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| Constructed
in 2001 and fastidiously maintained MB Randle offers the highest levels
of comfort and accommodation; currently based at Saint-Jean-de-Losne
she is now available for the 2008 season. Although over 21m in length she accommodates just four guests in luxury. All of her beautifully appointed cabins are en-suite which is exceptionally rare in such a vessel, and this feature provides that extra level of luxury so important and yet so often missing. Each cabin is connected to the wheel house by wonderful and original antique voice pipes with solid brass mouthpieces, which really add charm and character. Individually controllable air-conditioning and central heating is available to each cabin. The gallery area is well designed and fitted and would rival any found in an apartment of similar size. Being open to the saloon area, it creates a warm and friendly environment for entertaining as well as being cosy and well planned. |
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The wheel house is of such size to provide very
comfortable seating for 8 persons, providing excellent viewing whilst
the vessel is underway. A major feature of the wheelhouse is the very
clever and unique design of the folding uppers panels. These can be
removed leaving the roof in place to provide a canopy for shade.
Alternatively this can be removed to make the wheelhouse completely
open air, and enable her to pass comfortably beneath Capestang Bridge
on the Canal du Midi. Perhaps the single most endearing feature of the magnificent vessel is her wonderful fully restored Kelvin engine, it has an exceptional & individual character being slow revving it produces a sound unlike any modern engine. She also has a twin screw auxiliary engine to enable safe coastal cruising and channel crossing and provide the same performance as the main engine. |
| Guests Arriving on M B Randle are welcomed aboard with
by the captain’s Champagne reception, and the bar remains open 24/7!
Unless health and safety consideration is applied. Continental or
English breakfasts tea and coffee are served aboard in the mornings.
Delicious light lunches are prepared and served aboard too, or taken as
a picnic ashore depending on location and weather. Lovers of French food will enjoy the region's specialities; cheese, Charolais beef, mustard sauces, blackcurrants and escargots. Visit the markets and fine shops, go wine tasting, tour the vineyards and try out recipes such as Boeuf Bourguignon and Gougères. Explore the chocolatiers, épiceries, pâtisseries and fromageries where the recipes have been handed down through generations. The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape gives Burgundy wines their exquisite and evocative nose and flavour. All evening meals are taken ashore at excellent local restaurants dotted along the route, or by excursion to other towns and villages in the local area and are not included in the charter rate. |
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