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Canalboat Club at Blackwater Meadow

England, West Midlands Resort ID: -6985

Gold Crown

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Tue 26 May 2026 - Wed 26 Aug 2026

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There is 20 miles of lock free cruising through beautiful scenery, and the Pontcysyllt Aqueduct, which is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways. For further information please visit www.canalboatclub.com

Canalboat at Blackwater Meadow Marina is situated on the Llangollen Canal, one of Britain's most popular canals. The marina is situated within walking distance of Ellesmere, a picturesque market town. Some of the attractions of this idyllic town include a weekly market held at the Market Hall, several traditional pubs and restaurants and a good choice of shops and local amenities.

Property Info

Check-in Days	Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 14:00
Check-out Days	Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 09:30

Amenities At the Resort

Boating

Fishing

In the Units

In the Area

Archery

Bicycling

Bowling Alley

Driving distances to attractions

Hiking

Ice skating

Jet skiing

Lake

Local Tourism Web address

Playground

Running track/path

Shopping

Snowboard Lessons

Tennis

Volleyball

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Occupancy	Season	Full Week Points	Mid Week Points	Weekend Points

Resort Contact Details

Birch Road
Ellesmere
Shropshire

Phone number: 1691 624391

GPS: 52° 54' 8,94'' N 2° 53' 23,34'' W

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Unit-Type	Sleeps	Private
1 Bedroom	4	2
2 Bedroom	6	4

Season Information

Season	Dates
Blue	01 Jan 26	26 Feb 26
White	26 Feb 26	25 Mar 26
Red	25 Mar 26	28 Oct 26
White	28 Oct 26	25 Nov 26
Blue	25 Nov 26	16 Dec 26
Red	16 Dec 26	31 Dec 26
Blue	01 Jan 27	26 Feb 27
White	26 Feb 27	25 Mar 27
Red	25 Mar 27	28 Oct 27
White	28 Oct 27	25 Nov 27
Blue	25 Nov 27	16 Dec 27
Red	16 Dec 27	31 Dec 27

Important Information

Mandatory Fees
Mandatory resort fee is 57.50 EUR, per stay, for all units. Only Credit Cards accepted.
Damage Waiver Fee covers damage, loss, or accident with the boat or its inventory.
Currency : EUR
Type : Mandatory resort fee
Pay Method : Only Credit Cards accepted.
Amount : 57.50
Mandatory resort fee is 220 GBP, per stay, for all units. Only Credit Cards accepted.
Fuel Deposit is for 14 nights.
Currency : GBP
Type : Mandatory resort fee
Pay Method : Only Credit Cards accepted.
Amount : 220
Mandatory resort fee is 110 GBP, per week, for all units. Only Credit Cards accepted.
Fuel Deposit is for 7 nights.
Currency : GBP
Type : Mandatory resort fee
Pay Method : Only Credit Cards accepted.
Amount : 110
Mandatory utility surcharge fee is 72 GBP, per stay, for all units. Cash or Credit is accepted.
The fee is for a 6-berth boat.
Currency : GBP
Type : Mandatory utility surcharge fee
Pay Method : Cash or Credit is accepted.
Amount : 72
Mandatory utility surcharge fee is 58.50 GBP, per stay, for all units. Cash or Credit is accepted.
The fee is for a 4-berth boat.
Currency : GBP
Type : Mandatory utility surcharge fee
Pay Method : Cash or Credit is accepted.
Amount : 58.50

Resort Fees
Pets fee is 40.00 GBP for all units, per stay. Cash or Credit is accepted.
Per pet, maximum 2 pets.
Currency : GBP
Type : Pets
Pay Method : Cash or Credit is accepted.
Amount : 40.00

Parking Restrictions
Limited parking onsite

Minimum Checkin Age : Minimum age check-in is 21.
Pets : Animals are permitted; You must contact resort prior to travel for restrictions and or fees.

General Urgent Information
Credit card imprint required upon check-in at the resort.
Fees charged for some utilities.
Resort cannot honor unit upgrades or moves.
Occupancy limits are strictly enforced: Violations could result in forfeiture of the unit and/or other penalties.
Security deposit required upon check-in at the resort.
Damage waiver EXCLUSIONS: damage from speeding, contact with a lock cill causing damage to the rudder, skeg, stern gear, or boat, negligence, and malicious or intentional damage to the boat. Also excluded are malicious or intentional damage to other boats and property, the late return of the boat, and the return of the boat in unclean condition.
Check-in is 2-5 pm in summer months, and 2-4 pm in winter months. Outside of normal check-in hours and days, arrangements must be made in advance directly with the marina. There may be restrictions on alternate check-in times and you may be charged up to £50 if it is possible. Cruising is not always possible due to planned maintenance stoppages, and closures due to poor weather conditions.
Party must consist of 2 active adults, both over the age of 21, no exceptions. Cruising is subject to compulsory training only available on check-in days. Knowledge of English is required. You must watch the Canal & River Trust DVD, either online on http://www.video-server.co.uk/boaters-video.php or the resort can post the DVD to you upon request. All guests must check in at 2pm.
Fees or deposits are charged for some amenities.
Prior to travel, please check the resort website together with relevant local government websites for advice that may impact your travel or vacation experience. For the latest RCI policies applicable to RCI members please visit www.rci.com.
If applicable, additional fees for some utilities, including gas and electricity may be charged by the resort and varies based on stay duration, season, room size and actual usage, and is payable directly to the resort by you. These fees are not included in the total booking price.
Confirmation paperwork is required upon check-in at the resort.

Area Info

Getting there

BY AIR: Nearest Airport: Manchester 53 miles. BY ROAD: Exit the airport onto the M56 in the direction M6. Leave at junction 10 onto the A49. After 19 miles take the 2nd exit off the roundabout onto the A41. After 0.8miles take 3rd exit off the roundabout following signs for A525 (Wrexham Road). Bear left into New Hill Lane and continue on A495. After 11 miles you will enter Ellesmere. Just after the petrol station, turn left into Watergate Street (signposted Marina). Follow signs for Marina bearing left into Birch Road. Continue for approx 0.4 miles, entrance on left hand side. Reception located in the Chandlery.BY RAIL:nearest Train Station is Gobowan 7 miles from Marina.

GPS: 52° 54' 8,94'' N 2° 53' 23,34'' W

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