River Mill Retreat is a recently renovated boat in Little Hallingbury where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities. The boat, set in a building dating from 2018, is 4.5 miles from Stansted Mountfitchet Station and 13 miles from Audley End House. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests have access to free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. Featuring a terrace with river views, this boat also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Chelmsford Train Station is 18 miles from the boat, while Freeport Braintree is 22 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 4.3 miles from River Mill Retreat.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hemmings
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, it was amazing, clean,moden quite and relaxing, host was amazing and made you feel at home
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property had absolutely everything we needed to make our stay such a comfortable and memorable experience. We have most definitely found out peaceful place and will be returning regularly. It was clean, comfortable and extremely luxurious. ...
  • Taylor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Firstly Trevor is one of the nicest people I’ve met he gave us a call to see how our journey was going and when we arrived he showed us around and made us feel welcome and comfortable instantly. The property is amazing the attention to detail is...
  • Tisha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had the absolute best time this weekend. The place was immaculately clean, so well thought of, every detail has had so much effort put in to make the experience so peaceful and unique. My husband and I made use of all the facilities from the...
  • Jamiem77
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A gem of a property, Exceptional facilities inside and out, beautiful private garden with hot tub and sitting area. Beautiful location with lots of wildlife in and around the water. Tranquil and relaxing without being totally disconnected.
  • Zoe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved everything about this trip. The barge itself was fantastic quality, really spacious, well laid out and had everything you need. The garden was exceptional and one of the most beautiful gardens I have seen.
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Honestly it was a treasure of a place, top host very helpful and friendly, amazing barge really beautiful and incredibly comfortable. The garden area is a treat for the eyes and nose it smells beautiful. A very romantic and magical place, looking...
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely beautiful, couldn't have asked for a better stay!

Hosted by Trevor

10
10
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Trevor
Enjoy a unique experience at the private, luxury and idyllic River Mill Retreat. The Barge is available for a day trip with bookings of three days or more at an additional cost. This will be skippered. On entering, this gorgeous property boasts a large, spacious and open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen with heaters and cosy log burner. The contemporary style kitchen nestles a gas oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer and coffee machine along with all the kitchen equipment you need to make your stay so very comfortable. The luxury, modern bathroom provides toilet, sink, bath and a large walk-in shower complete with soft, fluffy towels and luxury products. The main bedroom is furnished with a sumptuous king size bed in beautiful linen, large mirrored wardrobes, television and sun roof that opens whilst you enjoy the sunshine with your morning coffee in bed. The lovely guest bedroom has a double bed, wardrobes and television complete with co-ordinated bedding and decor. Out on the lovely deck area, there is a seating and dining area with a canopy to enjoy the stunning views. The large, breath-taking garden accommodates a jacuzzi, fire pit, and a dry cosy snug.
I love gardening and travelling to see different parts of the world. Gardening is my passion!
The River Mill Retreat is a 70 ft two bedroom barge on the tranquil River Stort set in a beautiful landscaped garden allowing you to unwind amidst a serene backdrop of wonderful canal views, set on the edge of the historic market town, Bishops Stortford.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of River Mill Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hot tub
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
River Mill Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

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

Please inform River Mill Retreat 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 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about River Mill Retreat

  • River Mill Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • The prices at River Mill Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • River Mill Retreat is 0.8 miles from the center of Little Hallingbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at River Mill Retreat on this page.

  • Yes, River Mill Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at River Mill Retreat is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.