Dog-friendly Lincolnshire

Set in 40 acres and overlooking its own private fly fishing lake, this superb detached barn conversion provides an excellent holiday location for large groups and families. Maintaining many original features and set in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Eastlands Barn provides an excellent base from which to explore this area of Lincolnshire, and the owners conveniently live on-site. It is located between Louth, Horncastle and Market Rasen with its world-famous racecourse, excellent range of restaurants, pubs, shops and market. Horncastle is renowned for its antique shops and is only a short drive, as is the unspoilt Georgian town of Louth with two busy market days a week. A visit to the sandy beaches at Mablethorpe and Skegness is always worth a day out. The cathedral city of Lincoln, some 15 miles to the west , is rich in history combined with independent boutique shopping, great arts and culture and many places to eat and drink. Within 30 yards of the barn is a well-stocked trout lake for fly fishing and with 40 acres to walk around, there is plenty of opportunity to exercise yourself and your dogs. Stabling is available for your horse by arrangement with the owners. The Barn comes complete with a large open-plan living area with log burner making it ideal for family get-togethers and celebrations with a second sitting area complete with pool table adjacent. There is also an 8-seater hot tub available for guests use, with shower and changing facilities. Should you have a special occasion to celebrate, the owner can arrange for a local celebrity chef to prepare a special meal. All the bedrooms come with a tv and en-suite facilities. The village is approximately ¾ mile and boasts a post office/shop and a pub providing excellent food.

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.

A truly unique lodge fitted out with comfort and quality in mind to make for a lovely relaxing stay with both bedrooms having their own en-suite shower room. Not only is there a hot tub, sauna, gas fire pit and barbeque, but also a large garden room to sit back and relax in. There is also an ice bath that can be provided on request.
Whether you are planning a weekend away with the girls or you simply want to treat you and your partner to a relaxing spa treatment, our fabulous in-house therapist is available, fully insured and trained in spa and holistic treatments. Spa therapy treatments require 7 day booking in advance. Brochure provided via email upon booking.
Nearby Kirton has a good range of amenities including shops and pubs which is only a 10-minute walk away. Situated in between the historic towns of Spalding and Boston, you can visit the famous Boston ’Stump’, enjoy numerous good restaurants, shops, cafés and bars as well as the weekly markets and river boat rides.
For days out, the seaside resort of Skegness is approx. 45 minutes, and Hunstanton in Norfolk about an hour’s drive. Major cities surrounding within a 35-mile radius. Nature reserves at Frampton RSPB (10 mins car journey) and Gibraltor Point offer opportunity to see the migrating birds and wildlife as well as many miles of excellent walks. For cycle enthusiasts, there are some great cycle routes close by. While you’re surrounding yourself in romantic luxury see if you can spot the abundance of wildlife, including, squirrels, owls, bats, dragonflies, rabbits, robins, woodpeckers, various birds of prey and the occasional muntjac deer.

Dad’s Shed is a lovely, spacious detached holiday home with a private hot tub to relax in and enjoy. A conservatory overlooks your private hot tub and onto the first of two coarse fishing lakes. Guests staying at Claylake Cottages have exclusive complimentary use of the lakes for fishing during their stay.

Ideal as a touring base or for a relaxing holiday with plenty to see and do in the area. Just 10 miles to the east there are miles of quiet sandy beaches to stroll along and let the sea air blow away the stresses of daily life. The seal colony at Donna Nook, where up to 200 seals a year are born, is just 9½ miles, with the coastal resorts of Mablethorpe and Sutton-on-Sea within 20 minutes’ drive. Inland, the Georgian market town of Louth is a 3-mile drive, or a short taxi ride, which still boasts three markets a week, a wide range of shops and amenities, boutique shops and farmers’ markets, as well as a wide range of restaurants and bars to enjoy. Louth is also the gateway to the Lincolnshire Wolds, where you will find endless walks and cycle routes through the countryside with many good tea rooms and pubs on your travels for refreshment. Shops, restaurants and pubs 3 miles.

Head Brewers House (formerly known as Merrilodge), the former home of George Bateman and family as well as the Head Brewer’s house. This lovely family house has a swimming pool in the large garden with an entertaining area to the side, perfect for al fresco dining. Spacious accommodation awaits you with two large living rooms. Refurbished in 2021 to provide holiday accommodation, this is one of five properties available at the Brewery to enjoy. As well as its own large lawned garden and swimming pool guests can also enjoy the large shared garden adjacent to the Brewery Windmill which runs alongside the River Steeping where you can also fish from the bank. Discounted Brewery tours are available, which include sampling and the small market town of Wainfleet has a good range of shops, pubs, takeaways and a railway station a short walk away for days out. The traditional seaside resort of Skegness with its sandy beaches, fairground, amusements and aquarium is 5 miles to drive or just a short train ride away. Shops 300 yards and pub 95 yards.

The Laurels is a peaceful location ideal for a relaxing holiday and a fisherman’s delight with well stocked coarse fishing lakes straight in front of the lodges. With each lodge built with comfort and quality throughout for guests to enjoy with large enclosed decks overlooking the lakes and private hot tubs to sit back soak and relax in. Complimentary robes and slippers are provided for your comfort.
The sandy beach of the east coast at Ingoldmells is just 1½ miles away with miles of quiet walks alongside the sea and plenty of opportunity for refreshment from beach side cafés. The popular seaside resort of Skegness is just 3½ miles away with its amusements, fun fair, aquarium and plenty of attractions for all the family to enjoy. Birdwatchers will enjoy exploring Gibralter Point Nature Reserve with its visitor centre and café. Fantasy Island is 1½ miles away with Butlins just 5 minutes further along the coast for family days out. Shop, restaurants and pubs 1 mile. Beach 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 30 guests.

Tucked away on a quiet country lane just 5 miles from the sandy beaches at Chapel St Leonards is this spacious bungalow ideal for a family break with a large garden including a big summerhouse and plenty of space for everyone to enjoy.
Within 15 minutes’ drive you have the traditional seaside resorts of Skegness and Mablethorpe, Fantasy Island, Butlins, Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve as well as The Lincolnshire Wolds. A nearby footpath through the field takes you to the village pub where you can have food, and is a 10-minute walk away, before you return to soak in your own private hot tub and enjoy the open view across the fields.
For those wishing to enjoy a very popular gastro pub there is one at Skendleby approximately a 10-minute drive away. You can even bring your family dog, with two small dogs welcome, but please be aware there could be cattle or sheep in adjacent fields. There are very good walks from the door with the area also being very popular for cyclists. Beach 5 miles. Pub and restaurant ¾ mile.

Owl Barn is situated in a peaceful, rural location between Boston and Skegness. The property is also close to RSPB Frampton marsh which is just 20 minutes drive away and is a very popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers to visit. For those visiting shows at Sheepgate Equestrian, Owl barn will make the perfect base as it only 2 miles away. Boston, famous for its Stump and for St Botolph’s Church which sits alongside its market place. There is also the Maud Foster Windmill which is always worth visiting, along with many good shops, restaurants, cafés and pubs for refreshment.
To the north is the traditional seaside resort of Skegness, great for a family day out with its fun fair, amusements, pier, aquarium, and long sandy beaches for strolling alongside the sea. After a day out you can return to your own cosy wood burner and a private hot tub where you can sit back and relax with open views across the fields. There are many good walks and cycle routes throughout the area, so there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. Beach 17½ miles. Shop 1.5 miles and pub 1 mile.

A substantial, detached property set in the hamlet of Wickenby near Wragby, Lincolnshire. Cinema room. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Dunholme 5.4 miles; Bardney 10.8 miles.