Tucked away in the idyllic village of Washingborough, Lincolnshire, is this superb two-bedroom Grade II Listed semi-detached cottage, Old Rectory Cottage. Enjoying a central location with easy access to the local amenities and within easy reach of the bustling city of Lincoln, and an interior full of character and contemporary touches, Old Rectory Cottage is a wonderful dog-friendly dwelling for couples or a family of four, plus their three canine companions. Be greeted by a beautiful, enclosed garden, with bistro dining area and a barbecue, the perfect spot for enjoying alfresco lunches and dinners. The garden also features an outbuilding where you can store your bikes and walking equipment on request. Step into the well-equipped kitchen/diner, featuring a slimline dishwasher, washing machine, coffee machine, ready to savour at the dining table for four over a bottle of celebratory fizz. After dinner, retreat to the sitting room where you can snuggle up on the plush sofas in front of the crackling woodburning stove, as your favourite show plays out on the Smart TV. Climb the stairs up to the first floor, where you can wash away the day with soak in the bath or a refreshing shower, before choosing from one of two well-appointed bedrooms to catch your rest in, a spacious king-size with 32” Smart TV and pretty views over the village green, and an additional king-size with feature fireplace. Explore the village, where you will find the welcoming atmospheres of The Hunters Leap, which is great for live sports and The Ferry Boat Pub & Kitchen, with the latter serving tasty pub fayre and local ales, perfect for refuelling at the end of the day. There is also the traditional pub, The Butcher & Beast in Heighington, just a mile away and Washingborough Hall hotel, which is one of only 11 establishments in Lincolnshire to have 2 AA rosettes for food. For a wider selection of attractions and amenities, head over to the thriving city of Lincoln, where you can tour the Museum of Lincolnshire Life, enjoy leisurely strolls through the Arboretum, picnic in Hartsholme Country Park or marvel at the stunning Lincoln Cathedral. Continue on to Newark-on-Trent, home to a remarkable castle surrounded by Victorian gardens and housing dungeons, as well as the Town Hall Museum & Art Gallery, Riverside Park and the Newark Trent Waterfalls. Woodhall Spa, a Victorian spa town, is only 17 miles away, home to a jubilee park, an outdoor swimming pool and a cinema in the woods, which has the UK’s only remaining rear screen projector. You can cycle or walk 3.5 miles down the riverbank into Lincoln, explore the conservation area around the cathedral and historic Bailgate, which hosts a flurry of independent retailers and eateries. Tour the castle walls, stroll down the steep hill, the 4th steepest in the UK and awarded the best street in the UK 2012. For exceptional walking and cycling opportunities, venture over to the beautiful surroundings of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, including the Hubbards Hills, Spa Trail and Willingham Woods. You will also find the Red Hill Nature Reserve, great for spotting the local wildlife, the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway and the Cadwell Park Motor Racing Circuit. Add a touch of character to your next Lincolnshire getaway with a stay at Old Rectory Cottage.

Between Greetwell and Heighington, there's a delightful little village called Washingborough. The 18th-century Washingborough Hall, a well-stocked convenience shop, and a lovely village green outside the picturesque St. John's Church are just a few of the attractions in the community. Lincoln Cathedral, the Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Carholme Golf Club, Boultham Mere Nature Reserve, Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum, and the New Theatre Royal are all within a short drive of the settlement. In addition to the Birdcage and Cosy Club, there's also The Bowl Full. Newark-on-Trent, with its Newark Castle and Gardens, Newark Air Museum, Newark Showground, and Newark Golf Centre, is a little further out.

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