Dog-friendly Lincolnshire

A lovely converted Victorian barn has an enclosed garden and close to the coast and with lovely open views. Sunflower Holiday Cottage is the ideal place to spend time with family and friends or for those just wanting a quiet romantic break or even a touring base for the east coast and Lincolnshire Wolds.

The cottage is in the picturesque hamlet of Thoresthorpe near the historic market town of Alford. The property has panoramic views over the fields to the rolling hills of The Lincolnshire Wolds. The nearby town of Alford is just a mile away and offers a wide variety of shops, pubs and eateries. A 15-minute drive takes you to the sandy beaches of the Lincolnshire coast and the popular coastal holiday resorts of Mablethorpe, Sutton-on-Sea and Chapel-St-Leonards.

Ingoldmells and Skegness are a little further down the coast where days out can be had at Fantasy island or Butlins. Nearby Woodthorpe has an 18-hole golf course or why not visit the Georgian market town of Louth for lots of lovely local shops and three markets a week.

Whether you are looking for a family holiday, a romantic break or a touring base then Sunflower Holiday Cottage is ideal for all. Beach 6 miles.

This lovely barn is on the edge of the family farm, which has been superbly restored in 2021 and extended to provide great family sized accommodation with space for everyone to enjoy. Ideal for families staying together with two separate staircases to the first floor, a large south facing patio with 15ft swim spa, as well as a lawned garden for fun family games.
Just 5 miles from the sandy beaches at Chapel St Leonards and within 15 minutes’ drive you have the traditional seaside resorts of Skegness and Mablethorpe, Fantasy Island, Butlins, Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve and The Lincolnshire Wolds. A 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 the swim spa after a busy day out. 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 pets, with up to three 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 and pub 1 mile.

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.

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful holiday or a base from which to explore, then Meals Farm Cottages are simply ideal. These fantastic holiday homes are perfectly located for exploring the surrounding area. Just a 2-minute drive away is North Somercotes - a charming village with two pubs, two convenience stores and a number of food establishments, including a Chinese takeaway, pizzeria and Italian restaurant. There are a number of villages nearby, which offer a broad range of restaurants and pubs to try. Donna Nook with its beach and nature reserve 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile. The properties (UKC631, UKC632, UKC633 and UKC634) can be booked together to accommodate up to 15 guests.

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.

Royal Oak Cottages are all on the site of the former pub that they take their name from, in the heart of the village of Wainfleet. Just 5 miles from the seafront of the popular family holiday resort of Skegness.
Each property has been converted to a high standard, providing luxury and utmost comfort during your stay. Ground floor underfloor heating is to be found in all the cottages, along with a cosy wood burner for added comfort and to cosy up in front of after a day spent exploring.
The nearby family seaside resort of Skegness provides something for everyone to enjoy with a fun fair, amusements, aquarium, seal sanctuary and miles of Blue Flag sandy beaches to walk along. Gibraltar Point nature Reserve as well as Frampton Nature Reserve offer miles of walks as well as the opportunity to see a huge range of wildlife and migrating birds.
Wainfleet has a selection of pubs, shops and takeaways as well as a railway station providing a link to the coast. There are good walks and cycle routes throughout the area with the nearby River Steeping about a mile away for fishing from the bank. Beach 5 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 22 guests.

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.

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.

Situated in a residential area, only a short walk from the beach and seafront, this detached family holiday property benefits from two living rooms on the ground floor, making it ideal for everyone to spread out. The traditional seaside resort of Skegness is well known for its sandy beaches, fairground, nature reserve and seal sanctuary - there is something for all the family to do and enjoy. Guests have the choice of two excellent 18-hole links golf courses, which are nearby at North Shore and Seacroft. Within walking distance are shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways, and a short drive away, 30 minutes, are the market towns of Louth and Horncastle for days out. Lincoln is about an hour’s drive to the west, and is famous for its cathedral, castle and Magna Carta Visitor Centre. There is also a Roman fort and modern museum, The Collection, which brings together a museum of archaeology and the regions premier art gallery, The Usher Gallery. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

Situated in the family, coastal resort of Sutton-on-Sea, on the main road where it joins Sandilands, these single-storey properties provide a lovely base for a holiday. Drift Wood and Sea Shells (refs 29958 and 29959) are attached and Crab Cottage (ref 29960) is detached – they all offer fantastic holiday accommodation. The area has a lot of activities for everyone, with the coastal resort of Mablethorpe close by and Sandilands golf course is 1 mile away. With the sandy beaches within walking distance and shops and pub also a stroll away, there is no need to use the car, but if you want to explore further along the coast, the busy 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. There is also a nearby bus stop which is the main bus route from Skegness to Mablethorpe. There is a popular hotel with a bar close by with two tennis courts. Free fishing is also available nearby. Guests get a 10% discount at The Stables bar and restaurant. Beach 5-minute walk. Shop ¾ mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Please note: These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.