Escape II, Oakwood Marina, Cheshire, sleeps two guests in one bedroom.

Escape II is an incredible, 45-foot narrow boat resting in a charming location in Oakwood Marina in the outskirts of Northwich. Be welcomed onto this charming boat by walking alongside the pretty marina, taking in the waterside views and canal boats bobbing in the water, suited to couples or a small family seeking a quaint escape in Cheshire.

The boat offers a studio-style space, beginning with a double bed where guests can catch their rest, serviced by a sleek shower room. Filled with character and charm, the traditional layout of the narrow boat offers a studio space with a kitchen, dining area, and sitting area. Here you can cook a hearty meal, dine with your significant other, toasting to your stay with a glass of fizz, or curl up in the sitting area with a good book as the ambiance of the woodburning stove creates a calming space to end the day.

The boat offers a sitting area for morning coffee as you enjoy the marina views and plan the day's adventures. Oakwood Marina sits on an inlet of the Trent and Mersey Canal near Northwich in central Cheshire, offering a rural waterside base with a year-round café, summer outdoor bar, and boating facilities.

Scenic walks lead to Northwich, the Anderton Boat Lift, the River Weaver, and Marbury Country Park. The nearby town provides shops, pubs, and easy access to attractions including Chester with its racecourse and Roman walls, Jodrell Bank, and Tatton Park, while local museums and landmarks showcase the area’s rich canal and salt-mining heritage.

Further afield, discover the Peak District National Park or Delamre Forest for scenic walks. Make an unforgettable retreat to Cheshire with a stay at Escape II.