Alford 5.2 miles.
Spend a week on a tranquil rural getaway with your family at this charming detached cottage, enveloped by arable farmland and cattle grazing in the owner's countryside fields.
Shepherd's Cottage is a family-friendly holiday home offering a rural retreat for yourself, your children and your canine companions.
Make your way into the welcoming abode as you feel the cosy warmth from the ground-floor underfloor heating, strolling into a handy utility room where you can kick off your muddy boots and pop your clothes in the washing machine.
Step into the walk-in shower found opposite, letting the hot water rinse away an adventurous day in the countryside, before heading to the kitchen to rustle up a tasty home-cooked meal using the contemporary cooking amenities.
Tuck into your delightful home-cooking in the living/dining room, enjoying a group meal over a bottle of wine, before heading over to the lovely seating area in front of the toasty woodburning stove for a fun-filled movie night in front of the TV.
Retire upstairs to one of the two charming double bedrooms - one of which is home to a handy zip-link bed which can become a twin upon request - the bedrooms benefit from sloped ceilings, bright Velux windows and views out to the surrounding fields.
Head out to the private fenced garden, where you'll find a calming spring and lawn area and can enjoy sunny afternoons on the south facing patio complete with barbecue and table and chairs.
The property is surrounded by lush fields of Lincolnshire countryside, with arable farmland, grazing cattle, and unspoilt views into far-reaching rural landscapes.
The public footpath which leads from the garden is the perfect starting point for a relaxing walk with your other half- wander along beautiful farmland fields during a brisk morning sunrise, or take a romantic sunset stroll to nearby Claythorpe Water Mill.
A short drive brings you over to the market town of Alford where you can stock up on self-catering essentials at one of the many shops or weekly markets, delight in a night away from the kitchen at one of the welcoming pubs or restaurants, or alternatively you can explore the Grade I listed working windmill.
Pull on your walking boots and travel into the outstanding Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, enjoying a variety of scenic walking trails, hiking opportunities, cycling routes, and thrilling activities among unique wildlife and captivating landscapes.
Spend a day at the beach at one of the classic English seaside resorts of Mablethorpe and Skegness, boasting sandy beaches, and family-friendly attractions including crazy golf, bowling, go-karting and funfairs.
Other nearby destinations worth a visit include the vibrant towns of Louth and Horncastle, or explore the enchanting woodland before visiting the historic Flying Scotsman railway line.
Enjoy a rural retreat with your loved ones at Shepherd's Cottage.