About Us
The Kennet Horse
Boat Company is a small, family run business that operates two traditional canal barges for both public
boat trips and private charters. The company is unique in having both a motorised
and a horse drawn barge. Painted in the traditional rose and castle style, they form an important
part of England's heritage. The company was established in 1970 by Bill and Sue Fisher and has
been run by the Butler family since 1980. The business is now owned and run by the second generation
of the family, son Stephen Butler and his wife Charlotte who took over the business from Bob and Jenny
in January 2004. A new addition to the business is the luxury self steer narrowboat ‘Cygnet’. Purchased in
February 2008 Cygnet is now available for day hire.
The Kennet Horse Boat Company is committed to providing a friendly welcome, helpful staff and a good, customer orientated, service.
How to find us - Click here for directions and a map.
