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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
65 Customer Reviews
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"We had a wonderful stay at the annexe - on arrival it was clean, warm and very well equipped - the large garden was secure so our dog was nice and safe."
It is in an ideal location for exploring the area, and we would certainly consider a return stay in the future.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted that you and your dog enjoyed your stay with us. We are also pleased that you chose our property to stay in to celebrate your wedding anniversary xx Property Owner
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"This is our second stay in 4 months and needless to say we will be back to stay at this gem of a find."
Soo tranquil & peaceful. Perfectly positioned for visiting beaches and amenities. Thank you for sharing this cottage
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your second stay with us and would love to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
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"This is the second time we have rented this year and both times enjoyed our stay, The Annex is a lovely property that provided us with the perfect base to explore Lincolnshire."
The garden provides a secure area for our dog and the patio area and the huge summer house is great when we get a sunny day. Thank you.
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you had another pleasant stay at The Old Gatehouse Annex. Property Owner
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"Booked the property for friends to stay in as it's near my home."
Second time that they've stayed and they absolutely loved it. They commented that it was beautifully clean, well equipped, comfortable and they loved the enclosed garden for their dogs. Ideally situated for countryside and beach walks.
Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased that your friends enjoyed their stay once again and that the Annex met their needs for a comfortable stay in Lincolnshire. Property Owner
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"A lovely cottage with everything you could possibly need, like a home from home."
Ideally situated to visit many interesting areas of Lincolnshire. We would love to visit again.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are really pleased that you felt so at home in the Annex and that you enjoyed exploring Lincolnshire. We would love to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
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"Very clean comfortable and well equipped cottage."
Garden ideal for dogs and secure. Would highly recommend.
Thank you very much for your feedback and for choosing to stay at The Old Gate House Annex. We are pleased that you had a comfortable, enjoyable stay with your dogs. We really appreciate your kind comments about our property...thank you :) Property Owner
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"Wonderful place in the countryside, ideal place to relax and unwind with everything only a short drive away, this very well equipped annex has a very well equipped kitchen, for stress free cooking or many places to eat out not to far away!"
We really enjoyed our stay and even our princess (the dog) felt instantly at home in the enclosed garden and comfy home! Definitely worth every penny and will come back soon.*****xx
Thank you very much for your feedback and for choosing to stay at The Old Gate House Annex. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable stay and that your princess felt at home there. We hope to welcome you back in the future xx Property Owner
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"A beautiful, tranquil place!"
Everything about this place ticks every box! The garden is beautiful! Our dog Zennor loved it, being totally enclosed gave her the space to just play without being on a lead, and such a great size!! The summer house is such a bonus too! The cottage itself is super clean, comfy and has all the amenities you could ever need! The spare dog lead was something that showed how much thought goes into this place, also the shower chair for anyone with mobility problems. The shower was a great size and the bed was lovely and comfy. Everything has been thought about and to such a high standard! Also the milk and biscuits were perfect when you arrive! This place has already got us ready to book back up again! Great location and a true hidden gem! Thank you, it was one of the best holiday cottages we have been too! Super dog friendly, a cozy clean cottage with everything you could ever want!
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are over the moon that you and Zennor loved the annex and garden so much. We hope that you get the opportunity to visit us again soon. We also hope that you had a lovely time visiting the area in general, as well has having a comfortable stay in our holiday let. Property Owner
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"A lovely little gem in the middle of nowhere, peace and quiet, lovely!"
The garden was brilliant especially when you have a pooch who loves playing ball and a guest who loves a beer in the sunshine. The pergola was a great bonus as it was a hot week
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you had a lovely, peaceful stay with us and that the weather was kind to you. Property Owner
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"A really lovely cottage with everything you need all catered for."
Very quiet and only the sounds of the countryside to disturb, which was birdsong. A little gem
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the Old Gatehouse Annex. Property Owner
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"This is the second time we have stayed here, it is lovely comfortable and clean."
Safe garden for our dog Ted. The surroundings are beautiful and the wildlife is wonderful Easy get to local beaches. We will definitely go back. Caroline and Peter
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you returned to our property and that you had a lovely time in Lincolnshire. Property Owner
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"What a gem of a find."
We just loved The Gate House Annex, it was so tranquil and peaceful away from the hustle & bustle of family life! Lola our Cocker Spaniel loved the enclosed private garden and plenty of walks for Lola. We would definitely return.
Thank you for your comments. We are delighted that you and Lola had a great time. Property Owner
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"We had a lovely stay ,clean comfortable everything you needed and a great base ..."
We had a lovely stay ,clean comfortable everything you needed and a great base for exploring Lincolnshire the garden was lovely for our four legged friend to run about in without having to keep eye on him to make sure he didn’t get out
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you had a lovely stay and found plenty of places locally to explore. Property Owner
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"Our first visit to this part of England and we were not disappointed."
The annexe had everything we needed. It was very clean and welcoming. The enclosed garden was ideal for our little dog. The cookies and milk on our arrival were most welcome after our journey. A nice touch. A charming place to stay allowing us to explore the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your first visit to the Lincolnshire Wolds and that you and your little dog had a comfortable stay at the Old Gate House Annexe. Property Owner
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"Brilliant stay, only wish I had booked for longer."
The accommodation was second to none so comfortable, everything you could want or need, the garden was perfect for my furry friend. Close to beaches and walking in the countryside. Would definitely recommend and would definitely like to come back, thank you.
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon :) Property Owner
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"An oasis of calm, this lovely annex was all we'd hoped for."
Clean, comfortable and warm, private and with everything you could need. We were unfortunate to have the most awful weather all through our stay so weren't able to enjoy the garden, summer house or gazebo. We are sure it would be fabulous here in the summer though. Thanks to the owners for a little gem of a place far away from the hustle and bustle of life.
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"A lovely cottage in a remote spot but within easy reach of all you need."
Well appointed and I suspect a week here when it's warm would be fabulous, however cottage was warm and roomier on the inside than its looks. Fully enclosed garden meant we were very relaxed letting our dog out and she enjoyed the space. Would 100% return and Alford was my kind of small old market town.
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"It was a beautiful cottage with a great garden and summer house, we understand that It wouldn't be perfect but it was pretty close."
For us with a very active dog we would have found the use of a washing machine for dog towels and blankets very useful. However the location in fantastic, very quiet and remote just how we like it. We would like to return at sometime in the future maybe when its not so wet and muddy.
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"Ideal base for touring the local area."
Clean and comfortable with all the home comforts you expect whilst away. Very quiet and completely private. We hope to return when we next visit our old home turf.
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"The Annexe had everything we were hoping for."
Very clean warm cosy and all utensils you could ask for. The secure garden was what we wanted for our dog.
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"The Old Gate House is an ideal place to stay for a quiet countryside retreat."
This is the second time we have stayed here and have enjoyed it each time. 10 mins drive from the beach, which is great for exercising our dog and also within easy reach of all sorts of wonderful places. Its perfect!
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"This was a nice clean and spacious place which i have come to expect from Sykes holidays"
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"It was everything you hope a holiday cottage will be - clean, modern, all the items you might need."
It was also a very peaceful place in lovely countryside surroundings.
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"Really nice place lots of space for the dog and central for beaches or towns ."
Tranquil in the evenings with the lovely surprise of jet planes every now and then . Would definitely recommend.
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"Perfect for a quiet getaway, gated garden for dog to play in and good local pub within walking distance/5 min drive"
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"Had a lovely relaxing week at the cottage, exactly what we wanted, secure garden for our elderly dog, cottage had everything ,all on one level, plenty of places to visit in area, our first time in that area will definitely be visiting again."
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"This was such a relaxing peaceful stay the properties location was perfect within distance of many dog friendly beach's it was also very clean with even some milk and cookies for a nice hot drink when we arrived."
I wpuld definitely recommend this place for anyone to stay with there four legged babies it really was such a lovely stay.
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"Yes we enjoyed our stay it was lovely and quiet the weather was good."
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"A lovely cottage very well equipped everything you could need,friendly host we met George on our 2nd day."
The garden is a delight lovely for either sitting ,eating or just listening to the bird song so peaceful. There was even a dog bed, bowls, lead,doggy shower and towels provided if needed. Will not hesitate to book again.
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"A lovely place to stay was very comfortable and had every thing you would need the owner had thought about every thing the milk and cookies on arrival were a nice touch, it was very clean and plenty of space, the garden was nice and secure."
Close to plenty of amenities. Would definitely recommend this property. Thankyou for a lovely stay.
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"We had a wonderful holiday staying in your beautiful Annexe."
We will definitely will come back again. We loved the countryside to take our dog for lovely walks and also not too far from the beach. What more could you ask for. Caroline
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"We have had a really lovely relaxing week at the annex."
The annex has everything you need ,an enclosed garden for our dogs, comfortable bed, nice and clean. We were greeted with milk and biscuits which was a nice touch.Was close to lovely beaches, plenty to do in the surrounding area.
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"We had 8 nights at the Anex and found it most comfortable very clean and well equipped plus adequate space for 2 guests."
George was very quick to respond to a problem with a gas bottle. Nice garden and comfy summer house. The only issue was the parking area requires the loose gravel more compact.
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"Delightful bungalow-bright,clean and comfortable."
The kitchen is very well equipped for all cooking needs. The garden is lovely and our dog thought so too!! He also enjoyed long walks in the wildlife filled countryside. A great place to relax and chill out !!
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"Although everything was as listed we found two things that really spoilt our stay , when we arrived I turned into the car park to turn round and immediately got stuck in the deep gravel this was not a good start and to top it all friends who live in Spalding came to visit us and before I could stop them their car went the same way but worse stones chipped his paint with the wheel spin, needed assistance to get out ."
The bed was the most uncomfortable I've experienced in years and because of it we never had a restful night's sleep
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"A perfect location for our visit, one which we would happily book again if we return to the area."
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"We had a lovely 5 days staying in the annexe."
It was very clean and just the right size for us with our Labrador. The kitchen was well stocked and a selection of films to watch on rainy days too. Very warm and cosy and we had a rainy and bitter cold day. The welcome pack was much appreciated with milk, biscuits and dog treats. The garden was lovely to sit in although there was one place our lab could have escaped where there is a gap in the bushes and a very low mesh fence. A simple fix to cure it! We would recommend a stay here and will return again.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We will investigate the gap and ensure that this is rectified. Best wishes to you all. Property Owner
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"Great place for those of us who can't get around so well now."
Has everything you need including a frying pan that actually is non stick and a knife that can slice a tomato ( these are both rare occurrences in my experience). Really clean,comfy settees and a really comfortable bed
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"Great property clean & comfortable a little draughty around windows."
... small curtains would help 10.5 tog duvet a little too warm... a seasonal duvet would be better 9 tog + 4.5 tog Otherwise a fabulous break
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"Highly Recommended."
The cottage is modern, warm throughout (under-floor heating - except the shower room), very well-presented with comfortable bed and furniture, and well-equipped kitchen and shower room. It is in a quiet, rural area and has a secure garden - which our dog loved. Our only minor issue was that it would have been nice to have the heating on when we arrived as it was a cold winter's day and it took several hours to get up the place warm. A new tin-opener is definitely needed too!
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"Delightful cottage in a lovely setting."
The dog secure garden was very welcome. Most enjoyable stay in a beautiful area of the Lincolnshire countryside.
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"The annexe is a lovely clean warm cottage with all essentials provided."
Unfortunately when we arrived there was an unpleasant smell from the bathroom. We reported it to the owner the next morning as it was worse and we thought it was from the cesspit. This was rectified the next day but it was 2 days of our holiday spoilt as when we opened the bathroom door the smell came into the kitchen /living room. Not sure if we would book again.
We were mortified when we received your call to report an unpleasant smell in the annex, on the morning of the first day of your holiday and immediately attended the property to resolve the problem. It was evident that the shower drain trap had been removed for cleaning purposes but had not been correctly reinserted. We believed that we had successfully sorted the problem out at the time but unfortunately you reported that the smell had returned the following morning. Whilst you were out for the day we replaced the shower drain trap with a brand new one which resolved the problem immediately. You rang us that evening to say that the problem had indeed, been resolved. We cannot apologise enough that this occurred as it was very unpleasant. We are very sorry that you feel unsure that you would stay at the property again and that it spoilt two days of your holiday. We can assure you that this was an isolated incident that we have now resolved. We take pride in the cleanliness of our property and hope that you understand that from time to time, due to wear and tear, occasionally there will be issues along the way. We guarantee that any issues are resolved as quickly as possible. It was lovely to meet both of you and your wonderful rescue dog, Kos. Kindest regards to you both. Property Owner
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"A quality cottage with everything you could want and more."
Highly recommended and we would certainly book again.
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"A wonderful cottage, so clean and warm."
Lots of little helpful extras to make it special. Very helpful owner.
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"Super little holiday rental, the owners have thought of everything, and more, we did take our own 3 tog duvet in anticipation of a heavier one being provided which seems usual !"
The Annex was lovely and warm, though not too hot - we were lucky with the weather for mid to end October but I think one could turn the temperature setting up easily for colder weather. Some have complained about the driveway stones - didn't bother us at all !! Joint best cottage we've stayed in and by far the nearest for us to revisit so that is a definite !! Owner George and his mum (we met them whilst out walking) are just lovely.
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"Well appointed clean and comfortable accommodation."
Everything was provided with a number of thoughtful extras.Most enjoyable stay.
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"We had a peaceful holiday with our dog the garden was secure so no worries about letting him out."
The annexe was spotless and was very well equipped. We enjoyed it so much we are going back in April. Say no more.
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"The old gate house annexe is beautiful there is everything you need, we took all the essentials but we didn’t need to because everything was there we needed for are stay, the only thing we needed to bring was are food."
Excellent great value for what we paid, are dogs loved the garden if your looking for peace and quiet this is the place for you one BIG thank you.
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"The annex was really lovely everything was supplied it was clean and very well ..."
The annex was really lovely everything was supplied it was clean and very well kept and very central for all areas couldn’t fault it anyway would love to revisit in the near future
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"Lovely place to stay , very well equipped and was much needed relaxing few days with our puppy , will definitely return ."
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"Lovely place very peaceful"
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"This was a great little base from which to explore to coastal attractions and surrounding countryside."
The directions to the property were a little misleading and it would be simpler to take the Alford road, turn left after the Grammar School and left again at the t junction. I don't advise anyone to use satnav as we were asked a few times, by delivery drivers, where various cottages were as their SatNavs were taking them round in circles. What3Words however will take you straight to the gate. Other reviews have mentioned the deep gravel but if you reverse onto the gravel up to the gate it's not that bad. It is more tricky to manoeuvre in the turning area so just avoid it. The Annex is clean, warm, comfortable and fully equipped. It's location, means there is no light or noise pollution so you can either snooze on the provided loungers, listening to the birdsong, or wander down the lanes to look for hares, rheas, lamas or alpacas before doing a bit of stargazing into the night. Bliss!
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"Lovely property, clean well equipped safe for dogs and peaceful."
Only one very very minor nigle was the gravel car driveway very uneven and difficult to walk on and even for a four-by-four not easy to drive on. But overall we had a lovely time and hope to be back before long.
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"I have only given three for comfort because we like to sleeping in complete darkness at home with heavy curtains whilst the bedroom at the property had blinds that tended to let in the light, but of course this is personal choice and I am sure most people would be happy with the arrangements."
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"A lovely stay for us all."
Ideal location to explore the area. Clean and spacious lots of welcoming touches, milk, cookies and dog biscuits. We all had a lovely relaxing week away. Thank you.
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"Annex great."
Duvet13tog,to much for us.Summerhouse now in dark brown is not attractive and totally differant from brochure.Parking area is too heavily gravelled andit is difficult to grip car wheels. Suggest wheelchair not practical.In spite of had a nice stay.
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"Perfect for a relaxing time."
Well thought out with supplied utilities and furnishings. Left in peace.Would certainly book again.
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"This is a lovely annex with everything you could wish for."
It was spotlessly clean. Bedding and towels were provided as well as tea, coffee, milk and biscuits etc. Every detail had been thought of. The location is superb if you like peace and quiet, there was no light or noise pollution. Wonderful garden and private driveway. I would thoroughly recommend, we hope to return.
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"Very friendly and helpful hosts."
Warm and comfortable accomodation.
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"Very clean, cosy would highly recommend"
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"Couldn’t believe how great this place is , everything was provided including coffee, tea, biscuits, dog treats, etc."
Amazing a credit to the owners. Thanks for allowing our 3 dogs.
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"Slight problem with heating but owners where so helpful and kind."
Soon sorted , would highly recommend and look forward to another visit soon. Countryside stunning Graham and Elaine Purt
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"No complaints, beautiful location, ideal for the dog, was lovely and tidy."
Would highly recommend.
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"The location was great the annex was great in fact everything was great"
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"Everything in it we needed for a comfortable stay."
Nice to find milk tea coffee sugar biscuits. It was lovely and clean and cleaning products left to clean with. The only thing was first night we were chilly but couldn’t work the underfloor heating. Did not report this to George the owner as the weather warmed up. When we first got there we met George who was very nice and told us to let him know if we needed anything. Thank you for a nice time.
Summary
- All-ground-floor
- One double bedroom
- Shower room walk-in, basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed
- Summer house
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment
- TV, WiFi, DVD player, hairdryer, iron
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Private driveway parking for 3 cars
- Enclosed garden with lawn, patio, furniture, including sun loungers and summer house
- Pet-friendly
- £15.00 supplement per pet
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 2.7 miles, pub 1.4 miles
- Note: The property is suitable for those with limited mobility
- Note: The property can sleep four guests with the sofa bed
The property
Alford 3 miles.
Resting on the outskirts of Alford is this semi-detached, single-storey annex, The Old Gate House Annexe.
With beautiful countryside views, The Old Gate House Annexe is a romantic base for exploring this part of Lincolnshire, within easy reach of the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
You are greeted to the property by a large and private gravel driveway, before you enter the gate into the enclosed garden, where there is lawn for your furry friends to play, a patio with furniture for an evening of al fresco dining and the extra feature of a summer house which is a peaceful place to sit.
Stepping into the property, there is an open-plan living space with two sofas, one of which turns into a sofa bed, surrounding a television which has a DVD player for you to enjoy your favourite films, as well as well-equipped kitchen area where you can prepare a picnic or rustle up an evening meal to enjoy around the round dining table.
When the evening draws to a close, head to the double bedroom which offers views of the garden and storage space for you to unpack any personal belongings.
To complete the annex, there is a shower room which has a large walk-in shower, making a stylish space for guests to get ready for a long day ahead.
Take a short drive into the market town of Alford which is centered around a Manor House boasting museums and exhibitions, and also has a range of shops, two pubs, two local butchers and is home to a twice-weekly market.
The Old Gate House Annexe is set so closely to the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB which is a scenic spot for walking and cycling, and also nearby you can hop on board the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway between Ludborough and North Thoresby.
Also within driving distance you can discover the birds and animals at Claythorpe Watermill and Wildfowl Gardens, discover the ruins of the 13th century Bolingbroke Castle which was the birthplace of Henry IV, or relax on the golden sandy beaches at Mablethorpe and Skegness which both have Seal Sanctuary's.
For a marvellous trip to this scenic part of Lincolnshire, with both countryside and sandy beaches close by, choose The Old Gate House Annexe as your base.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
About the location
ALFORD
Mablethorpe 8 miles; Skegness 11 miles; Louth 14 miles; Horncastle 15 miles.
Alford is a charming market town in Lincolnshire. It is set at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is about 11 miles north-west of the coastal resort of Skegness. There is a wide range of shops including a pharmacy, grocers and two butchers as well as a large shop which specialises in doll’s houses and their contents. Alford has become an important centre for arts and crafts with many markets held throughout the year. The main market is held in the Market Place every Tuesday and Friday with the craft market being held every August Bank Holiday as well as Christmas markets being held every year. Alford is known for its Grade 1 listed working windmill, which is used commercially to produce stone-ground organic flour. Alford Manor House is a central point in the town, with its exhibitions and museum as well as a tea room and open gardens. With Alford being set in the Lincolnshire Wolds, there are plenty of walking and cycling routes to follow or even take a trip to the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway or Claythorpe Watermill and Wildfowl Gardens, where you will find plenty of birds and animals, with plenty of space to sit and relax with great views of the old mill. Within 30 mins, you will find the seaside resorts of Skegness and Mablethorpe, with great beaches, making a great playground for children and adults alike. For something different, why not visit the towns of Louth or Horncastle, which both have a good range of shops and pubs as well as regular street and farmers markets? Whatever you decide to do, you will not be short of choice for your holiday in this lovely area of Lincolnshire.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas