Komet Canal Boats

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  • Adults-only narrowboat in a marina off the Shropshire Union Canal
  • Nantwich 15 minutes’ drive; Cholmondeley Castle half an hour
  • Welcome hamper and honesty bar; licensed marina café; dogs welcome
If you’ve ever been tempted by a narrowboat holiday but feel that your barging skills might not be up to the task, Komet Canal Boats offers an excellent alternative, since it doesn’t need any steering – it's safely moored in the Shropshire Union Canal-adjacent Aqueduct Marina and Caravan Park. And another excellent thing about this boat stay? It’s adults-only, so you and your beloved can get some quality time together, or finally complete a book or a project without interruptions. Well, without interruptions from kids, since your dog (who is welcome to join you on board) will still need regular walks… The marina, in a fairly isolated spot in the middle of farmland, is easily accessed via the B5074 road, which also takes you into Nantwich (15 minutes’ drive), with its shops and restaurants. There’s a country pub a five-minute drive away, but – good news – you don’t have to reach for the car keys at all, since there’s a welcome hamper and an honesty bar on board and it’s also possible to arrange for breakfast packages and barbecue sets. In addition, the marina’s Waterfront Café is licensed and open seven days a week (from morning to late afternoon), serving full English breakfasts and simple meals like jacket potatoes, sandwiches and burgers.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 20 are not allowed on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

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Pitch types & availability

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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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Magical stay. Sunset and swans.

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
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Komet 1 bedroom marina berth, slip, mooring (no pets)

Liked Loved our stay here. The boat was very comfortable. Even in the extreme heat, we opened the back deck door and the front door and there was a lovely cool air flow through. The boat was really well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The honesty bar was a real bonus, we loved sitting out on the back deck with a glass of wine, watching the sunset and the swans float by. Had a great nights sleep in the lovely comfortable bed.

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Location

Komet Canal Boats

Aqueduct Marina

Church Minshull

Nantwich

Cheshire

England

CW5 6DX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.12396°N
2.50936°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 km Bus Station
6.2 km Bus Station
22.9 km Bus Station
Rail
6.4 km Crewe Rail Station
6.7 km Nantwich Rail Station
7.5 km Winsford Rail Station
Ferry
45 km Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
45.1 km Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
45.3 km Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal
Airport
30.8 km Manchester Airport
30.8 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
30.9 km Manchester Airport Terminal 1

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Nantwich (half-timbered buildings, local history museum): 15 minutes’ drive - Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker: 20 minutes - Crewe (Crewe Heritage Centre, Bluebell Woods): 25 minutes - Cholmondeley Castle: half an hour - Beeston Castle: half an hour - The Dorothy Clive Garden: half an hour - National Trust - Little Moreton Hall: 40 minutes - Marbury Country Park: 45 minutes - Chester (Roman ruins, Eastgate Clock, Chester Zoo): 50 minutes - Arley Hall & Gardens: 55 minutes.

Must see

Anderton Boat Lift - Lift Trips 15.2 km

Delamere Forest 16.2 km

Little Moreton Hall & Gardens (NT) 17.2 km

Arley Hall & Gardens 22.3 km

Royal Stafford 22.5 km

National Trust

Biddulph Grange Garden 23.1 km

Nether Alderley Mill 25.2 km

Hare Hill 28.2 km

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 33.9 km

Lyme Park 39.6 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Aston juxta Mondrum - Shropshire Union Canal - Barbridge 2 km

QUEEN'S PARK, CREWE 4.1 km

Battle of Nantwich, 1644 5.6 km

Acton - Stoneley Green - Swanley - Acton 6.3 km

DORFOLD HALL 6.9 km

Local events

  • Creamfields (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)

    Warrington, England 24.8 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Komet Canal Boats have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Komet Canal Boats dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Komet Canal Boats? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Nantwich (half-timbered buildings, local history museum): 15 minutes’ drive - Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker: 20 minutes - Crewe (Crewe Heritage Centre, Bluebell Woods): 25 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Komet Canal Boats?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Komet Canal Boats? From $161.14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.