Dog-friendly Lincolnshire

With a large enclosed sunny garden and just a mile from the sandy beach, this detached bungalow is ideal for family holidays. Mablethorpe is a traditional seaside resort with sandy beaches and something for all the family to enjoy. There is the Seal Sanctuary and Nature Centre and the Queen’s Park with its lakes and swings, or visit the beach and enjoy and amusements. Anderby Creek is just 8 miles, Chapel Saint Leonards is 11 miles and the traditional seaside resort of Skegness is 18 miles. Visit the Lincolnshire Wolds town of Horncastle, famous for its curio and antique shops, or the Georgian market town of Louth. Lincolnshire offers an abundance of great walks and cycles routes, and many can be enjoyed right from the doorstep. A wonderful stretch of unspoilt coastline can be found at the RSPB nature reserve at Gibraltar Point, 20 miles down the coast. Beach 1 mile. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

With lovely views across open fields, this large detached house is ideal for families looking for a holiday home close to the beach, yet is set in a quiet residential location away from the centre of this traditional seaside resort. Just a short walk from Seacroft Golf Club, with its 18-hole links course, and the sand dunes, this lovely house benefits from a good sized living space, including a large conservatory and a large, enclosed lawned garden. Skegness has something for all the family, whether it’s the traditional amusements, a day out at Pleasure Beach or simply enjoying the sandy beaches. Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve is nearby to the south of Skegness, with its visitor centre and great walks through the dunes and nature reserve. The centre of town is about a mile walk, or catch the buses that run regularly from a stop nearby. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Just 500 yards from unspoilt sandy beaches with rolling sand dunes, this lovely seaside bungalow has been renovated by the current owners and is ideal for family holidays. Anderby Creek is a conservation area and offers a peaceful and relaxing setting with lovely coastal walks and cycling. The traditional holiday resort of Skegness is 9 miles along the coast for seaside fun, while Fantasy Island Theme Park is 5 miles away and Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve, 12 miles away. In November seal pups can be seen on the beach at Donna Nook, 20 miles up the coast. The medieval, cathedral city of Lincoln is within an hour’s drive across the lovely Wolds countryside and the market towns of Alford and Louth are worth a day out. The village has a 3 acre fishing lake, and also a shop, two pubs and a café restaurant. Within 2 miles there is also a links golf course. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

Situated across the road from the bowling green and only a short walk onto the seafront and the sandy beach, La Falda provides comfortable, detached accommodation for all the family. With the beach, shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways all close by there is no need to use the car unless you want to. The area has a lot of activities for everyone, with the coastal resort of Mablethorpe close by and Sandilands golf course is less than 2 miles away. If you want to explore further along the coast, the busy traditional seaside resort of Skegness is 14 miles away, the market towns of Alford, 7 miles and Louth, 20 miles are all worth a day out. Butlins is 12 miles and Fantasy Island 10 miles away for good days out for all the family. Beach 100 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

Situated at Anderby Creek, Ravenna is perfect for both summer seaside holidays and relaxing winter escapes. This charming semi-detached holiday home sits just 100 yards from a glorious sandy beach, and is comfortably furnished throughout. Anderby Creek boasts the UK’s first cloud observation deck. Visitors can enjoy watching the seals at Donna Nook, and golf, cycling, walking and bird watching are all available locally. Lots of family fun is to be had at Skegness, and you can see the wildlife of the Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve only 8 miles away. Lincoln with its soaring cathedral, cobbled streets, interesting shops and Christmas markets, is an easy drive, as are the beautiful Wolds and their delightful market towns. Nearby is a café, bar and a coarse fishing lake, £5 per day. Golfers will love the famous course at Sandilands with North Shore and Seacroft golf courses in Skegness also only a short drive. Enjoy a drive around the Lincolnshire Wolds where local towns have regular market days, Horncastle and Alford also boast a good selection of antiques and collectables shops. Fantasy Island Theme Park is only a short drive along the coast, with the traditional seaside resorts of Skegness and Mablethorpe nearby too. Birdwatching is also popular on the sand dunes. Beach 150 yards. Shop 150 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

Just a short stroll to the river bank, these splendid cottages all have an enclosed garden with patio and hot tub, and offer lovely walks along the river bank and good cycle routes straight from the door. Salters Cottage (ref E5045), Chestnut Cottage (ref E5626) and Granary Cottage (ref E5626) are two-storey terraced cottages, and Field View (ref UKC2304) is a detached, single-storey barn conversion. Internally, these properties have been superbly converted and beautifully furnished and decorated.
Set close to the River Steeping, at the edge of the owners’ 80-acre arable farm, which guests are free to explore, there is the bonus of free river fishing within the grounds (license required). On the fringe of Wainfleet All Saints, and within a short walk, is a famous brewery which offers tours, an on-site pub and a bistro, these properties are perfect for exploring the area. Wainfleet All Saints is a quaint market town with an array of shops, pubs, restaurant and a railway station. The traditional seaside resort of Skegness is just 5 miles away, and has a lovely sandy beach and family entertainment, including the Fantasy Island theme park. The National Trust properties of Gunby Hall and Tattershall Castle are within easy driving distance. Visit bird and seal sanctuaries along the coast, or take a trip to medieval Lincoln, with its famous castle and cathedral, just 40 miles away, across the scenic, rolling Lincolnshire Wolds countryside. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 23 guests.

Close to the river bank, these three, three-storey barn conversions (refs UKC2301, UKC2302 and UKC2303) are ideal for families, groups and couples. These wonderful properties make an excellent venue for large families to get together. Each barn has its own enclosed garden with a patio and hot tub, and are in the ideal location for enjoying lovely walks along the riverside and offer good cycle routes straight from the door. Internally each barn has been sympathetically converted and beautifully furnished and decorated, with large feature windows overlooking the river bank.
Set close to the River Steeping, at the edge of the owners’ arable farm, which guests are free to explore, there is the bonus of free river fishing within the grounds (licence required). On the fringe of Wainfleet All Saints, and within short walk of a famous brewery which offers tours, an on-site pub and a bistro, these properties are perfect for exploring the area. Wainfleet is a quaint market town with and array of shops, pubs, restaurant and a railway station. The traditional seaside resort of Skegness is just 5 miles away, and has a lovely sandy beach and family entertainment, including the Fantasy Island theme park. The National Trust properties of Gunby Hall and Tattershall Castle are within easy driving distance. Visit bird and seal sanctuaries along the coast, or take a trip to medieval Lincoln, with its famous castle and cathedral, just 40 miles away, across the scenic, rolling Lincolnshire Wolds countryside. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 29 guests.

Retaining many of its original features, it provides accommodation which is predominantly on the ground floor and has the benefit of its own private walled garden and patio area with a gated entrance. For anyone wishing to relax and unwind, a wood burner and underfloor heating makes it suitable for year round breaks, and a lovely country pub, with beams, log fires, fine real ales and delicious food, is only a 15-minute stroll away. There are plenty of lovely country walks straight from the doorstep and the quiet country lanes make cycling a real pleasure in the surrounding area.

For those wishing to explore a little further afield, Lincoln, Stamford, Newark, Oakham and Uppingham offer antique centres, National Trust houses, castles and museums, and numerous pubs and restaurants abound to cater for all tastes. Those interested in WWII can visit the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Lincolnshire Aviation Centre, both only a short drive away. There are numerous golf courses nearby including the National Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa. Rutland Water also offers various water sports throughout the year, and the circular track around the reservoir provides walking and cycling for all ages with bikes available for hire on-site. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Just a short stroll to the centre of the Georgian market town of Louth, this delightful terraced cottage has been superbly renovated and furnished to provide excellent accommodation. Enjoy the wealth of small independent specialist shops, three markets a week and many excellent bars and restaurants.
Nestled in the Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty there are many wonderful walks, cycle routes and country pubs to enjoy refreshments on the way. Not to be missed are Hubbards Hills a hidden gem. Visit the long sandy beaches of Anderby Creek and Skegness 30 minutes’ drive. Step back in time in Woodhall Spa, home to the famous Dambusters, and enjoy a runway taxi ride in the famous ’Just Jane’ Lancaster Bomber at East Kirkby Aviation Centre, Market Rasen horse racing and of course Cadwell Park Race Circuit. Lincoln with its fabulous cathedral, castle and the new Magna Carta Visitor Centre are 45 minutes away and worth a day out. Return after your travels to relax for the evening with a glass of wine in front of the cosy wood burner. Beach 15 miles. Shop and pub ¼ mile, restaurant ½ mile.

Tucked away on a quiet country lane this spacious, detached bungalow offers a tranquil retreat complete with a private hot tub to relax in after a day exploring the area. Whether it’s a trip to the traditional seaside resort of Skegness with its sandy beaches and Gibraltar Point Nature reserve, or a day out in Lincoln famous, for its cathedral, castle and the Magna Carta Visitor Centre, there is something for everyone. Just 2 miles to Burgh le Marsh where you will find a number of restaurants and pubs. The Lincolnshire Wolds offer excellent walks and cycle routes with good country pubs to stop off in and enjoy refreshments, coarse fishing at Bratoft, (licence required), is 2 miles away and there is a good golf course within a short drive. Beach 9 miles. Shop and restaurant 5 miles, pub ½ mile.