Long time reader, first post on the forum.
Looking to plan a trip to UK next year in June/July with a 10-14 day narrowboat journey near to London as part of the trip. Our thinking is we could hire from Wyvern and decide on our journey to stop where we are and just train into central London for a day or three using the boat as a base. We did a similar thing a few years ago and moored at Cowley Peachey. Over the years have done the GU, Thames Ring, Warwickshire, etc so feel like we are half competent. Hiring from Wyvern or Napton Narrowboats on most occasions to give an idea of the boats we've used.
Before we commit to another Wyvern hire which would mean doing the Southern GU for a third time, thinking of where else would be closer to London to make the cruise > moor > cruise model work? I was thinking e.g. from somewhere near Oxford on the Thames or on the Eastern part of the K&A? We just don't seem to be able to find hire companies with similar standard boats in those locations?
Would really appreciate anyone's thoughts on hire companies who would have good boats for a party of 6?
Thanks!