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Quiet wooded cuttings, open canal stretches, village moorings and mountain-backed waterways show the gentle pace of a Road House Narrowboats holiday.
Road House Narrowboats is a small family-run hire company offering dog-friendly canal boat holidays from Gilwern on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Its fleet is designed for straightforward cruising on this peaceful waterway through Bannau Brycheiniog.
No previous boating experience or licence is needed. Guests receive an induction and practical guidance before setting off, with support available during the holiday. Each narrowboat is equipped for comfortable self-catering, giving couples, families and small groups the freedom to travel and stop at their own pace.
Long lock-free sections, mountain views, wildlife and canal-side villages make this an accessible introduction to boating as well as a rewarding slow-travel break for returning visitors. Dogs are welcome, and current boat details, prices and availability are published online.
Discover more BBT member canal boat holidays and dog-friendly accommodation, or see the visitor profile on Bannau Brycheiniog.
