This one’s been nicknamed ‘the marina of dreams’ – it’s a pretty special place. Built in 2005 on a greenfield site, Brinklow is surrounded by 22 acres of landscaped grounds and 360° views of open countryside. Think sunsets, starry skies and calm waters – that’s what you’ll find here.

Set on the northern arm of the Oxford Canal, it’s a great base to cruise the Midlands network – you’ve got 29 miles of lock-free canal to explore. For bigger boat trips, you’ve also got easy access to the Grand Union, Ashby and Coventry canals.

The crew at Brinklow are a lovely bunch – they’ve built a wonderful little community, and they hold loads of different events for customers. When you’re done cruising the canals, moor up for the marina’s annual music festival – it’s a great scene.