Nuffield
Nuffield is a 55ft/16.8m semi-trad narrow-boat, designed for a crew of two or up to eight with flexible sleeping accommodation to suit the size of your crew. As with all the semi-trad boats in our fleet there are two seats, one on each side of the rear deck, and a space for the helmsman to safely steer the boat.
Depart Fri or MonSleeps 2-8
Layout Options
All fixed beds are made up to your requirements before your arrival.
OPTION A: (FRONT) DOUBLE + 2 SINGLES
OPTION B: 2 DOUBLES + 4 BUNKS
OPTION C: (REAR) DOUBLE + 2 SINGLES
More options available. Ring for more information.
Going into the boat down the stairs, is a bedroom in which you can have a double bed. This can, if you would prefer, be put away during the day giving an extra seating or eating area, quite useful if you have taken one of our winter breaks and outside is a bit chilly. Then is the first of the ensuite bathrooms with shower, washbasin, flush toilet and storage.
In the centre of the narrow-boat is the next bedroom. In here you can choose to have one fixed double bed, two singles one on each side or in bunks, and finally four singles as bunks .This cabin also has a bathroom with shower, washbasin, and flush toilet ensuite to it.
At the front of the boat is the well equipped kitchen with full size cooker, fridge and storage for your food. The lounge area is comfortable and cosy with a wood-burning stove in the corner, for which we provide the fuel, lovely on chilly spring and autumn evenings or cold crisp winter days .The settees are one on each side converting into a large double bed if required. Plenty of room for you all to sit around the dining table for delicious boat cooked meals. Cooking on board seems far more exciting than at home, Nuffield has large windows so you can enjoy the views even when washing up!
Outside there is a generously sized front deck with seats on each side, brilliant for book reading, fishing or just watching the world float gently by with a gin and tonic.
Whats Provided, and what to bring
Our boats are well-equipped with what you need for the boat, your bedding and most everyday utensils etc.
What's ProvidedTowels are provided free of charge for overseas customers, and are available for £5 per person for UK bookings (please let us know if you require these when booking).
What To BringNuffield Features
• Length 16.8m./55ft
• Semi-trad stern with seats
• Multi-fuel stove and central heating
• 240 Volt Inverter Fitted
• Open plan galley and lounge
• Two bathrooms one with bath and shower one with shower only
• Berths: Rear cabin: One double which can be fixed or put away during day giving extra seating and eating area; handy if you are a large crew. Middle cabin: One fixed double bed or two singles, or four singles in form of bunks. Make up double in lounge
• Fully equipped galleys.
• Cooker, refrigerator, radio/CD, hair dryer, telephone charging point on all boats.
• Bed linen provided and all permanent beds made up.
• Radiator central heating all boats.
• Wood burners on selected boats.
• Choice of traditional, semi-traditional or cruiser sterns.
• FREE Fuel.
• FREE Colour TV & DVD.
Our Customer Reviews
Our dealings with them could not have been more pleasant. The owner was extremely accommodating and kind when we experienced an illness in the family that required adjusting our plans, and when we had a minor mechanical difficulty, they dispatched a gentleman (who had to make a long trip) to rectify the problem. He was so nice and interesting we almost asked him to join us on the trip!
The boats themselves were very well stocked with (in our case) the necessities of cooking and baking that we were quite happy to make our (gourmet )meals on the boat when no pub was available.The boats were clean and beds were comfy and we had a great training session and introduction on how to operate the boats efficiently. Everyone we dealt with was very friendly, helpful and accommodating and we would highly recommend using this family operated company for your Narrowboat experience. The Oxford canal was a beautiful and a less busy canal than others we have been on, and we never had any problems finding a beautiful and quiet spot to moor for the night.
A thorough and friendly intro to the boat and off we went with top tips, detailed maps / guidebook and many thoughtful additional touches like firewood/coal, waterproofs for the inevitable rain and ice in the freezer for the equally inevitable G&Ts.
Such a beautiful part of the world to explore with herons, nesting swans, birds of prey above and ducklings below. Great pubs and restaurants along the way too.
Highly recommended - you won't be disappointed by Carys and her team at College Cruisers.
A very special thank you to The College Cruisers team who were absolutely lovely to us, especially to my autistic, boat enthusiast, son Thomas.
The team at College Cruisers was friendly and helpful. The pre-brief was excellent and prepared a novice for navigating the locks and canal system.
Highly recommend this wonderful excursion to anyone, novice or pro, and recommend College Cruiser!
Thank you Carys and your team.
We look forward to returning again next year.
The team at the yard in Oxford showed us how to open and close locks and the basic handling of the boat .
We were very impressed with our boat,it had all we needed for a great break
The canal is very picturesque although its shallow in places and care must be taken near moored craft ..
All in all a lovely break on a very nice boat .
Highly recommend
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