ISLAND HALL
~ Est. 1749 ~
"The most Beautiful house in all of Huntingdonshire"
Come explore, discover and be enchanted...
Island Hall is set in the heart of bustling Godmanchester, but stepping through the lovingly restored Georgian grandeur of the 18th century mansion, you enter the secluded privacy of the gardens.
The serene setting enfolded by The River Great Ouse is, perhaps, the biggest surprise. There it is - the beautiful old river - silvery ribbons of water curling through and around the gardens with their towering trees, home to resident swans, herons, owls and blue flashed kingfishers.
The river embraces The Island from which the house takes its name.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
Island Hall is very much a family home (still privately owned) and this is the atmosphere that we try to preserve. We take immense pride in maintaining this beautiful house, which our family has had an association with since 1804. It is with genuine pleasure we welcome interested guests to our much-loved family home and we hope you will enjoy your visit.
Island Hall is home to the Vane Percy family, whose ancestors have lived in this finely proportioned, intimate Georgian mansion for eight generations.
The house you see today is a dream fulfilled for Christopher Vane Percy, one of the country's leading interior designers. We invite you to find out more about the house's restoration phases here.
The custodianship of Island Hall has now passed to Christopher's daughter Grace and her family, who take up the challenge of preserving it for the 10th generation!
Every year we organise both thematic and seasonal events, and try supporting some charities close to our heart.
Please visit our WHAT'S ON section to find out more about this yera's schedule and secure your ticket.
It is with genuine pleasure we welcome interested visitors to our much-loved family home and we hope you will enjoy your time with us.
Island Hall is easily accessible, situated on a road with free parking nearby.
As part of the 'Invitation to View' initiative run by the Historic Houses network, individuals or parties of less than 20 guests, who do not wish to pay the minimum group charge, are recommended to book through ‘Invitation To View’ on one of our pre-scheduled dates, where you can join like-minded individuals for a guided Tour of the property, followed by an Afternoon Tea.
Island Hall makes every visitor feel instantly welcome.
The house has been enjoyed by many hundreds of parties and tour groups with both general and specialist interests over the last forty years, since its careful restoration begun in the 1980s.
Island Hall has been photographed and written up by numerous prestigious magazines and supplements, and featured in several books.
At Island Hall we have been running events for over 35 years and enjoy offering guests a memorable Wedding Day experience.
Helping a maximum of 10 couples each year, we are the opposite of a 'conveyor belt' wedding venue!
As a small family-run property, we pride ourselves on offering a bespoke service and providing a venue, which will be exclusively yours.We don't have fixed packages, preferring to tailor everything to suit your vision.
Island Hall sets the scene for extra special events, helping people to celebrate significant birthdays, unique anniversaries, weddings and other milestone moments.
We pride ourselves on a bespoke service and in providing a venue, which will be exclusively yours to enjoy.
The river Great Ouse offers a unique way of arriving. You may choose to hire our exclusive chauffeured hired boat to bring guests along the river and step out by the 18th century style Chinese Bridge.
If you enjoyed your Island Hall experience and wish to prolong the effect of its charm for a bit longer, you can!
Hidden away from curious passers-by, secluded, cosy and charmingly rustic, the Potting Shed offers a tranquil retreat and the exclusive use of the grounds throughout a year.
We invite you to explore its comforts and reserve your stay, and we'll take care of everything else.