Boating Holidays across the canals and rivers of Europe from Le Boat

Benson Base

Base manager Barry Brant welcomes you to Benson. Nestled in the banks of the Thames, which snakes its way through the lush green countryside of England, the village of Benson is in the heart of a tourist area, which combines heritage and history. Follow the “Kings Highway”, the famous “Thames” and discover the varied landscape of meadows and hills, the small flower bedecked towns and their cottages of genuine Old England, creating an atmosphere of timeless charm.

PRE-ARRANGE YOUR TAXI TRANSFER

Le Boat will be happy to arrange transfers from your arrival point to the base. Please download a taxi transfer form here and send it to the base at least 14 days prior to departure. The base receptionist will contact you directly to confirm details of your transfer.

PROVISIONING

Provisioning list is not available online - There is a Supermarket for all your provisioning needs located in Benson village a short distance away from the base.

BASE FACILITIES

Our base offers toilets, showers, a restaurant, bar and a laundry.

BASE OPENING HOURS

Opening hours: From 9.00am to 5.00pm.

There are restaurants, shops and a greengrocer all nearby. There is no bank at Benson but there is a cash back facility at the supermarket.

Supermarket opening times:
Monday – Thursday 8.00am to 7.00pm
Friday – 8.00am to 8.00pm
Saturday – 9.00 to 6.00pm
Sunday – 9.00am to 5.00pm

Post Office opening times:
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm

HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS

The Crown Inn
- 01 491 838 331
The Three Horseshoes
- 01 491 838 242
Sun
- 01 491 835 087
The George Hotel
- 01 491 836 665
The Boat House
- 01 491 833 188
Stoneys
- 01 491 836 249
The Opium Den (Chinese)

FISHING

Fishing is allowed but the close season is between 17th March – 16th June. A Fishing Licence is required and is available from any main or sub post office, it is recommended that you obtain your licence before you leave home. Cost is approximately £6.50 for a licence covering 8 days (children under 12 do not require a licence).