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African Queen

Mapledurham Estate, Mapledurham RG4 7TR, England
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African Queen
4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We chartered the whole boat for my hubbys birthday, so all 12 guests were our friends. The accomodation is lovely, its warm & cosy & felt very homely. We all had a great time but I feel I must comment on some negatives. Firstly Bonny is not seen, not only does she not greet people or introduce herself, she doesnt... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

New years eve started with our host Andy, and staff Cherry and Bobby welcoming us aboard with a glass of bubbly. There were 10 guests in total and we quickly settled in. At 7.30 we sat down to what we thought would be a dinner fitting for new years eve. Unfortunately we were disappointed with the meal. When we had... More

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Birmingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

We have just returned from a wonderful Christmas break on the African Queen. Joined boat to a warm welcome from Andy and Bonny. Champagne reception, full board accommondation from Saturday 24th to Tuesday 27th December. We have never experienced such attention to making guests stay so memorable. Cabin bed extremely comfortable, inc electric blanket. Mouth watering food at every sitting.... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Made to feel welcome the minute we boarded. Adequate, clean, warm and comfortable cabins. Good choice of evening meal cooked to perfection by Bonny. The staff, Bobby and cherry were so helpfull in every way even remembering all twelve guests names. All the guests joined in the conversation which was hosted by Andy who had as in fits with his... More

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Eastbourne, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

The trip was booked as a treat for my wife's 80th birthday and was a great success. Together with children and grand children there were eight of us altogether and everybody really enjoyed themselves! The cabins were clean and comfortable and Bonny's cooking was superb. It was a super break and I would recommend it to anyone! The crew of... More

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

Enjoyed a very memoriable 39th birthday party aboard The African Queen. The food was excellent. Bonny and Andy are excellent hosts. Truly an amazing experience on The African Queen. Very different party venue and well worth it! More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011
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We were greeted and treated wonderfully for the whole of our different weekend. The staff could not have been more accommodating the South African based food, prepared by the captains wife Bonni was absolutely excellent and we would recommend this as an enjoyable experience with a difference. Our host, captain Andy was jolly and extremely friendly without being over familiar.... More

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Windsor, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011
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The owners Bonny & Andy along with their crew of Cherry & Bobby provide an excellent riverboat cruise, along with very good cabin accomodation, full english breakfast and three course evening meals. All to a high standard, and at the price offered a bargain in our view. It helps that you can get on with the other people on the... More

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Newport Wales
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I booked this as a 60th birthday suprise for my husband taking along 6 of our best friends. The weekend was a great success which will be talked about for years to come. The boat was exactly as i expected, rooms small but very comfortable. The bar,lounge area was cosy and warm.We met up with two other couples who had... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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people found this review helpful

Had seen the African Queen on The Hotel Inspector and wanted something different for my husband's birthday. What a lovely time we had! The en-suite room was small but well equipped and comfortable. We sat on the deck having drinks and met the other guests, a mixed group who we found very pleasant including a group of four from the... More

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Mapledurham Estate, Mapledurham RG4 7TR, England
Price range (per night):* S$215 - 237

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