Cafwin Cruises 5 ★ electric narrowboat hire in the UK
Luxury ★★★★★ Electric-Hybrid Narrow Boat Hire In Worcestershire, Warwickshire & Gloucestershire
Selected UK’s Best eco-friendly cruise by The Telegraph
Right from the concept of Cafwin Cruises, we wanted to make our narrowboats as green and eco-friendly as possible, but, at the time, affording an actual Electric Hybrid boat was not possible for us.
In 2023 we were thrilled to added ‘Ollie Owl‘, an absolutely stunning Ortomarine 58.6 ft Narrowboat ready for our discerning guests to hire.
Now Ollie is being joined by ‘Arthur Owl‘, commissioned and built to our very personal specification by New Concept Boats and undergoing electrification for the 2025 season.
Exciting news indeed making us the first hire boat company to only offer eco-friendly electric-hybrid narrowboats.
Ollie and Arthur both feature a single electric engine to drive the prop-shaft, but as the batteries start to get low, a small, quiet and efficient diesel generator automatically kicks in and recharges the batteries as you cruise along.
Ollie Owl –
Designed for couples, or families and friends to travel together, Ollie Owl is fitted with a cosy double bedroom, containing a permanent bed with masses of storage underneath, fitted with a superior luxury memory foam mattress. for guests 3, 4 & 5, the dinette and living room settee area make up into an equally comfortable double and single bed sleeping area with all guests easily able to access the Jack and Jill bathroom.
Modern and fresh
Ollie Owl boasts a modern fresh feel with a colour scheme that is bright and jazzy, as befits a contemporary and very current electric hybrid vessel. Further below you can see the layout of Ollie Owl, which has been designed to provide as much luxurious living space as possible, with the bonus of French Windows leading to the bow which will be fitted with a picnic table and seating for summer al fresco dining.
On your holiday, you’ll be able to enter from either the stern or the bow of Ollie Owl making access particularly easy for larger parties and allowing for different external private areas where guests can sit and enjoy the tranquil waterways in peace and solitude. The kitchen is modern with a full cooker/oven/grill and separate microwave. There is a full sized fridge and a large discretely hidden box freezer.
All modern amenities
Use the convenient full flush toilet system and after a day filled with fun refresh under the hot rainfall shower, drying off with fluffy fresh towels kept warm on the heated towel rails. Relax in your soft courtesy dressing gown & spa slippers, dry and style your hair with the provided hairdryer and straighteners, knowing dinner will soon be on the table.
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A solar set-up of 10 roof mounted semi-flexible solar panels means that on those long summer days you might not even need the use of the diesel generator. However, the flexibility of having the generator back-up means that you are not confined to having to find an electric hook up each night to re-charge your batteries and you will have the flexibility to moor up anywhere you choose on route.
Arthur Owl – sleeps 2 – 4
Arthur Owl is special; a true treat for a holiday and like no other boat on the water available for hire. You can be assured of the best boat, the best treatment and the best prices. You will enjoy luxury, beautiful countryside and an eclectic selection of fantastic towns, cities and villages along the gorgeous waterways of Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire.
At 57’ long x 6’ 10” wide, Arthur Owl is a boat built for romance and adventure in a ‘reverse layout’ contemporary cottage style. The décor is nostalgic with an ambience of simplicity and practical charm.
For couples, with room for younger children or friends
Arthur Owl has been designed specifically with couples in mind, but which also has the ability to provide an extra comfortable double-sized bed in the saloon should you choose to travel with younger children or friends. Whether travelling as a twosome or in a small group, Arthur Owl, was commissioned to provide the same creature comforts you would expect in a quaint boutique hotel.
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We’ve been thrilled with the reaction of our guests upon entering Arthur Owl, with many exclaiming that the boat is even better in real life than in the photographs. (Some have made us giggle by saying that Arthur Owl is better decorated than their own homes!)
Creature Comforts
Cosy from the shower you can snuggle up on the large 4-seater settee (which doubles as a restful guest double -Sized bed) and catch up on your mail courtesy of the free Wi-Fi, listen to the radio, or your own music streamed into the boat from the Bluetooth BOSE speaker. Recharge your electronics with multi-USB Charging Points whilst watching a romantic film on the flat-screen TV/DVD with Freeview, all courtesy of the ROKU TV System.
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Come bedtime, nestle yourself in a plush double bed on a truly comfortable bespoke made sprung mattress and your personal choice of pillow and soft throws for those extra cool nights. Enjoy the velvetiness of Egyptian cotton Sheets, and the freshness of a Night Owl 10.5 tog Coverless Duvet (washed fresh every time for your arrival) and read your book lit by soft night lights. Drink cocoa and charge your phone on bespoke small bedside tables and store your valuables in the smart hidden safe.
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