easy
Half-day (4 hours) to full-day (8 hours)
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required
Discover quiet river cruises on the Thames with the electric Tranquillo V Cruiser from Cotswold Boat Hire. Ideal for leisure travelers seeking easy, eco-friendly boating through Southern Oxfordshire’s scenic waterways.
£140 - £180 All ages • Electric powered cruiser folding canopy, suitable for 4 adults/equivalent
Day Rental - 9:00am-5:00pm Half Day - 9:00am-1:00pm or 1.15pm-5:15pm 2025 - Half day price £140 Full day Mid Week £175 - Full day Weekend £185
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We are located at the head of The Thames, so you can hire a boat to cruise the local upper reaches in the Scenic Cotswold and The Thames valley through Southern Oxfordshire, you can visit one of the local pubs for a river garden lunch or take a picnic.
Generally once made bookings cannot be cancelled - however we do have a severe wet weather policy. On the early morning of your hire you may receive an email or text like this which means we expect the weather to be very wet/stormy for the duration of your hire - you can opt to take a rain check and reschedule within the next 2 seasons if you received the following message.
Weekend rentals fill up fast—reserve your Tranquillo V Cruiser well in advance to secure your preferred date and time.
The Thames valley is dotted with pubs and picnic spots; packing a picnic gives you flexible options on shore.
Mornings can be cool and afternoons warm; bring a light waterproof jacket and layers for comfort.
Keep noise and speed low to avoid disturbing local birds and riverbank vegetation.
Buscot Lock dates back to the 18th century and marks the start of navigable Thames sections through the Cotswold region.
Electric boats minimize noise and water pollution, helping preserve the delicate river habitat and protecting local wildlife.
Protection against spring showers keeps you comfortable on the water.
spring specific
Necessary to guard against sun exposure during long summer cruises.
summer specific
Helpful for adapting to fluctuating autumn temperatures.
fall specific
Keeps hands warm when steering the boat on cold days.
winter specific