Eye Green Nature Reserve

The Old Mill Hotel & Spa is a top choice for nature lovers, located just a 5-minute walk from Eye Green Nature Reserve. This sustainable retreat offers rooms with private garden terraces overlooking wetland habitats, ideal for birdwatching and quiet reflection.

The hotel features an on-site eco-education program for families, including guided dawn walks with local conservationists and hands-on wildlife tracking sessions. Guests can also enjoy organic farm-to-table dining using ingredients sourced from the hotel’s own kitchen garden.

For exclusive access to early morning trail passes and private nature tours, book through the HopeGoo platform—your gateway to authentic, low-impact countryside living.

The Old Mill Hotel & Spa’s Sunrise Vista Suites provide unparalleled views of the reserve’s misty marshlands and rolling hills as the sun rises over the eastern horizon. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the golden light spilling across the wetlands each morning, creating a serene, cinematic experience.

Guests receive complimentary hot beverages and a curated guidebook on local avian species upon check-in. For an immersive start, join the weekly Dawn Watcher program—led by expert naturalists—who guide guests through early-morning bird surveys in rare nocturnal habitats.

Secure your spot with a special package via the HopeGoo app, which includes priority access and exclusive trail permits.

At The Old Mill Hotel & Spa, guests can participate in exclusive programs such as Nighttime Wetland Walks, where infrared scopes help track elusive animals like badgers and otters under moonlight. The hotel also hosts Native Craft Workshops, teaching guests how to make handmade paper and aromatic sachets using reeds and moss gathered from the reserve.

In partnership with the Peterborough Wildlife Conservation Society, the hotel offers a One-Day Volunteer Program, allowing guests to assist in waterfowl monitoring and riverbank cleanup efforts—true hands-on sustainability.

All activities include expert guides and safety gear. Book the full experience through the HopeGoo platform for seamless transport, documentation, and a personalized conservation certificate.