Tiverton Canal Co & Horse Drawn Barge - Tiverton

TheReviewingSnail

I lived in Tiverton for 15 years. I’ve fished, cycled, walked and spent hours up there in all weathers and hours of the day.

Today was the first time I have been on the barge trip and even after all those years and time spent up the canal, just today on the barge was like squeezing all the years into the most beautiful, in fact magical trip.

I did it for myself today, and also my grandad who has recently passed away but due to his health over the years never got the opportunity to go on the trip. We did it grandad, and my god wasn’t it wonderful.

All of this would not of been possible if it wasn’t for phill and the family, George and birthday boy hogan. I hope this experience and the work you do continues into the future, as it’s something that should never be lost in time.

Thank you all, See you all again.

10/10 all round, 100% recommend.

hazel W.

Lovely first visit today to the horse drawn barge. Well organised and relaxing and nice to support a family run business who clearly love what they do and appreciate their customers. We will definitely be back when we can.

Ash

Went on the Tranquil Sunday 2h30 Barge trip with my partner and parents, and everyone loved it.

Lovely, quiet and peaceful Barge trip with an excellent bar selection of local drinks and on tap favourites.

By far the best thing were the hosts, they were very knowledgeable, passionate and thoughtful making sure everyone had a fantastic time!

Robet W.

Fantastic experience. Lovely place to unwind. Went as a group 9/7/25 (veterans) brilliant atmosphere. Coffee very nice. Cafe makes a good variety of food to suit all and very respectable prices. Will be going again.

Emma D.

Had a fabulous morning canal boat trip here. Phil, our skipper and one of the owners led a wonderful hour and a half trip down the canal and back. His talk at the beginning was funny and informative. Lauren talked us through some history at the halfway point. The rest of the trip was stunning scenery, ducks, swans, the sound of lapping water and the clip clop of Ross the shire horse's hooves! So relaxing. Great selection at the bar on board (so good to get a cuppa in an actual mug!) Everything very reasonable priced and all the team were friendly and informative. There is a great visitor centre, a play area and a barge cafe so it's easy to while away a morning here. If we holiday in North Devon again we'll be back, this time for the longer trip!

Sue G.

Hi, we went this Sunday 1st June, a surprise birthday trip from my husband. All I can say that everything was fantastic from start to finish. This is a family run business, and they are all great. The barge is so wonderfully decorated and the horse was beautiful and well tended obviously. We went on the Serenity tour which was fantastic if you want peace and tranquility. I would recommend to anyone. Sue

Sue L.

Just had the most amazing afternoon with Phil, Lauren and Brindley. What a wonderful way to get close to nature; this trip exceeded all of our expectations, we were a party of three generations. From that bar on the boat, the duck feeding, the storytelling, to the relaxing and soaking in the tranquility of just being on the water. If you visit Tiverton this is an absolute must do! Thank you again.

Bryan P.

Fantastic experience, really educational, host is real showman. Fantastic is you like wildlife, would definitely come back