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Rose Narrowboats
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How to Find Us

Getting Here

How do we find Rose Narrowboats? 
Rose Narrowboats’ base lies where the Fosse Way crosses the Northern part of the Oxford Canal, one mile north of the pretty village of Brinklow on the B4027 (ex-A427). There are main British Rail stations at Coventry and Rugby, both 7 miles away.

By Train:
There is a frequent and fast (1 hour) service from London (Euston) to Rugby, which can also be reached directly from Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. Coventry Station is 7 miles away. Take a Taxi from either station. Note – Say near BRINKLOW as there are several “Strettons”.
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By Coach:
National Express Coaches www.nationalexpress.com

By Taxi:
Js Taxi – 07966 287306
Home James of Rugby – 07779 553333
Compass Cars – 01788 22 22 22

By Road:
For Satellite Navigation Systems please key in our PostCode:- CV23 0PU
We are on the Fosse Way B4027 between Brinklow and Stretton under Fosse. Motorway exits: From the South, M1 J17 (M45/A45) or M40 J12 (go past motor museum). From the North M1 J20 or M6 J2 (careful not to get on the M69 by mistake). From the West, M5/M42 takes you up to the M6 J4 then down to J2. From the East, the A14 feeds straight into the M6 J1 Rugby, then via Newbold and Pailton.
Coming from overseas? More information here

Hotels

To take advantage of our 10am boats, or to end your holiday the following hotels are local and used by our customers.
The Bulls Head, Brinklow – Facebook Page
The Golden Lion, Easenhall – goldenlionrestaurant.co.uk
Coombe Abbey Hotel – coombeabbey.com
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Brownsover Hall Hotel – brownsoverhall.co.uk

Contact
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Unfortunately due to a shortage of staff
​ our Chandlery is NOT open.

The Opening times below are for our office only 
OPENING TIMES

April to October
Monday to Friday    –    9am – 4pm
Saturdays and Sundays    –    CLOSED


November to March
Monday   –   9am – 4pm
Tuesday   –   9am – 4pm
Wednesday   –   9am – 4pm
Thursday   –   9am – 4pm
Friday   –   9am – 4pm
Saturday   –   CLOSED
Sunday   –   CLOSED


All emails will continue to be monitored outside of these hours so if you have anything that is urgent please email: [email protected]

Check out the map below to see where Rose Narrowboats are on the Canal Network. 

We are in the centre of the Canal Network on the Northern Section of the Oxford Canal between Coventry and Braunston.

There are many routes possible from our base including some rings (circular routes).

Check out our Routes Page for some sample routes that are possible depending on the time you have to explore England and Wales from a Narrowboat.
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© Copyright Rose Narrowboats 2025
Rose Narrowboats Ltd. Fosse Way, Stretton under Fosse, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0PU
+44 (0)1788 832449
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