Dog-friendly Lincolnshire
With the perfect blend of city, countryside and coast, Lincolnshire has everything for your perfect pet getaway. Explore the historical villages and towns or embark upon an adventure through the rolling hills, hidden valleys or across one of the beautiful award-winning beaches.
- Skegness, EnglandThis lovely bungalow has been thoughtfully furnished and provides spacious accommodation for four people, with a large sunny garden and sun room to relax in. Just a mile away, you will find the lovely beach at Anderby Creek, perfect for a coastal holiday. Anderby is situated very close to Anderby Creek, ideal for both summer seaside holidays and relaxing winter escapes. You can enjoy watching the seals at Donna Nook, as well as cycling, walking, golf and birdwatching, which are all popular local pastimes. Enjoy some family fun at Skegness and the wildlife of the Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve, which are found just 8 miles away. Alternatively, historic Lincoln, with its soaring cathedral, cobbled streets, interesting shops and Christmas markets, is an easy drive, as are the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds. Golfers will love the famous links course at Sandilands, as well as North Shore and Seacroft golf courses in Skegness, only a short drive away. Horncastle and Alford have a good selection of antiques and collectables shops. Butlin’s and Fantasy Island Theme Park are both only a short drive along the coast with the traditional seaside resorts of Skegness and Mablethorpe nearby too. Beach 1½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.£104From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Grantham, EnglandRetaining 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.£184From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Louth, EnglandJust 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.£75From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Skegness, EnglandPositioned alongside well-established coarse fishing lakes in a peaceful, rural location, these five detached lodges (refs UKC1324, UKC1325, 29727, 29728 and 29729) provide superb holiday accommodation. The properties are just 2 miles from Burgh le Marsh and only 5 miles from the seaside resort of Skegness with its excellent sandy beaches, fun fair, amusements, theatre, a seal sanctuary and Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve. Each lodge has its own private hot tub positioned on the decked veranda overlooking the fishing lakes, which are all well stocked with mature carp up to 20lbs, barble up to 11lbs and bream up to 7lbs, as well as crucian carp, chub, tench, ide, rudd, roach and perch. For those that don’t want to fish, there is plenty to see and do in the area. Attractions in the area include the Lincolnshire Wolds, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at Coningsby or Horncastle, a 30-minute drive, which is famous for its many antique and collectables shops. Visit Fantasy Island at Ingoldmells. Lincoln Cathedral, where ’The Da Vinci Code’ was filmed with Tom Hanks, is about an hour’s drive and there are many excellent walks and cycle routes throughout the area. Beach 5 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles. The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 24 guests.£92From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lincoln, EnglandThe delightful, detached Rectory Cottage stands in the grounds of Blankney’s former rectory. It enjoys a secluded position within its own enclosed garden. Enjoy a day exploring nearby Lincoln, famous for its magnificent cathedral, castle, and the Magna Carta Visitor Centre. Visit the Bailgate area in the heart of Lincoln’s historic quarter and discover a world of specialist shops including boutiques, crafts, book, and gift shops, not to mention tea rooms and restaurants that line the cobbled streets. The neighbouring village, with its pub and restaurant is just 1½ miles away, and Blankney Golf Club, an 18-hole golf course, is under ½ mile.
Rectory Cottage has been renovated to a high standard of comfort, with two bathrooms on the first floor, one of which is en-suite. Relax in front of the cosy wood burner with a good book or enjoy the view of the mature garden from the conservatory or have a soak in the hot tub - there is plenty of space for everyone. A network of footpaths, offering country walks, is easily accessible and the area offers great cycle routes. Shops and pub/restaurants 1½ miles.£109From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Skegness, EnglandTucked 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.£107From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Mablethorpe, EnglandA superb private development of holiday homes, situated close to the beach in the traditional east coast holiday resort of Mablethorpe. With its sandy beaches, fair, amusements, Queens Park paddling pools and brightly coloured beach huts, Mablethorpe is a lovely place for a family holiday.
A drive or bus ride south along the coast takes you to Sutton-on-Sea, Sandilands and Anderby Creek, all popular for lovely walks along the seafront or along their sandy beaches. Further south is Fantasy Island and Butlin’s for adventure filled family days out, with Skegness and its funfair and attractions including the Embassy Theatre and Cinema also offering plenty to see and do. To the north is Donna Nook Seal Sanctuary and breeding grounds, which are always well worth a visit during the breeding season with usually around a thousand seal pups born here each year.
Each property has its own enclosed, lawned garden, perfect for sitting back and relaxing under the starry sky. There are an abundance of cafés, restaurants and bars offering food and drink, as well as food delivery options if required. Beach ¼ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 70 guests.£87From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Mablethorpe, EnglandGrange Farm Park is a small picturesque, award winning, exclusive family owned and run holiday park set in the heart of tranquil countryside in Lincolnshire – often described as a ‘hidden gem’. Perfectly located where the coast meets the countryside; just a short drive from the blue-flag beaches of Mablethorpe and Skegness and a short drive to the Lincolnshire Wolds – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Oak Cottage is a unique two bedroom bungalow located in the heart of our gorgeous courtyard which is shared with five other cottages. This cottage is the perfect place to relax after a day exploring the Lincolnshire countryside. Oak has a generous sized open plan living area with flat screen TV, which contains a six seater dining table and overlooks a fully fitted solid oak kitchen. The kitchen is finished to a high standard with quality appliances and everything else you may need to create a home from home experience. Th first bedroom comes equipped with a comfy super kingsize bed in an ample sized bedroom, along with a well-equipped en-suite bathroom made up of a bath, shower and toilet. Bedroom two is another spacious bedroom which contains twin beds with an en-suite shower room with a power shower and toilet.
As you exit the cottage you will see that the laundry room is located in the middle of the courtyard, perfect for those staying for a long period of time or even those here for a short break and want to escape all of the washing when they get home! This cottage is dog friendly, so that no member of the family has to miss out on a relaxing break in the countryside. Beach 3½ miles. There is a restaurant on-site which offers Wi-Fi. Pub within a mile and fishing available nearby.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 34 guests.£104From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Horncastle, EnglandThis lovely detached cottage is set in the grounds of the owners’ thatched farmhouse and is a perfect touring base or ideal for simply sitting back, relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside.
Wits End Cottage is close to Woodhall Spa and Horncastle, and is only 25 minutes into the city of Lincoln and about a 30-minute drive to the traditional seaside resort of Skegness. For days out by car, on foot or by bicycle, the Lincolnshire Wolds, which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is close by. From the doorstep are good walks and cycle routes, and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight for WWII enthusiasts is at Coningsby, just a 15-minute drive. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£84From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Horncastle, EnglandThese superb, semi-detached luxury barn conversions, Boot Room (UK34849) and Tack Room (UK34850) enjoy views down to the lake and woods behind. Sympathetically renovated, they retain as many original features as possible, and ooze comfort and quality. They offer open plan living on the ground floor with tiled floors and a lovely wood burner for cosy nights in after a day exploring the Lincolnshire Wolds. Two double bedrooms with kingsize beds and each with their own en-suite shower room will make these popular with couples and families alike who are after a peaceful relaxing break away from it all. Outside you have your own patio and enclosed lawn garden where you can sit back and enjoy the view to the lake and woodland behind. Lily Pad Lodge (UK10956) is a stunning, semi-detached holiday cottage, adjacent to the owners’ home, nestles in beautiful grounds abundant with birds and wildlife. Sit back and relax in front of the wood burner, or sink into the bubbles of your very own hot tub.
Nestling in the owners’ beautiful grounds abundant with birds and wildlife, these properties have footpath access from the grounds which leads onto a bridle path and on to the village of Donington-on-Bain, with its tearoom, post office, village shop and pub for refreshments.
Lincoln is approximately 30 minutes’ drive away, with its cathedral and castle, just two of the many attractions on offer for all the family. To the east are the sandy beaches of the traditional seaside resorts of Skegness and Mablethorpe, and the market towns of Horncastle and Louth are also just a short drive away. There are excellent walks and cycle routes available straight from the door, and the property has a lockable bike store available. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.£146From price per night based on 7 night stay