HEATHER

Welcome to Heather

Houseboat of character, docked in Hoveton by the River Bure on the Norfolk Broads Waterways.

Heather is cared for by a partnership of friends and family. Our aim is to preserve the distinctive style of the houseboat and enable future generations to enjoy her charms.

Explore the riverside, browse the shops and places to eat and drink ~ and much more beyond monumental Wroxham Bridge.

Andrew, Timothy and Christopher

15 July 2013

Watching paint dry

 
The saloon panelling has been given some fresh coats of paint to freshen it up. Completed in stages, we are trying different colour tones, to see which suits the boat. Originally, the feather weight cedar match board panels were varnished. This must have made the cabin look quite dark. During Heather's hire period the inside was finished nearly wall to wall in cold blue. Later, John Royal painted most of the cabins in ivory gloss.
 
We decided to paint the head lining (inside roof panels) in an ivory satin finish. In contrast, the sides of the saloon are a different, bright buff ~ yellow colour. The new colour scheme hopefully helps create a more homely and airy atmosphere.

We are concentrating on the fo'c'sle ~ kitchen, at the front end next, making it more presentable for guests. There are also other tidying jobs, which need attention throughout the year ~ especially in the hot summer season. For example, touching up the hull, where paint has rubbed off and joinery repairs.

Chris

2 comments:

  1. Thank you for your kind words, good luck for the future. Chris

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  2. Superb! Looking ahead to enjoy a relax and amazing holiday in houseboat hire.

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King's Head Staithe, Hoveton, pictured from Wroxham public Parish Staithe