MESSING ABOUT IN BOATS AT THE MACDONALD COMPLEAT ANGLER

May 2007: The Macdonald Compleat Angler in Marlow celebrates the arrival of summer with its new Silent Waters boating package. The price of £135 per person includes one night’s accommodation in a twin or double room, full English breakfast in Bowaters and a one-hour boat trip on the Thames with a bottle of champagne to share.

Silent Waters is the hotel's stylish Edwardian launch, moored alongside the lawns of the hotel on the prettiest stretch of the River Thames: an English countryside idyll such as that evoked by Kenneth Grahame in his classic tale, The Wind in the Willows.

Relax, sip Champagne, enjoy the tranquillity of The Thames and learn the gentle art of boating under the guidance of the Compleat Angler's experienced skipper. As Ratty said to Mole, 'Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.'

A complimentary upgrade to a river-view room (subject to availability) is also included. Price quoted is based on two sharing a room and package is subject to availability.

For reservations call: 01628 484 444
www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/compleatangler