About this property
Resting in a small hamlet made up of just seven houses is Paddock View Cottage, a charming, rural retreat in Croxton Kerrial within The Vale of Belvoir, Lincolnshire. Boasting incredible rural scenery and accessed via a private road, this tranquil property is ideal for a family or group of six wanting to enjoy a relaxing getaway together in the heart of Lincolnshire. Enter the property into the open-plan living space and unwind on the corner sofa as you enjoy a film or sports night on the Sky TV with movie and sports packages, or simply curl up on the bean bag chair with a good book from the book shelf. Move over to the stylish and well-equipped kitchen to prepare family meals that can be enjoyed together around the dining table, before loading up the dishwasher to take care of the cleaning up duties. Find peaceful rest upstairs in two of the bedrooms; a double with sleigh bed and a charming dressing table to get ready at each morning, and a bunkroom that would be ideal for younger guests, all sharing use of the tiled family bathroom, the third bedroom is downstairs which is a further double. Be sure to spend time in the garden, with a large lawn area that children and pets can run on freely, and sit back with a refreshing drink as you soak up the open countryside that surrounds you, perhaps even spotting a Red Kite or two, and round off a summer's day with a delicious barbecue dinner. Tennis fans will make good use of the owner's tennis courts, which you are welcome to use, and racquets and tennis balls will be provided. Walkers will relish this enviable location, with direct access to the Viking Way long-distance walking path, which spans 147 miles all the way to Oakham in Rutland. Less than 10 minutes from the property, you will find the historic stately home of Belvoir Castle, which proudly stands on the hilltop and boasts remarkable views over thousands of acres. The Vale of Belvoir, which is centred around the castle, is a wonderful gem of country pubs, coffee shops and access to a plethora of fantastic walking, cycling and horse riding opportunities, as well as being within easy reach of Burghley House, whose gardens were designed by Capability Brown. Venture into the market town of Grantham, which is surrounded by rolling countryside and pretty woodland, to enjoy strolls through various parks and enchanting woodland, including Ponton Park Wood and Queen Elizabeth Park, while riverside ambles beside the River Witham offer views of the adjacent water meadows, abundant with wildlife. Spend time exploring the National Trust's 17th century Belton House, complete with gardens and a boat house, and learn more about the town's heritage at Grantham Museum. Rutland Water, Stamford and Lincoln are also within driving distance and make for a great day out. Enjoy exploring your surroundings in the heart of Lincolnshire from this fantastic holiday home.
Grantham is a market town resting in the heart of Lincolnshire. The town offers an array of restaurants, tea rooms and pubs, as well as a Gothic guildhall and pretty riverside walks beside water meadows brimming with wildlife. Grantham is surrounded by rolling countryside and the pretty woodland of Ponton Park Wood. Lincoln, Melton Mowbray and Stamford are all within easy reach and offer a great day out opportunity.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x bunkroom.
Bathroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and seating area
Oil central heating.
Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher Sky TV with Movies & Sports packages, Wi-Fi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Private garden with large lawn area, outdoor furniture, barbecue and swing.
Use of owner's tennis court, including rackets and balls.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4.4 miles, pub 1.9 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Rutland Water
Reviews (19)
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Susan
The cottage had everything we could desire - spotless, warm. well equipped and the beds so comfortable. Really cannot fault it and Marc and Amanda are delightful.
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Janine
The accommodation is in a very convenient location for visiting Lincoln, Grantham, Nottingham and a number of places of interest. The accommodation has a lovely, fair sized enclosed garden with a swing - ideal for children and quite peaceful. We found the arrangement of the rooms difficult. That is - there was a lounge downstairs but the kitchen and bathroom were upstairs which would pose a problem for someone with mobility challenges. (We obviously didnât read the description of the property closely enough.) During our stay we almost immediately had an issue with the toilet flushing - the owner came to look at it and booked a plumber in to deal with it - unfortunately too late for us - so my husband - who thankfully is quite a handyman - kept fixing it. The main tap in the kitchen was extremely wobbly - to the point where we were afraid it would break off. The window catch in the bathroom was loose and fell off when we opened the window. The cover to the keyhole in the front door (which wouldnât shut properly)fell off. Whilst sitting on one of the garden chairs one of the slats in the seat just fell off and we realised that it had been stuck on previously. Although we would recommend this accommodation to anyone and have nothing but praise for the owners - we would say that when youâre taking payment from customers to stay in your property these maintenance issues should be important. (Obviously - if customers donât tell the owners about the issues nothing can be done.)
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Richard
The cottage is in an excellent location within easy reach to visit historic sites, wonderful gardens and parks nearby. Also an easy drive to Lincoln and Rutland Waters, which the kids and our dog enjoyed. Amanda and Marc are excellent owners, friendly and on hand if you need anything. We had a fabulous holiday.