Rosethorn boat builders

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

⚓ Rosethorn Boat Builders – Crafting Canal Butty Barges for Every Journey ⚓

Looking for a bespoke canal butty barge built with precision, heritage, and heart? At Rosethorn Boat Builders, we design and construct traditional and modern barges tailored to your lifestyle, trade, or leisure needs.

✅ Custom-built for contractors, liveaboards, traders, and restoration enthusiasts
✅ Robust craftsmanship with timeless canal-side charm
✅ Built in Britain, inspired by heritage, engineered for today

🎉 Featured in Great British Jigsaws!
One of our proud builds is immortalised in the “New Inn at Shardlow” puzzle – a testament to the beauty and authenticity of our work.

📞 Enquire today to commission your own butty barge – whether for work, wanderlust, or waterside living.

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28/10/2025

Step into a slice of canal life with this beautifully maintained butty barge – a perfect blend of heritage charm and modern potential. Whether you're looking for a peaceful liveaboard, a unique holiday home, or a characterful workspace, this barge offers endless possibilities.
🛠️ Key Features:
• Traditional butty design – no engine, ideal for towing or mooring as a static vessel
• Spacious interior – blank canvas ready for fit-out or renovation
• Solid steel hull – professionally maintained and blacked
• Secure mooring options – ideal for residential or leisure use
• Perfect for conversion – studio, café, workshop, or floating Airbnb!
🌊 Why You'll Love It:
• Embrace the tranquility of canal living
• Enjoy low-maintenance ownership
• Be part of a vibrant waterways community
• Eco-friendly lifestyle with minimal footprint

14/10/2025

This is one of our little trading butty barges earning its keep
Contact us for any butty barge or small boat requirements
07908498895

12/10/2025

This little boat was sold to a canal boat trader
This floating shop freed up living space in their home
Keeping their business separate

12/10/2025

This was our first butty barge we built

12/10/2025

Own a Piece of British Waterway Heritage – Canal Butty Barges for Sale!

Step into timeless tradition and modern craftsmanship with our premium canal butty barges, designed for both leisure and utility. Whether you’re expanding your fleet, launching a floating business, or embracing life on the water, our barges offer unmatched versatility and charm.

🔧 Built for Purpose, Styled for Comfort

• Traditional steel hulls with modern engineering
• Customisable interiors for living, retail, or hospitality use
• Robust towing compatibility with motorised narrowboats

🌿 Eco-Conscious & Efficient

• Optional solar power integration
• Insulated for year-round comfort
• Low-maintenance finishes and fittings

🛠️ Bespoke Builds & Ready-to-Go Options

• Choose from ready-to-sail models or commission a custom build
• Ideal for floating cafés, workshops, galleries, or extra living space

📍 Nationwide Delivery & Mooring Support

• Delivered to your chosen waterway
• Assistance with mooring setup and licensing

08/10/2025

We are a bespoke butty barge builders we build barges for all boat canal boat traders etc.
if you require any info regarding our boats contact us 07908498895

01/07/2023

Second little boat reached its home today in Middlewich
Thanks you Ian and Wendy W.H.C Artist studio.

This will be a floating art studio for Wendy
As business is starting to escalate after covid
Wendy required more space to carry on her painting
We built this to allow her to have her own office/workshop

www.rosethornboatbuilders.co.uk
07908498895

29/06/2023

Ian Duffey please ring me 07908498895