideal for novices as well as old hands who just want to get back on the water.

    Moonlighting, Moondancing and Moongazing are available for hire every day from the beginning of March to end of October.

  • Our Boats

    White Horse Boats are much admired as being some of the smartest on the water.

    Our dayboats are have a heated cabin, spacious foredeck, small galley, toilet and a sociable stern deck.

    Our holiday boats are fully equipped with everything you might need from 240V and USB power points, flatscreen TV, iPad connectivity, to the basics such as washing up kit and central heating… We provide bedding and bed linen - all you need to do is bring your own personal clothing, towels, food and drink provisions.

    Thoroughly cleaned and checked for every hire, we are proud to present the boats in fabulous condition and hope you are delighted with your holiday aboard a White Horse narrowboat.

  • Peace of Mind

    Your time afloat with us is one of the safest on water – we even have a 24hr manned emergency call-out phone for your added peace of mind – and we willingly provide buoyancy aids for children and non-swimmers. Full tuition is provided so that even a total novice will set off feeling confident about their first waterway adventure!

    Want to learn more about how to go boating safely? Take a look at the Canal & River Trust’s Boaters’ Video

    We look forward to welcoming you aboard.