Barley Cottage

Water Newton sits on the River Nene where Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire meet. The location works well for fishing (licence required), cycling, and rambling through the surrounding countryside. Rutland Water is close enough for water sports, and Sacrewell Farm Park—with its Shire horses and Hamerton Zoo—suits families. The Nene Valley Steam Railway is 3 miles away; Burghley House, Stamford and Peterborough are within a short drive.

Barley Cottage is a two-bedroom property dating from 1805, set on grounds shared with other cottages and an owner's house. Inside there is a living room with a 48" TV and open fireplace, a separate dining area, and a kitchen with an electric cooker, dishwasher and washing machine. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a shower room. The garden has a patio and furniture; a shared outdoor swimming pool (4m by 12m, open May to September) sits across the site. Two cars can park on site and one small dog is welcome. Electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and wi-fi are included; initial fuel for the fire comes with the cottage. The pub is 2 miles away and the nearest shop 2½ miles.