Stone Bespoke Narrowboats
Designed, Crafted & built in the UK by highly skilled boat builders to make every boat individual without exception.
Stone Bespoke Narrowboats
Designed, Crafted & built in the UK by highly skilled boat builders to make every boat individual without exception.
Welcome to Stone Bespoke Narrowboats Ltd, the home of Boat Building excellence
We are a modest company based in the heart of Staffordshire, just south of the historic market town of Stone on the Trent & Mersey Canal. Our workshop is nestled among the rolling countryside and situated in the 5 star luxurious Aston Marina, providing us with a scenic, tranquil surrounding to build and showcase all of our boats. The business is made up of a small team of highly skilled Craftsmen and Engineers that cover a vast area of expertise with over 50 years of experience between us in the boatbuilding industry. Our shells are manufactured in the UK and all materials are sourced from local companies where possible as to not only support the local economy but to also ensure quality and sustainability. The boats are then completed internally and externally to an exceptional standard ensuring the customers desired end result is accomplished through great workmanship and continual positive communication.
Crick Boat Show 2026
Bendragon 55ft
We will be exhibiting the Bendragon 55ft at Crick Boat Show 2026.
Full virtual tour available, take a look at the link below.
Services
We offer a full range of boat yard services from our fully equipped modern, heated twin bay workshop.
- Maintenance
- Hull Blacking
- Paintwork restoration
- Welding & Fabrication
- Engine & Heating Servicing
- Plumbing
- Electrics
- Carpentry
- Surveys
- Slippage
- Storage
- Solar Panel Installation
Luxurious Shower Rooms
Using contemporary products to the highest quality & finish.
Serene Bedrooms
Designed for ultimate comfort and ample custom built in storage.
360 Virtual Tours
Albert Ross Review:
“Regardless of your budget, commissioning a new boat is a big financial commitment and as such it can be a bit of a leap of faith when deciding on whom to build it for you. Fortunately, we needn’t have worried when we instructed Ashley and Martin of Stone Bespoke Narrowboats and Nick of Nick Thorpe boat building. The whole process from the laying of the first sheet of steel base plate to the final lick of paint was a genuinely pleasurable experience. The enthusiasm and ‘can do’ attitude from this professional team is a joy to behold. We had owned our previous boat for 20 years and as such had a good idea of what we wanted from the new one however it was through the vast experience of the team that resulted in our dreams being realised. Nothing was too much trouble and we ended up with a much admired boat.”
Churairat Review:
“First I can only reiterate what has been written before in other reviews – commissioning a new narrowboat with your life savings is a scary matter, but Ashley and Martin and all the team made it fun and enjoyable. They are good, really good, at what they do. Their boats are genuinely bespoke. They listen to what you want and add practical good ideas to make it happen.
Mac Review:
“The whole process of working with Ashley, Martin and Nick has been very enjoyable.As a team they have listened to my requirements and worked collaboratively to find innovative solutions. Most importantly they were able to deliver for my required budget and on time. just honest conversation – often on a daily basis it was never too much or too little. Externally I have a shell which looks great and performs like a dream. Ashley is a genius when it comes to carpentry and together we have created a boat that feels much bigger inside than her 45’. MAC puts a big smile on my face. Thank you Stone Bespoke Narrowboats. I’m looking forward to many years of happy cruising.”
Contact
Aston Marina
Lichfield Road
Stone
ST15 8QU
