Dog-friendly Lincolnshire

This lovely modern, detached cottage is ideal for couples and families to enjoy a relaxing break away. Its spacious open plan living space has a feature wood burner and offers views across the garden to the surrounding countryside over looking a disused windmill. To the rear views across the wolds towards Tennyson country. Set in a large garden means there is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy, and there is a footpath close by providing a short cut towards the pub. For days out, visit the coast for miles of sandy beaches or head inland, 28 miles to the city of Lincoln, with its spectacular cathedral, castle, popular Bailgate area for shopping, restaurants and bars. Or head down Steep Hill to the Brayford Waterside where you can watch the boats cruise by. After a day exploring you can cosy up in front of the wood burner or relax on the large terrace and enjoy the peace and quiet, with very little light pollution its great for the star gazers among you. Attractions in the area include, Cadwell park race track, Market Rasen Horse racing, Woodhall Spa gold as well as home of the dam busters, Horncastle, antique centre of Lincolnshire and Spilsby Sir John Franklins birth place. Sommersby Tennysons birth place, Coningsby home of the Battle of Briton flight and the Euro fighter. Best of all the Lincolnshire wolds, go out the gate, turn right and you dont have to see a main road let alone cross one.

Lambourne House is set in very spacious 4½ acres of landscaped gardens in the Lincolnshire countryside, which are shared with four other adjoining holiday cottages. Just 10 minutes’ drive from Skegness are the long white sands of the east coast. Ashtree Court offers a haven for perfect private family holidays, with all the fun of the traditional seaside resort of Skegness close by.
Lambourne House has everything needed to relax and enjoy a traditional family holiday, with five double bedrooms, expansive living rooms, a beautiful inglenook fireplace and all the luxury facilities you would expect from a house of this size, including a gym. The mature garden, with its play areas and barbecues, provides a wonderful place for family fun, and the heated indoor swimming pool ensures entertainment all year round. Off road parking in designated areas right outside the farmhouse affords easy access for loading and unloading luggage and shopping.
There is plenty to see and do in and around the area. Less than a mile away is a good pub for families, which serves both food and drink. The closest beach for lazy summer walks, building sandcastles, sunbathing or indulging in bracing winter wanderings, is 10 minutes away by road, and the nearest golf course, North Shore, is the same distance away. Keen fishermen will enjoy the coarse fishing lakes just 300 yards away.
The town of Skegness has all the facilities you would expect of an established seaside town and modern commercial centre - shops, bars, pubs, restaurants, cafés, cinema, theatre, fun fair, seaside amusements, park, aquarium, sports and fishing facilities, as well as a hospital and excellent road and rail links. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

This luxury cottage with a boutique style finish is ideal for a couples’ break or simply as a stylish space to relax and unwind away from it all. Designed to promote wellbeing and calm, the cottage features an enclosed private garden with a hot tub and outdoor spa shower. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining after a day walking through the countryside or exploring the nearby City of Lincoln. The Retreat is an ideal place to get get creative in the deluxe kitchen diner and then relax in the spacious upstairs living room featuring contemporary art, comfortable power recliners and inspiring books.
Situated within the heart of the quaint village of Nettleham, renown for good food, three traditional village pubs, a Greek Restaurant, coffee shops as well as beautiful countryside walks. Holistic and beauty therapies are also available within the village. A 5-minute drive takes you to the historic Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln with an abundance of boutiques and fine dining as well as Lincoln Castle, the magnificent Lincoln Cathedral and the vibrant Brayford Wharf.
A short drive takes you to Market Rasen famous for its racecourse, or into The Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you can explore the beautiful countryside on foot, by bike or even enjoy a drive through the rolling hills with many good village pubs and tea rooms for refreshment on your travels. Shop, pub and restaurant less than a 2-minute walk.

Sit back in front of the wood burner and enjoy the peace and quiet of the delightful village of Welton le Wolds. Set privately in the grounds of the owner’s home, this single-storey, detached barn conversion offers a lovely base from which to explore the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Spend the day at the beach on the East Coast, or head west to Lincoln, famous for its cathedral and castle. With good walks and cycle routes straight from the door, as well as excellent golf courses, the area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby market town of Louth, with many good pubs, tea rooms and restaurants to enjoy refreshments in, is only a short drive or taxi ride away and is ideal for those looking for a good meal in the evening after a day exploring this fabulous area. Beach 20 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

Situated just a mile from the centre of Chapel St. Leonards and the beach, are these two stunning bungalows. Suitable for a couple or a family of four, it makes a great touring base to explore the coast and visit the attractions of the east coast. Fantasy Island is 2 miles away, Butlin’s is 3 miles and the traditional seaside resort of Skegness is 5 miles along the coast. Beach 1 mile. Shop and pub 1/2 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.

The Sanctuary is a beautiful barn conversion which offers a comfortable stay in the Medieval hamlet of Burton Pedwardine, which can trace its history back to before the Norman Conquest and is mentioned in The Domesday Book. The characterful property is set on the owners’ sheep sanctuary and has been stylishly decorated and furnished with a unique flourish (the owners are artists), giving a relaxing home-from-home feeling.
The Sanctuary offers a luxury holiday retreat whilst being ideally located to explore all that Lincolnshire has to offer. The locale is steeped in history and the land is the predominant site of the original medieval village complete with an 11 meter deep well, the village pond and the old road running diagonally across. The Sanctuary is built with salvaged materials from outbuildings which once stood adjacent to the main house and on part of the old village green. The owners built a barn-style property with a double-height ceiling and the slate roof was salvaged from the nearby Victorian Schoolhouse.The property is entered directly into the bright and spacious living area. There is a cosy sitting area which boasts a stunning wood burner providing additional heat and charm along with a Smart TV ideal for kicking back and relaxing in comfort. In the same open-plan space, there is a warm dining area which seats six and a coffee/tea station on the way to the well-equipped, well-presented kitchen with plenty of space for food preparation should you not wish to dine at the many eateries close by. On the same floor is a lovely bathroom with a generous shower. Through the bi-fold doors from the living area, there is a gorgeous patio area leading on to the property’s private, enclosed garden, surrounded by stunning views giving you a great place to sit out and relax in the summer months whilst enjoying a glass of fizz, or simply taking in the fresh morning air to the sound of sheep and chickens with your coffee.
There are three good-sized bedrooms one on the ground floor and two on the first floor. The ground floor bedroom has a generous kingsize bed. One of the bedrooms on the first floor has en-suite facilities and another king-size bed. The third bedroom is the largest with a super kingsize zip and link bed, small sitting area, TV and dressing table. The upper bedrooms have air conditioning. All bedrooms have fresh cotton linen, guaranteeing a perfect night’s sleep and guests are provided with soft, quality towels.
Heckington is two miles away with a train station for trips to the East Coast with its many beaches and nature reserves. Heckington has three pubs, an independent brewery within the eight-sailed windmill, a Co-op, greengrocers, takeaways and cafés (there is a WONDERFUL coffee shop on the high street and an award-winning chip shop). Heckington also plays host to the largest village country show in the UK. Situated just six miles away is the town of Sleaford which has plenty of independent shops, restaurants, cafés and pubs.
There is also The Hub, a national centre for art and design and a theatre, plus historical attractions. Within a 40-minute drive are Lincoln, Grantham and Newark with their castles and cathedrals. Just a half hour away is Woodhall Spa which has the headquarters of the National Golf Union, two golf courses and an academy. Locally, there are lovely walks through the surrounding countryside and cycle routes straight from your accommodation with an abundance of wildlife which surrounds the property. Lincolnshire Cycle Trail runs through the village. Cyclists around here are made of serious stuff; however, local roads are largely level and easy for novices. The fantastic Lincolnshire Wolds National Park is also easily accessible with plenty of scenic walks and cycle trails.

Looking for a peaceful holiday retreat with lovely walks from the door and a pub in the village serving food - then this barn conversion is for you. The Barn provides a very good standard of accommodation in the pretty and peaceful village of Ropsley, close to Grantham.
This spacious barn conversion has its own private garden with a lovely sunroom, overlooking the fields where you can watch the owner’s horses and ponies grazing, as well as enjoy the peace and quiet that this lovely property enjoys. Numerous walks and cycle routes are close at hand, with a footpath just 10 metres away leading off into the countryside. With a small orchard of cherry, plum, pear and apple trees just outside the front door, guests are most welcome to help themselves to fruit when available. There’s also a dog wash station for mucky pups returning from their adventures, ensuring comfort for all of the family.
The village pub has just been awarded the title of the Countryside Alliance East of England Pub Champion and is very popular, with fine real ales and delicious food and is only a 5-minute stroll away. For those wishing to explore further afield, Stamford, Lincoln, Newark, Oakham and Uppingham offer National Trust houses, castles, museums, antique centres, and numerous pubs and restaurants.
Those interested in WWII can visit the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and the Lincolnshire Aviation Centre, which are a few miles east of the market town of Sleaford. There is a fishing lake and golf course in the village, and numerous golf courses nearby including Belton Woods, The National Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa, and Rutland Water offers various water sports throughout the year, the circular track around the reservoir provides easy walking and cycling for all ages with bikes available for hire. Award winning pub and restaurant less than 1 mile.

Set in over three-hundred acres of woodland, Red Kite Lodge lies in Kenwick Woods, near the town of Louth.
This ground floor property is open plan throughout the living area which offers a well-presented, fully equipped kitchen for all your culinary needs along with a cosy sitting area that boasts a Freeview TV and a dining table which is ideal to have breakfast at and fuel up for the day’s adventures. On the same floor, you have three good-sized bedrooms all with fresh cotton linen guaranteeing a perfect night’s sleep. In addition, the master bedroom offers en-suite facilities as well as patio doors leading to a small, decked area. There is also a family bathroom with a shower over the bath and a heated towel rail. To the front of the property, you have another gorgeous, decked area with seating, a great place to have a drink al fresco in the summer months or a coffee whilst taking in the fresh morning air.
There are lovely walks straight from the lodge, and cycle routes that take you out towards the coast or inland across the scenic Lincolnshire Wolds. The park also boasts an 18-hole golf course, which makes its way through mature woodland, negotiating no less than nine lakes. There is excellent coarse and fly fishing nearby, with fifteen lakes within a 5-mile radius of Louth (permit required). The nearby Georgian market town of Louth has a good selection of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a cinema and the Meridian Leisure Centre to enjoy. The seal breeding grounds at Donna Nook are about a 20-minute drive and are always worth a day out in breeding season. The traditional seaside resorts of Mablethorpe and Sutton-on-Sea are about a 20-minute drive to the east, with miles of quiet sandy beaches to explore. Beach 14 miles. Shop 2½ miles. Pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Superbly presented, this unique chalet-style bungalow enjoys an enviable position with the sand dunes accessed straight from your garden. The garden is fully enclosed and private, making it ideal for a family holiday. Adults will enjoy the evening sunshine sat on the veranda or even up on the dunes with all the family looking out over the beach to the sea. With a double bed and a ¾ double bed, this chalet bungalow will be popular with families and couples looking for a seaside holiday.
Humberston Fitties has a lot of history serving as accommodation for soldiers during both World Wars, which have now become a mixture of colourful and attractive chalet bungalows that make lovely holiday homes.
Nearby Cleethorpes, which you can walk to along the seafront, boasts a pier, seaside amusements and attractions as well as good range of shops and restaurants to enjoy within a mile. For fun-filled days out, travel along the coast to the seaside resort of Mablethorpe to the south or visit Donna Nook during breeding season to see the new-born seals. The beach is sandy, and this stretch of coast is popular with kayaks and paddle boarders with a sailing club to be found on the Fitties as well.
The sand dunes can be accessed directly from the garden, and there are shops, a restaurant, a bar and good take aways to be found within ½ mile.

Rosery is just a 300-yard walk from the beach with a park, play area and paddling pools on the way to the promenade. This will make the property very popular with families wanting to have that traditional seaside holiday. There is plenty of space for all the family, with an enclosed south-facing garden as well to enjoy.
A short stroll takes you into the centre of this popular, traditional resort with its fairground, amusements, seaside shops and supermarkets, as well as a range of restaurants, takeaways and pubs to enjoy meals and drinks out.
Donna Nook is a 15-minute drive north along the coast, and is worth visiting in the seal breeding season during the winter months where there are often around 2000 pups born. They are also frequently spotted along this stretch as you stroll along the beach.
You can catch the coastal bus which will take you for family days out at Butlin’s, Fantasy island or into Skegness, with its pier, where there is something for all the family to enjoy. Pub within 1 mile.