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Valentine Cottage. Lovely Country House & Garden. Near Lincoln.

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Fully equipped dining kitchen. Doors to garden
Christmas at Valentine Cottage. We always provide a real tree!
Dining kitchen with doors to courtyard.
Courtyard patio seating. Access by patio doors from Kitchen and sitting room
Kitchen dining area. Doors to courtyard and garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lincoln, ENG
  • Lincoln Cathedral
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Lincoln Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • University of Lincoln
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Hull (HUY-Humberside)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

En suite to Master Bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Family Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Valentine Cottage. Lovely Country House & Garden. Near Lincoln.

Bright and spacious converted barn in a quiet village location, close the lovely Cathedral city of Lincoln.
We have lovingly renovated and modernised the old barn to retain its original features, with modern amenities for a comfortable mix of old and new.
Private aspect, not overlooked by any neighbours! This cottage is perfect for family holidays, gathering of friends or as a private retreat for just two!

On a single level* The cottage sleeps up to 6 people.
Large open plan Kitchen/Diner. Separate Lounge.
3 bedrooms with comfy king-size beds. 1 bed is zip/link which can be either a huge superking or twin beds
2 bathrooms (1 ensuite) with power showers and heated towel rails and a large bathtub
Courtyard patio and large enclosed garden
Underfloor heating throughout the cottage.

The lovely fully equipped, open plan dining kitchen has doors leading out the courtyard and south facing sunny garden. Perfect for Al fresco summer dining or a barbecue

Relax in the separate sitting room with comfortable sofas and a 50" TV, ideal for watching films or sport. Books and board games too!

The pretty courtyard has garden furniture, outdoor lighting and a large Weber barbecue, all with easy access to the kitchen!
Through the courtyard gate to the large enclosed and south facing lawned garden.

Paddock views with our few friendly pet sheep or horses.
Plenty of opportunities to walk, run or cycle from the cottage.

Nice garden pub in Scothern (less than 2 miles)
Plenty of free private parking at rear of cottage.
Cottage access is by lockbox key safe.

A great location in peaceful, friendly village. The cottage is off a quiet back lane. 30 mph speed limit and very little passing traffic.

The cottage is just 7 miles (straight, easy drive) from Lincoln. Lincoln is lovely Roman city with a fabulous Cathedral and Castle, cobbled streets, museum, galleries, independent shops and cafes. The city centre also a thriving high street.
Lincoln Zoo, Rand Farm Park, Goltho woods, villages with childrens play areas are all within minutes drive from the cottage
Easy to the Lincolnshire Wolds countryside and Market towns, such as Horncastle (great antique hunting!) and Louth.
The coast is less than an hour away. Traditional sea side resorts include Skegness, Cleethorpes or Sutton on Sea and lots of quiet, deserted beaches too!
Walking and cycle routes from the cottage door.


More details:
We clean the cottage to a very high standard at every changeover.
Liquid hand soap and all cleaning products including dishwasher tablets are supplied. Also a basic larder.

Kitchen equipment includes an big American style fridge freezer, Integral microwave oven, Range cooker with 2 ovens, grill and 5 rings. Full size dishwasher. 10kg washing machine. Lots of crockery, pans and equipment for home cooking

The cottage is heated by ground source heat pump with underfloor heating throughout. Lots of hot water! and individual thermostats to each room to control the temperature to your preference.

*Accessibility - the cottage has one deep step between the sitting room and bedroom wing. 2 steps up to the front door also.

Most of our bookings are from another well known rental site. Over 130 up to date 5* reviews. Easy to find! take look to see more current reviews.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Very welcome.Request travel cot/ highchair
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Events

No events allowed
Sorry, no hen or stag parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted in this cottage.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Bio drainage not mains sewage. Paper only, to be put down toilets. No wipes etc or system may block! All works fine without wipes!
Please follow 'on leaving' advice in handbook. Gather used towels,empty bins and take rubbish out. Lock windows + doors; Return keys to lock box.
Quiet village! please respect our neighbours! No outside noise after midnight. Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Sorry, no hen or stag parties
This property uses geothermal energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lincoln

Located in Lincoln, this cottage is in a rural area. Usher Gallery and Newport Arch are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Lincoln Christmas Market and Hemswell Antique Centres. Travelling with kids? Consider Lincoln Zoo, or check out an event or a game at LNER Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lincoln, ENG

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Lincoln Cathedral - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Lincoln Castle - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • University of Lincoln - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Lincolnshire Showground - 16 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Lincoln Station - 19 min drive
  • Hull (HUY-Humberside) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Plough - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lincolnshire Poacher - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The wishing Well - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Valentine Cottage. Lovely Country House & Garden. Near Lincoln. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Valentine Cottage. Lovely Country House & Garden. Near Lincoln. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Valentine Cottage. Lovely Country House & Garden. Near Lincoln. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Valentine Cottage. Lovely Country House & Garden. Near Lincoln. located?

This family-friendly Lincoln cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lincoln Zoo and Sir Joseph Banks Conservatory. Goltho Gardens and Wragby Maze are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Valentine Cottage

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We moved in to the area 25+ years ago for the outstanding schools, open space and clean air!
As a Mum of four fabulous children, l well understand the joys and challenges of travelling with young children! I always try to offer a relaxed checkout, if l possibly can!
The cottage has a large enclosed garden where kids can run about, play and let off steam! Some garden games available.

Small, friendly village, with nice people has very little traffic and a 30 mph speed limit. Lots places to walk or cycle to from the front door!
Easy access to the lovely City of Lincoln. Great countryside and coast within easy reach.

We live in the village, in another property which is completely separately from the cottage.
We can usually be called on, if you need any help or assistance. Our contact numbers are in the cottage information folder. Otherwise, we totally respect your privacy.

Why they chose this property

Great cottage in quiet country village. Central Lincolnshire, only 1 mile to the main A158 Lincoln to Skegness road. Private location.
7 mile, easy drive, to the lovely Roman city of Lincoln, fabulous Cathedral and Castle. Easy access to the Lincolnshire Wolds with market towns and pretty villages.
Local attractions within minutes drive of the cottage are Lincoln Zoo, Rand Farm Park and Goltho Woods.
Lovely unspoiled Lincolnshire coast is less than an hour's drive. Busy seaside resorts of Skegness, Cleethorpes and Mablethorpe or quiet lovely beaches Mogs eye, Sandilands, Chapel St Leonard's, Sutton on Sea, Anlaby Creek.
Lots of footpaths and bridleways for exploring on foot or bicycle.
We are on the Lincolnshire No1 cycle route.
Ask us for recommendations for local restaurants and pubs.

What makes this property unique

Lovely, clean, detached cottage with country views.
Quiet, tiny village. Friendly villagers. 30 mph speed limit.The cottage is off a back lane with very little passing traffic.
Bright and airy inside. Warm all year round, especially winter. Underfloor heating from ground source heat pump. Plenty of hot water!
Lovely dining kitchen with lots of cooking equipment and most household basics included. Separate sitting room with Big 50 inch TV for films and sports!
3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Private Courtyard with Weber barbecue, garden furniture and lighting. Access from kitchen and sitting room. We had some lovely suppers outside in the courtyard. Enclosed field garden, for ball games etc
No pets at this property, sorry.Due to livestock and horses on the adjoining fields and to help people with pet allergies and asthma.
Our friendly, pet sheep are usually on the paddock (unless, they have eaten all the grass and had move elsewhere for a time!) Fun to watch their antics! Most have names! Love carrots, apples and fresh vegetable peelings!
Sorry, we don't do lambing anymore because l cannot bear to give any of them away!

Central Lincolnshire location.Easy drive to the lovely city of Lincoln, Wolds and coast. Cottage is on the Lincolnshire No1 cycle route.
Suits all guest combinations, from very young to elderly.

Languages:

English