Magpies and Butterflies

Classic Dutch Barge in Cookham Buckinghamshire

Skippered Holidays and River Trips on the Thames
Magpies and Butterflies offer Skippered Holidays on the Thames on their Classic Dutch Barge which sleeps 4 or accommodates 6 people for day trips.

Want to get away from it all? Enjoy a skippered trip on the Thames on the classic Dutch Barge, 'Magpies and Butterflies'.

Suitable for up to 6 people, relax on deck and enjoy the scenery and beauty of the river. Otherwise on colder days, sit inside in the cosy cabin with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and watch the world go by.

Why not bring a picnic for lunch? Or you could visit to The Compleat Angler in Marlow for afternoon tea.

Being on the water and surrounded by nature is not only relaxing but good for the soul. It is a quirky escape for those in need of something a bit different and a lovely day out in all seasons.

Prices

Full Day skippered trip 10am - 6pm - GBP500

Half Day skippered trip 10am - 2pm OR 2.30pm - 6.30pm - GBP250

Overnight skippered trip 5pm - 10.30am - from GBP595

Skippered holidays for 3 days or longer can also be arranged. Please enquire for details.

Arrival and departure - Bourne End Marina

Sorry no dogs.

Book the Skippered Holidays on the Thames for a relaxing Skippered Holiday or Day Trip.

Find us at: Bourne End Marina, Cookham, SL8 5RR
Skippered Holidays on the Thames aboard the Classic Dutch Barge with Magpies and Butterflies is moored on the Thames at Bourne End Marina, Buckinghamshire. You can take the boat to moor wherever you want.

We recommend Marlow for shopping and restaurants. It's a lovely town. Henley is larger and well worth a visit by boat.

If you wanted to book some or the best restaurants in the country, then head for Bray. We recommend The Hinds Head, The Waterside Inn and The Fat Duck (very early booking required).

In Windsor you can moor at Windsor racecourse or marina by prior arrangement with them first, or along the riverbank and walk into Windsor for lunch or dinner, for shopping, the theatre or to visit Windsor castle. For a day out from the boat, you can be at Legoland within 20 mins by car.

You can get the train to both Cookham and Bourne End, both of which have train stations. If driving, parking is available at both locations. Heathrow airport is less than 30 mins away by car.
Accommodation Amenities
  • Barbeque
  • Boating Holidays
  • Children Welcome
  • Kitchen Area
  • Sea/Lake/Loch View
  • Shower
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • Sun Terrace/Patio/Decking
  • WiFi
  • Woodburning Stove


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