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A small sample from the finest selection of English
Country Holiday Cottages in
Middle England.
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A small sample from the finest selection of English
Holiday Cottages in Middle England.
Punting on the
river Cam - Cambridge
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Middle
England is a region with both a varied landscape and a famous
history. From the Derbyshire Dales in the west, through Robin
Hood country at Nottingham, the Wolds and seaside resorts of
Lincolnshire in the East to Northamptonshire in the South, the
region is packed with many interesting towns and villages.
Holiday
Cottages you will adore, in
Countryside that
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Rent a holiday cottage in Middle England, where unexpected
charms quietly beckon you. However you want to spend your
holiday or break, this is an area with
so much to offer - from Cambridgeshire in the south,
Lincolnshire in the east through to Nottinghamshire in the
north. Make it your holiday haven today and go in search of
Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest, explore Lincoln's vibrant
waterfront district, punt along the Backs in Cambridge or
discover sleepy villages and impressive stately homes in
Northamptonshire.
From cottages in Lincolnshire you'll find the coast offers many
clean, sandy beaches at places like Skegness and Mablethorpe,
while a little further north you can embrace the wonders of the
Wolds - on of Britain's official Areas of Outstanding Natural
Beauty.
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23408
The Barn, Dunstan Farm - Sleeps 4
Gringley-on-the-Hill,
North Nottinghamshire. |
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This attractive detached barn has been
converted retaining many original features
with the lounge on the first floor to take
advantage of the views. Situated in the
grounds of the owner's home next to the
Chesterfield canal, the Barn provides the
perfect base to tour all of middle England
and is just 6 miles from Gainsborough with
its fine Old Hall, 7 miles from Bawtry, and
9 miles from Retford. This is Pilgrim Father
country and is on the Mayflower Trail. Shops
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RWW4 The Old
Three Horseshoes - sleeps
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Shudy Camps,
Cambridgeshire. |
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This attractive 200-year-old thatched,
adjoining cottage is situated in the popular
and pretty village of Empingham.
Sympathetically restored to a high standard,
the cottage has retained many of the
original features and is heavily beamed.
With its own attractive garden, this
property is an ideal base from which to
explore all this undiscovered region has to
offer. Empingham itself boasts an excellent
pub and is set close to the south shore of
Rutland Water, with many activities such as
fishing, cycling, sailing and windsurfing.
The ancient towns of Stamford, Uppingham and
Oakham are all within a 5-mile radius. Shop
and pub ? mile.
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8391 Barn Lea
- Sleeps 4
Leadenham, nr. Lincoln. |
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Retaining character, with internal stone
walls and beams, a very good standard of
furnishings and fittings, with modern
kitchen and bathroom. Attractive outlook
over small private garden and opposite is
the village recreation ground. Good holiday
base, with many attractions easily reached:
beautiful Lincoln, with cathedral and castle
to the north; Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood
country and Belvoir Castle to the west;
Lincolnshire Wolds, with lovely walking to
the east and several interesting market
towns all about. Shop 200 yards, pub 50
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5193 Somercotes - Sleeps
4
Sutterton, near
Boston, Lincolnshire. |
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Situated in its own large garden in the
village of Sutterton in South Lincolnshire,
between Boston and Spalding. This detached
bungalow makes a fine base for exploring
Lincolnshire and East Anglia. Boston 6
miles, with its famous parish church, has
strong links with the Pilgrim Fathers.
Spalding is noted for its bulbs and Spring
Flower Festival. The whole area offers good
fishing and bird watching, and is full of
interest to gardeners. Country
inn/restaurant 400 yards, shop and post
office 700 yards. |
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6780 Lilac Cottage - Sleeps
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Mavis Enderby, near
Spilsby, Lincolnshire. |
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One of a pretty pair of semi-detached
cottages, offering good standard
accommodation, in a secluded tree-edged
garden on the owner's 200 acre farm on the
edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, 1/2 mile
from public road, down our private tarmac
drive, it overlooks a wooded valley near the
Snipe Dales Country Park and nature reserve.
Within easy reach of Bolingbroke Castle and
local aviation museum. Spilsby is 3 miles,
the Wold's capital of Louth is 15 miles, the
beaches of Skegness and the cathedral city
of Lincoln are both around 20 mile's drive,
and the historic market town of Boston is 16
miles. Shop 2 miles, pub 1? miles. |
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AT14
Kingfisher Lodge - Sleeps 4
Riverside Island Marina,
Isleham, Cambridgeshire. |
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Attractive detached Scandinavian-style
holiday lodge with a riverside garden and
jetty, has open views overlooking the
countryside. There is free use of a rowing
boat, and a store for cycles and fishing
equipment. On the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire
border, 1 mile from the village of Isleham,
on an island, surrounded by the River Lark.
Free fishing in the marina. Newmarket,
racing, stables & museum, 8 miles. Ely
Cathedral and Thetford Forest, 10 miles,
Angelsey Abbey (NT), 12 miles. Duxford War
Museum 23 miles. |
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19717 The Thatched Cottage - Sleeps 6 |
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Thimbleby, Horncastle, Lincolnshire. |
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cottage, part of which originates from the
17th century is situated down a quiet lane
and enjoys open views over surrounding
countryside. The village of Thimbleby with
its main street of thatched cottages lies
just 11/2 miles from the town of Horncastle,
which is the gateway to the Lincolnshire
Wolds. Woodhall Spa with park, outdoor
swimming pool, golf club and home of the
National Golf Union is just 6 miles.
Coningsby, 8 miles. Pub 1/2 mile, shops 11/2
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RY5 The Old Village Hall -
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Hareby, Nr Spilsby, Lincolnshire. |
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Set in the pretty hamlet of Hareby
overlooking scenic Wolds countryside, this
charming building has been lovingly
converted to provide excellent
accommodation. The detached property retains
all the character and charm that make it
such an interesting place to stay, and at
the same time offers guests a full
complement of modern amenities. A perfect
base for exploring all that this scenic area
has to offer with super walks along quiet
country lanes. Ideal also for cycling and
horse riding enthusiasts. Hareby Equestrian,
Bolingbroke Castle 1 mile, Snipe Dales
Nature Reserve 3 miles, East Kirkby Aviation
museum 5 miles, Horncastle antiques 7 miles.
Georgian market town of Louth 15 miles.
Explore the WWII Bomber Trails or follow in
the footsteps of Tennyson. Lincoln city and
its beautiful cathedral, and the coastal
resort of Skegness are within easy reach. |
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REE6 Paddock View -
Sleeps 4
Horbling, Nr Sleaford, Lincolnshire
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Set on the owners' non-working farm in the
pretty village of Horbling, this spacious
detached farmhouse and barn conversion are
situated in the heart of the Fens, making an
ideal touring base for visiting the area's
wealth of historic attractions. Abbotts'
Farm (Ref RI2) has been refurbished to
provide comfortable family accommodation
while sympathetically retaining many of its
original features, including exposed
woodwork, an ornate cornice in the dining
room and a traditional farmhouse-style
kitchen furnished with period furniture.
There is a second sitting room, a
well-stocked library and huge video and DVD
collection (including latest releases),
providing plenty of entertainment for
everyone. Outside is a front patio with
dining furniture and barbecue, and a large,
private, rear lawned garden with apple, pear
and plum trees, as well as gooseberries
which guests are welcome to pick in season.
Paddock View (Ref REE6) offers `upside-down'
style accommodation for a group of four. The
flat fenlands make ideal walking and cycling
country, an excellent way to view the
landscape with its rich farmlands, huge
skies and wonderful sunsets; lovely walks
can be enjoyed from the doorstep, while
those with a passion for golf, fishing or
horse riding will find ample facilities
nearby. Within easy driving distance a
wealth of interesting places can be
discovered, including the delightful old
towns of Uppingham, Oakham and Stamford,
full of beautiful mellow stone buildings. On
the edge of Stamford stands Burleigh House,
one of England's greatest Elizabethan
houses. Nearby Spalding is an attractive,
Dutch-influenced town and centre of the
flower-bulb industry, where the Springfields
show gardens and the annual flower festival
in May are popular attractions. Other places
well worth a visit are the splendid medieval
Tattershall Castle (NT), Belton House and
Coningsby, noted for its huge one-handed
church clock, and also the home of the
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. One of
the landmarks of the Fens is the magnificent
octagonal lantern tower of St Botolph's
Church in Boston, which greets visitors from
miles around. Good pub ? mile in
Billingborough, or 300 yards in village. |
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10616
Auraceria House - Sleeps 8
Wrangle, Lincolnshire coast. |
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This characterful, comfortable Victorian
farmhouse is set in formal gardens on the
owner's quiet arable farm. It is very
secluded, and has a stocked fishing pond,
and walks to the marsh. Boston 10 miles.
Skegness 20 minute drive and Mablethorpe 40
minute drive. Restaurant 1/2 mile. Shop and
pub 1? miles.
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25516
Cool Gardie - Sleeps 7
Sutton-on-sea, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire. |
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This spacious Colonial style bungalow, built
in 1905, is situated in the pretty coastal
town of Sutton-on-Sea less than 1/4 mile
from the beach. With its own large enclosed
rear garden and large balcony leading from
the living room, it provides the ideal
holiday base for family wishing to relax
near the beach or explore this area of the
Lincolnshire coast. Mablethorpe, 4 miles has
Kids Adventure World, whilst Skegness, 12
miles has entertainment or all ages with
Europes largest ferris wheel. Alford,
Horncastle, Lincoln and Boston which are all
within easy access. Walking and cycling in
the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, or follow the
World War ll Bomber trail. Sandilands Links
golf course 1 mile. Shops, pub and
restaurant 3/4 mile.
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23072
Twenty - Sleeps 6
Sutton-on-Sea, Mablethorpe,
Lincolnshire. |
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This large, double fronted Victorian house
is situated in the pretty coastal town of
Sutton-on-Sea just 2 minutes walk from the
beach. With its own garden and games room,
it provides the ideal base for any family
wishing to explore. Mablethorpe, just 4
miles has `Kids Adventure World' ideal visit
for those wet days whilst Skegness just 12
miles, has entertainments for all ages with
Europe's biggest classic ferris wheel,
Hardy's animal farm and Natureland Seal
Sanctuary to name a few. Lincolnshire Wolds,
10 miles. Links golf course 1 mile. Shops
and pub 100 yards. |
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17273
Japonica Cottage - Sleeps 4
Lusby, near Spilsby
Lincolnshire. |
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This attractive
cottage has been tastefully converted from a
former stable, dating back to around 1880.
It is situated on the edge of the pretty
hamlet of Lusby, in the grounds of the
owner's home. Many original features have
been retained and there is a pretty patio
with original sets. Perfect base to visit
Lincoln, Louth and Horncastle (antiques).
There are nature reserves nearby and for
those interested in the WWII Bomber Trail,
air museums abound. Shop 4 miles and pub 1.5
miles. |
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23689 Dovecote Cottage- sleeps
4
Steetley near Worksop,
Nottinghamshire. |
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This attractive Grade
II listed Dovecote adjoins the owner's home
in the pretty hamlet of Steetley. Sherwood
Forest, the Dukeries, Clumber Park (NT),
Creswell Crags, Hodstock Priory, Mr Straw's
House (NT), Bolsover Castle, Meadowhall
shopping complex and The Peak District are
all within a 20 mile radius. Other NT
properties and stately homes include
Hardwick Hall (NT) and Chatsworth House, or
enjoy tranquil walks along the Chesterfield
Canal close by. Shops 2? miles, pub and
restaurant ? mile. |
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25399
Fulbeck Gardens Cottage - Sleeps 6 - 7
Fulbeck, nr. Grantham
Lincolnshire. |
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Quiet, peaceful location - This lovely,
renovated, detached former head gardeners
cottage is situated in a peaceful location
adjacent to a large walled garden and
vineyard, on the edge of the village of
Fulbeck. There are many country lanes around
the holiday cottage which make it ideal for
walking and cycling. Sleaford, 7 miles with
The Hub, The National Centre for Crafts
and Design, and markets. The market town of
Grantham, 10 miles, offers museums, National
Trust houses and gardens to visit. Newark,
12 miles and Lincoln only 15 miles, both
with castles, antique centres and many
restaurants. The holiday cottage also
provides a central base for exploring
Lincolnshire which has something for
everyone, from canoeing and theme parks to
exploring the history of the area, admiring
architecture from the 17th century, and
nature reserves. Within an easy drive are
Belvoir Castle with its breathtaking views,
RAF Cranwell, Belton House and not
forgetting Lincoln Cathedral, one of the
finest Gothic buildings in Europe, which was
used for filming the Da Vinci Code. Shop
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19824
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Old Water Mill - Sleeps 4
Great Doddington,
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This charming Grade II listed Mill house
attached to the owners home is mentioned in
the 11th century Domesday book and is
situated on the banks of the River Nene.
With extensive views across water meadows,
the cottage is close to the Nene Way and a
short walk to a local nature reserve ideal
for bird watching, canoeing, walking and
photography. The Old Water Mill has been
carefully converted retaining many original
features associated with its former working
life. Shop and pub 1 mile.
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Bookings may be made for a
duration of 2, 3, 4, 7, or 14 days (some cottage
owners may choose not to offer the full range).
Stays for 2, 3, and 4 nights are regarded as
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Most weekly bookings run from Saturday
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otherwise. Where accepted, 2 night
breaks start on a Friday or Saturday, 3 night
breaks on a Friday and 4 night midweek breaks
start on a Monday.
Bookings for short stays
that fall during a public holiday may only be
made within 28 days of the public holiday.
Bookings for 7 or 14 days where the stay dates
include a public holiday may be made at any
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Wales and Northern Island.
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Short break bookings
for peak times of Cottage occupancy cannot be made
until 28 days prior to the Start Date of your stay.
June, July, August, and early September are classed
as peak times. The schools go back at different
times depending on the area. That is why its such a
long peak time.
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