About Countess

Sleeping a maximum of six, the Countess is a great canal boat rent well-appointed with warm and inviting wood cabinets and extensive interior space. The grand saloon has a radio/CD player (some have flat-screen TV/DVD players), and the large rear deck is an ideal venue for socialising and watching the scenery glide by!

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Layout of Countess

Countess Deckplan

Sleeps up to

6

Cabins

2

Bathrooms

2
  • Boat Size: 10.20 m x 3.56 m
  • 1 cabin with two twin beds and adjacent bath
  • 1 cabin with double bed and en-suite bath
  • Settee in salon converts into double bed

Countess's key features

Countess Interior & saloon

  • The central saloon with convertible double settee bed has a radio/CD player and an inside steering station.
  • The spacious U-shaped kitchen/galley has an electric refrigerator, stove, sink, and lots of cabinet space.
Countess Cabins & bathrooms

  • The forward cabin’s two single beds and adjacent shower and toilet are great for children or two adults.
  • Ideal for Mum and Dad, the extremely private stateroom at the rear of the boat has a double bed and an en-suite shower and toilet.
Countess Sundeck & exterior

  • The rear sundeck is large and well suited for entertaining. The second steering station affords excellent visibility.
  • The swim platform runs the full width of the boat. It also makes getting on and off the boat easier at the dock.
  • The onboard electrical system runs on 12-volt DC power. There’s also 220-volt shore power.
  • The Countess is equipped with an efficient and reliable diesel engine.

Countess Specifics

Fridge
64 to 130 L
Freezer
Microwave
Oven / Grill
Hob
MP3/USB features
Internet access
Flat Screen TV
Flat Screen DVD Player
CD / Radio player
Heater
Fans
Cabin air cooling
Air Conditioning
Cigarette lighter plug (12V)
12/220V Converter
220V on cruise (110V in Canada)
Shore Power (220V on dock)
Internal Steering Position
Bow Thrusters
External Steering Position
Moorings joystick (easy dock)
Alfresco dining
Ambient light
Sun shade (Bimini)
Deck Shower
Fridge on sundeck
BBQ / Plancha
Portable cool box
Sliding roof
Sundeck
Water Tank
1000 L
Water draft (bottom of boat to water line)
0.80 m
Max. Headroom
1.90 m
Length
10.20 m
Fuel Tank
300 L
Engine Type
Diesel
Width
3.56 m
Air draft (height of boat from water line)
2.80 m
Toilets type
Manual
Safety Box

Good to know...

  • Hire of the boat and its equipment
  • A galley (kitchen) with all the utensils and appliances you would expect
  • Towels and linen for all passengers
  • A boat handling demo
  • Technical support
  • On-board cruising information
  • Locks free (except in Ireland & Holland)
  • Moorings & navigation fee included in Canada, Scotland & Italy (Casale-return trip)

  • Optional holiday extras
  • Boat damage waiver
  • Running costs (diesel, gas, engine wear and tear) - charged by the engine hour
  • Travel to and from the base(s)
  • Waterside services if you use them (i.e. moorings where a charge is applicable, pump-out if needed, water, etc)
  • Cancellation plan & any travel/personal insurance
  • Food and drink

Added on 22 June 2019

Alan Middlebrook said

All good. We handed in a survey on return of the boat We had a great time. Not too crowded.
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Hi Alan, thank you for your feedback. We're so glad that you had a great holiday and we look forward to welcoming you back on board another cruise soon.
Added on 06 May 2019

Marisa Milne said

We had an unforgettable experience and the service was superb from booking to the end of our trip! Very comfortable and easy to navigate.
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Thank you so much for your feedback. We're so glad that you had a fantastic holiday with us and we look forward to welcoming you back on board in future!
Added on 03 May 2019

Steve Walsh said

We received a warm welcome at Le Boat, and were very well looked after. The initial briefing from Lucy, and the introduction to the boat by Slawek were both friendly and informative. They both made it easy to start out on the river, for us novices. The boat was great! Very well equipped with everything we could need, and very comfortable. There was a fault we found with the heating, which did not work on the first night. But when we called to report this, the response was excellent. After some brief diagnostic chat over the phone with Lucy and Slawek, he visited the boat where we were moored, and got the fault fixed. There was also some reimbursement at checkout time, due to the time we lost during this repair. Eveything was handled very well, and we felt looked after and relaxed throughout.
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Dear Steve, We are glad to hear that our team made sure you were looked after and told you everything you needed to know. We hope to see you again soon! All the best The Le Boat Team
Added on 22 September 2018

Glenn Johnson said

Everyone was so helpful and friendly when we got to the boatyard before starting the holiday and again when we got back at the end. The week on the river was relaxing and everyone was so friendly, the lock keepers are great and everyone helps everyone. The Countess is a lovely boat and would book again
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Added on 01 September 2018

Stephen Mckelvey said

Air France lost our luggage, so we had to start our holiday with what we could buy locally; however, Fabrice and all the team at Messac helped us out by bringing our luggage to us when it arrive two days later. (We were at Redon, 34km from Messac when the luggage arrived.) So we were able to have a great holiday with the minimum of disruption. We have hired lots of boats in France over the years from; Le Boat, Locaboat, France Passion Plaisance and Caminav. Generally, the boats from Le Boat are in better condition than the rest. Air France lost our luggage, so we had to start our holiday with what we could buy locally; however, Fabrice and all the team at Messac helped us out by bringing our luggage to us when it arrive two days later. (We were at Redon, 34km from Messac when the luggage arrived.) So we were able to have a great holiday with the minimum of disruption. We have hired lots of boats in France over the years from; Le Boat, Locaboat, France Passion Plaisance and Caminav. Generally, the boats from Le Boat are in better condition than the rest.
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Added on 12 August 2017

Chip Drant said

Support staff at Benson and Chertsey were all very helpful. Our boat was just big enough and comfortable for cruising
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Added on 28 July 2017

Philip Holder said

The whole service is excellent. This was our sixth time sailing with them and just as good as the rest. Friendly, helpful with very good staff. Not a lot else to say but Thanks. We had an enjoyable week cruising the Canal du Nivernais aboard the Countess. The boat met all our expectations, it was reliable and performed faultlessly. As a couple we only used the rear cabin which was spacious and comfortable, with an en-suite. The level of equipment and layout compares favorably with other boats we have hired previously.
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Added on 05 July 2017

Clive Tester said

superb, polite service, accurate information. Great vessel with all amenities. Pity there is no view from the galley for the "galley slave"!! Perfect for 2 people would be a bit tight for four. Ideal to have electronic toilet flush on this model now.
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Added on 28 August 2019

Julie Pickering said

Service very smooth and boat as expected. Only issue was had to wait at reception for 45 mins before being served due to receptionist taking another client through check in process. Suggest it would have been useful to use the time and tell us to put our personal things on the boat and sort out and come back at.... After 30 mins waiting this is what we asked if we could do. Good boat with everything working.
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Hello and thank you for the positive and constructive feedback. It's great to hear you had a lovely cruise, however I'm sorry if you feel that it the check in process could have been more efficient. We hope that we can welcome you on board again soon. All the best, The Le Boat Team
Added on 13 May 2019

Brian Mitchell said

The service was good, the staff were friendly and very helpful !!! We had an excellent 6 days and the boat was in good condition considering her age. A big thank you to all at Benson :) Good Value Good Service - what else can be said?
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Dear Brian, Thanks for the positive feedback. We are really happy to hear that the team at Benson took good care of you and that you enjoyed the boat. We would love to welcome you aboard again soon! All the best The Le Boat Team