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TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8376 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$2,439
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Finest Retreats | Islip Mill House - Luxury Riverside Home

Islip Mill House is a Grade II listed riverside retreat, beautifully nestled alongside the River Nene. It's the ideal choice for friends-and-family get-togethers with its fantastically proportioned rooms to accommodate up to eight guests for a waterside stay away.

Islip Mill House and attached Mill date back from the middle of the 18th Century. The property has evolved over time to present a comfortable and versatile family setting with plenty of character. Enjoy the beautiful riverside gardens overlooking the mill stream where Kingfishers, swans and even an otter can frequently be spotted on the river.

The accommodation is set over two floors, with four king size bedrooms. Many of the rooms enjoy a river or garden view and those that do not, enjoy views over the neighbouring countryside. The ground floor is entered via the Kitchen, boasting an impressive oil-fired Aga to cook up a storm in the winter evenings, in addition to everything else you should need in this fully equipped kitchen. The Aga is turned off in the warmer months. An arch opens to lead through to the breakfast room, where you can enjoy family dining with dual aspect garden and river views. Fancy a meal out? The nearby Woolpack Inn just 400 yards away is a welcoming pub offering great food and drink.

Unwind next to the cosy fireplace through to the dining area for relaxed eating experience for you and your guests. The drawing room lies adjacent and has a window overlooking the river and mill, with inviting fireplace and French windows opening to the riverside terrace. The family/snug room, with a bay window over-looking the front garden enjoys plenty of light and electric fire to make cosy on those chilly evenings.

An addition fridge freezer is available in the conservatory also. Guests will also have access to the boot room and a downstairs WC.

The stairs from the dining room lead to the second floor of the house. Guests have access to four bedrooms, one with an en-suite (including an amusingly quirky alcove bathtub). A large family bathroom with large shower, WC and basin.

Parking is included for 8+ vehicles.

Booking Conditions:
- No smoking
- Pet Friendly! We welcome well behaved guests and their pets.
- The property is annexed and one extremity of the building may be occupied, but remains completely cut off from guest areas, including the exterior / gardens.
- Short stay guests welcomed, a maximum of 7 nights.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,047 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

406581

About the area

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Islip

What's nearby

  • Wicksteed Park - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Lighthouse Theatre - 12 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Stanwick Lakes Country Park - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Boughton House - 21 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Santa Pod Raceway - 29 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Kettering Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Way Station - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Court House Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Dukes Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Axe & Compass - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Snooty Fox - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | Islip Mill House - Luxury Riverside Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Finest Retreats | Islip Mill House - Luxury Riverside Home?

As of 14 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Finest Retreats | Islip Mill House - Luxury Riverside Home on 15 Jul 2025 start from NZ$2,438.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | Islip Mill House - Luxury Riverside Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | Islip Mill House - Luxury Riverside Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | Islip Mill House - Luxury Riverside Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Kiln Park, Stanwick Lakes Country Park and Raunds Dog Park. Fermyn Woods Country Park and Wicksteed Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Finest Retreats | Islip Mill House - Luxury Riverside Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
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10/10

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10/10

The location was outstanding and the house was quirky, spacious and perfect for our stay. Everything was provided and the host was friendly and checked on us. Fantastic garden and grounds with lots of wildlife and space for grandchildren to play. Quiet and relaxing. Would love to visit again.
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10/10

The setting right on the water was beautiful. Old house with a lot of character. Very comfortable and nicely furnished. Friendly owner and easy communication. Nothing to dislike!
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10/10

It was ideal for this, great, peaceful location with an easy walk into the nearby town to get our Christmas provisions. The kitchen was equipped well enough to produce a great Christmas dinner. Julian was a great host who couldn’t do enough for us, which included putting up a Christmas tree for us. With the extra highlight of us spotting a kingfisher on the other side of the river we really enjoyed our Christmas in the UK!
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10/10

Plenty of walks on the doorstep. Set is large spacious garden. Lots of space for stairs for sitting & eating Kitchen well equipped Would be nice to have a room2 with twin beds so easier for families Well presented, friendly welcoming hosts. Lovely welcome gift & starter items in fridge. Recommend a stay here
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10/10

Despite the water left after the recent flooding, it didn’t take away from the beauty and charm of the place. The house itself is a gem, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The generous welcome gift, including cava, fruits, and a well-stocked fridge, was a lovely touch. Julian is an excellent host, attentive and thoughtful. We hope the water recedes soon and the place returns to its full beauty. We would love to return in the future!
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10/10

Our grandparents lived in and worked the mill u til the early 1960s so was a nostalgic trip for us. Host was very welcoming and shared his stories and gave us a tour of his property too. We had a gathering in the evening there is everything you need to entertain. Was warm and quirmy decor. All good nothing negative!

10/10

Great house lovely owner - think there should be more info on the bathroom . En suite bathroom - difficult stairs and v small bath but otherwise a great house. Outside furniture and barb q could have an upgrade ,
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10

We loved the location of this waterside house. So superbly quiet and private with plenty of outdoor and indoor social spaces. We'd have loved a bigger fridge as we were a group of 8 and had planned to eat in over our stay. That needs quite a lot of fridge space! A downstairs loo would have been great though we recognise that with the internal layout this was not easy to provide.
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8/10

An absolutely fantastic location and a really historical property. Lots of creaky and wonky floorboards! Lovely furniture throughout. I would not class the beds as large king size, one was but the other three were doubles! Could have done with the hairs being removed from plug holes upstairs. Well equipped kitchen, two living rooms, two dining areas. Stock in the kitchen so able to wash up, used the dishwasher which was helpful. Hoovered through when leaving as lots of leaves everywhere, also was scared of extra charge :-( Really lovely property, would recommend. Don't look for spiders! Plenty of parking for numerous cars.
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10/10

We had such a wonderful time at Islip Mill House. The setting is incredible, the host was so accommodating. I would recommend it highly to anyone considering staying there. It was such a great relaxing few days.