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Year Round Luxury Boating for Couples
Static Stays, Self-Drive or Skippered Trips
Kingfisher is a 57ft luxury narrowboat designed as a private romantic retreat for two on the Chesterfield Canal, between the market towns of Bawtry, Gainsborough and Retford.
Stay peacefully moored for a romantic static narrowboat break, or take Kingfisher cruising along the Chesterfield Canal with a self drive or skippered stay.
Return to your private canal-side escape, with a covered hot tub, woodland garden and cosy cinema dome waiting for you.
Relax in our woodland sauna and steam room, enjoy couples’ massages, private chef dining and so much more.
Perfect for romantic summer escapes and cosy winter breaks.
“I booked the Kingfisher narrowboat as a surprise for my husband’s 50th birthday and he was completely blown away – as was I! From the beautiful setting to the fantastic facilities – aromatherapy steam room, sauna, private garden with hot tub, and more – we could not have had a lovelier time.”
Hawthorn Hideaway is rated 5 
on Google and TripAdvisor.
Proud winners of the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 5 consecutive years.
100% recommended on Facebook from over 100 guest reviews.
STATIC WATERSIDE STAYS
1 night from £325
2 nights from £500
STATIC + CRUISING STAYS
2 nights self-drive from £825
2 nights VIP skippered from £950
(No experience needed)
Breakfast hamper, private spa & cinema dome are included in all stays.
Cruise by day, relax in your luxury couples’ hideaway at night.
Looking for just one night away?
Discover our 1 night hot tub stays for couples.
Winter stays from £325 for one night | £500 for two nights.
“We stayed on the Kingfisher boat which is gated off in its own little area making it really private. It’s a must to sit in the hot tub and watch the sunset- beautiful. We used the sauna hut and the BBQ both fab! we also did the self drive to Drakeholes which was a great experience.”
You can enhance your stay with our
Prosecco or Champagne on Ice
BBQ or Steak Hampers
Rowing Boat Hire
Early Check In or Late Check Out
Proposal & Just Married LED Signs
Celebration Packages
Self-Drive or Skippered Narrowboat Trips
Couples Massages
Private Dining Experiences
Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays,
proposals & honeymoons
?And it’s why we’re proudly rated 5‑star across every platform.
“We stayed on the Kingfisher boat which is gated off in its own little area making it really private. It’s a must to sit in the hot tub and watch the sunset- beautiful. We used the sauna hut and the BBQ both fab! we also did the self drive to Drakeholes which was a great experience.”
🚗Tucked away on the Yorkshire-Nottinghamshire border, with easy access from Manchester, Sheffield & Lincoln.
Add a touch of classic English adventure to your stay with a private canal cruise – a peaceful, romantic way to slow down and experience life on the water together.
Dreaming of exploring further? Discover our self-drive narrowboat holidays and skippered cruises on the Chesterfield Canal, including beautiful cruising routes, historic locks and waterside pubs.
Zero experience or boating knowledge required.
You can watch a short introduction to narrowboat cruising here [Watch the boating overview video].
For longer stays, you can truly experience the canal at its most peaceful. After a gentle introduction on your first morning spend your days cruising at your own pace – gliding through quintessential Englsih countryside towards Drakeholes and its historic brick tunnel, or in the opposite direction to West Stockwith Marina.
Return each evening to soak in your private hot tub, enjoy a cosy cinema night and soak in the the stillness of your waterside, woodland escape.
One-of-a-kind narrowboat holidays in Yorkshire.
“A skippered trip would come highly recommended and great fun. Thank you for helping us make more memories.”
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A luxury canal boat holiday is for couples who love nature but won’t compromise on comfort, privacy or indulgence. Kingfisher narrowboat combines waterside tranquility with boutique hotel luxury.
For those who enjoy quiet moments together, the canal offers a peaceful setting for fishing and reconnecting with nature. Fishing is available 16th June to 14th March. Please make sure to buy your rod license.
If you’re dreaming of a peaceful, luxurious retreat for a few days, you’re just a few clicks away from making it a reality. We can’t wait to welcome you to Hawthorn Hideaway.
Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply escaping the world for a few days, Kingfisher offers a truly private, unforgettable experience designed for two.
Your private narrowboat escape is just a few clicks aways.
“What an amazing stay — a real little piece of heaven. We booked Kingfisher for a special birthday and it completely exceeded expectations.
The hosts were so welcoming, and nothing was too much trouble. Taking the boat along the Chesterfield Canal was such a fun and unique experience, and the BBQ hut, food hampers, hot tub, and cosy log burner made it even more special.
If you’re thinking of booking — do it. We’d give it 10 stars and can’t wait to return.”
