Located in the heart of the village within easy walking distance to the local pub, the rolling countryside and river Nene providing lovely walks. Islip is a lovely picturesque village nestled in the heart of East Northamptonshire overlooking the river Nene. The market town of Thrapston is close by offering many amenities to include shops, doctors, schooling, pubs and restaurants. The increasingly popular Rushden lakes is 8 miles away and mainline railway stations are close by giving access to the capital in an hour. Major facilities are available in nearby Kettering ( 9 miles), Wellingborough (11 miles), Northampton (20miles). Excellent communication links including mainline services to London from Huntingdon, Kettering and Wellingborough