A Family Run Business

Situated within the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park we are a family run business offering a warm and personal service. Choose from our superb fleet of canal boats, which are perfect for cruising the canal, whether you are looking for an involving family holiday or a quiet break with friends.

We have been running Castle Narrowboats since 2004 with our son Joe and daughter Annabel. We moved over from Bristol and absolutely love it here, it is a beautiful canal and people here are really friendly. The help we get from our family is invaluable and our dog, Ozzie thinks he helps out too! We pride ourselves in offering a professional and quality service and look forward to welcoming you onto our boats.

Located in Gilwern, ten minutes from Abergavenny, our base is ideally situated mid-way along the canal, enabling you to cruise in either direction. Our hire base and gift shop is our home and our private wharf allows for easy loading, unloading & car parking.

How to find us?

We are situated approximately 3 miles due west of Abergavenny, in the village of Gilwern. From the centre of Gilwern take the A4077 towards Brecon/ Crickhowell. After approximately 200 yards turn left up Church Road, opposite the Corn Exchange Public House. After approximately 200 yards you will go over the canal, take next left into Maesygwartha Road then directly left down the drive onto our wharf.

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