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Elms Farm Cottages, Boston, Lincolnshire
Elms Farm Cottages
The derelict traditional farmyard barns and stables were tastefully converted during 2004 into eight luxury cottages all surrounding a central non-vehicular paved courtyard. A wildflower meadow was sown at the same time, and a further grassed paddock is accessible for walkers on the western side of the property.
Our farm and self catering cottages are run from our farmhouse next door, and we are often around to advise on local places to visit or dine around the historic market town of Boston.
On our arable farm we grow wheat, oats, peas, potatoes and broccoli, and we seasonally provide some of this produce in our 'Tastes of Lincolnshire' welcome packs to our weekly guests. Other local produce could include bread, marmalade or the famous Lincolnshire Sausages.
Recently we won the 2006 Silver Award for 'Self Catering Holiday of the Year' for the East Midlands, being a welcome addition to our 2005 Bronze award. Also in 2006 we received from Boston Disability Forum their 'Good Service Award' which is presented to businesses who go out of their way to improve the life of the disabled.
We look forward to welcoming you in the near future to our award winning cottages
The cottages have fully equipped kitchens including electric cooker, ceramic hob, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. Some of the cottages also have dishwashers.
An open plan style kitchen/dining/living room is a common feature throughout and they are furnished to a very high standard with wooden floors. Cottages vary between twin or double bedrooms. Colour television with Teletext and Freeview together with video recorder is standard throughout.
A number of cottages have excellent facilities for either the elderly or disabled, with low thresholds, level floor showers with height adjustable shower seat and wash basins; grab rails are fitted as standard in the shower and toilet areas. If you have specific needs please contact us for further information.
All bed linen, duvets, pillows, towels and tea towels are provided, and electricity and heating is also included. There is a communal laundry room fitted with a washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board together with a payphone and disabled toilet.
The cottages are all heated by storage and convection heaters which are individually thermostatically controlled, and which you are able to regulate yourself. In addition a couple of the cottages have a wood burning stove (logs provided at a nominal extra cost).
The local historic market town of Boston is 2 miles away with market days on Wednesdays and Saturdays. St. Botolph's Church, locally known as Boston Stump, is well worth a visit especially if you climb to the top for some breathtaking views.
Visit Boston's Maud Foster windmill, the tallest working windmill in the country, with a tea room and shop. They also sell a range of organic flour that has been ground in the mill.
Local sports are very well catered for with modern up to date facilities, and include tennis, golf, athletics, rowing and rugby all within close proximity. The Princess Royal Sports Arena is approximately 1½ miles away. Freshwater fishing is also available in the many nearby rivers and drains around Boston.
Three golf clubs are nearby; our local golf club with a non-member restaurant is within 300 metres; Kirton Holme Golf Club is 2 miles away, and Boston Golf Club is about 4 miles away. Both our local village pub and the golf club are within walking distance (300 metres) on a tarmac public footpath.
You can take a boat trip either along the River Witham or out to sea on pleasure cruises during the peak months of April and October.
The Boston Wash Banks project links a flood sea defence and a RSPB nature reserve at Freiston Shore and will interest visitors of all ages.
East Kirkby Aviation Centre is now home to the Lancaster known as "Just Jane" as well as a two-seat Spitfire. You can book a seat for a taxi run on the Lancaster as it makes frequent trips during Spring and Autumn. There is also a WWII Control Tower, a NAAFI and museum.
There are a number of other local aviation heritage sites including Newark Air Museum which houses 71 aircraft and cockpits, and four undercover display areas.
Children and adults will enjoy a visit to Stickney Farm Park where you can all integrate with the farm animals and learn about life on their farm.
Why not spend a day at Skegness with their sandy beaches and its many attractions; just over 20 miles away by car, or get there by taking the train from Hubberts Bridge.
Visit one of the country's oldest family breweries at Wainfleet. Batemans Brewery has a visitor centre and tours around a Victorian brew house.
Baytree Owl centre has one of the largest and most varied selections of owls and birds of prey combined with a large indoor flying arena. The attraction is about 12 miles from us, and you can combine a visit to the Owl centre with their large garden centre and restaurant.
The Butterfly and Wildlife Park at Long Sutton, set in the heart of the fens, is a great day out for all the family. A walk-through tropical house where you can see hundreds of colourful butterflies flying around you is one of many attractions on their site.
Tel 01205 290840
Web www.elmsfarmcottages.co.uk
Lincolnshire self catering holiday cottages