The Old Watermill description.

A charming and historic former water mill, listed grade II. The accommodation is on three floors. VisitBritain graded five stars. One four poster double bedroom and one twin bedded room. Centrally heated and double glazed with plenty of old elm beams and oak floors, there is a view of the river or the millstream from every window (even the loos!)  Pets welcome. Car park, garden and riverside walks

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.

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 an oak 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.