Escape II

About this property

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.

Oakwood Marina is a narrow boat marina situated on the outskirts of the bustling town of Northwitch, Ceshire. Oakwood Marina rests on a scenic inlet of the Trent and Mersey Canal, close to the market town of Northwich in central Cheshire. Set within a rural setting, the marina offers a relaxed waterside base, complete with a café open throughout the year and a seasonal outdoor bar during the summer months. Boating facilities include toilets, showers, washing machines, tumble dryers, and Elsan waste disposal, making it well-equipped for visitors staying on or near the water.

The surrounding area offers a variety of walking routes, including gentle strolls into Northwich and to the Anderton Boat Lift, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Waterways”. Further routes lead to the River Weaver and Vale Royal locks, as well as the parkland at Marbury Country Park, offering plenty of opportunities to explore the local scenery. Northwich itself is a thriving town within the Cheshire Plains, offering a selection of shops, pubs, and places to eat. It also provides easy access to a range of attractions including Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, the Roman city of Chester with its cathedral and zoo, and Tatton Park. Historic sites such as Beeston and Peckforton Castles, as well as Arley Hall and Gardens, can be reached within a short drive, alongside Oulton Park Motor Racing Circuit for those seeking something more fast-paced. The area has a rich heritage tied to the Trent and Mersey Canal, which opened in 1777 to transport goods between the Midlands and the River Mersey. Northwich played a key role in the salt industry, with mining dating back to Roman times, and this past can still be explored through local landmarks. Visitors can discover more at the Lion Salt Works Museum, the Anderton Boat Lift and Visitor Centre, and Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, all offering insight into the town’s industrial and cultural history. Oakwood Marina near Northwich provides a well-placed base for enjoying canal-side walks, local history, and a variety of attractions across Cheshire.

Accommodation

Single-storey narrow boat.

One double bedroom.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with woodburning stove.

External wet room with walk-in shower at cafe.

External basin and WC at cafe

Gas central heating.

Gas oven and hob, fridge with ice box, kettle, toaster.

TV, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Enclosed seating area with furniture.

Shared garden with lawn, picnic benches and projector.

Off-road parking in marina for 1 car.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.2 miles, pub, lakes and canal 0.1 miles.

Note: Drinking water can be found outside the boat from tap.

Note: Do not climb on the roof.

Note: Sofas can be set up as two single beds