We had the most fantastic time on Mariannna's beautiful houseboat in Copenhagen. Marianna came to welcome us, show us around and give us some local neighbourhood tips - she also gave us a great map and some info leaflets for things like bike hire, which proved invaluable.

The boat itself is a dream! It's beautifully decorated and very homely. You can't really see from the pics on the site, but there are actually two double beds (one king and one queen) so there was plenty of space for me and a friend to visit and have a bedroom each. There's fast wifi and a big TV, if that's your kind of thing... My favourite moment: sitting with a glass of wine on the deck, enjoying the golden hour of evening sunshine.

If the weather's good, you won't need to stay indoors though. Top tips from me would be to hire a bike and get to know Copenhagen that way. It also makes the travel to and from the boat (down a waterside path) quick and easy. Other places to check out: eat a delicious Danish dinner at Host, drink craft ale at Mikkeler, visit the Design Museum and escape the city to visit the modern art museum in Louisiana. It's possible to cycle the 20km north of the city towards a beach at Beauville and then get the train onwards to Louisiana if you fancy making a day trip of it.