BUSCOT BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Jozel: A spacious 2–4‑berth cruiser for day hires and short breaks from Buscot
Hire the Jozel from Cotswold Boat Hire for anything from a day on the water to up to five nights, with two double berths, full facilities and flexible itineraries downstream from Buscot.
Jozel: A spacious 2–4‑berth cruiser for day hires and short breaks from Buscot.
Aboard the Jozel you step into the company’s largest 2–4‑berth cruiser: two double berths (including an extra‑large front double), a full kitchen and a bathroom with shower combine with entertainment amenities for a comfortable day hire or multi‑night break.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two true double berths and full onboard living
The Jozel’s layout is built for overnight comfort: a main double and an extra‑large front double, plus a full kitchen and a bathroom with shower to support longer breaks.
Home comforts at anchor or underway
Onboard entertainment includes radio/CD and TV/DVD, giving simple recreation options between stops and while moored.
Suited to couples, small families and accessible travel
The vessel is promoted as suitable for one or two couples, small families and is reported to accommodate guests with mobility issues.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Board, cast off and settle into a roomy cruiser that functions as both a dayboat and a compact floating holiday home: the Jozel is equipped for short breaks and full‑day hires, offering enclosed facilities and sleeping space so the pace of the outing is defined by your stops rather than by comfort.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hire options run from single day hires up to longer breaks of up to five nights.
You are welcome to bring a picnic or cool box and reasonable refreshments for your time on the river; note the operator’s request not to consume your own food and drink while moored on pub premises.
Meet at Bucto Mill, Brandy Island - Buscot - SN7 8DA. The hire includes fuel, parking for one vehicle and VAT as part of the booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the Jozel available for overnight stays?
Yes — the vessel is available for overnight stays as well as day hires.
How many people does the Jozel sleep?
The Jozel is described as a 2–4 berth boat with two double berths, including an extra‑large front double.
Can I bring a picnic or cool box?
Yes; you are welcome to bring a picnic or cool box and reasonable refreshments, but please do not consume your own food and beverages while moored on a pub’s premises.
Where and when do I meet the boat?
The meeting location is Bucto Mill, Brandy Island - Buscot - SN7 8DA; hire periods range from day hires to longer breaks up to five nights.
Is the boat suitable for guests with mobility issues?
The vessel is stated to accommodate guests with mobility issues.
Are there restrictions on group bookings or multiple boats?
The operator notes that the boat is not suitable for large all‑adult male or female groups unless approved, and that only one boat is included per booking unless additional arrangements are made in advance.