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Shiels Cottage

Horncastle, Lincolnshire
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Grade II-listed cottage right in the heart of the historic market town of Horncastle
  • Enjoy walks with four legged friends along the picturesque river that runs through town
  • Horncastle is a centre for the antiques trade and has more than a handful of Aladdin’s Caves to explore
Overview
Property code: 86663

Stay in this town-centre cottage with many shops, pubs, cafes and antique shops to explore within easy walking distance of the cottage. Venture a little further afield and you will find rolling hills and sandy beaches.

Horncastle is brimming with history, stretching right back to its origins in Roman times. The town is renowned for its collection of antique shops and historic buildings, including many public houses and restaurants and has a traditional market held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you want to explore further, head north into the Lincolnshire Wolds or south to The Fens. The seaside is the place to blow away the cobwebs, a short drive, or with the Spa Ttrail on your doorstep enjoy a 3 mile walk or cycle along the old Viking way, through scenic woodlands and countryside. For plane enthusiasts visit the Lincolnshire aviation heritage centre,  visit the viewing point at RAF Coningsby or the Petwood Hotel for a great day out.   The historic city of Lincoln is just 19 miles east for shopping and attractions. Discover Cadewell Park, one of the best motorcycling circuits in the UK, just 9 miles north of Horncastle. Woodhall is less than 3 miles away, with its Woodhall Spa Golf Club.

Step into the warm and inviting lounge with comfortable seating inviting you to relax after a day exploring the area. Switch on the Smart TV or curl up in the cosy armchair with a good book. The kitchen/diner offers everything you need to rustle up a good meal during your stay if the local eateries can't tempt you. You will find an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine. There is a family dining table in the centre of the kitchen, perfect to come together over breakfast and plan the day ahead. Heading upstairs you will find a king-size bedroom with smart TV and a smaller double bedroom with a 4ft bed.  There is a bathroom with shower over bath and WC, so don’t forget your bubble bath to enjoy a long soak at the end of the day. On the second floor, you will find a shower room with a shower and WC and dressing area.

Outside there is a small, enclosed patio with seating to sit and enjoy a morning coffee with some fresh air. There is on-road parking to the front of the property (subject to availability) and further off-road parking nearby (subject to availability).

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 4ft double (Low ceiling from double bedroom)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, and 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer and microwave
  • Smart TV in the lounge and TV’s in both bedrooms
  • Alexa
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Small, enclosed patio with furniture
  • On-road parking to the front of the property and further on-road parking nearby (all subject to availability)
  • Pubs and shops within walking distance
  • Town centre location so road noise may be heard
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Liz Johnson

This property is personally managed by Liz.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Mike 19th April 2024

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Very well equipped and maintained and well located for reaching places of interest throughout Lincolnshire. Very warm and well furnished. Parking can be an issue but we had no trouble at all. Good range of local shops within easy walking distance and an exceptionally good Italian restaurant just 10 minutes away. The owners clearly take a pride in tRead moreheir property and it shows. Hide

Reviewed by Dave 15th April 2024

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Superb cottage! We stayed for four nights and found in every respect that the usual expectations of such a venue were exceeded by some margin. The decor, fittings and content were what we would consider to be well above an average holiday cottage standard. Very slick interaction with the owners, via text messaging, before and during our April stay.Read more Hide

Reviewed by Ryan 7th April 2024

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Lovely holiday cottage on the edge of a nice little town. Spotlessly clean, well decorated and comfortable. Couldn't ask for move.

Reviewed by Michelle 29th March 2024

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Very clean, very well equipped, great location with the added bonus of the location being within walking distance of the town. We had a lovely Easter staycation!

Reviewed by Alexander 22nd March 2024

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We had a lovely holiday in Shiels Cottage. The cottage was spotless and had everything we could possibly need for our stay there. We would definitely recommend. Thank you.

Reviewed by John 1st March 2024

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The cottage was very nice good location I would stay there again

Reviewed by Ruth 9th February 2024

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A lovely cottage in a good location for walking in to Horncastle . Easy access to woodhall spa and surrounding areas . Beautifully furnished and immaculately clean . I can recommend this cottage as it's one of the nicest we've stayed in over the past couple of years .

Reviewed by Jose 30th December 2023

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Lovely cottage, clean, welcoming, had everything we needed, close to amenities and good location for visiting surrounding areas and we would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Jason 22nd December 2023

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Great cottage. Really well equipped and close to amenities

Reviewed by Jason 27th October 2023

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Reviewed by Christine 13th October 2023

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Very well appointed cottage in a great location. Owners more than helpful. Warm comfortable cosy. Will have no hesitation regarding a return visit. Horncastle a most interesting town , local people very friendly . Town within walking distance. The Lincolnshire Wolds lovely. Plenty of great places to eat and supermarkets within five minutes of cottaRead morege. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 24th September 2023

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The cottage was a lovely surprise when we arrived,there were flowers,chocolates milk and a plum loaf.It was warm and cosy and I would recommend it to anyone.We will definitely be booking again.

Reviewed by Sue 11th September 2023

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Lovely cottage. Plenty of space, well furnished and equipped. Very dog friendly. Good location to walk into town or for dog walks. Plenty of places to visit nearby. No reserved parking, could usually park outside unless during day when school was open, had to park further away on few occasions

Reviewed by LYNN 18th August 2023

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Very nice cottage, felt at home straight away. Ten minute or less walk into Horncastle itself and Tesco. Good location for days out to Lincoln and the coast.

Reviewed by Michael 4th August 2023

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Wonderful cottage. Very clean and comfortable, well renovated and smartly presented. It feels spacious, all rooms look really good and the shower room is lovely. The kitchen was well equipped and the smart TV was great. The cottage is well positioned, ideally placed for visiting the beach, taking a trip to Lincoln or Boston, or for walks through thRead moree countryside along the Viking Way (which is just a short walk from the front door). Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 21st July 2023

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This is a lovely cottage, with lots of character. It is very comfortable and well equipped, including top quality appliances, and very good mattresses (which is always a priority on holiday, I feel). We liked Horncastle, too. It has very good places to eat and drink, from local tea shops to top quality restaurants. Glen and Kay were excellent hostsRead more - there when we needed them, and otherwise left us to enjoy our holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Simon 9th June 2023

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Spacious, clean property which is well furnished and equipped. There was only the two of us plus Labrador dog but there would be ample room for 4 adults & dog. Handily placed for the town and for picturesque countryside walks.

Reviewed by Lisa 7th April 2023

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Fantastic cottage well equipped very clean. Welcome goodies were very nice thank you. Only downside is the busy road but it didnt bother us at all. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Kim 31st March 2023

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Beautiful, fully equipped cottage. Great location, very near to town and easy access to beautiful walks nearby or days out further afield. Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed by Amanda 22nd December 2022

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Me, my daughter and dog stayed here over Christmas. What a fantastic cottage, it was that well equipped I cooked a full Christmas dinner for my parents. I will definitely be back! Absolutely 5stars from me

Reviewed by John 29th November 2022

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A lovely comfortable cottage with excellent decor, facilities, and equipment. It is ideally situated for strolling into Horncastle. It is close to Woodhall Spa, Louth, Lincoln, and the coast.

Reviewed by Hester 2nd October 2022

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Lovely comfortable cottage, very well equipped and fitted out. It was a joy to stay there. It was very convenient for walking to the centre of Horncastle for the cafes/bars and right at the start of the Spa Trail, the walking route to Woodhall Spa with all the sculptures along the way. It was very convenient for a visit to Lincoln and also to the cRead moreoast. The only slight downside was that it is near a busy road but traffic noise was minimal. Hide

Reviewed by sandra 24th September 2022

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Lovely cottage, spotlessly clean and everything you could need. Location very good. We would recommend staying here.

Reviewed by Linda 19th September 2022

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Really cosy cottage in an ideal location in between Lincoln & Skegness, about 30mins drive to both. Everything thought of you could need inside. Spotlessly clean and within easy walking distance to all shops, pubs & cafes in Horncastle. Highly recommend this property. We never had an issue parking on the street just down from the cottage.

Reviewed by Jennifer 16th September 2022

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We had a great weekend in this lovely, clean cottage. Equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable stay. Located very close to Horncastle and around 30mins drive to the coast. Thanks Glen and Kay

Reviewed by Judith 9th September 2022

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Lovely property. Very comfortable and beautifully presented. Nice little details like fresh flowers, chocolates and dog treats! A brilliant location for touring the coast and downs.

Reviewed by Jayne 2nd September 2022

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Well presented cottage good location for exploring Lincolnshire plenty of supermarkets in the area. Mablethorpe beach really dog friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Amie 27th August 2022

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Lovely property, so clean and immaculate. Couldn't find any faults. Lovely little touches like fresh flowers and dog treats, which our little furry boy loved! Great Central location with lots of shops and pubs nearby. We were also close to the sea so took our dog to the beach for the first time too which he enjoyed! Owner was very helpful and respoRead morensive with any queries. Hide

Reviewed by Rachael 20th August 2022

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This cottage is beautiful and it is decorated to a very high standard. Everything has been thought of for your stay. The welcome package was very thoughtful too, Max very much appreciated his doggy treats. We would definitely go back again for another stay.

Reviewed by Gary 8th July 2022

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Had a very nice holiday conveniently situated between Lincoln and Sutton-on-sea. Property has been decorated/equipped to a high standard and we could not fault anything about it. Very comfortable on those lazy evenings in front of the tv or for playing games. Only niggle being located near a fairly busy crossroad which prevented windows being open Read moreat night in the front bedroom during the hot nights, but the owner kindly popped round unprompted with a fan so definitely was not a deal-breaker. Hide

Reviewed by Laura 24th June 2022

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The property is ideally located and as described on the website. Lovely and clean with everything you need and the addition of fresh flowers, milk, juice and choccies was lovely with enough coffee/tea for your first few cuppas.

Reviewed by Rebecca 10th June 2022

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A beautifully appointed cottage and very comfy and clean. Very convenient for the centre of Horncastle. There is some rush hour traffic noise as you would expect from the location.

Reviewed by Diane 20th May 2022

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Reviewed by Anita 11th May 2022

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Beautifully decorated cottage. Lovely and comfortable. The only issue we found is there was no sun on the tiny courtyard patio, if the weather is really hot you might be glad of that. Parking outside or along street was no problem.

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