Business Details
We have been welcoming guests to our historic 17th-century inn since taking ownership in September 2023. Our grade II listed building retains original features including unusual horizontal sliding casement windows. We offer a riverside garden on the banks of the River Nene for summer enjoyment. Our cosy bar features a real log fire providing warmth during winter months. We serve seasonal menus that change throughout the year, with custom-crafted event menus available. Our accommodation provides comfortable stays in a picturesque Northamptonshire village setting.
We have been featured on Channel 4's Four in a Bed, broadcast in February 2025. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and service. We cater for weddings and events with bespoke arrangements tailored to each client. We ensure every guest experiences authentic village inn hospitality with modern comforts. We welcome feedback and strive to continuously improve our offerings.
We have been featured on Channel 4's Four in a Bed, broadcast in February 2025. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and service. We cater for weddings and events with bespoke arrangements tailored to each client. We ensure every guest experiences authentic village inn hospitality with modern comforts. We welcome feedback and strive to continuously improve our offerings.
Highlights and features
- We operate a grade II listed 17th-century inn.
- We offer riverside mooring for boats and canoes.
- We feature on Channel 4's Four in a Bed.
- We craft custom seasonal menus for every event.
- We provide cosy log fires and historic charm.
Services
Seasonal Dining
Our kitchen serves lunch and dinner using seasonal ingredients with menus that change throughout the year. We cater for custom event menus crafted to your specific requirements. Guests enjoy dining in our historic bar or riverside garden overlooking the River Nene.
Accommodation
We offer comfortable rooms in our 17th-century grade II listed building with historic character. Each stay includes access to our cosy bar with log fire and riverside garden. Booking is available directly through our website for a truly seamless experience.
Weddings
Our historic inn provides a picturesque wedding venue with riverside gardens and cosy interiors. We create bespoke packages including seasonal catering and custom menus tailored to your celebration. Our experienced team ensures every detail reflects your vision for the perfect day.
Events
We host private and corporate events in our versatile historic spaces throughout the year. Our riverside garden and cosy bar accommodate gatherings of various sizes with seasonal catering. Custom menus and dedicated service ensure your event is memorable and flawlessly executed.
Riverside Mooring
Our riverside location offers mooring spaces for boats on the navigable River Nene loop. We provide a launch ramp for canoes and paddleboards with convenient parking nearby. Guests arriving by water enjoy direct access to our garden and dining facilities.
Reviews (6)
Simon Chater
Jun 04, 2022
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No food not even a bag of crisps or nuts. Just to add there was nothing on the board outside to say private function sorry no food today or om your website! We had just been for a 3 mile walk and all we wanted was some light refreshments and a snack. We didn't know we had to formally book for this and as I said earlier not a single bag of crisps in a 4* rated hotel is appalling! Will not be returning in a hurry.
Lindy Dartnell
Apr 17, 2022
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Garden furniture falling to pieces. Light bite of mushrooms on toasted sough bread was the smallest ever bit of food I've ever been served with no garnish. Not worth the price at all. My daughter took me for a treat and was devastated at what we were served. Never go again.
Viv Gray
Apr 08, 2022
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It was a lovely stay in an old fashioned Inn, with a touch of the modern. Such a pretty village too. Obviously The Queend Head is quite a popular watering hole with the locals seeing as it was a late weekday lunchtime and there were still a few faces in at the bar. The staff were friendly and very accommodating and nothing was to much trouble, we wern't pressured and were allowed to relax while we waited for our lunch order of pie and chips.
They served good food, good beer and a cracking breakfast. The rooms were small cottage style chalets leading down to a river frontage. They are built from the same collyweston stone as the Inn and quite sweet. A front door off the car parking area led to a small lobby with 2 doors, one leading to a good sized bedroom with all that you needed, telly, hairdryer etc and a comfortable bed complete with beautifully laundered and pressed quality hotel bedding.
The 2nd door opened up onto a sizeable bathroom with the luxury of big fluffy towels and one of the most powerful and hot showers I've ever met away from home! I would definitely recommending staying here and we will definitely be returning.
They served good food, good beer and a cracking breakfast. The rooms were small cottage style chalets leading down to a river frontage. They are built from the same collyweston stone as the Inn and quite sweet. A front door off the car parking area led to a small lobby with 2 doors, one leading to a good sized bedroom with all that you needed, telly, hairdryer etc and a comfortable bed complete with beautifully laundered and pressed quality hotel bedding.
The 2nd door opened up onto a sizeable bathroom with the luxury of big fluffy towels and one of the most powerful and hot showers I've ever met away from home! I would definitely recommending staying here and we will definitely be returning.
Terence Potts
Jul 13, 2021
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Very nicely situated in an attractive local stone village in the Nene Valley, this old traditional stone built inn is compact, but does offer a decent range of in and outside dining/drinking places with the bonus of further seating at the waters edge of the river Nene at the rear of the Inn. We visited with a walking group of 20 under part lifted covid restrictions, however we were served by friendly, efficiently and attentive staff.
The menu was a little restricted, no doubt as a result of covid, however this made choosing easier! Prices are reasonable and what I had was very nice and plentiful, everyone in our group was happy and satisfied and we will be making this venue an annual gathering as walks from the Inn are very pleasant and varied. Also there is plenty of parking to the rear.
The menu was a little restricted, no doubt as a result of covid, however this made choosing easier! Prices are reasonable and what I had was very nice and plentiful, everyone in our group was happy and satisfied and we will be making this venue an annual gathering as walks from the Inn are very pleasant and varied. Also there is plenty of parking to the rear.
Julia Aldred
Jul 10, 2021
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Staff very friendly & food lovely. Lovely setting. My only comment is that the place could do with some flower tubs & hanging baskets to make the place feel more welcoming.
Helen Scott
Mar 09, 2020
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Lovely inn in a beautiful country village. Grounds of the property extend to the river. Lovely place in summer to sit with your drink. We had Boxing day lunch on this occasion. Very tasty menu. Reasonably priced at 82 for 3 of us. 3 course meal each, coffee and drinks. Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Staff very welcoming, friendly and unobtrusively attentive. Thank you for a lovely Boxing day lunch.