The 8 passenger Magna Carta is one of the finest, most luxurious vessels cruising the British Isles. The ambience created by combining a traditional barge hull (1936) and fine mahogany, teak and oak woods is outstanding. The upper deck saloon and dining areas sport picture windows and stylish furnishings and the sun deck has comfortable seating and a spa pool.
Magna Carta has the most sophisticated modern amenities, including air conditioning, underfloor heating in the cabins and four full width suites, each with exceptionally spacious contemporary en-suite facilities and colour TVs and DVD players. There are eight bikes on board to take at your pleasure for rides along the tow paths.
Her experienced Captain knows the Thames well and will pilot the barge and be your tour guide. Your Master Chef will produce a range of mouth watering dishes whilst you enjoy the sights of London and the home counties from your floating country inn. Two house keepers complete the crew of four.
The Henry VIII and Christopher Wren cabins are at the stern end of the barge and are accessed from one set of stairs leading down from the saloon.
The William Shakespeare and the Winston Churchill cabins are at the bow end of the barge and accessed from a separate set of stairs leading down from the saloon. There are three steps between the level on which the William Shakespeare cabin is located and the level on which the Winston Churchill cabin is located.
All 4 suites are equipped with ensuite facilities. 4 opening windows in each suite. Hardwood veneer up to dado rail with a light decor above. Solid hardwood doors and skirtings and wooden flooring. The Captains Cabin has a double bed and ensuite facilities.
All Suites have showers, basin and toilet. The bathrooms are fully tiles with under floor heating and heated towel rail. There is a thermostatic shower in a large tray. Wall hung contemporary basin with a single tap. There is also a window, 110v razor socket and air extractor. Towels, washing gel, hand soap, shampoo, hair dryers and bathrobes are provided.
The classic traditions of French and International Cuisine - an unforgettable highlight of your cruise. Our chefs are experienced culinary artists, whose gastronomic creations are often rated higher than top restaurants and cruise liners by our discerning clients.
Before you awaken each morning,a crew member has already been ashore to collect crisp breads, buttery croissants and a variety of fresh pastries. Together with the aroma of coffee, the day has just begun.
Lunch will be a colorful arrangement of salads, pates, savoury quiches and a selection of cheeses. Accompanied by an excellent choice from the hotel barge wine cellar, lunch is often enjoyed on the sun deck, perhaps while cruising.
Your chef supplements the vessel's larder with fresh produce bought from lock-keepers' gardens or local markets and creates mouthwatering regional and national dishes which are only challenged in flavour by the delicious range of regional wines that are served aboard.
Dinner is the culinary highlight of each day. Served by candlelight, each course is a delicious creation, subtly complemented with fine wines and still and sparkling water. This really does feel like the Grand Finale to an amazing day of exploration and intrigue, cruising the old trading routes which stretch from the Mediterranean right across Europe.
Requests for vegetarian and special diets may be made the time of reservation.
