Welcome to The Wessex Rose Luxury 5 Star Hotel Boat
The Wessex Rose 5 Star luxury wide beam hotel boat offers you fully crewed all inclusive cruising in en-suite cabins on a comfortable purpose built hotel barge, the perfect choice for your next UK canal or river holiday. Why not join us for a totally unique and relaxing experience on one of our scheduled cruises along the Kennet and Avon Canal, River Thames or Grand Union Canal. Whether you’re looking for a short break or longer holiday we have a cruise to suit you. Our route selection varies from three night short breaks to seven or nine night holidays exploring some of the most beautiful waterways and attractions Britain has to offer.
Cruise Schedules and Booking
We are pleased to offer our 2017 and 2018 cruise schedules. Here you will find details about all our available routes, dates and cruise itineraries. 2017 is almost fully booked, and 2018 is filling up fast. Discounts apply for bookings of two or more consecutive cruises, details available on request.
About Us
Your hosts and RYA qualified skippers David and Karen welcome you aboard the Wessex Rose.
The Boat
Find out more about the Wessex Rose, the very latest in luxury, design, quality and innovation.
Amazing Spaces
View our segment on George Clarke's Amazing Spaces and see the Wessex Rose Hotel Boat come to life.
The Waterways
Some of the most spectacular and architecturally wonderful inland waterways anywhere in the British Isles.
Fine Dining
We will serve you interesting, varied and satisfying food with exceptional quality.
Fantastic holiday, superb food, wonderful hosts, all we could wish for and much more.
Angela and Roger (Guests June 2014)
My first canal trip and it has been a wonderful experience, hopefully to be repeated. David and Karen are the perfect crew and so efficient and friendly. The Wessex Rose compares very favourably with any first class hotel and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. Thank you for a most enjoyable holiday.
Margaret Holmes (Guest September 2013)
David and Karen are wonderful hosts and the Wessex Rose is as comfortable as a boat can be. A holiday on the Wessex Rose is a fantastic experience.
David Pyle (Guest August 2013)
The Wessex Rose is not just our life it's our passion, and the desire and determination to offer the highest level of service and quality only increases as we witness our dreams becoming reality.
David & Karen (Owners of the Wessex Rose)
Thank you both for a fantastic cruise, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We appreciated the excellent food and first class accommodation and would have no hesitation in recommending the Wessex Rose to anyone.
Dave and Val Preece (Guests October 2014)
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