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Arch Cottage

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ID: S368299

Bedrooms 4
・Sleeps 9
・Pets No

Guests say

This summary has been generated using feedback from guests who have stayed at this property

Arch Cottage in Lincolnshire receives high praise for its prime location, historical charm, and thoughtful touches, including a welcome pack. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, and the property's cleanliness. The garden and barbecue are noted as delightful extras. Some minor maintenance issues are mentioned, but overall, guests recommend the cottage for a cosy and memorable stay.

Cleanliness

The cottage is consistently described as spotlessly clean, with numerous reviews highlighting its cleanliness. This suggests a high standard of hygiene and care in the property's upkeep.

Location

The location is frequently praised for being ideal, with easy access to Lincoln's historical sites, eateries, and shops. The proximity to attractions like the cathedral and castle is a significant positive factor.

Comfort

Comfort is well-regarded, with guests finding the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable. However, some guests suggest that larger beds would enhance the comfort level, slightly impacting the score.

Facilities

Facilities are generally praised, especially the well-stocked kitchen and garden. Maintenance issues such as a wobbly table leg, radiator problems, and shower temperature fluctuations are noted, indicating room for improvement.

Thoughtfulness

Guests frequently mention and appreciate the welcome pack, which adds a thoughtful touch to their stay. It is important to note that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

Arch Cottage is a character Grade II listed property located in the Old Town of Lincoln, built into the Newport Arch which is a second century Arch meaning the house is part Roman and Part medieval. It's antique furnishings compliment the property which sleeps nine guests, and is an extraordinary setting for your next group getaway to Lincoln, within walking distance of the city centre. Enter the property through a private gate, which brings you to a gorgeous front garden edged with rose bushes and offering ample garden furniture and a barbecue,perfect for enjoying an evening meal in the sun with your loved ones. When you step into the property, you are greeted by a kitchen/diner with everything you need to rustle up your favourite recipe, while home-cooked meals can be enjoyed together in the sitting/dining room, with a second dining table allowing for more flexible meal options and a great place to toast to a wonderful holiday. After dinner, gather by the gas fire to warm your toes whilst you flick on the TV and grab some popcorn for a movie night together. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, some with charming views of the city, and each with storage to make guests feel at home, while the family bedroom boasts a double bed and a single to allow for flexible sleeping arrangements. There is a bathroom with shower over bath and a ground-floor shower room, where you can begin each day with either a quick rinse or a long and soothing soak, before heading out to explore your setting. Arch Cottage is built into Newport Arch, which is one of three entrances to the Old Town knows as the historic quarter and is a two minute walk away from the Cathedral and Castle, as well as ample shops, pubs and restaurants; the hill-top medieval Cathedral boasts striking architecture and was a filming location for both the Da Vinci Code and Young Victoria, and you can walk the walls of Lincoln Castle, home to Lincoln's copy of the 13th century Magna Carta, as well as being able to climb the tower, taking in views over the city. The city itself has great shopping with quaint and quirky independent shops, and offers multiple historical landmarks, museums and aviation attractions from World War II museums to present day airfields and the International Bomber Command Centre. A short drive away is the market town of Newark, Doddington Hall, Whisby Nature Park, Hartsholme Country Park, Lincolnshire's transport museum and Woodside Wildlife and Falconry Park, and the village of Waddington which is home to the Red Arrows, the Dambusters Inn and Heritage Centre. Also in the region Sherwood Forest, Sundown Adventure Park and the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which makes for a scenic day out walking with with woodland, grassland and abandoned chalk pits providing important habitats for rare flowers and wildlife. For a day on the beach nearby there are several seaside resorts that can be reached by car for the perfect family day out. For a favourable trip to Lincolnshire, choose Arch Cottage.

The city of Lincoln boasts an impressive hill-top cathedral and plenty of other eye-catching architecture, and was also a filming location for The Da Vinci Code and coronation scenes in Young Victoria. Walk along the walls of Lincoln Castle and climb the tower, taking in views over the city and see a copy of the Magna Carta, which dates back to 1215. Lincoln has quirky independent shops in the cathedral quarter, which are great for shopping and picking up gifts for loved ones, as well as aviation attractions from World War II, while nearby Waddington is home to the Red Arrows and the Dambusters Inn and Heritage Centre.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 3 x double, 1 x family room with double and single.

Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Living/dining room with gas fire

Gas central heating with gas fire.

Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, freezer, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available.

Private driveway parking for one car and permit is available within the property for a nearby car park, this is for one additional car.

In addition there is overnight on street parking which is located very close to the property.

Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio, furniture and barbecue.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 mile

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