Old Wood Coach House, Lincolnshire

Nestled within the ancient woodland of the Old Wood, Skellingthorpe, on the grounds of the owners home, rests this contemporary annex conversion, Old Wood Coach House. Perfectly positioned in a tranquil location, a stone's throw away from the attractive village of Skellingthorpe, Old Wood Coach House is an idyllic base for a small family, group or couple looking to explore the delights of Lincolnshire. Drive through the fantastic wooded landscape to reach the property, where you're greeted by your own gated entrance and driveway leading to two off-road parking spaces nestled at the base of the annex conversion, enter via the attractive patio area, over the threshold and into a handy hallway space, offering ample storage to house your belongings away from the main areas of the house. Kick off your shoes and freshen up your wardrobe in the adjoining large utility room, cleaning off any mucky paws with the use of the dog wash, head upstairs to the open-plan living space, beautifully-decorated with a contemporary interior and flooded with natural light welcomed in through the towering aspect windows. After a busy day, nestle in with a seat on the sofa, in front of the cosy log burning stove or let the television do the entertaining for a short while before heading through to the amply-equipped kitchen to rustle up some tasty treats for the group to enjoy gathered around the dining table, planning your fun-filled holiday itinerary. Stepping outside, end each day in style with a tipple of your choice seated on the generous tree house style balcony soaking in the captivating views across the treetops of the surrounding woodland. Heading back inside, retire for the evening in one of the two stylish bedrooms, a spacious double room fit with a king-size bed, benefiting from its own en-suite shower room, alongside a twin room, offering flexible sleeping arrangements for a variety of party makeups (up to 3 guests). In the morning, prepare for a new day with an invigorating rinse in the contemporary family bathroom, or if you'd prefer indulging in a morning brew on the peaceful setting of the balcony. Forget the car for a while and head straight from the property into a network of beautiful woodland walks and cycles, connecting with the purpose built Sustrans Cycle Path Route 64, cycling or walking, the stunning Tudor Doddington Hall is within easy reach, offering local produce cafes, cycle hire, farm shop, stunning landscaped gardens and the hall itself to visit. Venture into the heart of Skellingthorpe to spend a family-friendly visit at Daisy Made Farm, where you can meet the cute animals, challenge the kids to a game of 12-hole crazy golf, and indulge in a delicious treat of homemade ice cream, made using fresh farm milk. Skellingthorpe boasts two traditional country pubs, serving home-cooked meals prepared with locally sourced produce and a well-stocked convenience store, two miles away is the village of Saxilby, which has a number of specialist shops and cafés including a traditional butchers shop and ice cream parlour sited on the bank of the Roman built Foss Dyke Canal. The vibrant university city of Lincoln is within easy reach, by bike along the cycle way or by car, Steeped in heritage to be discovered at the 11th century fortress of Lincoln Castle and the impressive Lincoln Cathedral, local history exhibits are on display at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life and The Collection, exciting shopping opportunities are available from St Marks Shopping Center, up the pedestrianised Lincoln High Street and the Steep Hill leading up to the Cathedral Quarter boutiques, in December this area is home to the famous Lincoln Christmas Market, around the marina area of the Brayford Pool, there are a wide selection of restaurants, bars and pubs, providing a lively nightlife, ideal for adults to enjoy a night on the town. For the more energetic visitor, there are a number of water parks in the numerous gravel pits located nearby offering everything from open water swimming and canoeing to inflatable, floating obstacle courses. If you wish to travel further afield the breath taking wide open beaches of the Lincolnshire Coast are only 40 miles away, and heading west the Derbyshire Peak District is also only 40 miles, the undiscovered Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is the Lincolnshire Wolds offer peaceful, walks with panoramic views of rolling limestone hills. Make memories that will last a life time with an unforgettable stay at the Old Wood Coach House.