River Nene Cottages

Mill House, 1 Mill Lane, Peterborough, Water Newton, PE8 6LY, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>33</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
33 reviews

Gorgeous setting. Stunning gardens and pool. Lovely, friendly hosts. Lots of recommendations of places to see and things to do. Lots of walks (we walked to the steam railway one day). We also visited Cambridge for the day and Duxford Imperial War Museum. We dined in Stamford one evening (The Kings Head, great burgers). One day we spent round the gorgeous pool. Our children loved it.

Victoria United Kingdom
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River Nene Cottages

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  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • River view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Offering an outdoor pool, River Nene Cottages is set in Water Newton. Peterborough is 5 mi away. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site. All units feature a seating and dining area. A flat-screen TV and Blu-ray player are available in all units. All units include a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and oven. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a kettle. There is a private bathroom with a hairdryer in every unit. Bed linen is available. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and hiking. Bedford is 30 mi from River Nene Cottages, while Stamford is 8.1 mi from the property. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 44 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
High score for Water Newton
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  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Gorgeous setting. Stunning gardens and pool. Lovely, friendly hosts. Lots of recommendations of places to see and things to do. Lots of walks (we walked to the steam railway one day). We also visited Cambridge for the day and Duxford Imperial War...”
  • Mohammad
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    “Old style house, relaxing, green landscape, and excellent hosts.”
  • Iain
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location next to the River Nene Lovely grounds Cottage itself was fabulous, would sleep 4 people comfortably Attentive hosts, very friendly and informative”

Hosted by Philip Robinson

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Philip Robinson
The original stone barn was built in 1805 and was derelict until the late 1980's when the then owners, renovated them to create the cottages we have today. We acquired them in 2016, then stripped out and updated the kitchens and bathrooms then launched them as recently as mid February 2016. They are located opposite our main house so we are available to guests to help resolve any issues or questions you may have.
My partner and I moved out from London after 15 years to start our next 'Life Phase' of setting our retirement up, some 15 years in advance. We bought the main house to which these three cottages belong, some 4 years ago, and having only recently acquiring the cottages as late as 2016. Originally, we are from Zimbabwe having moved over to the UK (London) in 1999.
Water Newton is a small riverside village with about 40 houses therein. We a predominantly a 'stone village' with an operating C11th church situated alongside The River Nene; one of only a handful of riverside churches in the UK. Water Newton is famous for the discovery of Roman treasure in one of the fields within the village (''The Water Newton Treasure'', now in The British Museum), where once there existed a large Roman settlement called ''Durobrivae''. The village is on the River Nene and as such there are many boats that pass through the village. Additionally, we have a lock near the cottages where people often picnic and watch the boats pass through. Water Newton is surrounded by farmland, wetlands (lots of bird watching including all the usual water fowl) and good public (Roman way) foot-paths for the kene walker. Nearby, within a 30 minute walk along the river, is The Nene Valley (steam) Railway for those steam enthusiasts; it operates throughout the year. As we are on the edge of The Fenns, you can experience big vistas, skies and sunsets.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of River Nene Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Chapel/Shrine
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

River Nene Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 125 is required on arrival. That's about USD 155. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform River Nene Cottages of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of £125 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about River Nene Cottages

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at River Nene Cottages on this page.

  • The prices at River Nene Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at River Nene Cottages is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • River Nene Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Racquetball
    • Water park
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Swimming pool
    • Archery
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours
    • Bingo

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at River Nene Cottages (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, River Nene Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • River Nene Cottages is 800 feet from the center of Water Newton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at River Nene Cottages on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at River Nene Cottages (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.