The Waggon Shed

Absolutely gorgeous property, we were meeting up with friends so just wanted somewhere for three nights and we couldn’t have got anywhere better.

The garden was a great size for our three dogs and walks close by. The house was so light and welcoming had everything you would need if only I could have taken it home . Such a lovely lay out and comfy furniture along side the old style went well. Lovely fresh eggs were delivered free of charge by the owners and we bought some honey from next door. Can’t fault this place wish more where like it.

Beautiful cottage with everything you could need.

Lovely garden and easy parking.

Highly recommend a stay in this lovely property - with a secure cottage garden to give your four-legged friends a welcome bteak too!

Beautifully presented and well equipped. Having shower-rooms upstairs and downstairs allowed us to take our 90year young Mum and she loved it. it is somewhere we could easily return to. Hostess was accommodating and left freshly made home-made bread, wine and a sweet treat for our arrival.

Accommodation was as listed, front room was comfortable with a decent TV and some decent games to take outside.

The garden was fantastic with comfortable chairs and a great lawn for the dogs to stretch their legs. Kitchen was excellent and was well stocked with all the essentials, cooker, microwave, washing machine & fridge freezer were all very good and easy to use, (bread left was yummy) only used downstairs bedroom but it was excellent and the bed was probably the comfiest we have stopped in. The walk to the village was spot on for the dogs, couple of decent pubs and a very good general store which also made it spot on for me! We very rarely go back to the same accommodation but we will be coming back to this one, there is much more to explore and you are nicely centralised to achieve it.

We had the most wonderful holiday at your beautiful Cottage.

The weather was absolutely beautiful and the fans were an absolute life safe during this time. The Cottage was clean, well equipped and in the perfect location. The sofa and beds were comfortable and we enjoyed spending time in the safe and secure garden which the dogs absolutely loved. Thank you for a fabulous holiday. Best regards Emma and family

Lovely cottage great garden for my dogs.

Loved our stay

Friendly hosts, lovely accommodation.

The kitchen provided all the equipment you would need for a short holiday. Great base, although not much to do within walking distance. We had a nice meal at the dog friendly Rutland Arms. Had a lovely visit to Belvoir Castle, a 15 minute drive away, and we visited Melton Mowbray for a famous pork pie. Cleanliness at the cottage not a strong point; on arrival the downstair toilet had not been cleaned sufficiently, there was still poo in it! The oven baking tins were greasy. The oven and grill could do with a deep clean. The vacuum needs a new bag, as when we used it there was a terrible doggie smell. The place is dusty and has cobwebs but being on a farm it is to be expected. Although the antiques are great there isn’t much room to store guests items, particularly in the bathrooms and kitchen. The upstairs shower is very small with not much room to wash yourself. The beds were comfortable, however there were feather pillows, duvets and mattress toppers, would be good to advise in the information so if someone had an allergy they would be aware. Also the feathers poke through and make for an uncomfortable sleep. The chimney needs a sweep, we lit the fire one evening and smoke filled the living room, we didn’t notice any coming out of the chimney! The garden is well kept and pretty, and secure for dogs. Our dogs loved it, we had great weather too so the door could be left open for them to wander in and out. The lake and surrounding gardens are beautiful. We even met some lambs being bottle fed and said hello to the calves. Lovely few days spent with friends.

Another wonder week,thank you.

We had a fabulous time at your cottage it was warm and comfy ,you had thought of everything ,shampoo Conditioner extra bags for bins ,foil cling film washing up liquid etc amazing !

Lovely touch the daffodils and chocolate ,cheese and wine so very kind.beds so comfy couldn't fault it would definitely recommend. Only minor thing was rugs were a trip hazard ,and toilet seat downstairs needs replacing. Keep up the good work fabulous

Enjoyed a lovely weekend at The Waggon Shed.

Comfy, homely cottage and well equipped. It rained most of the time but the cottage made up for it with access to TV, books and somewhere nice to be. Lovely welcome gifts including homemade bread. Yummy. Nice sized garden for the better weather.

Beautiful cottage everything you needed,Helen is lovely and so helpful she had made us a Christmas cake and it tasted amazing when we arrived she came over with a home cooked loaf still warm tasted great also butter cheese and wine in the fridge will definitely book again, thank you Helen for all the things you left for us we really appreciated it and throughly enjoyed our week,Regards Sue,Ian,Joanne and Kayla plus the 3 dogs loved garden

Absolutely spotless, very well equipped, spacious, comfortable and lovely generous welcome.

We loved staying here ,it fitted our needs perfectly….

it was different to many places weve stayed as it was very home from home ,it was full of bits and pieces so felt like we were staying in a family home rather than a letting property..The owner generously left for us some cheese and wine and chocs on our arrival and much to our delight then turned up with a delicious home cooked loaf !!! Lovely to have the fire and wood to burn ,house was very cosy …beds were soo comfortable, Kitchen well equipped,fitted all our needs The sofa wasn’t the most comfortable but it was good to have some higher supportive chairs for my elderly mum who finds difficulty getting up and down Having tge downstairs facilities also meant she could come away with us …. Thanks v much for tge stay ,we hope to return

The only draw back we had was the sofa does need replacing.

Very uncomfortable and the toilet seat needs sorting out. Was loose and I have seen it was mentioned in a previous review. May have just come loosened again so apologies if so but probably needs replacing if that is the case.we did roll one of the big mats up as it was a trip hazard. These things didn’t impact us too much though and certainly didn’t spoil our stay Lovely welcome pack of bread, cheese, wine, chocolate and fresh flowers. Helen and her husband were very nice and didn’t bother us but we knew if we needed anything we just had to ask. Sweet baby calves in the shed next door. Definatley would go back no hesitation.

We had a great stay and the property was just as described.

The dogs loved the garden which was very secure. The welcome pack was much appreciated and the bread was lovely. We would recommend the Waggon Shed to everyone. Our apologies to the owners because we think we left a couple of items in the fridge, this was not deliberate, just sheer forgetfulness!

The Waggon Shed is a beautiful cottage perfectly situated on the Leicester/Lincolnshire borders and within easy reach of a number of interesting places.

Everything is provided and the Welcome Pack of bread, cheese, eggs, wine and chocolate was indeed very welcome. The cottage is warm, extremely quiet and beds were very comfortable, we loved the French-style décor however, the sofa really does need to be changed as it is lacking support on the ends so made for a uncomfortable evening, the toilet seat needs fixing as does the bathroom light pull, some of the rugs are a trip hazard, and there were a few cobwebs in the bedroom, just little things that need extra attention to make it perfect. We stayed with three spaniels and although initially concerned about the security of the garden due to the low hedge line (and a couple of close calls chasing a squirrel into the hedge) they did not get out. (If bringing a reactive dog or one prone to getting out be aware there is only an unfenced low brick pillar between the garden and the farmyard and the sheep are visible through the hedge at the top of the garden). We visited Clumber Park, Belvoir Castle, Belton Estate and Gedling Park, all great places for dog walks. Helen kindly allowed extra family members to stay one night and they hope to book in next time for their own holiday.

The property is advertised as having a lovely secure garden, it certainly is.

One of the best properties we have been to with our dogs. To have freshly baked bread, eggs from the farm, wine and all the other kitchen essentials that you don`t always have to hand and usually take with you, this was not the case at The Wagon Shed, it was all supplied. A wonderful stay in a lovely part of our country. Thank you Richard & Helen.

Enjoyed a very comfortable stay at this charming cottage, the garden was perfect for our dogs.

Would definitely recommend the Waggon Shed.

We loved staying at the Waggon Shed.

We appreciated the thoughtful welcome gifts and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings. It's difficult to find quality accommodation for 3 dogs so this is a genuine find. The garden was secure, all 3 dogs had a look round and no exits were found! Absolutely wonderful time was had by all

One of the best Sykes cottges I've stayed at.

Spacious and comfortable with an interesting mix of eclectic ornaments and artefacts. The enclosed garden is great for dogs. Flower beds with their wild nature were still attractive at this late summer stage. Thank you.

Lovely property with big garden and really well presented inside.

Everything catered for, lovely homemade bread and eggs from the chickens and even had some dog biscuits which our dog appreciated. Highly recommended

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Wagon Shed.

The house, which we felt had a ‘French feel’ to it, was comfortable and the garden to the rear was a delight. We were greeted with a generous and bountiful Welcome Pack, including a freshly baked loaf. The parking area was very convenient and is situated adjacent to a lovely duck pond. We can throughly recommend a stay at the Wagon Shed.

This was our second stay at the Waggon Shed, we really love this place.

The owners are lovely, always happy to help if needed. The "welcome pack" of food and wine is amazing, home made bread especially welcome, as we'd forgotten to bring any this time! There were just two of us and two dogs, so we only used the downstairs bedroom, which had a really comfy bed, and the downstairs shower room was great. The lounge and dining area were very comfortable to sit in and fully carpeted - our dogs thought they'd died and gone to heaven as we have hard flooring at home, don't know why we even took their dog beds. As for the garden, well, I could have happily sat in the garden all day listening to the birds, but my husband and dogs wouldn't let me. It's beautiful and great for dogs. Having formerly lived in Leicestershire, it was handy for meeting friends and family. Belton House and Belvoir Castle are good to visit and I can recommend the Staunton Arms for a meal, just a few minutes drive away. Very friendly staff and good food, dogs allowed on the patio outside. We'd love to come back again.

This really is one of the most beautiful cottages I have stayed in and exceptionally clean.

I always travel with my dog and he loved the garden, large enclosed space.

Absolutely stunning place , the owners have thought of everything down to the smallest detail.

Freshly laid eggs, homemade bread , cheese , wine and even an Easter egg waiting for us . Amazing garden , safe and secured for dogs . Spent 4 lovely days with friends and dogs , definitely recommend and will definitely go back.

Would highly recommend this cottage.

Very peaceful and rural just how we like our holidays. The owners have thought of everything

Lovely country house and an amazing garden fully secure for a dog.

The garden and location makes you feel like your away from it all. Lots of rooms and beds for people to stay and all the cooking amenities and utensils you'll need provided. We really enjoyed the butter, eggs and homemade bread and wine that was given as a warm welcome. Was a nice getaway with the family for a couple of days. Would recommend, especially if have young children and dogs. They will love playing in the garden.

This is the most beautiful cottage.

The owners had left us a bottle of wine which went down well also left flowers chocolate and home made bread which was delicious. There was everything you need and more. Very warm and cosy with comfy beds. Would highly recommend

Loved being in your home.

So grateful for the warmth, and having all we needed. Definitely home from home and our little one loved the farm animals. Thank you for all your work to make our stay the best.

We had a wonderful week at The Wagon Shed.

Excellent welcome pack. Much appreciated. Loved the attention to detail. Everything has been carefully thought of.Completly Secure garden for dog.Lots to do in the area.some lovely cafés. Already looking at dates to return next year. Big thank you

We enjoyed a lovely week here, despite it being January.

The cottage was warm and cosy to come back to after a freezing cold dog walk or trip out. The kitchen is well fitted out with all useful appliances and plenty of hot water. The welcome pack included enough supplies to start us off and our host brought over a warm loaf of freshly baked bread. How kind. The garden was secure for our two aging spaniels though a more lively animal might jump over into the field next door. The next village with shops, pubs, a smart restaurant and a station is only a mile away so quite walkable for active guests. Our favourite thing (apart from the bread and the wine) was the beautiful bed linen, a dream to slide into after a long day. The slight niggle was working out which light switch worked which light! Once we'd solved the puzzle we were OK. We didn't use the open fire as the central heating was plenty warm enough. Parking is easy and just a few steps from the door. The comfort rating is only downgraded due to the saggy seating at each end of the huge settee. And having all the appliance instructions in the same place would be helpful. Thanks to our hosts for a lovely cottage and a great holiday.

My husband & I, along with my elderly mother and my small dog, had a wonderful stay over Christmas whilst visiting relatives nearby.

The property was ideal for the 3 of us because of the downstairs bedroom & bathroom for mum and the enclosed garden for the dog. It was beautifully furnished and very well equipped and the Christmas decorations were wonderful. The welcome gifts were a lovely surprise, thank you. We were very comfortable there and wouldn't hesitate to return or to recommend to anyone wishing to visit the area.

This is a lovely house.

Very comfortable with everything you could possibly need. For the first time in 40+ years of staying in self catering cottages the garden described as dog safe actually was - not having to worry when the dogs were outside made our stay very relaxing.

Wonderful cottage.

We spent a week here and really enjoyed the beautiful accommodation, facilities and location . Great hosts and loads of lovely thoughtful touches that made it extra special.

So relaxing and welcoming.

Everything you could want is provided and more! Best welcome pack we’ve ever had. Local village has good amenities and great pubs. Good location for visiting different market towns, stately homes and local walks. Lincoln is close enough to visit and soak up some festive atmosphere.

Lovely property in gorgeous rural location with a fabulous garden.

The Wagon Shed was spotlessly clean on arrival, extremely well equipped and very comfortable. We loved the large living room, it was perfect for playing board games in, whilst the dogs lay in front of the open fire. We would definitely return as the area had far more to do than we had originally thought and The Wagon Shed is a perfect base to explore from.

Excellent comfortable cottage with all home comforts available.

Garden dog friendly and quiet. Local walks limited with dogs as access are not dog friendly. Unless you are able to lift dogs over the styles. Okay if you have a small dog but not for large dogs.

The Wagon Shed is superb.

It is tastefully furnished to give a lovely ambiance. The hosts have thoughtfully provided everything you might need with lots of little extras that you don't normally find. The enclosed garden was great for the dog. There is lots to see in the area. We would love to return.

A warm and welcoming cottage which was very well equipped.

Also offers flexible accommodation with one of the bedrooms and a bathroom on ground floor. Lovely quiet location close to nice restaurants and what must have been the best “welcome pack” we have ever had! Thank you Helen and Richard for a lovely few days.

Both Richard & Helen are so welcoming and friendly.

We had a wonderful 2 day break with Frank the cocker spaniel who absolutely loved the garden ( massive) Freshly baked bread, milk.flowers & Chocolate orange were lovely surprise. The cottage is well equipped, and has ALL the home comforts. Open fire awesome So quiet no noise other than that of nature . Highly recommend The Wagon Shed if you’re looking for home comfort, space and relaxation Will return

A very comfortable and relaxing stay.

Enclosed garden was great for our dog. The whole cottage was very dog friendly and great that there were carpets on the ground floor and not hard floors like so many other properties. We were there for 14 days and throughly enjoyed our stay. Would recommend for longer stays. Breakfast at the B&B on our last day was excellent and set us up for the long journey home. We hope to return soon.

Amazing place to stay -The hosts welcome was so warm and the homemade bread was a delight.

welcome sundries were a lovely touch. Such a delight to see the cows and be so close to them. Samson our spaniel loved the garden and to curl up near the open fire. A lovely property, we are hoping to return to in December. Would highly recommend. Thank you Jayne and Jeff

Absolutely loved our week here.

The space was fantastic and outdoor area great for our dogs. The owners were on hand if we needed anything. Amazing welcome pack which was very much appreciated. Couldn't recommend enough.

Fabulous comfortable cottage with everything we could possibly need.

Our labrador particularly enjoyed the beautiful enclosed garden!

The Waggon Shed is fantastic.

Very homely and well equipped with a stunningly beautiful south facing garden, carefully tended with flower borders. Lovely table and chairs with comfy cushions for outdoor dining and an umbrella for when shade is needed. We were lucky enough to eat out every evening until sunset and most mornings. Well provided for in terms of cook wear and cleaning products, as well as oils and condiments and various other kitchen cupboard supplies. The welcome pack is amazing - homemade bread, local butter and cheese, fresh eggs, milk, chocolates, flowers, wine and even doggie treats. The downstairs double is roomy, with draws and a clothes horse but no wardrobe (hanging space next door in the central dining area). Lovely mirror in the deep window ledge. Roomy bathroom next door with large walk in shower. Upstairs (open treads) is a second twin bedroom with a dressing table/desk and wardrobe, a small single with just a bedside cabinet and chair, and a small shower room. There is a large lounge with a comfy sofa and log fire. A central dining hall that flows well to the kitchen and door to garden - very airy and bright. The owners live in the farm house next door and were super helpful of there was an issue (we needed a non slip mat for the downstairs shower for my mom with ability issues and it was delivered next morning). We were sad to leave and cannot recommend the cottage enough. There is a 1 mile flat walk to the nearby Bottesford village where there are several pubs and two great restaurants (The Thatch and Paul’s). Also a few shops, a Chinese takeaway and chippy. Beautiful church and small river. Within 10 to 40 minutes are lots of places to visit including Belvoir Castle, Belton House, Grantham, Lincoln, Stamford, Burghley House and Gardens, Clumber Park, Grimsethorpe house and gardens, Rutland water and church …. We had a fabulous stay

The cottage is beautifully presented and it was lovely to have such a wonderful garden to enjoy .

The kitchen is well equipped I always take my own sharp knives etc when staying in holiday cottages but didn’t need any of it .It was such a surprise to get such a great welcome pack which included a loaf of delicious homemade bread . It is certainly one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in .

Had a lovely stay @ the waggon shed everything we could has wished for home from home

We really enjoyed our stay at the wagon shed.

My husband has mobility issues so having everything on the ground floor was a bonus. We had great weather so we made good use of the lovely garden, & our little dog was very happy, safe & secure. Everything was of good quality & very comfortable. Lots to do around the local area. As a couple wanting to get away for a few days to relax it was perfect. We recommend this holiday home & would love to return.

We enjoyed a most comfortable short break in this lovely property, in beautiful countryside.

A great deal of thought has been put into making this an exceedingly pleasant place to stay. The welcome pack was especially appreciated.

Great cottage, great hosts.

Lovely spacious and well equipped cottage.

Plenty of room for 5 plus our dogs. The garden was huge and I'm sure would be lovely in the warmer months. Nice little touches like a welcome pack with milk, butter, homemade bread and wine, plus dog treats and towels, which just added to our stay. Nice peaceful location with some public footpath routes nearby, plus other options further afield. The village of Bottesford is just a few mins drive or about 20-30 mins walk, with a couple of shops, pubs and takeaway options. Grantham and Newark are also close by for supermarkets. Great location for a peaceful and rural stay, but close enough to amenities and walking options. Would definitely recommend The Waggon Shed for a delightful cottage stay.

We stayed here to have a belated family Christmas and it was excellent.

We were 5 adults and 3 dogs and there was plenty of room for everyone along with a large enclosed garden. It was well equipped, clean and nicely furnished and has a particularly large living room with a lovely open fire. We all thoroughly enjoyed our weekend.

What a beautiful cottage we found as we walked in.

Warm, comfortable, thoughtfully decorated with interesting objects. Everything we could possibly need on Christmas day was there. Even the dog was well catered for. Logs already chopped, very well stocked kitchen, fire ready for lighting. Beds really comfortable & all toiletries supplied. The garden was beautiful, even for winter. The location requires a car but pubs & shops in the very next village, Grantham only 15mins away, as is Belvoir Castle.

A beautiful house, very nicely decorated and with all amenities you can wish for.

The property is in a lovely rural location full of character.

Everything was clean, comfortable and as promised. The owners are very welcoming, had obviously put a great deal of thought into everything & were at hand to answer questions. Our 2 labradors (who have been known to go wandering, given half a chance) especially loved the secure garden. Top marks for everything.

Lovely property with a great welcome much appreciated.

Near to Belton Estate and Belvoir Castle for lovely dog walks.

An absolutely lovely cottage!

You can tell a lot of love and care has gone into the home - all the extra little touches were brilliant and made us feel very welcome. We'd definitely love to stay again and would recommend it to our friends too. Thanks for a fantastic stay!

Lovely cottage with everything you need for a relaxing stay.

The enclosed garden is great and the kitchen is very well equipped. We’d absolutely recommend this property.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The cottage was beautiful and the garden was perfect for Maisie our German Shepherd dog. It was safely enclosed for her to play. Very close to amenities coop shop about a mile. Doctors surgery and pharmacy also about a mile from Wagon Shed. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you so much too Richard and Helen.

This is a gem of a cottage.

So comfortable and cosy. Everything we could want: kitchen equipment, games, books, cosy corners and a fabulous garden. There’s been attention to detail, lovely examples of craft and art to look at so it feels like a country cottage ought to. Garden borders are well stocked with plants and flowers and places to sit quietly and not overlooked - a joy to a fellow gardener. Plus a lovely welcome pack for us and the dogs. We found this cottage by accident, last minute and, as it’s new, I suspect that when we want to return - because there’s plenty to do in the area/ we’ll have to book well in advance. Been with Sykes for 10+ years and recommend this place

Lovely welcome pack.

. Cottage was beautiful and comfortable. Owners very good. All together a very enjoyable stay. Would fully recommend.