Holiday rentals and lettings in Lincolnshire

A county of outstanding natural beauty

Bordering multiple different counties and located nearly halfway between the border of Scotland and the south of England, Lincolnshire is easy to reach from any part of Britain. The border of Lincolnshire is also only a half hour drive from the ferry ports of Hull which come in from the Netherlands. A delightful mixture of seaside locations, sleepy villages, charming market towns and busy cities intermixed with stunning countryside and coastal scenery, Lincolnshire truly has something for everyone.

From the land to sea

Towards the west and north-west of Lincolnshire you’ll find the major cities of Lincoln and Gainsborough. To the south is the pretty market town of Spalding, and in the centre of the county the former spa town, Woodhall Spa, which still retains much of the elegance of its Victorian roots. Travel north to enjoy the natural splendour of the Lincolnshire Wolds, designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Finally, enjoy the delights of the east coast, hundreds of miles of magnificent coastline offering traditional beach resorts and quiet, relaxed villages.

Lincolnshire for beach holiday lovers

With its huge length of coastline and incredible sandy beaches, Lincolnshire is a beach holidayer’s delight. Cleethorpes has miles of beautiful clean sand and sparkly blue water. Less well known Anderby Creek is a quiet village, with a lovely coastline and rock pools to explore. Mablethorpe is perhaps the most charming of the Lincolnshire beach towns, known for its colourful beach huts and Blue Flag rating. Don’t miss the seal sanctuary of Mablethorpe’s coast. Catching sight of these cute creatures is a real treat for animal lovers of all ages.

Lincolnshire for history and culture lovers

Lincolnshire has a wide range of exciting cultural venues. The Sam Scorer gallery in Lincoln showcases paintings and sculpture, with many pieces by local artists, and rotation every two weeks. Above Lincoln Cathedral discover the Medieval and Wren Galleries, home to an extraordinary collection of mostly 15th century books with some as old as the 10th century! The library room has a magnificent painted ceiling and is worth the trip alone!

1. Watch out for apples at Isaac Newton’s birthplace

Woolsthorpe Manor House in Grantham welcomed Isaac Newton into the world in 1642. Now owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors a chance to see some of his famous experiments he conducted including the actual apple tree rumoured to have dropped a fruit on his head, triggering his recognition of the force of gravity!

2. Step back in time in Ayscoughfee Hall and Gardens, Spalding

Enjoy a 500-year-old home and gardens with its influences from the mediaeval to Victorian eras. All the family is catered for with five acres of garden, a playground and excellent café.

3. Gainsborough: the destination for shoppers

Gainsborough’s Marshall’s Yard shopping complex is set in stunning historic, listed buildings, and is home to vast numbers of shops, restaurants and cafes plus a health club and beautiful, landscaped plaza.

4. Ogle at Lincoln Cathedral

The fourth largest in the UK, stunning Lincoln Cathedral was, for years, the home of one of the four surviving copies of the Magna Carta – now safely stored in the Lincoln Museum.

5. Learn about Lincolnshire

The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is free for all to enjoy, and gives you an exciting insight into the daily lives of the residents of Lincolnshire in days gone by. Top attractions include ‘Daphne’, a World War One tank, and the museum is fully accessible to all mobility, visual and auditory needs.