Dog-friendly Lincolnshire

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.

The 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.

Positioned 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.

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.

These delightful barn conversions (refs 25589, 26477, 26718, 26724, 26726 and 29579) maintain many original features and are set in the heart of The Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The properties (except 29579) have all received a Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award. Within the grounds of the farm, these holiday properties offer coarse fishing on the farm lake, as well as many excellent walks and fantastic views across the countryside.
On the edge of the village of North Willingham, the barns provide an excellent base for exploring. Just 3½ miles from 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 or Skegness are always worth a day out, as is a visit to Lincoln Cathedral and the Bailgate area used in the filming of the ‘Da Vinci Code’. Shops, pub and restaurant 4 miles.

Positioned 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.