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Gables Cottage

market rasen, lincolnshire
  • 4 guests
  • 2 beds
  • 1 bathroom
  • Pet Friendly

Description

Gables Cottage is a charming, family-friendly retreat attached to the owners home, set in an idyllic countryside location that provides the perfect base for exploring the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds while enjoying peace, privacy, and nature at its best. Surrounded by open pasture and far-reaching views, it offers a true escape from everyday life. A public footpath runs directly from the property and connects to the well-known Viking Way, making it ideal for walkers, cyclists, and anyone keen to explore the landscape straight from the doorstep.

Inside, the cottage blends character with comfort. Originally a Grade II listed building, it retains stone interior walls that help keep the space naturally cool during the hottest summer days. The open-plan kitchen and living area creates a welcoming hub, with plenty of seating, a breakfast bar for planning your day, and a cosy space to unwind after time outdoors. The master bedroom offers a peaceful retreat with a plush bed, a relaxing seating area, and a woodburner for cosy evenings, while the family bedroom is bright, simple, and flexible, perfect for children, teenagers, or a small family.

Gables Cottage truly comes into its own outside. Guests can enjoy extensive gardens and a fully fenced pasture with a track, providing a safe and secure environment for pets to roam freely. A dedicated childrens play area with a trampoline and swing is perfectly positioned to take in breathtaking views across the Wolds, and in summer, swallows nesting in the stable add to the authentic countryside atmosphere. Animal lovers will enjoy seeing the friendly on-site animals, including horses, chickens, ducks, cats, and the owners gentle dogs. Ongoing conservation work means wildlife thrives here, with barn owls and red kites often seen overhead, and bats emerging across the pasture at dusk. With no street lighting and wide open skies, the setting also offers spectacular sunsets and excellent stargazing.

The cottage has a strong focus on sustainability and biodiversity. Renewable energy is used through solar panels and air source heating, and eco-friendly cleaning products and toiletries are provided. Work to enhance biodiversity includes planting over 200 metres of native hedgerows and creating wildflower areas, alongside an on-site apiary that supports pollination. In summer, guests may enjoy fresh eggs, honey, and seasonal vegetables grown on site. A proportion of all profits is reinvested into further biodiversity projects, including expanding wildflower habitats and installing nest boxes for birds, bats, and hedgehogs.

Although peaceful and secluded, the cottage is well located. The only neighbours you will encounter are the owners, who are available if needed but fully respect guests privacy. The nearby town of Market Rasen offers a range of local eateries and amenities, while the historic city of Lincoln is just a short drive away, with its impressive cathedral, medieval castle, and the famous Steep Hill lined with independent shops, galleries, and cafes.

Whether you are looking for a relaxing rural getaway, an active walking holiday, or a family-friendly countryside escape rich in wildlife and sustainability, Gables Cottage provides an ideal setting for a memorable stay.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Ground Floor Bedroom

What guests are saying

4.7
Based on 78 reviews
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We absolutely loved our autumn stay at Gable cottage.

Family of 4 with our Labrador. We didn't venture far as know the area well. The property was warm welcoming clean and had all the little bits and more you could want for a quiet weekend. Hosts where lovely wouldn't hesitate to recommend or stay again Fabulous gem .

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YsobelOct 2026

Lovely place and friendly host, very helpful in a lovely surroundings and plenty of walking areas, with tealby and Willingham forest 5 mins away in car and about half an hour to tealby by walking, would definitely go again

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CherylSep 2026

Hosts were first rate in every respect - friendly, courteous, helpful.

Cottage was very well equipped; clearly a lot of care and thought has gone into visitors enjoying their stay. With windows closed, the double glazing did reduce traffic noise considerably.

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ColinJul 2026

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    Please note: Two well-behaved pets welcome, and additional pets might be accepted on a case by case basis. Please reach out to Sykes or the owner for confirmation.

    Please note: This property has a ring doorbell camera.

    Please kindly be advised that this property can only accept one booking per week, so we do advise to contact Sykes before confirming your booking.

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    16:30 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    987480

  • Parking

    Designated parking place

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

  • Accessibility

    Ground floor

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