Gables Cottage

58 Customer Reviews

• "Have just returned from a fabulous stay at Gables Cottage."

  Very comfortable, quiet, clean and spacious and an excellent base for visiting places in Lincolnshire including Lincoln, Scunthorpe and Humberside. We had to take a lot of medical equipment including a dialysis machine and there was plenty of room in the main bedroom to store all the equipment and the sofa was very comfortable to sit on during treatment. There was everything in the cottage that was required to make our stay very comfortable. Karen and the family were excellent hosts and nothing was too much for them. We would highly recommend Gable Cottages.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Sep 2024

• "Very clean and welcoming."

  A delight to enter with all one could want. Friendly and helpful owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2024

• "Charming cottage, lovely location, peaceful but convenient for busy seaside destinations."

  Lovely market town near by with everything you could want.

  Reviewed by Harriet5.0★Aug 2024

• "Gables Cottage is a very comfortable property."

  It is very well equipped everything you need for a holiday. The owners were very friendly but not intrusive. The location of the cottage is really good for exploring Lincolnshire.A bonus is the Ice Cream cafe a short walk from the property. Just one very small comment there is only a mirror in the bathroom.It would be helpful to have a mirror in the bedroom.

  Reviewed by Jennifer3.8★May 2024

• "Cottage was ok, cleanliness questionable, within an hour of arrival our dog had drunk from her water bowl and splashed over the edges, so my partner used some kitchen towel to mop it up and the paper was dark brown with dirt."

  The welcome folder said we would be greeted on arrival by the owners, which didn’t happen and during the week they hardly spoke at all. We were left two toilet rolls for the entire week, would expect to be left around four or so, no kitchen towel, lucky we took our own. Settee in lounge had seen much better days, had to put a cushion under the part you sit on to prevent sliding off the front. But best of all we asked if the heating could be put on just in the evenings as it was chilly during our stay, which in the welcome folder said could be done, only to be told it was controlled centrally and was already on 19 or 20 degrees. This was ridiculous because at home we put our heating on those temperatures if a chilly evening and our radiators feel very hot, the radiators at the holiday home were never even lukewarm and I believe weren’t even on !! The owners offered us some logs to put the wood burner on, but this was in the bedroom at the far end of the property and we didn’t want a hot bedroom that would smell of woodsmoke making our clothes stink as well. Lastly, the tea towels were disgusting, they were so stained that anybody else would have thrown them out years ago. Apart from that it was fine.

  Reviewed by Kevin2.5★Apr 2024

• "Nice to get the chance to use a Log-burner, in this charming old cottage."

  Lovely and cosy in the evenings. The modern kitchen is amazing. The outside warm water dog wash, was really useful, after a walk in the nearby forest. Friendly hosts were always happy to offer local advice.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2024

• "Had a very enjoyable and relaxing 2 weeks in this beautiful cottage in gorgeous surroundings."

  The owners, who live next door, are very friendly and helpful but not intrusive. I especially enjoyed seeing the animals, 2 horses a pony, chickens, ducks and geese but my favourite were their lovely dogs. I hope to return here in the future as I cannot find fault with any part of this holiday. Thank you Karen, Kayleigh, Kieran and Colin

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Mar 2024

• "Comfortable cottage."

  Enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Feb 2024

• "Gables Cottage was comfortable, clean and well equipped with a large bathroom, master bedroom which had a very comfortable bed, lovely feather quilt and pillows."

  The second bedroom had a double and single bed and again was a good sized room. There is a small secure garden ideal for a small dog. The property also has a good secure grounds for parking. It was well situated between Louth, a lovely town and Lincoln. The property as beds for five people but only a settee that seats four at best. The lounge/ kitchen as a large kitchen island and if this was smaller extra lounge seating could be added. As there was only three of us it was not an issue. That said we would certainly stay again. The hosts were very accommodating as my brother and his wife live locally and they visited for a meal and parked in the secure area

  Dear Mark, We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Just to clarrify we only accept a maximum of 4 guests, but provide both a double and single bed in the second bedroom for maximum flexibilty. Since your stay we have upgraded the sofa in the main living area to a larger 4-seater, which is in addition to the 2-seater sofa provided in the master bedroom. Thank you for your helpful feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark4.7★Dec 2023

• "A beautiful well equipped cottage."

  Extremely clean and cosy. The bed was so comfortable you sank into the mattress. Would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Nov 2023

• "Lovely cottage."

  Warm & cosy. Dog friendly. We enjoyed being able to see the horses & chickens onsite. We had a very pleasant few days visiting Lincoln and the coast

  Reviewed by Toni5.0★Nov 2023

• "Family were all very friendly without being intrusive."

  Accommodation was outstanding and one of the best we have stayed in. Area is very good for visiting places of interest and we found Lincolnshire Wolds very dog friendly. Our favourite places were Market Rasen and Horncastle with Horncastle Garden Centre a must to visit for anyone. Not just a garden centre, plus their restaurant is also very good. Tiger loved Wellenby Forest and our Grandson loved his vegan chocolates from the Chocolate Drop shop.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2023

• "Gables Cottage was truly comfortable, clean and all modern luxuries provided, a beautiful location within the Lincolnshire Wolds, plenty of picturesque walking routes and other places of interest."

  The Owner and family were extremely helpful and accommodating, have no hesitation in highly recommending this property.

  Reviewed by Isabel5.0★Sep 2023

• "Excellent !"

  Really enjoyed our week and hopefully will return. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Aug 2023

• "I’m working in the area and with it being the School summer holidays ."

  I booked a week at The Gables for my family + 2 dogs ( Vizsla & GSP ) to come and visit Me . The Hosts were brilliant and very helpful. The cottage was really nice and bigger than we expected . Really well equipped throughout with a nice garden attached to the cottage . Plenty of walks nearby for the dogs also plenty of information in the cottage about where to go and what to do . The hosts were amazing with our 11yr old daughter and there horses by involving her in some of the daily routines . Not once did we hear the dreaded “ I’m board “ . Will definitely be back in the future .

  Reviewed by Matt5.0★Aug 2023

• "Stayed at Gables cottage for a 3 night stay with a friend, 25th-28th June."

  On arrival had a very warm welcome from the owner Karen and her lovely family. The cottage was delightful, bigger than expected, immaculately clean, comfortable and every thought had been given to your needs. A small enclosed garden, so perfect for the dog, although Karen was happy for you to walk around the small holding and to meet her animals and enjoy her beautiful gardens. The Lincolnshire Wolds has stunning scenery in every direction, we thoroughly enjoyed our many walks and places of interest, the only disappointment was it went too quickly and would certainly go back but stay longer next time.

  We are so pleased you had a lovely time and we look forward to seeing you and your beautiful dog again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★Jun 2023

• "The hosts were warm, welcoming & very helpful."

  The accommodation is well presented, comfortable & well equipped. However, there are caveats, the accommodation is attached to the owners home both to the side and underneath a complete upper floor level above. This proved to be a problem with sound issues, especially at 06:00am in the morning with constant footsteps and voices easily heard through the thin ceiling and floorboards. The property description is misleading, it is not clear that there is a whole floor level above. Access from the busy 'A' road outside is a potential accident waiting to happen, there is insufficient room to position a vehicle safely in order to open and close the main gate. The gate should be moved further back from the road or removed completely from the driveway entrance. Thirdly, there is absolutely no privacy at all, the outside rear garden is limited and is shared with the owners outside space.

  Reviewed by L A3.8★Jun 2023

• "Had a lovely relaxing stay, my wife has to use crutches and found the cottage fine to get around."

  Well equipped kitchen and all the facilities were up to par.

  Reviewed by Julian4.7★Jun 2023

• "Well equipped, very pleasant cottage."

  I was made very welcome and enjoyed a restful stay - thoroughly recommended

  Reviewed by Penny5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely - well maintained cottage in a lovely surrounding, family were very accommodating & friendly."

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★May 2023

• "We had a lovely week at Gables Cottage."

  It was clean and comfy with lovely beds and there was helpful info about the local area. The cottage is well equipped, spacious and we loved the open fire. Our daughter was in her happy place feeding the horses and chickens! The Lincolnshire Wolds are beautiful and Lincoln isn’t far to drive to. I’d definitely recommend Gables Cottage.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2023

• "Beautiful cottage, would recommend this cottage to everyone Well maintained, ..."

  Beautiful cottage, would recommend this cottage to everyone Well maintained, love the extra little details The gate to the drive could do with being alittle further back off the main road

  Reviewed by Marie5.0★Mar 2023

• "We really enjoyed our time at Gables Cottage, The cottage is well equipped and modern, really comfortable bed."

  Lovely location plenty of walks from the door, tho when we stayed the weather was pretty bad!! But just to chill out and stay at cottage wasn’t at all a hard ship, we will be back later in the year I feel. Thank you to the owners who we didn’t get to meet this time.

  Glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to meeting you next visit, with better weather I’m sure your dogs will be able to then fully enjoy the grounds including a fully secure (1.2m high mesh fenced) 2 acre paddock and sand playpen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Mar 2023

• "Our stay at gables cottage was perfect, would recommend to family and friends, ..."

  Our stay at gables cottage was perfect, would recommend to family and friends, the cottage is attached to owners house who were on hand to help out with any needs and a weath of local knowledge well presented cottage ,super clean with every need ,well be going back to gadles cottage again,from alan lynn and lynn stayed on october 1st to 8th 2022

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Oct 2022

• "A very well-presented and comfortable cottage containing every appliance you could need."

  There was even a fresh bottle of milk in the fridge to welcome us. The cottage is attached to the owners’ house and they introduced themselves on our arrival and offered lots of information and recommendations. We had a very pleasant stay and would thoroughly recommend it.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2022

• "This cottage was perfect,The owner lives in site so was there to greet us,but never imposing."

  Every home comfort was thought of.Would recommend to family and friends

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jun 2022

• "The property sits on an extremely busy main road."

  Before booking I queried it and was told it was a quiet country road. Not conducive to a quiet week away.

  Reviewed by C4.4★Jun 2022

• "The cottage is perfect!"

  Has everything you could need and the location is ideal! The hosts are incredibly friendly! Would definitely book again!

  Reviewed by Emily5.0★May 2022

• "Our stay at Gables was most enjoyable."

  An etremely well presented cottage, super clean with every need carefully considered and presented perfectly. The bed was really comfortable, the matteress, duvet and bedding all made for a good night sleep. Lots do do, so many sandy beaches, historic market towns, woods and nature sites all set in beautiful countryside. A big thank you to the owners, who were on hand to help out with any needs and a,wealth of local knowledge. Caroline and Vince

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★May 2022

• "Absolutely fantastic place."

  We loved the location, setting, accommodation and the hosts could not have been nicer. Would love to stay here again sometime and we will be recommending to our family and friends as the place to stay when visiting the area. Thank you for a most pleasant experience.

  Reviewed by Fleur5.0★Mar 2022

• "We stayed here for almost 2 months whislt we had work done on our house close by."

  Its a lovely cosy cottage close to Market Rasen and supermarkets etc, and close enough to the A46 to make longer distance travel easy. The fireplace was a great bonus as we stayed in January/February. The cat enjoyed the small safe garden area and the countryside around was beautiful, although due to spending every waking hour on the house we didnt get much time to explore yet. The cottage is well fitted out with all mod cons, the shower was a real bonus for my elderly mum. I woudl definitley reccomend a stay her.

  Reviewed by Jeanette5.0★Jan 2022

• "Lovely little cottage, exactly as described and so very clean and well equipped."

  Only tiny snags were the lack of seating area in the kitchen/lounge area however as we went out all day with the dogs and children it didn't bother us too much. The other was the Wi-fi which affected Netflix but apart from that i couldn't complain at all and the hosts were so helpful and friendly.

  Reviewed by Kim4.1★Dec 2021

• "We had a lovely stay at The Gables."

  It was a really comfortable little cottage with everything we needed. There was noise from the road but this did not disturb our young children too much. They loved the animals on the property and there was plenty to do nearby. Lincoln, Cleethorpes, Bomber Command and the nearby woods are just some of the days out we would recommend.

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely cottage."

  Very dog friendly. Would recomend.

  Reviewed by Perry4.7★Oct 2021

• "The facilities were exceptional."

  The kitchen had everything that you could possibly want - tea towels, apron, tea, coffee, caffetiere , washing up liquid, cleaning materials, and every pot, pan you could need. Enough of every thing for the whole week of our stay. Wonderful large fridge freezer. Bathroom equally amazing - as described but extras like loads of towels, washing liquid and fabric conditioner for washing machine. Everthing was well thought through and Karen was lovely. Providing fresh eggs from her chickens and ducks. Lounge/diner was fine for 2 people for a week as only one couch, but we had a family Sunday lunch for 4 with no problem. As the main bed room is huge and has its own TV and a couch 2 couples would be fine. Our 2 Springer spaniels loved it as well - we brought all our own stuff but there were dog bowls, a new tennis ball and the outside wash area and doggy washing machine! Able to walk in owners paddock area. Occasionally the TV could be a bit intermittent on one channel or another in the evening but I think this is a Lincolnshire problem as my daughters reception is the same and she lives 20 mins away. As you have usual channels, Netflix and Amazon prime we were fine with no fees to pay. Karen was available to help us on our first evening to settle in, but we saw her most days. So we are about to book our next stay next summer to celebrate all the family birthdays we missed this year . Could not have wished for a better holiday - we even had sunshine for our walks along the beautiful beaches in October!

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Oct 2021

• "Very good & friendly owners, and in the main very well-equipped and clean, The owners resolved an electrical problem as fast and well as could be expected, but note below."

  Excess traffic noise. Double glazing and very heavy curtains at bedroom widows and external bedroom doors (doors about 2 ft away from fast traffic) might help customers get a lie in. As fed back by others, seating is a bit low for older people. Poor lighting over the sink makes washing up at night less easy. Now the big one - The owners seem to think a smart TV with NO AERIAL and a TV with a very poor aerial (Only BBC that broke up when trucks went past) plus fire stick is equivalent to TVs with proper working aerials. They are not TV via the net did not give live TV for the main channels (this depends upon the "smart" apps provided and whether the broadcaster has the rights to broadcast a programme over the internet). No local BBC news/weather because of this, not tennis final, No live ITV, no live UKTV channels, 5 required me to sign in so no 5 channels and Ch 4 channels only partially viewable live. More importantly, no hint that live TV was not available in the Sykes description, so no chance for a customer to being their own aerial - a very powerful and tall TV transmitter only 9 miles away so no excuse for no/inadequate aerial. Transmitter coverage map shows no blank spots for reception in the area, and there is also an alternative transmitter, but possibly too weak for a low level portable aerial. Sykes ignored an email and demanded I phone them after a Facebook message.

  Reviewed by A P2.8★Sep 2021

• "We had a lovely weeks stay at The Gables."

  We're a family of four with 2 dogs and we managed just fine. I enjoyed retreating to our large bedroom to read or watch the telly when everyone else was in the kitchen/diner/lounge. Bit of peace for me too! The place was very neat, tidy and clean facilities were wonderful. The owner Karen and her daughter were extremely helpful and let the boys enjoy their garden and feed their animals and play on the trampoline. The dogs loved it too. The kids enjoyed the local high ropes course and rand farm park. We made a few trips to different beaches for amusements and beach walks. So all in all a lovely place for chills and fun.

  Reviewed by Helen4.4★Aug 2021

• "We are a family of 4 and travelled with our dog."

  The Owners of the property were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they gave excellent advice about the local attractions. The farm was a delight with space for our dog to roam and wonderful farm animals to observe. The property was clean and well appointed with every need catered for and with quality furnishings and fixtures. Would not hesitate to recommend The Gable Farm Cottage to anyone. Many thanks for a relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable holiday!

  Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Jul 2021

• "Lovely and comfortable little cottage, well equipped with everything that you could possibly need."

  The hosts are hospitable, we have immediately felt welcomed there. They have done their best for us to enjoy our stay. Thank you for the fresh eggs, coffee and tea. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Delia5.0★Jul 2021

• "Very comfortable and well appointed cottage."

  All facilities were top notch. Excellent, restful bedrooms, and if I could have taken the shower room home with me, I would have! The welcome basket of various eggs was a lovely touch. Good location to hit the various Lincolnshire beaches as well as places like Lincoln and Louth. Karen and Kayleigh were great hosts who let us get on with our own thing, but were always available if needed. We also greatly enjoyed their menagerie of domestic and not so domestic animals.

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Jul 2021

• "Gables Cottage is very well appointed with good quality fixtures and fittings ."

  More equipment than you would get in most holiday cottages . Very friendly hosts . Small enclosed garden for a dog in front of the accomodation and also other lovely gardens and grounds you can wander in to see all the animals .

  Reviewed by Marian5.0★Jun 2021

• "The Gables is a very clean and well presented property."

  It has all the equipment you could possibly need and more. The beds are very comfortable. As there were only 2 of us staying at the property we found it very spacious. Terry and Angela Norfolk

  Reviewed by Terence4.7★Jun 2021

• "Superb accommodation, very well equipped and a delightful small holding."

  Booked again for 2022

  Reviewed by Ashley5.0★Jun 2021

• "The Gables is a country cottage annex with a modern, cosy feel."

  The owners attention to detail and desire to make your holiday special is outstanding. We have stayed in many, many holiday houses but seldom have we found one which has such high quality fixtures and fittings. The Gables is incredibly well equipped. The kitchen has everything a holiday chef might need and more. The fridge is a very good size and there is an empty cupboard to store your food, something so many cottages seem to forget. The cutlery and crockery are modern and a pleasure to use. The red leather sofa is very cosy, but my main priority in a holiday house is what is the bed like? This one is king-sized, fantastic quality and very comfortable, just a bit close to the road. There is a small, pretty, enclosed garden, and then further access to the main property’s grounds which are home to a variety of horses and chickens, and you may also find the most gorgeous Newfoundland. North Willingham is a very small village. There are walks from the door, but pop in the car and you are only about four minutes from Willingham woods, with its miles of tracks to explore.

  Reviewed by Catherine4.7★May 2021

• "At Gables we found a calm relaxing break."

  It was ideal located for exploring the whole area. The owners were welcoming, as were the animals! Accommodation was comfortable and it was clear that it was well looked after. My personal moan was the slate floors. Look nice and practical but I prefer a little more padding- just remember your slippers and it will be fine

  Reviewed by Alan4.7★Oct 2020

• "The Property sleeps five but in the lounge the is just 1 off 2 seater sofa and a couple of bean bags."

  All the knifes to be used during food prep need a sharpen as they are very blunt.

  Thank you for your valuable feedback. Whilst the 2-seater sofa in the master bed-room provides additional seating, in light of your feedback we have replaced the 2-seater sofa in the main living room with a large 4-seater leather sofa. We apologise you felt the knives were not adequate, we hadn't realised the knife sharpener was missing from the cottage and have now had all the knives sharpened. Generally there is always someone available on site to immediately address any issues, we would have solved your knife issue immediately had we been aware. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark3.4★Oct 2020

• "Wonderful hosts, offering a wonderful facility."

  Best night’s sleep we have had for a long while. If there was one criticism, the seating arrangement does not match the capacity of the cottage and was not disabled friendly. Everything else was outstanding.

  Thank you for your valuable feedback, in light of this we have replaced the 2-seater sofa in the main living room with a large 4-seater leather sofa. We have ensured the new sofa is higher, provides firmer seating and has secure arms, hence we hope this will be more disabled friendly. There is now sofa-seating for 6 through the entire cottage, which has a maximum occupancy capacity of 4. We hope this provides future guests with complete flexibility. If you visit again us again and require specific seating please just let us know in advance, we have a range of other furnishings we can provide. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dennis5.0★Oct 2020

• "The cottage was cleaned to a very high standard and the owner, along with her family, made us feel very welcome, nothing was to much trouble."

  The only small criticism was that the sitting room furniture wasn’t terribly comfortable and as more mature guests the bean bags didn’t work for us. Otherwise everything was excellent.

  Thank you for your valuable feedback, in light of this we have replaced the 2-seater sofa in the main living room with a large 4-seater leather sofa which we hope guests will find more comfortable. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen4.4★Sep 2020

• "Excellent hosts on site, holiday cottage as described and meets both Sykes and our own high standard."

  No hesitation in returning to cottage in future.

  Reviewed by Christopher Paul4.4★Jul 2020

• "Closer to a main road than expected but overall well worth a visit."

  Reviewed by Kenneth4.1★Dec 2019

• "A lovely, relaxing stay with the family."

  Hosts were really welcoming and the children loved meeting all of the animals. The cottage had everything we needed and was very cosy. We hope to be booking again soon.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Oct 2019

• "We had a wonderful time and would definitely come back again maybe earlier in the year though."

  Very comfortable, well equipped cottage, very well situated, lots of dog walking in easy reach. Karen was so helpful, she even looked after our dog whilst we went to Lincoln Castle. So very pleased with everything.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2019

• "The property had everything we needed to make an enjoyable holiday."

  There is a local woodland which was ideal for taking our dogs for a walk and East Coast seaside resorts less than an hours drive away. The owners left a basket of eggs for us laid by their own ducks, chickens quail and the ducks came to visit us 2 or 3 times a day when we were in the property. The owners are very friendly and were only next door if we needed them for anything.

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Sep 2019

• "A lovely cottage for our mini break, beautiful views, comfy beds and lovely location."

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Sep 2019

• "Only minor negative feedback: We thought the double-beds were on the small side for us - I expect they are standard size, and we are used to larger."

  Road noise, although not a very busy road, could be a bit of a distraction with the windows open in warmer weather. Everything else was great.

  Thank you for your valuable feedback. The double bed in the family room is a standard double (135x190cm), the bed in the master bedroom is a king sized bed (150cm x 200). Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nigel4.7★Sep 2019

• "The cottage was stunning and beautifully done."

  The setting was perfect and peaceful with fantastic countryside. We loved all the animals - it was fantastic to wake up in the mornings and see the ducks waddling about. Karen was really helpful and the welcoming box of fresh eggs was lovely. I would recommend this cottage 100%

  Reviewed by Edwina5.0★Sep 2019

• "The cottage was well equipped and very comfortable."

  The owners were friendly and welcoming and there were lots of opportunities to chat during our stay. They were happy to introduce us to the animals - a lovely experience. There are beautiful views of the Wolds from the cottage and footpaths from the property for walkers. It is well placed to visit the coast and Lincoln and Hull are close enough for day trips. The ‘Chocolate Drop’ just down the road is worth a visit for tasters and gifts. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and my son (aged 12) is already asking when we can go back - saying it’s the best holiday we’ve had!

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Aug 2019

• "The cottage was very cosy and my little boy loved it, playing with the pebbles."

  We would like to visit again when the kids are bit older. Thank you to Karen who was always helpful.

  Reviewed by Neema4.7★Jul 2019

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