Staying at the Hazel is really a wonderful experience! Chris is a very nice host and he is passionate about wooden canalboats. He’ll answer any questions you have about this and makes it his personal goal to restore old boats. The Hazel is only one of his projects.
Do ask for a towing-tour!!! We did and got a really wonderful experience getting towed to a perfect quiet sleeping-spot next to marple-bridge in this well-restaured (over 100 years old) boat.
It will cost you extra, but it is very much worth it. You’ll never forget the experience!