Guests say
The Stables in Lincolnshire is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and beautiful, peaceful location. Guests enjoyed the large garden, modern amenities, and the added luxury of a hot tub. The property's isolated setting is ideal for wildlife watching, with resident owls being a highlight. While some minor maintenance issues were noted, the overall experience was highly recommended for families and those seeking tranquility.
Most guests found The Stables to be very clean and well-maintained, with only a few isolated comments about flies, a dirty kitchen bin, and floors that could be cleaner. The positive remarks about cleanliness far outweigh the negatives, indicating a high standard overall.
The location is frequently described as beautiful and peaceful, perfect for a tranquil getaway. The property is within driving distance to local attractions and the coast, although it is noted to be somewhat isolated. The serene setting and wildlife, particularly the owls, are often mentioned as highlights.
Guests consistently report that The Stables is comfortable, with spacious rooms and comfortable beds. The large garden and the hot tub contribute to the comfort and relaxation experienced by visitors. Some guests suggested improvements such as additional single beds and outdoor cushions for chairs.
The property is well-equipped with modern facilities that guests appreciate. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as problems with the dishwasher, hot tub temperature control, and a lack of essential supplies like toilet paper and cleaning products. Despite these issues, the overall sentiment towards the facilities is positive.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
About this property
Old Leake 3.8 miles. Approached on quiet country roads and set amidst endless Lincolnshire countryside views, The Stables is an all-ground-floor cottage, converted beautifully from the original stables that were once used on the farm. Enjoy a memorable family holiday in the peace and quiet of the village of Wrangle, within easy reach of a host of attractions in Lincolnshire. Coming in through the front door, take a right turn to explore the property's reception rooms, coming first to the large sitting room where two spaces have been created, with a seating area set around the bi-fold doors out to the patio, you can admire the views from the comfort of the sofa. Beneath quirky light fittings above, the second sitting area is arranged around the TV, so you can enjoy relaxing to a film after a busy, fun-filled day. Head into the lofty kitchen/diner to delight in cooking for the family and tucking into tasty home-cooked meals, with an exquisite fitted kitchen holding all you need, including an impressive range cooker with huge gas hob, and large fridge. At the end of the hall is the utility room which has a big freezer and a washing machine, and access to a cloakroom with basin and WC too. To the the other end of this charming abode are the bedrooms, passing original exposed brick walls on the way, you come to two double bedrooms, one twin, a shared bathroom with an indulgent rainfall shower over the bath, and finally the master king-size bedroom, featuring an en-suite shower room. Sunny days can be spent in the luscious garden, with plenty of lawn space for children and dogs to run around, outdoor furniture for dining alfresco. On a warm evening you can sit out and listen for the owls that live in the brick owl house that sits in the corner of the garden, as well as looking out for owls which nest in an owl box in the trees, just another amazing perk to being in the countryside. The village of Old Leake is just a few miles away and offers a shop and a pub, with several pubs in Wrangle too. Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is located not far from The Stables and offers a wonderful day out for all ages, it is home to tigers, lions, lemurs and many more, or book an experience with the park for a close encounter with your favourite animal. Head to the shores of Skegness for the day to enjoy the seaside air, you can go on thrilling rides at Pleasure Beach Fairground, visit cute seals at the Natureland Seal Sanctuary, or marvel at the sea life in the Skegness Aquarium. Further along the coast is the Fantasy Island theme park with rollercoasters, soft play and live entertainment, while those looking for a more relaxed activity can simply stroll along Skegness Beach and Skegness Pier for some lovely views of the coast. Venture over to Tattershall Country Park to find Tattershall Lake Water Park where you can wakeboard, go kayaking or paddleboarding, or try to get across the obstacles in the Aqua Park. Tattershall Castle, run by the National Trust, is an amazing 15th century red brick castle built to show off wealth and power of the Treasurer of England, you can follow the winding staircase up to take in stunning views of Lincolnshire. The Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has plenty of natural beauty to discover via walking and cycling trails, with quaint rural villages scattered along the way. The Stables presents a superb base for a holiday full of outdoor adventures in Lincolnshire.
Set in the south Lincolnshire countryside is the small village of Old Leake, resting under ten miles from the port and market town of Boston. In the village is a local Co-op, as well as a pub, with some more pubs in the neighbouring village of Wrangle. Old Leake is a great base for a holiday exploring the east Lincolnshire coast, with places like Skegness well worth a visit, or head up to the Lincolnshire Wolds aonb for some excellent walking routes.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room
Gas and underfloor heating.
Range cooker with double ovens and gas hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking on gravel drive for 4 cars.
Garden with two patio areas, outdoor seating, Lawn with owl house.
Hot Tub.
Two well-behaved pets welcome - £20 charge per dog, will consider more on request.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.7 miles, pub 2.5 miles.
Please note: Friday and Monday changeovers only.
Note : There is a £250 Good Housekeeping Bond for this property.
Please note this property does not accept stag/hen parties or similar.
Please note; the garden is not enclosed; dogs must be supervised at all times.
Min 3 night stay at this property
Reviews (46)
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Deborah
The location is great and the house has everything you need, however cleanliness was not as good this time with the sinks being quite dirty and the floors being dusty. I appreciate that wood floors show the dust but it was clear they had not been cleaned as efficiently as our previous stay. In addition the red couch is quite dirty and we were all itching after sitting on it, this needs replacing or a thorough professional clean arranged.
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Julie
Plenty of space and everything you could need for a home from home. The hot tub was fabulous, the huge garden was amazing for our 3 year old grandson to play on. We noticed a few cobwebs in the master bedroom, only a small issue but easily sorted. The smell from the drains was quite strong from arrival, we put it down to it being in the countryside but it got worse and was a bit off putting when wanting to use the BBQ and hot tub. On the last day we mentioned it to the maintenance guy who agreed it was very strong and shouldnât be that bad as they had only recently been serviced. The large sofa in the lounge was very uncomfortable to sit on. Provision of a couple of fans would be useful as the smaller bedrooms got quite warm. All of these things are very small and did not spoil our experience significantly. Our main feedback is that 10 am checkout is very early and hard work to move out 3 families with babies and children, have breakfast and aim to leave the place as clean and tidy as possible. 11 am or even 12 midday would be much better. Overall we all enjoyed the stables and fasciitis very much
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Britney
The property is beautiful. The one issue we had with the hot tub was sorted straight away and we cannot thank them enough for being so hands on and getting it working again! Thank you for a lovely stay and we look forward to returning again in the future!