ABOUT ISLAND HALL
Island Hall is home to Grace Vane Percy, her husband and young family.
Grace's father, Christopher Vane Percy, whose ancestors have lived in this finely proportioned, intimate, Georgian family mansion for eight generations, was responsible for bringing the family back to the house.
The serene setting, enfolded by The River Great Ouse, is perhaps the biggest surprise.
"There it is, the beautiful old river, silvery waters curling through and around the gardens with their towering trees, home to resident herons, owls and blue-flashed kingfishers."
The river softly embraces The Island, which gives the house its name.
Highlights to enjoy:
Island Hall is set in the heart of bustling Godmanchester, but stepping through the lovingly restored Georgian grandeur of the 18th century mansion you will be wowed as you enter the secluded privacy of the gardens.
Uniquely, the river offers a secret way of arriving, if you choose an exclusive chauffeured hired boat to bring guests along the river and step out by the 18th century style Chinese Bridge.
Up to 220 guests can be accommodated within an elegant marquee on the secluded Island.
The spacious stone flagged Entrance Hall with a seating capacity for 48 guests for a privately catered meal, has imposing doorways with elaborate, carefully restored architraves, a large open fire and a grand carved oak staircase.
Other lavish rooms on the same level include a Dining room and Drawing room, both of which feature attentively restored wood panelling and cornicing, both original to the house.
Particularly splendid for entertaining is the excellent 1st floor Saloon with its pretty highly decorated landing and magnificent chandelier.
DISABLED ACCESS
Essentially wheelchair access is possible, but not optimal.
The garden and ground floor of the house are accessible. Step free access is available via our courtyard and side entrance. A portable ramp suitable for wheelchairs can then provide access from the rear of the property to the ground floor.
Our toilet facilities located on the ground floor have plenty of space and a grab rail.
Once in the garden, though there is gravel as well as grass, the areas of garden which can be accessed and enjoyed will depend on the type of wheelchair.