GOLDCREST, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Alford

Goldcrest in Withern near Alford sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.

Goldcrest, a single-storey lodge, consists of an open-plan living space including a kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, and toaster, a dining area seating four guests, and a sitting area with TV and DVD player. The bedrooms consist of a double and twin. There is a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is a front decking with furniture and barbecue, and off-road parking available, plus an external shared utility with washing machine, tumble dryer, and iron facilities. One well-behaved dog welcome, but sorry, no smoking. Shop 4.6 miles, pub 0.6 miles, lake 0.5 miles. Enjoy a memorable escape to Lincolnshire at Goldcrest.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster. TV, DVD player, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking available. Front decking with furniture and barbecue. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4.6 miles, lake 0.5 miles. Note: No portable barbecues or fire pits allowed

Region: From rolling countryside to historic cathedral cities and traditional seaside resorts, Lincolnshire offers a peaceful alternative to the discerning holidaymaker.

Town: Alford is a charming market town in Lincolnshire. It is set at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is about 11 miles north-west of the coastal resort of Skegness. There is a wide range of shops including a pharmacy, grocers and two butchers as well as a large shop which specialises in doll’s houses and their contents. Alford has become an important centre for arts and crafts with many markets held throughout the year. The main market is held in the Market Place every Tuesday and Friday with the craft market being held every August Bank Holiday as well as Christmas markets being held every year. Alford is known for its Grade I listed working windmill, which is used commercially to produce stone-ground organic flour. Alford Manor House is a central point in the town, with its exhibitions and museum as well as a tea room and open gardens. With Alford being set in the Lincolnshire Wolds, there are plenty of walking and cycling routes to follow or even take a trip to the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway or Claythorpe Watermill and Wildfowl Gardens, where you will find plenty of birds and animals, with plenty of space to sit and relax with great views of the old mill. Within 30 mins, you will find the seaside resorts of Skegness and Mablethorpe, with great beaches, making a great playground for children and adults alike. For something different, why not visit the towns of Louth or Horncastle, which both have a good range of shops and pubs as well as regular street and farmers markets? Whatever you decide to do, you will not be short of choice for your holiday in this lovely area of Lincolnshire.