The boat is the 'Leendert-R', a riveted iron Dutch barge built in 1907 and working until 1990, carrying up to 616 tonnes of cargo. It was sailed across to England and up the River Nene to the Town Bridge, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and opened as "Charters" real ale bar in September 1991.

At 176 feet long, it is believed to be the largest continental barge in the country and certainly has one of the best ranges of real ale available in the area. Twelve handpumps supply Draught Bass, Hopback Summer Lightning,Timothy Taylor Landlord, usually three different beers from Oakham Ales including JHB, the Supreme Champion Beer of Britain, 2001 and six other regularly changing guest beers.

Accommodation

The Queensgate Hotel (3 Star)
5 Fletton Avenue, Peterborough PE2 8AX Tel: 01733 562572 Distance from Chaters : 700 yards (4 minute walk) (2) Single £50 (3) Twin £75 (1) Double £75
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The Charlotte House Hotel (3 Star)
Location: 78 London Road, Peterborough, PE2 9BP Distance from Chaters : 800 yards (5 minute walk) Tel: 01733 315870 ð (2) Single £45 ð (2) Twin £60 ð (5) Double £55
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Aragon house Guest House
75 - 77 London Rd,Peterborough, PE2 9BS Tel: 01733 563718 Distance from Chaters : 800 yards (5 minute walk) ð Standard Single £27 ð Ensuite Single £35 ð Standard Twin £42 ð Ensuite Twin £52 ð Standard Double £42 ð Ensuite Double £52
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The Montana Guest House
15 Fletton Avenue, Peterborough PE2 8AX Distance from Chaters : 700 yards (4 minute walk) Tel: 01733 567917 ð (2) Single £25 ð (3) Twin £40 ð (1) Double £40

Hotel Formule 1
Boongate,Peterborough, PE1 5QT Tel: 01733 894400 Distance from Chaters : 2 miles
All rooms £20.95 (sleeps 2-3)
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