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| Sleeps up to 4 people. | Tourist Board Rating: 5 Star |
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| Available: | All Year including Christmas and New Year. |
| Price Range: | £350 to £725 per week. |
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| Changeover: | Friday | | | Note: Available from Friday to Friday. Available Friday to Monday or Monday to Friday for short breaks. Take over time 16.00. |
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Enjoy a relaxing stay in this charming former watermill, nestling amongst the undulating landscape of East Northamptonshire. The present owners, Anne and Andy restored the building, which was just an empty shell, in 2007 into the luxury accommodation it is today.
The Old Watermill is a well-known and interesting landmark situated on the banks of the River Nene in the lovely valley below the village of Great Doddington. Mentioned in the Domesday book (C.1086), the ancient mill has ground flour from grain for over 1000 years.
After the Norman conquest of 1066, it was given by William the Conqueror to his niece Judith, who was related to the Marquis of Northampton. It was a working mill until 1919 and decommissioned after World War II, when the Nene Commissioners extinguished the milling rights and removed the machinery. According to local legend, the mill became a brief hiding place for Thomas 'a Beckett, Archbishop of Canterbury, who was imprisoned in Northampton Castle. He succeeded in escaping its' walls and fled down river to be sheltered by the Miller before fleeing to France in 1164.
There's lots to do here to interest the historian, walker, artist, photographer, nature lover or plenty of time to just relax and take things quietly. Our many traditional pubs offer fine food and drink, while in the town there are theatres, sports and leisure facilities and many other entertainments.
| | | Bedroom | Beds | Sleeps | En-suite | | No. 1 | 1 Double bed | 2 | Yes | | No. 2 | 2 Single beds | 2 | Yes |
Property contains a total of 2 bathrooms including en-suites. | | |
Our gourmet kitchen has many features including a built-in dishwasher, larder fridge, microwave, slow cooker, ceramic hob with cooker hood and fan and fan assisted oven. There is plenty of work top area with under unit lighting and a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink. The floor is finished in ceramic tiles. The oak finished units and cupboards have plenty of storage space for the generous inventory of utensils, crockery and cutlery. There is a wine rack and tray space and from the old beam hangs a variety of quality stainless steel pans. This kitchen is on the first floor, additionally there is a utility room with freezer, worktop and washing machine situated on the ground floor. | | |
The living room and adjoining dining area is also on the first floor and has a vaulted ceiling complete with the original elm truss beams which are well over 1000 years old. These support some of the restored Mill machinery. A wood-burning stove, oak flooring and leather seating complete the luxury look. In the corner is a television set with DVD player and a built-in stone book case. There is also a wealth of local information leaflets. Looking up from the sitting room there is a gallery from where there is a fine view of the weir stream and the log basket lifting gear installed in the roof space. Guests are invited to use this machinery when they need to replenish their log supply! | | |
Utility room with washing machine, freezer and worktop area. Tiled floor. Door to millstream and garden with herb garden.
Entrance lobby with stairs to first floor. Coat hanging area, walking shoes storage area. |
| | Children welcome (min age 11 years)Dog FriendlyOff-street parking for 2 carsInternet access - WirelessPayment Options - Sterling, Euros, ChequesNo SmokingTelevisionGarden/patio areaCentral Heating |
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Fuel/Electricity included in priceOpen Fire/Wood burnerDishwasherFreezerIron availableLaundry facilitiesDrying facilitiesLinen providedTowels provided |
Additional Information
Small garden with table and chairs, fishing available on request, pet brings its own bed, private drive, peace and quiet! |
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 The Old Watermill from the mill stream. The Old Watermill from the mill stream. |  Dining area with Dutch Oak table and chairs, overlooking millstream. Dining area with Dutch Oak table and chairs, overlooking millstream. |  Four-poster double bedroom with en-suite on second floor. Four-poster double bedroom with en-suite on second floor. |  The gourmet Oak-finish kitchen The gourmet Oak-finish kitchen |  Living room showing vaulted ceiling and gallery. Living room showing vaulted ceiling and gallery. |
| | | The Old Watermill
Hardwater Road
Great Doddington
Near Wellingborough
NN29 7TD
Northamptonshire
| 01933276870 | | (Please mention 'Self Catering Searcher' when booking.) |
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